The old Rosenberg Union Depot that served both the ATSF and the SP. A prototype photo. The portico had been enclosed.
Good morning from cloudy, cool and rainy Northeast Ohio! Russell, that is a very nice looking station, good job on the construction and fidelity to the prototype! Managed to get some models done this week. [ First up is a CNJ 40' 1944 AAR Boxcar built surprisingly in 1944, originally in express service, they were designated BX, with the fall off of passenger service they were re-designated XM class boxcars and integrated in the freight pool. Front Range kit with A-Line sill steps, painted with Scalecoat II Oxide Red, they lettered with Tichy (Former Jerry Glow) Decals. Front Range Combination Door 40' Boxcar kit, the GN used these primarily in lumber service thanks to the 13' door opening. They used the plug door so they would have a smooth inner surface when the cars were pressed into grain service during the fall grain rush. These cars were built in the late 40's and this is a mid 50's repaint. Car was painted with Scalecoat II ATSF Red and then also lettered with the Tichy (Former Jerry Glow) decals. Thanks for looking! Rick Jesionowski
Due to being away from home much of the time, my modeling is limited to small projects, so I'm going to post one from the archives. Unfortunately, the state of completion of this scene is about the same as it was then.
Jim, that's a great scene. BTW, it has to be the "Main" street for traffic through town. T'ain't an alternative, doncha know.
Candy, you did it again, pure hometown beauty. Boy, do I ever remember climbing steps just like those in many New England towns. Nobody needed a gym, just go downtown.
Someone put out a set of figures of people climbing stairs. I'd like to find them and buy them. I will put one figure climbing up those steps.
CN GP38-2W progress: IMGP12984_GP38-2W_Cab_Primed by Mike VE2TRV posted May 5, 2017 at 8:13 PM Canadian Prototype Replicas cab shell, Detail Associates grabs. Detailed and primed.
I'm a New Englander and you are right about the stairs. A lot of small ones, like I modeled, but some are long and steep.
Mine was (population 350) in three sections. The first, connecting lower to middle hill, was more of a dirt and gravel ramp. Then it was up the next section to the upper hill, via another partial dirt ramp, changing to wooden risers gravel filled. But that stopped at the RR track, and then finished the other side of track with concrete steps. After every winter, it needed repairs. Plus all the kids rode bicycles (later dirt bikes) down it, cutting away the step edges. Homes on the top hill. Homes and the community center middle hill. Fire hall, sawmill, store and more homes at the bottom. What memories! Nice.
Mike - good looking cab. I am in a cabeese state of mind, so here are 4 of mine............... Hope you enjoy. Always have fun, Carl
I had to take a good, close look to make sure I was looking at a model ... the roses on the fence, as well as the beautiful trees had me fooled! Great job, Candy.
