What did you do on your layout today?

If I was just starting out I would more and likely be right up there with dad LOL. Right now I have my Menards double track bridge making its way to the store for pickup. Like I said in a past post the two double track are for the basement. 

I didn't have much time today because I am going up to help set up for the TCA show tomorrow in Parma plus I can set my stuff up for sale tonight. So I Still have to load up the truck. 

But I made time for you Jim. Here are pics of the double and single track bridges They are both 24 inches long...................Paul

Mike, Got it! I couldn’t remember if you were using scaletrack or Atlas.  

Paul, I hope to have a good day at Parma.  I wouldn’t mind going someday, but it’s almost 3 hours away.  When is the next big show at Kirtland?

Mark, the Kirkland show is March 16TH and 17TH...........Paul

Paul, I jotted it down.  Thank you!!!

New Under The Hood up! 

https://ogrforum.com/...-american-flyer-3012

Mitch 

LOVE LOVE this scene!  Top Notch work!  Is that a kit?

Paul, nice looking bridges and 24" is a pretty good span for our O scale trains; i.e., 96 scale feet.  You know this already, and I did too, but forgot it when I put up my Christmas tree loops up this year--always try to have as long as possible a straight section for the bridge approach tracks.  I had a curve section at both ends of one of my bridges and could just barely make enough room on the single track bridge to provide clearance for PW F3's and 15" passenger cars.

Also, if you need some bridge shoes for those bridges let me know--I have plenty of very nice former Keil Line two piece castings.

jgtrh62 posted:

Excellent scene johan!

John: Thanks. I like also your bridge works, a very nice looking.

Johan

jackd posted:

LOVE LOVE this scene!  Top Notch work!  Is that a kit?

JACKD: Thank you. The crane is a scratch build.

Johan

BAR GP7 #63 posted:

jackd posted:

LOVE LOVE this scene!  Top Notch work!  Is that a kit?

JACKD: Thank you. The crane is a scratch build.

Johan

Outstanding!

Getting ready to make some more 40’ Piggyback cars from these old AHM flats 

Pingman posted:

BAR GP7 #63 posted:

jackd posted:

LOVE LOVE this scene!  Top Notch work!  Is that a kit?

JACKD: Thank you. The crane is a scratch build.

Johan

Outstanding!

Carl: Thank you very much. 🤝

Johan 

I have three contemporaneous paint projects underway since resuming my long dormant interest in painting 15" aluminum cars and Streamliner era Name Trains.

One is a Texas Special train using Lionel's polished aluminum "Super Chief" cars as the donors for the project.  A forum member recommended Tru-Color Chinese Red and today I did a test spray using a PW 2532 as the subject.  Also, I used a LIONEL vestibule that I'd previously sprayed with "Molotow liquid chrome" product--I won't be doing this on the TS train--the Molotow will be used to spray the fluted siding from Union Station Products that will be applied to the sides of the locomotives and an RPO car.

The color turned out very well; the masking needs to be perfect and I identified my mistakes; and, I will be spraying a couple of different clear top coat blends to find a satisfactory gloss finish for the red.

The Molotow was sprayed at least a week ago.  The smudge you see on the door is the reult of a gauze swab wet with isopropyl alcohol touching it.  I wiped the model before spraying the red and learned that bear molotow liquid chrome will wipe off completely with an alcohol wipe.  So, I will also be spraying the Molotow finish with a clear coat when doing the red this week-end.

And, body work continues--and I really don't like doing it.

Johan, wonderful work on the gondola!

LEE, its going to be interesting to see what you come up with!

Carl, looking good! Everytime you learn something new!

Today I went out to work on control panel, ended up moving the Z4000 to a new location with a pull out slide! Here is where I am so far! Pulled some switch wires also!

paul 2 posted:

Jim, I am quite happy with the way they look and the reasonable price. They are made out of wood for the girders mounted to a steel base. I just ordered another double track bridge. The table I am working on now was to have one double track bridge and one single track bridge but I changed the plan to two double track bridges. The single track bridge will go to the attic to be used up there. I luck out because now I have a Menards store less then 2 miles from me and I have all the train stuff shipped there for free........Paul

Paul nice!   I really like my Lionel bridge but it is single track.   I could just buy another one of those and sit them side by side.  

Tonight the demolition of the closet was finished!   Now a little electrical work and build I bit of wall and I will be done with the room!  Trying to clean it up and will add pictures to this post when I get them taken!  WOOOO HOOOO 

Jim 

All right Jim! You must have talked the son into helping you! Sounds like your almost there!~

Mark Boyce posted:

mike g. posted:

John, The bridge and river section really looks great!

Paul, sounds like a nice plan! But you better be careful with Menards so close you could run into the same problem Cabint Bob AKA DAD! RUNNING OUT OF ROOM AGASIN! LOL

LOL  Paul 2 may become Cabinet Bob Son!!!  Dad needs a bigger room for sure!!!

LOL I bet they look a lot alike in person too! You know Dad and Son!

Put the old Mack B81 in the garage till better weather 

Ok here we go!!!!   

All for that 4x4 square!!!!! But that is 16 square feet!!!!

Jim

mike g. posted:

All right Jim! You must have talked the son into helping you! Sounds like your almost there!~

Yep! He was a great help!! And I got awesome news! I'm going to be a grandpa!!!!!!

Jim

carsntrains posted:

 

All for that 4x4 square!!!!! But that is 16 square feet!!!!

