My NP/GN layout

Here is a link to my album with some pictures of my layout set in southern Washington state. Sorry about the grainyness, I have an older digital camera.

http://www.railimages.com/gallery/billbitner

 

Hi Jeremiah:

I converted 3 U25B's as per Robert Ray's article. It's not an exact replica, but it does capture the feel of the 6 axel U-boats.

Bill

 

Unfortunately the only track plan I have is on my drafting computer at work, it's and Autocad drawing. I may be able to whip something up another way, I'll see what I can do. I wish the pics were a little better though.

 

Bill,

You've got yourself a nice railroad there. Don't worry about fuzzy pics, they show up just fine on my computer. Can you give us a few details about your railroad? Such as how large, how long have you been building it, what kind of control system do you use (DC vs. DCC), etc.

Keep up the good work!

Pat

 

Thanks for sharing. Nice layout, and I really like those backdrops.

 

Great layout! Of couse, my opinion is biased because I am modeling the same region, railroads and era. I would love to see the layout drawing, even a rough one, I'm guessing that it is similar in size to mine. I also like the fascia (sp?) that you have on the layout, it all looks very well done and gives the whole layout a great professional completed look. Please continue to post pictures for my inspiration and motivation. Oh, and I just sent a consist of empty cars over to Kalama...

 

Thanks for the comments everyone. I'm still working on the backdrop paintings. I paint a little on them, and then repaint something I don't like. I use the MRC Control Master 20. I really like the power output and the small handheld control. I have close to 75 locomotives, so it would be a small fortune to convert all of them, so I'm sticking to DC. I Guess I'm a little old fashion. The layout is built on pine 1" X 12", and 1" X 10" planks. I used L brackets, and 1" x 4" pine for the facia. I wanted to actually do a layout that looked nice, instead of the ones like I did when I was in high school and college. This is actually the first layout Ive built in close to ten years. I'm quite pleased with the operation qualities of it.
The switches in Centralia yard and engine facilities are electric, while all the industrial switches are manual throws. The actual size of the layout in roughly 10', x 12'. I'll post some overall views today. Once again thanks for the positive feedback, it gives me insperation. Barry, what size its your layout?

 

Hi all:

I've added my Autocad drawing of my track plan to my album. The green is the mainline, while the multi-colored tracks are blocks. Also, I added some overall views of my train/hobby room.

Bill

 

Bill
Nice layout. Also model the Pac. Nor. west. Same railroads and nearly the same era. Great work. More pics.
Marty

 

Boxcab
I've added pics and instructions for the Sac Nor. caboose. just finished the steps on the underbody. Whew, They fit. the pis are on trainboards n scale section somewhere.
Finished 4 SPS woodchip cars, and I'm decaling 2 NP chip cars. Last week I finished a Mil. ribside caboose........and running trains
Golf scoreis terrible, darn.

 

[/QUOTE][/QB]Barry, what size its your layout? [/QB][/QUOTE]



It is appx. 8' by 12'. I am on my way over to your photo album....

 

Bill, a very nice layout! I like the easy access to all points of the pike!! You have nicely compressed a lot of railroading in your room!!

 

Hi all:

I borrowed a better digital camera and took lot's of pictures of my layout and motive power, with some M of W stuff also. I'll add somemore pictrues tomorrow evening. These are a lot better quality and show more detail up close.

Bill