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Wow.....just caught up from the weekend.......lots of fabulous stuff.

Here is my structure-building update......

The fact that my Ross Transfer Table will be here this week, dictated my next project.......the TW TrainWorx Yard Office.

The TT control pad goes inside, under the "pull out" roof....

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I decided this winter, that even though the basic layout infrastructure wasn't up, I would build up my kits with the hope that it might be easier to envision where they will go with them being built....

Since February, I've built five structures.....one (the Korber Sand House & Tower) for the modular layout.

The four structures for my layout are stored here.......waiting for a place to be.....

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Here is the Korber kit I built for the modular layout.....

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Here are most of the kits that I have stored up over the years......I need to make a decision on which one next.......

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I also have another Korber Sand House & Tower to do for my layout....and, a pile of parts for kit-bashes.......but, I'll need to see how the track plan falls out 1st.

The Modular Group is busy with layout upgrades every Wednesday......once that is done, the crew will come here to help me motorize the Mianne Lift Gate and cut/lay down the plywood.......then, I can really get to work......

......and, I can't believe how much fun retirement is!!!!!!

Peter

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I haven't done much for my layout recently as I’ve been focused on getting my WW2 jeep running again. This is due to it being silent since the pandemic began, as well as dealing with the new puppy we got this past weekend:

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That said, by now many members of this forum know of my photo in the newest issue, which is a preview for an article on military railroads which will run in the fall.

I think it'll give some new ideas within the hobby, and a topic I've never seen addressed in the hobby press before in this manner. I hope you all like it when that runs.

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@p51 posted:

I haven't done much for my layout recently as I’ve been focused on getting my WW2 jeep running again. This is due to it being silent since the pandemic began, as well as dealing with the new puppy we got this past weekend:

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That said, by now many members of this forum know of my photo in the newest issue, which is a preview for an article on military railroads which will run in the fall.

I think it'll give some new ideas within the hobby, and a topic I've never seen addressed in the hobby press before in this manner. I hope you all like it when that runs.

Looking forward to your article Lee. Your layout is one of my favs. Cute pup too!

@Putnam Division- A nice problem to have Peter. So many buildings, and so much free time in retirement.....Let me guess, you are busier now than when you were working.......

Bob

Hey Y'all,

    I put new wire on a UCS controller and then hooked it up for use with a milk platform.  I now have wired four out of eight UCS tracks.  I made up my favorite consist, The 4501 Mikado pulling four "Southern Crescent" passenger cars.  I wanted to wire two O22 switches in the engine yard but at 102 degrees, I had to go to the big house.  It's cooler now after some rain so the excursion to Birmingham can continue.  Birmingham is the home of the Summer Olympic Games.  I have now rebuilt 66% of my layout.  The third level will wait a while.  All the fine work on this forum keeps me inspired.  Thanks Y'all.

Bill

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Now for what has never happened, while having both upper and lower loops running at the same time while testing my emergency drink nothing went wrong! The whole time out there everything ran as it should and I was so relaxed to the point I really enjoyed myself!

MIKE, the connection is obvious!   A BEER A DAY MAKES THE GREMLINS GO AWAY!!

Cheers, Dave

Farmerjohn, I agree, Alex M did a fantastic job on his roundhouse build, great lighting, great coloration of the sides and roof, very nice, however, your 10 stall roundhouse is built really well, the unique opening/closing doors a crowd pleaser, also your weathered  millhouse turntable bed and bridge are awesome. Your complete scene is jaw dropping. You can upgrade your lighting if you wish to. This is Farmerjohns roundhouse area. Happy Railroading Everyone 3A738942-6E7F-4F2C-A7CD-1AB4D836591B915E787C-CEBB-40E8-80D5-FF38CA7A902AAE0180A7-AF8E-4393-AF59-E018E28AB2DA

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That is some pretty good looking ballast.

Thank-you! Apologies for the picture quality - it makes it look like there's ballast all over the ties..lol   Eventually, I will weather the ties and paint the rails.  I may even do the same to the ballast as Dennis Brennan shows in his book.

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Today the flat black roof, car ends and side doors were installed. Tedious but enjoyable project. I can only do these kind of projects once in a while 🙂.

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Excellent work!  It looks great!

-Greg

Slow progress - the burr oak is filled out to my satisfaction. The lodge is getting there.  Have to add a sign to the top middle and lighting inside.  Thinking about dormers, but can't work out the dimensions as yet.  The base is just cotton batting painted brown over pink foam board. I'll have to weather the roof to reduce the shine and add a little more landscaping.

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Testing out a new type of paint that Dennis Brennan recommends for some wood parts on the Oblong Box Company.......

Minwax Amercian Walnut, water-based......I have used Minwax paints before, but previously only the oil-based ones.

The water-based ones come in quarts and have to be mixed.....

Anyone use this kind of paint before? It seems to dry nicely.....

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Testing out a new type of paint that Dennis Brennan recommends for some wood parts on the Oblong Box Company.......

Minwax Amercian Walnut, water-based......I have used Minwax paints before, but previously only the oil-based ones.

The water-based ones come in quarts and have to be mixed.....

Anyone use this kind of paint before? It seems to dry nicely.....



Peter

I use water based stains all the time Peter. It is comparable to the oil based with less fumes and easier cleanup.

Thank you........I have a can of oil-based dark walnut which I use as a substitute for railroad tie brown......but I have using it!

Peter

I try and avoid any of the oil based products now. The water based are just as good and not dealing with cleaning brushes, storage, and disposal, is less hassle.

And to think, I use to clean my hands with turpentine......

@A.J. posted:

Took me 6 weeks but I finally finished my KP Brick Coal Breaker kit!

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The coal breaker looks great AJ.

Bob

Here is a tip on making water scenes with rippled shower glass or randomly rippled sheet acrylic which is what I use.

Where would one get a piece of rippled shower glass or rippled acrylic?

I have bridges spanning two tables and thought about making a water canal/river beneath the bridges.  Maybe add a tug boat or something.  Probably need a piece about 1.5ft x 5ft.

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