Weekend Foto Fun March 9, 2007 [Archive]

COverton

March 9th, 2007, 07:33 PM

That is a very nice photo. Looks like a lot of attention went into its composition, and into the model. Nice backdrop, too. I also like the weathering of the rolling items. Good job.

Powersteamguy1790

March 9th, 2007, 08:38 PM

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/596/Copy_2_of_DSC_1410.JPG

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/666/Copy_2_of_DSC_0030.JPG

Stay cool and run steam......:cool::cool:

Powersteamguy1790

March 9th, 2007, 09:01 PM

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/584/DSC_1446.JPG

Stay cool and run steam....:cool::cool:

Pete Nolan

March 9th, 2007, 09:34 PM

Here we are entering the second deck, above the main yard. At the extreme upper right, you can see where we are going about two scale miles from now. That's the grade to next deck.

The abandoned station behind the lead unit is scratchbuilt. The rock cliff is a photograph of a granite cliff in Alaska. We're somewhere in mid-Massachusetts. A lot of tobacco is grown here, especially in the Connecticut River Valley. The tobacco is used as the finest of wrappers for cigars.

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/575/Entering_Second_Deck.jpg

Mark Smith

March 9th, 2007, 10:15 PM

Pete:

Nice scene. I don't recognize the shed in the foreground. Looks like a kit. Can you tell me more? Thanks.

Colonel

March 9th, 2007, 10:53 PM

Here is a shot just taken of my newly purchased MKT GP7

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/690/IMGP0823.jpg

I have just started a new topic on GP7/9's for people to post images of their models.

GP7/9's (http://www.trainboard.com/grapevine/showthread.php?t=86709)

Hytec

March 9th, 2007, 11:01 PM

Pete, that's a great shot, but where are the drying doors on the sides of the tobacco barn.....:teeth:
(Only an "educated donkey" who'd been in the Valley would ask that.:angel: )

Pete Nolan

March 10th, 2007, 12:26 AM

Pete, that's a great shot, but where are the drying doors on the sides of the tobacco barn.....:teeth:
(Only an "educated donkey" who'd been in the Valley would ask that.:angel: )

Wow! How many folks would know about that?:omg: On a layout this big, details get deferred. Like, the fields don't have cheesecloth protecting them from the sun. No, I don't got no N scale cheesecloth!

These tobacco barns are much too well built. Wait 'til you see the potato sheds on the next level.

Wait 'til I get a new keyboard with a functioning "t" in it! I won' have o reype everyhing!

COverton

March 10th, 2007, 01:59 AM

Looks like the same awesome talent is back this weekend, so I submit my own work with hat in hand...

Nice work, everyone. You all take me to a different, yet familiar, place. Of course, the steam helps...a lot!

http://www.railimages.com/albums/crandelloverton/act.jpg

COverton

March 10th, 2007, 02:23 AM

Another attempt to learn how to make everything come together...the yard, and its imaging. The double slip is my only hand built turnout of its type, and it actually works. It is a bit bumpy, depending on what is going through it, but I can tune it over time. Thanks for taking a look.

http://www.railimages.com/albums/crandelloverton/acw.jpg

Flash Blackman

March 10th, 2007, 02:33 AM

http://www.railimages.com/albums/crandelloverton/act.jpg
Nice water tower. I have a Plastruct (HO on my N scale layout), but that one is very nice. Scratchbuilt? Thanks.

COverton

March 10th, 2007, 03:19 AM

(gulp)...ummm, no. It is a Walther's built-up. :embarassed:

I agree, though, that it is very nice. I'll have to weather and decal it, but that is a project for a really bad day outside.

Thanks for noticing!

Wolfgang Dudler

March 10th, 2007, 09:06 AM

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/500/07-03-09_IMG_0472.jpg

Plywood Extra 16 arrives and switches the Plywood District.You can see the Roll-by (http://www.trainboard.com/grapevine/showthread.php?t=86707).

Wolfgang

Gabriel

March 10th, 2007, 11:48 AM

Very nice everyone! I've been lurking for quite a while now. Life has kept me away from modeling. Work has been keeping me busy but I have just accepted a new job that will result in us moving so hopefully I'll get a bigger train room...=) Keep up the great work ya'll.

Flash Blackman

March 10th, 2007, 12:36 PM

Here is my PRN San Antonio and Pacific RS1 lashed up with two SP/SSW RSD5s. The RS1 has the NSN retroframe for extra pulling power, so all three of these together are heavy enough for the switchers at the Texas Grain Company, Sugarland, Texas.
http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/564/RS1SAP8033--002.JPG

SecretWeapon

March 10th, 2007, 05:32 PM

http://www.railimages.com/albums/michaelsabia/aor.sized.jpg

http://www.railimages.com/albums/michaelsabia/apj.sized.jpg

Colonel

March 10th, 2007, 09:21 PM

HemiAdda2d

March 10th, 2007, 09:43 PM

No modeling from me... I spent 3 of the more hardcore, difficult days railfanning in my favorite part of Colorado, with a great friend:

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/630/Mike3.jpg

We bagged shots like this at Tunnel 27:

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/630/eb_load_T27.jpg

Bridge 36.45:

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/630/Ski_train_bridge.jpg

and this, in Gore Canyon at Tunnel 40:

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1036/T40_loads_2.jpg

And MANY more!!
For more photos of this trip, visit http://www.trainboard.com/grapevine/showthread.php?t=73750!

