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Looks good Brian.......umm..what ever became of the train room out back?????
Mark Boyce posted:briansilvermustang posted:
Brian, did everyone wear hard hats and steel toed shoes during demolition?
yep...
Good!!! I just want to be sure everyone is safe in case a neighbor calls OSHA!!
Or worse yet, PETA...........
paul 2 posted:First I want to say thanks for all the likes on the last pics. I have enjoyed working on this Brewery area. Still have a few more things to do. But when done it will give me some interesting switching.
Johan, if you are ever in the States give me a call. I am always open to anyone stopping over.......just call first to make sure I am home.
Pingman and carsntrains, I know what you are saying about the screws. I have used drywall screws for so long. I did order some Gar Graves screws to start using on new track work. I took a drywall screw out and tried a Gar Graves screw but they are smaller diameter then the drywall screws. So I'll have to rethink this............Paul
Paul: Thank you very much. I plan visit in the States this year or next year and if i visit near your area, i can call you, but first i like send email. Same here, if anyone like visit to our club here in Finland, welcome anytime.
Thanks,
Johan
RSJB18 posted:Looks good Brian.......umm..what ever became of the train room out back?????
spring time, stocking up on wood and track right now...
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Brian, your moving right along! With all your help you should be ready for build in no time!
Paul, really looks great!
Mark, the 2-56 screw were the smallest I had and they worked out great! Thanks for the comment!
First, "CONGRATULATIONS" Lee. Got my February/March issue of O Gauge. Opened it up and quickly going through it you have a nice article on your layout. Pics are great. I still have to go back and read your article.
Brian, you are really going to town on the demolition.
Bob, here is a diagram with measurements of the Brewery area.
And while I was doing that I glued the roof to the second loading dock. And while that is drying I think I'll finish taing out the drywall screws in that area and replace them with the smaller screws...Pics.................Paul
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Thanks Paul
mike g. posted:Lee, the pictures are amazing! Side note do you know if there is a train show this month in Puyallup?
Thanks!
Yep, it's in Puyallup on the 19th and 20th, and at the Portland Expo Center the following weekend. I'll probably do the Puyallup.
Now that I've gotten my layout in print a lot over the last couple of years (Paul let the cat out of the bag, my layout is in OGR! Still haven't gotten my copy yet, though), I wonder if anyone would know my work if they'd encountered me (and knew it was me) at shows...
Paul, getting rid of the big screw heads is a HUGE improvement visually. My eyes tend to follow the track; and, when my eyes see big screw heads its like a bucket of ice cold water poured over my head--saps my enthusiasm for what I am seeing right out of me.
To be honest, I have wanted to say what I said about your screw heads many, many times in the past and have held off. I think I spoke up in your case because it's obvious you are putting so much thought, care, time, effort and expense in your build that screw heads should go unnoticed.
Well done, sir.
p51 posted:mike g. posted:Lee, the pictures are amazing! Side note do you know if there is a train show this month in Puyallup?
Thanks!
Yep, it's in Puyallup on the 19th and 20th, and at the Portland Expo Center the following weekend. I'll probably do the Puyallup.
Now that I've gotten my layout in print a lot over the last couple of years (Paul let the cat out of the bag, my layout is in OGR! Still haven't gotten my copy yet, though), I wonder if anyone would know my work if they'd encountered me (and knew it was me) at shows...
Hi Lee, i will be going to the Puyallup one on Saturday.
If you will be there let me know, i have something for you!
Today was play with trains day,
Well I pulled out all of those 9 RTR train sets today from my uncle and ran all of the engines. They all worked, some better than others. The Hogwarts engine kept derailing and I could not see why? The two rear wheels on the engine come off the tracks, maybe the pick up springs are to tight??? Most all are starter sets but some are nicer than others. The Santa Fe Flyer Freight Set is real nice and has a nice USRA 0-8-0.
The set I thought would be a POS was one of the nicest. The QVC Lionel Mines Gold set from 1999 is a great set with special made gold bank car, a gondola with the two guys running around chasing each other and a gold filled hopper car. Also a nice 2-6-4 engine with smoke and a very good whistle in the tender. I don't think he ever ran it. So I put that on the layout and boxed the Copper Range Mine Set back up.
