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Post by Deleted on Jun 23, 2013 5:08:41 GMT -8
My Union Pacific SD40-2H  My Can't and Never Will GP9m. CNW rebuilt the steps so the bottom step was lower for easy on and off when switching. When they lowered the bottom step they repositioned the other two steps.   My Union Pacific EMD DD35A and DD35B model. First the removal of the ugly over-sized Hyatt roller bearing details on the Athearn Blue Box truck. I cut the Athearn detail and grind the area and then CA Detail Associate parts in place.  The body of a Rail Power GP35 that I'm reworking for one half of the DD35B. The fans, exhaust, radiator grilles and hood doors are being replaced with Cannon parts. The RPP shells will be mated with parts from an Athearn blue box DD40 model to form a scale width hood UP DD35B.  |
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Post by icrr3067 on Jun 23, 2013 5:32:12 GMT -8
From late 1968 to 1970 the Illinois Central had a big moter power issue, they had to lease a bunch of engines, including F-units. Here we see a Rio Grande leaser with a pair of IC Gp's.  IC by Timothy N. Alund, on Flickr |
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Post by stevef45 on Jun 23, 2013 7:08:02 GMT -8
Actually got some time to work on my SD60's, the tunnel motor and my CNJ SD70MAC flared radiator. I got the DW plows installed today along with lift rings for the inertial filter hatch. And of course I run out of the DA lift rings needing 4 of them to complete all the locos.  Tunnel motor on left, SD60 on right.  And just to throw it in, the 70mac with flared radiators. I added the mu hoses, air hoses, brake cylinders on the trucks and grabs all around. I added this DW plow cause I like the look of the large plows.  I have smokey valley handrail kits for 2 SD60's and just the stanchions for I think the other 2 or 3. Im dreading doing these for some reason. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 23, 2013 7:28:46 GMT -8
From late 1968 to 1970 the Illinois Central had a big moter power issue, they had to lease a bunch of engines, including F-units. Here we see a Rio Grande leaser with a pair of IC Gp's. IC by Timothy N. Alund, on Flickr You know you're going to make our moderator drool and slobber all over his computer...  As a person that used to ride the ICG electric to downtown Chicago daily starting in 1978. The ICG was STILL motive power challenged nearly ten years later. About the only time a Paducah rebuild looked good was when it just left the paint booth at Paducah. |
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Post by mlehman on Jun 23, 2013 9:46:00 GMT -8
You know you're going to make our moderator drool and slobber all over his computer... SNIP  Jim won't be the only one drooling. Hand me the towel, hun....  OK, now that the puddle is dried for now, I'm loving it, too! Reminds me I need to shoot some standard gauge pics on the layout one of these days. For now, just hanging out by the tracks with the camera. Along the old Silverton RR    |
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Post by jeznew on Jun 23, 2013 10:06:29 GMT -8
RailAmerica GP35 5005 swaps an empty rebar gondola for a load at Exchange Avenue:    Enjoy. Jez Lawleystreet.com |
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Post by onequiknova on Jun 23, 2013 13:09:56 GMT -8
Still plugging away on this commuter coach. The bolsters are my own resin parts. The frame rails are Evergreen I beams, and the floor supports are Plastruct C channel.   Here's the ride height. It looks goofy, but it scales within an inch of the prototype I measured at IRM.  Now it's time for all the brake rigging and steam and air lines. |
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Post by calzephyr on Jun 23, 2013 15:44:55 GMT -8
My weekend managed to use time to install seat covers on three coach cars and finish the interior on at least one car. The other two are close and only need some small items. Finding paying passengers is not easy! The 700 series cars below with the roof not yet installed looks like some rail fan open viewing car. This is one of three that got the seat covers and other detail applied this weekend. Larry  Work in progress on the step up coach  |
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Post by onequiknova on Jun 23, 2013 16:00:06 GMT -8
Larry,
What are you using for passengers? Loading a car full of Preiser figures would break me. I just bought 120 piece set of painted, seated figures off Ebay for $22 and change, but haven't received them yet. I'm sure they'll be mediocre at best, but at that price it's worth a shot.
