Modeling California

Eugen Haenseler Jul 18, 2020

  1. Eugen Haenseler

    Eugen Haenseler TrainBoard Member

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    Du you see any logo on this???
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  2. BNSF FAN

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    Nothing obvious that I can see sir.
     
  3. MK

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    No, just a few faded panels on a different looking building. ;)

    I'll refrain from my humor next time.
     
    Last edited: Jul 29, 2020
  4. BNSF FAN

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    Ah, now I see what's happening, I missed a post.
     
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  5. MK

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    Hey, no biggie @BNSF FAN. I was just being humorous as there's always a "thing" between ATSF (as well as BN) and BNSF guys. :D And I know Eugen is more of a modern guy so I suggested the older Sante Fe logo'ing. I did add a smiley to the end of my post. I know things can get "lost in the translation". :)
     
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  6. Metro Red Line

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    Back in 1995, I used to hang out with Bob Smaus. His day job was the Gardening Editor of the Los Angeles Times, and that summer, I worked a paid internship at the L.A. Times. I sent Bob an internal email saying I was a fellow model railroader and we got to have lunch at the company cafeteria. Some weeks later he invited me to join in at an operating session at a friend's house in West L.A. Good times. I haven't been in touch with him for over a decade. He's retired and lives up in Northern California now.
     
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  7. MK

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    You should drop him a line. I bet he would enjoy your company. What a reunion that would be! Life's short, do it! :D
     
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  8. BNSF FAN

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    I totally get it sir. :)

    Eugene has such a fantastic layout he could do just about anything and get away with it.
     
  9. bremner

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    This would be more prototypical...

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  10. bremner

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    He is on Facebook and doesn't model as much. He saved part of the big layout.
     
  11. Eugen Haenseler

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    Hi bremner

    Thank's for your answer.
    You're right.
    Ipinchet the idea from Bob's article in Model Railroader magazine and reduced it tp N-Scale.
    2006 I went over there and visited Bob's house. We where invaded to see his "new" layout and a Beer in his garden.
    He was talking about going up north.
    Then we lost contact. ☹
    Give him my regards.

    Greetings from Swituerland
     

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  12. Metro Red Line

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    Yeah, that's what he told me when we last emailed. He lives in a cabin in the woods, literally! He kind of models vicariously though his friends now.
     
  13. Eugen Haenseler

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    old and new in the dessert
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  14. Jim Reising

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    Nice to see those Katos properly trimmed out with white edge steps and sun shades! MUCH more realistic.
     
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  15. OC Engineer JD

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    Very nicely done!
     
  16. Eugen Haenseler

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    20170805_183513.jpg That's my favorite train spot over there.
     
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  17. Eugen Haenseler

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    Joshua Trees are a must for one California Layout
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  18. Eugen Haenseler

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    20200823_170953.jpg I love the dessert.
     
  19. Hytec

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    Eugen, your attention to the minutest details create lovely and realistic scenes. Thank you for sharing your skills. They are a pleasure.
     
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  20. Eugen Haenseler

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    That's the sandtower at Stockto

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    That's my model

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