On the dark side I put the new BNSF Menards Hopper car on with one of my sets and it has issues with the trucks hitting the side ladders and derailing, also the auto coupler part that would be pulled down by an activation track section drags on the switches but just sparks and does not cause any derailing??? Not sure what to do about that. Everything is mounted to plastic?
Too cold to do much else!
I worke on the other section and replaced the drywall screws. Took a few pics. Amazing how a pic can bring out something more. I see I am going to have to redo a few screws tomorrow. Called it quits for the night.........Paul
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Looks great, Paul!
Paul, I am with Mark, looks GREAT! Maybe someday I can have something look that good!
It makes me exhausted just looking at photos of some of the massive layout renovations like the one Brian is doing. (Love the pictures of your dog, Brian.)
So much hard work, but also so stimulating and creative. Arnold
Arnold D. Cribari posted:It makes me exhausted just looking at photos of some of the massive layout renovations like the one Brian is doing. (Love the pictures of your dog, Brian.)
So much hard work, but also so stimulating and creative. Arnold
I agree! What kills me is I am fallowing so many people when I get home from work there are at least 100 email notifications waiting for me! I don't want to miss a thing! LOL
Everyone here does such great work and you have to keep up to pick up on there great ideas!
While I am at it I might as well put my 2 cents in. I got some more tracked laid today along with another power drop!
I know Mike, I am nearly overwhelmed by it all! There are so many wonderful people doing so many wonderful things.
Began work on the Tomar Industries drumhead for my NP North Coast Limited. Using a the door from a PW 2531 as the donor, I sanded down the ribs on the lower half of the door to provide a mounting spot for the drumhead box.
Installed the tiny LED in the box once the tiny wires were threaded through the equally tiny hole in the the base of the box. Then, using a #61 drill bit, a hole was drilled in the base of the door to get the wires inside the car.
That's all for now regarding the drumhead as I wait for the two-tone greeen paint. Pictures to follow.
The second Lionel Union Pacific "Challenger" 2-pack is completed with painted interiors and Preiser 65602 figures I painted. This will give me a nine-car train.
The women smoking in the restroom are larger than the rest o the 1/45 figures. I use them in every coach women's restroom in order to use the figures. The woman smoking is also in the lower lounge of the Dome Cars.
The Dining Car is now the last to complete. I set it aside while I wait for paint to complete more Preiser 65602 figures. There are specific figures I ran out of.
After the Dining Car, I will detail the UP and CSX Theater Cars.
Sincerely, John Rowlen
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Paul, I agree with everyone, the track looks way better with the smaller screw heads. When you were here, did I show you the "trim head" screws I use? They work great, but they may be too long for your benchwork.
I also just noticed something about your track design. How do you plan to get cars into that stub on the left next to the building? Is there a runaround somewhere nearby?
Elliot, no you never showed those screws. There is no run around track. When I was coming up with track plan I decided on doing the track against the buildings that way from the start. To get cars or car into thattrack will involve pulling the cars from the other end opening up the track. It is probably not prototypical but I liked the idea........Paul
Last night I worked on finishing and painting all of the equipment on the saw floor of my BTS sawmill. I test fit everything. As soon as I get my pico LED’s I ordered I can install the lights in the lower floor. Time to make some stacks of finished boards for now, until LED’s arrive. Once I finish that floor I can glue this floor in along with equipment and string the drive belts. Lots to do.
Here are a couple shots of the mill for those who might of missed it on the thread in the scenery forum
Impressive logging mill...
colorado hirailer posted:Impressive logging mill...
I'd say, very impressive to say the least.
I spent the past two days cleaning up the mess I made while wiring up the isolated sidings and sections on the main. It was really worth all the effort! Now I can turn on the power to the tracks and no engines fire up until I throw the switch to power them!