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Post by calzephyr on Jun 23, 2013 16:35:06 GMT -8
My Union Pacific SD40-2H My Can't and Never Will GP9m. CNW rebuilt the steps so the bottom step was lower for easy on and off when switching. When they lowered the bottom step they repositioned the other two steps. My Union Pacific EMD DD35A and DD35B model. First the removal of the ugly over-sized Hyatt roller bearing details on the Athearn Blue Box truck. I cut the Athearn detail and grind the area and then CA Detail Associate parts in place. The body of a Rail Power GP35 that I'm reworking for one half of the DD35B. The fans, exhaust, radiator grilles and hood doors are being replaced with Cannon parts. The RPP shells will be mated with parts from an Athearn blue box DD40 model to form a scale width hood UP DD35B. Jim That is a great project start for the DD35B Keep us informed and pictures please. thanks Larry |
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Post by calzephyr on Jun 23, 2013 16:41:44 GMT -8
Larry, What are you using for passengers? Loading a car full of Preiser figures would break me. I just bought 120 piece set of painted, seated figures off Ebay for $22 and change, but haven't received them yet. I'm sure they'll be mediocre at best, but at that price it's worth a shot. John I have been using Preiser sets but after the orginal Lounge car costing about $80 for the riders, I decided to paint the ones that I purchased in white plastic. I am not sure of the brand but they can only be used with table type positions. They are setting only and most do not have legs so you cannot use them for open positions. As far as I know, there is no inexpensive way to get the riders into the coach cars. I had a few left over from the previous installations but will have to go looking for more now. I have four more coach cars that need the interiors so more riders are needed also. The deal you get on Ebay sounds decent to get 120 piece of painted riders for $22. I will have to look for some of those deals. Larry |
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Post by calzephyr on Jun 23, 2013 16:46:00 GMT -8
Still plugging away on this commuter coach. The bolsters are my own resin parts. The frame rails are Evergreen I beams, and the floor supports are Plastruct C channel. Here's the ride height. It looks goofy, but it scales within an inch of the prototype I measured at IRM. Now it's time for all the brake rigging and steam and air lines. It is amazing how this car looks correct in the prototype and looks like it is too high in the model. Nice to know you are keeping the distances correct. Are there other pipes or other details under the car that would hide the see past the truck look? Nice casting on the resin parts. Larry |
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Post by onequiknova on Jun 23, 2013 16:47:34 GMT -8
Larry, What are you using for passengers? Loading a car full of Preiser figures would break me. I just bought 120 piece set of painted, seated figures off Ebay for $22 and change, but haven't received them yet. I'm sure they'll be mediocre at best, but at that price it's worth a shot. John I have been using Preiser sets but after the orginal Lounge car costing about $80 for the riders, I decided to paint the ones that I purchased in white plastic. I am not sure of the brand but they can only be used with table type positions. They are setting only and most do not have legs so you cannot use them for open positions. As far as I know, there is no inexpensive way to get the riders into the coach cars. I had a few left over from the previous installations but will have to go looking for more now. I have four more coach cars that need the interiors so more riders are needed also. The deal you get on Ebay sounds decent to get 120 piece of painted riders for $22. I will have to look for some of those deals. Larry The guy sells a bunch of figures in bulk on EBay. He's got 10 more sets of the one I bought. They come straight from China with free shipping. I'll post when I they show up. |
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Post by calzephyr on Jun 23, 2013 16:48:49 GMT -8
You know you're going to make our moderator drool and slobber all over his computer... SNIP Jim won't be the only one drooling. Hand me the towel, hun.... OK, now that the puddle is dried for now, I'm loving it, too! Reminds me I need to shoot some standard gauge pics on the layout one of these days. For now, just hanging out by the tracks with the camera. Along the old Silverton RR Mike Those are some very nice scenes on your layout. \ Larry |
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Post by nsgp38ac on Jun 23, 2013 19:19:25 GMT -8
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Post by onequiknova on Jun 23, 2013 19:38:31 GMT -8
It is amazing how this car looks correct in the prototype and looks like it is too high in the model. Nice to know you are keeping the distances correct. Are there other pipes or other details under the car that would hide the see past the truck look? Nice casting on the resin parts. Larry Not really. The prototype is pretty "airy" above the trucks as well.  |
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Post by bdhicks on Jun 23, 2013 21:28:40 GMT -8
On Saturday I was at BAPM, and I brought a few of my models:  Unfortunately, I messed up painting GN 1914 and I had to strip it so I could start over, so I didn't get a chance to show it painted. The other model I've been working on is MNNR 59, "Crocodile GE". One of 3 C36-7s built in Australia for Hammersley Iron. It served on the Minnesota Commercial until a bit over a year ago.   I've still got plenty of work to go, I've only just started the two main spotting features: the forward air vents and the bigger fuel tank. Both of the air tanks are stacked at the back of the tank, and it looks like I might have to do some cutting on the frame to make it fit. |
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Post by mlehman on Jun 24, 2013 4:46:48 GMT -8
