We're on renters insurance this year (somewhat transient for work). The company just asks us for replacement value on things we own and doesn't...
Great inputs here. Andy, I agree with you on the bridges being expensive. My proportions may be a little off on the stream, making it a little...
I started using AnyRail as the first track planning software I browsed to off of a search. Seems pretty handy so far on a layout of this scope....
I decided to cut out one of the spurs for the grain area to give more of a space between the main and the grain operation. Good to have a fresh...
Yes, this module does not have much room at the ends for mainline past the siding. I'll connect it up to extensions to allow switching when using...
Here's an option to extend the grain area which moves the engine storage in between the two industries. [ATTACH][ATTACH] I added the stream to...
Whew, extending the siding opened things up a bit. [ATTACH] This will be mostly for switching at home at first; I like the extensions idea as...
Yes, a longer siding would be nice. Maybe I can extend that out to the edge and add a module when I want to operate this one. That brings up an...
Here's my idea for a new Freemo (HO) module with an industrial theme. This is my first module so my aim is to have something that I can do at...
I've taken several trips on the Empire Builder, scheduled between 13 and 26+ hours (mostly the 13) and I've experienced everything from being...
And a few of the old trains out for display. [ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH]
Most of the glue is dry now. This was my first attempt at ballasting track. I've learned that a good spray bottle can go along way when applying...
Looks like a good start on the empire and great weathering on that boxcar.
The glue is still wet, but I was able to sneak one train on for a few shapshots. Next, we'll do the river or stream that goes in that bare spot...
Painted the terrain to try and achieve a rocky look. We used acrylics diluted 16:1 water to acrylics: colors are raw umber and yellow ochre spots...
[ATTACH][ATTACH] Applying today's updates was fun. Above is one of my dad's old sets - I think the RS-1 there will be a great locomotive with a...
I finally rescued my HO scale models from 13 years ago and found a great way to utilize them without making a huge layout. This will also be my...
Looks pretty organized - and you have more than the hobby shop in my city! lol
Hopefully whatever deals happen, they return it to an operating state for many more years.
... literally unsettling.