Calzephyr

March 10th, 2007, 10:32 PM

Love those Colorado pictures Hemi! BEE-YOO-TEE-FUL!!!

train1

March 11th, 2007, 03:47 AM

If I told my wife I was taking off for three days railfanning -she'd have me committed to the 'funny farm'.
Fantastic shots Hemi
and Everyone else so far this week
I am green with envy
Keep up the fine work

Monon64

March 11th, 2007, 06:17 PM

When you want pictures of trains and scenery.....Ain't nobody does it better than HEMI. Great shots. Really enjoy these pics. :shade:

J WIDMAR

March 11th, 2007, 06:25 PM

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/904/2006_06_16_059A-RI.jpg

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/904/2006_06_16_066RI.jpg

Pete Nolan

March 11th, 2007, 06:28 PM

Pete:

Nice scene. I don't recognize the shed in the foreground. Looks like a kit. Can you tell me more? Thanks.

Mark,

It's a kitbash from Bachmann's Car Repair shed. I just cut the walls and trusses down, and used walls as the roof. Very quick and easy.

Rasputen

March 11th, 2007, 06:45 PM

N scale Pere Marquette NW2 No. 55:
http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/500/PICT0735.JPG

I added cut levers, grab irons, and re-made the rear step grabs from
.012 inch brass wire.
http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/500/PICT0737.JPG

Flash Blackman

March 11th, 2007, 07:26 PM

Flash,

Thats a really nice looking unit, is this new to the roster or a project completed along time ago?
I'ts from a long time ago. I did the retro frame last year, though. Just getting to that on the project list.

HemiAdda2d

March 11th, 2007, 07:41 PM

When you want pictures of trains and scenery.....Ain't nobody does it better than HEMI. Great shots. Really enjoy these pics.

Aw, shucks, Monon64... Alaska GP49 does pretty darned well, too....

Here's some more, Dotsero Cutoff, MP 150:

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1422/MP_150.jpg

Lower Gore Canyon, between Azure and Radium:

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1036/Lower_Gore_Canyon_4.jpg

Between Hot Sulphur Springs and Granby, CO:

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1036/UP_WB_empties_west_of_Granby_2.jpg

Troublesome, CO, at first light:

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1036/DSCF3586.JPG

randgust

March 11th, 2007, 08:29 PM

Man, I don't even LIKE UP, and those are just great Colorado shots!
(Maybe now that the lawyers have retreated, you do a calendar? As Victor would say, hohohohoho)

Last week I got the Allegheny & South Side Whitcomb 65-tonner done, this weekend I finished the Grace 2900 high centercab.

http://gustafson.home.westpa.net/WH6529.jpg

http://gustafson.home.westpa.net/WH6533.jpg

On the layout world, once again City Oil in Flagstaff shows that you're liable to see just about anything there as a private plant switcher, with their passion for short-term 'have I got a deal for you' industrial locomotive leases:

http://gustafson.home.westpa.net/Grace_2900_Flagstaff.jpg

This will also be the 'official note' that I've got instructions, decals, and enough kits ahead I'm offering the Tomytec resin conversion kits for the various Whitcomb 65-tonner versions. Email me or PM me if interested, I'll send out the instructions in advance as a .PDF if you provide me your email address.

Jon Grant

March 12th, 2007, 02:02 AM

I finally managed to locate a second CNW F3 at a local show yesterday enabling me to make a matching A-A set.

I soundchipped one of them and chipped the other with an NCE chip, after removing the Lenz chip that was already installed (didn't have speed tables and I was unable to match the speed of the 2 locos)

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/937/IMG_14751.JPG

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/937/IMG_14711.JPG

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/937/IMG_1466.JPG

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/937/IMG_14651.JPG

Naturally , I shot a video clip so you can also see and hear it in action.

http://www.railimages.com/gallery/album508/abd

Jon

Monon64

March 12th, 2007, 02:52 AM

Really nice Jon. Looks and sounds great. Was glad to see that Monon coal hopper in there too :teeth:

Alaska GP49

March 12th, 2007, 03:16 AM

Thanks for the kind words Hemi. I am glad you could come down. I miss having a railfan buddy that will go where most won't! I guess I will share some of my pics now.

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/500/800_Miles_and_200_pics.JPG

Two very tired railfans! About 800 miles in three days, over 500 pitures, and one dirty truck! Good times!!

Alaska GP49

March 12th, 2007, 03:24 AM

Amtrak 5 exits Tunnel 8. See Hemi's Moffat Route photo tour for a discription of the hike went did for these shots! Grueling!!
http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/500/Amtrak_T8.JPG

The first of two manifests heads West. Here new power snakes through Old 9.

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/500/T8_Manifest.JPG

Here the second Westbound manifest snakes its way between Tunnels 8 and 10.

