@Santa Fe VA posted:Not sure if this counts, but I put down some 096 tubular track on the floor and running my larger engines and passenger cars. Normally they don't get much time on the "real" layout.
My dad and I did that for years before we had our big layout. We sometimes on Sundays would watch the race or football and get out the old O-27 track and run that all over the living room just for something different.
transition wall is in
I love the car dealerships. Wish I had kept my first car which was a 67 mustang with a 289 cu inch engine. Bought it used in 1968 while in high school. Got tired of it and sold it for 800 bucks. What a mistake. The memories alone are worth a fortune..Still wished I had the pony.
My Great Northern Empire Builder paint project has reached the point where applying the first coat of GN EB Scalecoat II orange is imminent.
But before I do, I want to give Forum member @CBQer props for replying to my emails and sharing his experience/knowledge regarding use of SC II paint for this project. He's been very helpful.
Best of all, he prompted me to paint a practice car before starting on the prepped cars which I will start later today.
Photos to follow.
I originally used the Plasticville Union Station, but decided to do something more akin to Denver Union Station on which the Miller Engineering signs sit. So I kitbashed several of their kits and added a lot of styrene. My space obviously did not allow for a scale building, but one still "inspired" by the Denver station.
Terry
@tcripe posted:I originally used the Plasticville Union Station, but decided to do something more akin to Denver Union Station on which the Miller Engineering signs sit. So I kitbashed several of their kits and added a lot of styrene. My space obviously did not allow for a scale building, but one still "inspired" by the Denver station.
Terry
What a fabulous model!!!! Bravo!
@tcripe posted:I originally used the Plasticville Union Station, but decided to do something more akin to Denver Union Station on which the Miller Engineering signs sit. So I kitbashed several of their kits and added a lot of styrene. My space obviously did not allow for a scale building, but one still "inspired" by the Denver station.
Terry
Great job on the bash, really came together well!
P 51, Very nice paint job on the figures. They are great.
Sincerely, John Rowlen
@John Rowlen posted:P 51, Very nice paint job on the figures. They are great.
Sincerely, John Rowlen
Thanks, John!
I ran trains and made some videos.
Tonight we had all MTH premier items. Everything pretty much from @MrMuffin'sTrains. Featured tonight are the Union Pacific, New York Central and the Detroit, Toledo and Ironton. A lot of military cars as well.
Enjoy
John
Getting the layout back together again finished wiring the street lamps and subway entrance.
Over the last couple of days I painted and assembled an Atlas O water tower. Today I installed it. Completes the service area leading to the turntable.
Added and wired a bushel of billboards to the outdoor layout: Maxwell House; Domino; Nabisco; Mr. Peanut; and Schaefer’s. Also re-seated a bunch of figures, since my last attempt looked like a horror movie.
I’ve another couple “Open” signs prepped for wiring but I think they’ll remain idle for awhile. I’m running out of wiring steam.
- The Other Guy
Completed another street scene, might tweek it a little more.
Scott
Your street scene is GREAT! What did you use for the water coming out of the hydrant?
Looks, good folks! Heres another video to end off the week: https://www.youtube.com/watch?...amp;feature=youtu.be
You all stay out of trouble and have a great weekend!
@Randy Harrison posted:Your street scene is GREAT! What did you use for the water coming out of the hydrant?
Randy,
Used woodland scenics water effects and monofilament line.
Be Safe,
Scott
WOW, great looking track work, John!
@ENichter posted:
Eric, Looks like it works great, so much so that I shared your video with a friend (79 years young) who has a duck under on his T-rail layout.
Can you share construction info or tips for him?
Much thanks
Did more scenery to the far corner.
@Lionelski posted:Eric, Looks like it works great, so much so that I shared your video with a friend (79 years young) who has a duck under on his T-rail layout.
Can you share construction info or tips for him?
Much thanks
Used drawer slides. Had to reinforce sides with steel L pieces and welded a right angle piece to keep it level. Tried using dual actuators but couldn't get any that were speed matched. Also put in a pully system on the opposite side to reduce the weight of the duck under. If he needs more info and pics have him email me (in my profile). I can take more pics.
Much thanks Eric, I'll pass the info and pics on
My father has taken out the short passing siding near the roundhouse and lowered the layout for the grain elevator. We've talk about doing this for probably 10 years. I wish I had been able to help him but he grab the bull by the horns and got in there! Can't wait to do the scenery and get the scene finished.
We also had a good running session and worked on some repairs. Replacing coupler springs is a special art...Hope everyone had a great day!
The Lionel 21" 611 Steam Excursion add-on Northern Pacific Dome Car is ready for people on the lower level. The Dome passengers have been installed. I hope to finish the car this weekend.
Update: I did a rough placement of people in the lower level of the Dome Coach. As you can see, many people need hair painted and inspection touch-up of paint. Then I need to grind and glue them into position. The car is packed with people because of the dark green paint that subdues the appearance of the car. The variety of colors and people in the car is to compensate for the dull/muted appearance. The silver Florida East Coast Coach won't need as many people.
I am run down by whatever I have and will work on it between naps. The FEC Coach is the next car.
Notice: A German Ebay Seller who sold me Preiser 65602 Unpainted Seated People has just informed me that he cannot ship to the United States, he can't even make the Ebay label through Ebay, because of shipping interruptions in Germany that have existed the past three weeks, and into the foreseeable future. This may be why another order from another German seller for four Preiser 65602 disappeared in the DHL shipping system around March 16, 2020. A third seller from England wants more money to ship the two Preiser 65602 after I paid the highest price I ever paid for Preiser 65602 People on Ebay. It's time to hold off buying.
Sincerely, John Rowlen
Berkshirelover726, your layout looks so cool, I to like the Postwar look and the 726, 736, Lionel steamers were so cool. Also neat video, thanks for posting. John Rowlen, your patience and attention to passenger painting to add population to your fabulous fleet of passenger cars is amazing, as is the care you give for your mothers comfort. Great job. Our mothers, mine has passed on, were and are our very best friend. Happy Railroading and stay safe, stay healthy, enjoy your trains.
@leapinlarry posted:Berkshirelover726, your layout looks so cool, I to like the Postwar look and the 726, 736, Lionel steamers were so cool. Also neat video, thanks for posting. John Rowlen, your patience and attention to passenger painting to add population to your fabulous fleet of passenger cars is amazing, as is the care you give for your mothers comfort. Great job. Our mothers, mine has passed on, were and are our very best friend. Happy Railroading and stay safe, stay healthy, enjoy your trains.
Thank you very much! Your layout looks fantastic!
Fortescue J. Zappa came over for a visit...
Mitch
Leapin Larry, The layout is always a joy to view. Have a good weekend.
John Rowlen
Today, I’m trying to do some videos, and I can clearly see it takes to people, one to run the trains, another to take the picture/video..... Everyone, have a great rest of the weekend. Happy Railroading
@M. Mitchell Marmel posted:Fortescue J. Zappa came over for a visit...
Mitch
Which of the 200 Motels is he staying at??? (after what you found under the table, don’t think he will be staying with you) 
I have a LTI era watchman shanty leftover from my childhood layout. Yesterday I created a landscaped a pink foam hill for it to sit on. Today I installed it on my layout. It overlooks the exit from Union Station to the main line.
worked on cow pasture
had my Williams brass Pacific on the rolling road
Today I got another background photo mounted. Just have to trim it in now. Also got some more track screwed down. Waiting on some track sensors so I can get the signal bridge operating.
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