Jim

Every little bit counts, Jim.

carsntrains posted:

mike g. posted:

All right Jim! You must have talked the son into helping you! Sounds like your almost there!~

Yep! He was a great help!! And I got awesome news! I'm going to be a grandpa!!!!!!

Jim

And Congrats on the family addition too!!!

carsntrains posted:

mike g. posted:

All right Jim! You must have talked the son into helping you! Sounds like your almost there!~

Yep! He was a great help!! And I got awesome news! I'm going to be a grandpa!!!!!!

Jim

Jim, that is wonderful news ! Now you have to build with grandkids in mind! Congrats! 

Jim, congrats on the completion of the demolition. You beat me fair and square LOL. No work on the layout tonight. Got home late and tomorrow I'll be at the Parma show all day..............Paul

LEE,The old Mack really looks good in there! Right at home!

Jim, That sure is some fine real estate you picked up there! I can already see things coming together!

mike g. posted:

Johan, wonderful work on the gondola!

LEE, its going to be interesting to see what you come up with!

Carl, looking good! Everytime you learn something new!

Today I went out to work on control panel, ended up moving the Z4000 to a new location with a pull out slide! Here is where I am so far! Pulled some switch wires also!

 

Mike: Thank you. I am glad you like it. 

Johan

I coupled ATSF 307L-307A-307B into a classic A-B-B rednose passenger consist , and sent them out light engine, onto the First District for a couple of dozen laps to break them in after their ICC monthly inspection.  All is well.

Welcome to this world Tom. I've always wanted to see pictures of your layout. You real train guys have some of the best models.

BAR GP7 #63 posted:

John and Mike thanks I just couldn’t resist those pics after I put it in there 

darlander posted:

BAR GP7 #63 posted:

Very nice!   Johan, is the scrap pile 2D or 3D?   If 3D, what did you use?   Great scene!

Dave

Dave: It´s a 2D and the front side i put 3D printed barrels & old metal cars parts.

Johan

Making progress on a part of the layout I’ve ignored for too long. The first picture is a retaining wall next to the main line. After that, I put down some basic ground cover. The rest of the pictures are of the Jericho Turnpike underpass in Mineola, Long Island, NY. For the street supports, I made a template out of oak tag, then transferred the shape to some scrap 3/4” plywood. After cutting and a little sanding, I screwed the curved road supports to the benchwork. I spray painted some 1/8” hardboard (Masonite) flat gray. I’ll follow up on the road with some weathering powders. I cut the walls out of the same thickness hardboard, and after priming with the gray, I sprayed on some Rust-Oleum Desert Bisque. For the folks that are familiar with the area I’m modeling, this is the underpass on Jericho Turnpike in Mineola. For those not familiar, this is a four lane road, and one of the main thoroughfares in the village of Mineola which passes under the Oyster Bay branch line that I’m modeling. The underpass is in progress, so more pictures to follow. Thanks for looking.

Andy

Google street view- looking west. Shameless plug for Adelphi too

Jericho Turnpike (NY RT 25) stretches from one end of the Island in Queens all the way to Orient Point on the eastern tip of the north fork.

Nice work Andy!

Bob

Thanks Bob!

Steamfan77 posted:

Making progress on a part of the layout I’ve ignored for too long. The first picture is a retaining wall next to the main line. After that, I put down some basic ground cover. The rest of the pictures are of the Jericho Turnpike underpass in Mineola, Long Island, NY. For the street supports, I made a template out of oak tag, then transferred the shape to some scrap 3/4” plywood. After cutting and a little sanding, I screwed the curved road supports to the benchwork. I spray painted some 1/8” hardboard (Masonite) flat gray. I’ll follow up on the road with some weathering powders. I cut the walls out of the same thickness hardboard, and after priming with the gray, I sprayed on some Rust-Oleum Desert Bisque. For the folks that are familiar with the area I’m modeling, this is the underpass on Jericho Turnpike in Mineola. For those not familiar, this is a four lane road, and one of the main thoroughfares in the village of Mineola which passes under the Oyster Bay branch line that I’m modeling. The underpass is in progress, so more pictures to follow. Thanks for looking.

Andy

 Very nice work Andy beautiful craftsmanship 

I got one car almost done today  just barely had enough styrene  to finish it gonna have to order some more. Enjoy the pics 

Steamfan77 posted:

Making progress on a part of the layout I’ve ignored for too long. The first picture is a retaining wall next to the main line. After that, I put down some basic ground cover. The rest of the pictures are of the Jericho Turnpike underpass in Mineola, Long Island, NY. For the street supports, I made a template out of oak tag, then transferred the shape to some scrap 3/4” plywood. After cutting and a little sanding, I screwed the curved road supports to the benchwork. I spray painted some 1/8” hardboard (Masonite) flat gray. I’ll follow up on the road with some weathering powders. I cut the walls out of the same thickness hardboard, and after priming with the gray, I sprayed on some Rust-Oleum Desert Bisque. For the folks that are familiar with the area I’m modeling, this is the underpass on Jericho Turnpike in Mineola. For those not familiar, this is a four lane road, and one of the main thoroughfares in the village of Mineola which passes under the Oyster Bay branch line that I’m modeling. The underpass is in progress, so more pictures to follow. Thanks for looking.

Andy

Sorry Andy, the first thing I thought of was this:

Andy, the underpass looks great!

Lee, what a wonderful job on the flat car! How do you make the side rails?

Elliot, Love it Man! LOL

Mike - Watch it carefully and count the rental trucks. It's crazy. Three different companies make up at least a third of the encounters. You would think they would tell everyone not to go that way.