CSX AL. Awesome building. And some odd tools for modeling lol
Jim
CSX Al posted:Last night I worked on finishing and painting all of the equipment on the saw floor of my BTS sawmill. I test fit everything. As soon as I get my pico LED’s I ordered I can install the lights in the lower floor. Time to make some stacks of finished boards for now, until LED’s arrive. Once I finish that floor I can glue this floor in along with equipment and string the drive belts. Lots to do.
Here are a couple shots of the mill for those who might of missed it on the thread in the scenery forum
Absolutely awesome!! Some fine craftsmanship (especially when compared to some of the stuff i see here which appears to have been done between swipes of a credit card and trips to Menards). I'm envious of the patience you must have to do something this detailed. You and Trainman2001 have set a standard of modeling that we all should aspire to. Again great work.
CSX AL, I would have to say AMAZING work and skills! Also what a wonderful building!
Jim, congrats another big step forward!
Nice! Logging mill. My contribution to logging is the completion of a bash of a Matchbox1937 International into a longer truck,with lengthened chassis and logging flatbed. This is my third lH bash, with one more to do into, maybe, a brewery box truck
Marci & IZZY pulled up a lot more of the track,
and got things cleaned up yesterday...
I started pulling out the wiring last night... not to much fun...
here is the N gauge layout below the O gauge...
figured I'd get some shots of the N gauge before I tear it out...
also had colored lights to try and make a sunrise or sunset...
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Wow you guys are moving right along! Just wondering, what's going back in?
CSX Al posted:Last night I worked on finishing and painting all of the equipment on the saw floor of my BTS sawmill. I test fit everything. As soon as I get my pico LED’s I ordered I can install the lights in the lower floor. Time to make some stacks of finished boards for now, until LED’s arrive. Once I finish that floor I can glue this floor in along with equipment and string the drive belts. Lots to do.
Here are a couple shots of the mill for those who might of missed it on the thread in the scenery forum
I grew up by a water powered wood mill in North Aurora Hawley and Hartsburg it closed around 1970 but I did tour it with my brother, we climbed in through the water wheel. I was only about 8 or 9 but as I recollect it looked so much like yours inside that I have to say thanks for the memories as I didn't take pictures. Great work.
briansilvermustang posted:
Marci & IZZY pulled up a lot more of the track,
and got things cleaned up yesterday...
I started pulling out the wiring last night... no to much fun...
here is the N gauge layout below the O gauge...
figured I'd get some shots of the N gauge before I tear it out...
also had colored lights to try and make a sunrise or sunset...
Brian, looking great, I love wrecking out and starting over. I was really close this week luckily I've been sick so I didn't have the energy.
My wife has taken up watercolor painting. One of my doctors, gets BNSF calendars from another patient. He gave me the 2018 at my last visit. My wife was looking at the pictures, and decided she wanted to try a train. I say not bad for a first try. Trains aren't easy.
Mitch, she did this one a while back and I've been meaning to post it. I can send you a copy if you'd like.
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briansilvermustang posted:
Marci & IZZY pulled up a lot more of the track,
and got things cleaned up yesterday...
I started pulling out the wiring last night... no to much fun...
here is the N gauge layout below the O gauge...
figured I'd get some shots of the N gauge before I tear it out...
also had colored lights to try and make a sunrise or sunset...
Brian - It’s always a bit sad to tear out a layout. HO was as small as I ever tried and that was only a few years. My one regret was not keeping my uncle’s 1/64 American Flyer trains. Back in the day straight track was hard to come by, curves were plentiful. I traded some great stuff for Lionel. I already had Lionel and the rest is history.
mike g. posted:Wow you guys are moving right along! Just wondering, what's going back in?
do not know for sure yet, just wanted to try something different...
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I am glad to see all of your respective progresses, it gives me hope ! My new train layout space (basement) is on the back burner as we fix issues in this 40 yr old house, including a water leak over the proposed layout space ! Looking forward.
trestleking posted:I am glad to see all of your respective progresses, it gives me hope ! My new train layout space (basement) is on the back burner as we fix issues in this 40 yr old house, including a water leak over the proposed layout space ! Looking forward.
A leak over the layout isn’t an “issue”... it is a fully functional waterfall feature 