Mike Those are some very nice scenes on your layout. \ Larry[/quote] Larry, Thanks! I appreciate your comments. I haven't had much time for modeling recently as I worked on trying to get my diss in shape. My pre-defense is tomorrow, so I'm hoping it's in pretty good shape -- although still lots of revision left to do I'm sure. It's a real luxury to be able to pop into the train room and run a train or two. Helps keep the stress under control. |
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Post by calzephyr on Jun 24, 2013 4:50:49 GMT -8
It is amazing how this car looks correct in the prototype and looks like it is too high in the model. Nice to know you are keeping the distances correct. Are there other pipes or other details under the car that would hide the see past the truck look? Nice casting on the resin parts. Larry Not really. The prototype is pretty "airy" above the trucks as well. That really is amazing. It is spot on! Nice work! Larry |
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Post by rockisland652 on Jun 25, 2013 9:35:55 GMT -8
Not really. The prototype is pretty "airy" above the trucks as well. That really is amazing. It is spot on! Nice work! Larry There looks to be a piece of brake rigging in there. It is extremely fine and hides nothing. Maybe it's part of the handbrake linkage. These cars look like the RI bought 'em on the cheap, yet they lasted extraordinarily long, right into 1978. Plus, there are examples all over the place in use at tourist railroads and museums all over the US. These are some lightweight battleships, for sure. ...and a great model just got better. Amazing work, John. |
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Post by kentuckysouthernrwy on Jun 25, 2013 16:00:21 GMT -8
Larry, What are you using for passengers? Loading a car full of Preiser figures would break me. I just bought 120 piece set of painted, seated figures off Ebay for $22 and change, but haven't received them yet. I'm sure they'll be mediocre at best, but at that price it's worth a shot. John I have been using Preiser sets but after the orginal Lounge car costing about $80 for the riders, I decided to paint the ones that I purchased in white plastic. I am not sure of the brand but they can only be used with table type positions. They are setting only and most do not have legs so you cannot use them for open positions. As far as I know, there is no inexpensive way to get the riders into the coach cars. I had a few left over from the previous installations but will have to go looking for more now. I have four more coach cars that need the interiors so more riders are needed also. The deal you get on Ebay sounds decent to get 120 piece of painted riders for $22. I will have to look for some of those deals. Larry The Chinese LPPs, (Little Plastic People), look just fine in the El Cap cars, after you button the car back up you can just barely see anything anyhow.  You'll recognize some folks if you have used Preisers before. Who ever did these was pretty well ripped off their work. |
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Post by crazyivan on Jun 25, 2013 19:05:15 GMT -8
I went to the Great Scale Model Train Show at Timonium this weekend, and it was the best show in years. There were a lot of great deals available, and for the first time in two years I walked in with a shopping list and actually found almost every item on it (DCC was the one blind spot of the show, ever since the crew from Delaware stopped coming the show has been lacking good DCC supplies in the summer). One of the items I picked up for the Blue Ridge and Allegheny Railroad was a new Bachmann EM-1. I'm impressed with it so far-its probably the best rolling Bachmann steamer I've ever had the chance to control, and I'm happy with the detailing. One idea I've had to make the engine my own is to replace the tender shell with a Rivarossi Y6b shell I have handy, which happens to be an almost exact fit to the tender chasis:  |
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Post by calzephyr on Jun 26, 2013 5:21:17 GMT -8
John I have been using Preiser sets but after the orginal Lounge car costing about $80 for the riders, I decided to paint the ones that I purchased in white plastic. I am not sure of the brand but they can only be used with table type positions. They are setting only and most do not have legs so you cannot use them for open positions. As far as I know, there is no inexpensive way to get the riders into the coach cars. I had a few left over from the previous installations but will have to go looking for more now. I have four more coach cars that need the interiors so more riders are needed also. The deal you get on Ebay sounds decent to get 120 piece of painted riders for $22. I will have to look for some of those deals. Larry The Chinese LPPs, (Little Plastic People), look just fine in the El Cap cars, after you button the car back up you can just barely see anything anyhow. You'll recognize some folks if you have used Preisers before. Who ever did these was pretty well ripped off their work. Karl Those look good and I do recognize them looking like the ones I purchased. Larry |
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Post by riogrande on Jun 28, 2013 3:49:55 GMT -8
From late 1968 to 1970 the Illinois Central had a big moter power issue, they had to lease a bunch of engines, including F-units. Here we see a Rio Grande leaser with a pair of IC Gp's. IC by Timothy N. Alund, on Flickr That photo shows of the late phase D&RGW F7A to great effect. I have some photo's in my Joseph Strapac Rio Grande Diesels books showing some of the F7's. In the book they aren't listed as leasers but rather Joseph described it as a trade. D&RGW needed "trade-in" fodder to EMD but IC needed usable power. By trading worn out diesels to D&RGW and a little cash, D&RGW took the IC units, traded them to EMD for GP40's and got a little cash too. IC got usable diesels in trade for ones that were in poor mechanical condiion. My books are at home but thats what I recall. I actually missed out on the Genesis F7 above, only got the California Zephyr #5764 number, but hopefully some day I'll find an AB set somewhere. The only noticable mistake Athearn made was the eyebrow grab irons should be much lower, right above the windshields, not mount up way high. |
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Post by calzephyr on Jun 29, 2013 13:51:30 GMT -8
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