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/500/Manifest_Snake_T8.JPG

Alaska GP49

March 12th, 2007, 03:30 AM

Looking through my shots I kinda liked this one because of how it ended up being framed.

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/500/Framed_in_Gore_Canyon.JPG

When we saw this shot after we got home Hemi and I were both surprised. A little different angle on Amtrak.

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/500/Above_Amtrak_Gore_Canyon.JPG

An Westbound coal empty just exited a tunnel and prepares to split the signals at E. Radium.

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/500/E_Bound_Radium.JPG

Alaska GP49

March 12th, 2007, 03:31 AM

Lastly, this is one of my favorite shots from our trip. Westbound empty coal train just East of Troublesome, first light.

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/500/First_Light_Coalie.JPG

HemiAdda2d

March 12th, 2007, 04:06 AM

I LOVE that shot!!!!!!

Here the second Westbound manifest snakes its way between Tunnels 8 and 10.

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/500/Manifest_Snake_T8.JPG

Alaska GP49

March 12th, 2007, 04:17 AM

Thanks Hemi. Do you like this one better? I think I like the previous better.

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/500/Elevation_T8.JPG

MOPMAN

March 12th, 2007, 04:54 AM

Hemi, Alaska49: you guys need to publish a coffee table book of the Moffet route. I thing you've covered it better than anyone else.

Great pics everyone else. The modeling is superb as usual.

I've been working on this area for the layout party
http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/510/PICT0023a.jpg

Tompm

March 12th, 2007, 05:22 AM

Russell
Cool shot! I don’t think I have ever seen double tenders before.

Bob
Again some great shots of the JJJ&E!

Pete
Great photo! I really like the field!

Colonel
Nice looking locos!

COverton
Great shots!

Wolfgang
Nice! Great looking switcher!

Flash
Nice looking locos!

Mike
Great shots!

Hemi
More great shots!

John W
Neat shot of the tenders!

Rasputen
Great loco!

Hemi
Those shots are unreal!

Randgust
Cool looking locos!

Jon
Sweet looking locos!

Alaska GP49
Awesome proto shots!

Mopman
Looks like things are coming along real nice!

jwaldo

March 12th, 2007, 05:22 AM

More work on my Metrolink set.
http://www.ScaleRailsOnline.com/images/Galleries/jwaldo/118/DSCN1586.jpg

Now to paint the wheels and find a way to tint the windows...

Tompm

March 12th, 2007, 05:37 AM

Jim
The cars are looking good!

I don’t have any special shots this weekend. I was too busy to set something up.

I did make some trees as shown:
http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1425/Layout_001a.jpg

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1425/Layout_002a.jpg

Also here are some overall shots of the RK&M. This are in disarray as you can see. That happens when parts are under construction as the Drexel Ridge is. These are not the greatest since one of my overhead lights is on the fritz.

The Water Tower Diorama is in the background here:
http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1425/Layout_003a.jpg

The Cement Distributor in the foreground with the Passenger Station Diorama behind it.
http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1425/Layout_004a.jpg

Tompm

March 12th, 2007, 05:38 AM

Approaching Drexel Ridge with the Grain Elevator Diorama to the right.
http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1425/Layout_005a.jpg

Looking back at the Passenger Station Diorama and the Cement Distributor:
http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1425/Layout_006a.jpg

The Farm House Diorama with Drexel Ridge to the left:
http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1425/Layout_007a.jpg

Here is the other side of the Drexel Ridge where the town will be:
http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1425/Layout_008a.jpg

Tompm

March 12th, 2007, 05:38 AM

Next looking down the town, Farm House, and Water Tower:
http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1425/Layout_009a.jpg

Another reason why so much is on the layout: The Work Bench!
http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1425/Layout_010a.jpg

HemiAdda2d

March 12th, 2007, 12:31 PM

This one is great as well, but I like the other shot better.
This shot show just how high up the mountain over T10 you really were!

Thanks Hemi. Do you like this one better? I think I like the previous better.

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/500/Elevation_T8.JPG

Monon64

March 12th, 2007, 11:09 PM

Where's Waldo...er I mean Hemi.

I think you are just to the right of the lead engine. Are you wearing tan? or is that you laying prostrate on the cliff?

HemiAdda2d

March 12th, 2007, 11:21 PM

Where's Waldo...er I mean Hemi.

I think you are just to the right of the lead engine. Are you wearing tan? or is that you laying prostrate on the cliff?

Actually, I was wearing a sage green Carhartt jacket, and blue jeans...:p;)

engineshop

March 13th, 2007, 03:41 AM

More work on my Metrolink set.
http://www.ScaleRailsOnline.com/images/Galleries/jwaldo/118/DSCN1586.jpg

Now to paint the wheels and find a way to tint the windows...

For my buses, I use auto tint window film. I purchased it by the foot from Tap Plastic (about $3 per foot which will last for a long time.) If you don't like it, just peel it off again. It does not leave anything on the glass.

http://usloki.tripod.com/images/decal/busggt1515.gif

http://www.tapplastics.com/info/windowfilm.php?#tuff

It is a two piece film. You peel off one piece and the other piece of the film sticks to the glass inside. I used the 65% privacy so you can still see through the windows.