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LandNnut
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 Posted - 08/12/2008 : 11:45:22 PM
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Mike;
Can I come over and run a train on your Southern mainline powered by my Central of Georgia SD7 in the Tuxedo scheme if I ever get it done?  [:-jumprefect][:-bouncy][:-eyebrows]
I decided to do that project because of all the Tuxedo painted units I saw dragging slop freights through Collegedale TN when I was a boy. Also Central of Georgia seemed more unusual than regular Southern and a friend of mine said that for some screwy finance reason the Southern would have units owned by the Central of Georgia and run them on the Southern mainline. I started this project when I was in my buy everything that I like because I think its neat and cool phase of N scale purchasing.
Stopping rambling for now;
L&N nut
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Tyson Rayles
Moderator
USA
10163 Posts |
Posted - 08/13/2008 : 07:57:47 AM
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| Thanks Bruce but the Arbor Day people no longer speak to me, but then that's a story for another day . Tim thanks for the kind words. Jon be my guest, just remember my Southern mainline is only about 7' long [:-magnify] , of course you can also use the Nantahala main as well which would add about another 12' [:-party]. I didn't know C of G had a tuxedo paint scheme. Can you post a pic when you get a chance? Thanks |
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Bbags
Administrator
USA
13049 Posts |
Posted - 08/13/2008 : 09:13:19 AM
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Jon,
Having been to Mike's place and seen the layout, I will add that there is a lot of interesting scenes and activity that can be found in that 7 feet of layout.[:-thumbu][:-thumbu] |
John Bagley
Modeling the Alaska Railroad in HO in Wildwood Georgia. |
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Tyson Rayles
Moderator
USA
10163 Posts |
Posted - 08/13/2008 : 12:21:08 PM
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Tyson Rayles
Moderator
USA
10163 Posts |
Posted - 08/13/2008 : 3:43:46 PM
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Now that the camera batteries are recharged here are some final shots:
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BigLars
Fireman
USA
7356 Posts |
Posted - 08/13/2008 : 4:04:45 PM
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Mike,
Very nice layout you have, the backdrops blend in to your scenery so well.
I did not realize you were in the Blue Ridge area of NC. I take my wife up to Lake Lure every year and then we travel the parkway with the top down and enjoy the view.
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MikeC
Administrator
USA
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Posted - 08/13/2008 : 8:42:56 PM
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Great looking scenes, Mike! The first two photos are really nice, with the curves flowing into the background.[:-thumbu][:-thumbu]
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Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm a busy man. I have a railroad to run.
Visit the Central Missouri & Southern
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Tyson Rayles
Moderator
USA
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Posted - 08/13/2008 : 9:47:49 PM
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| Thanks guys! Larry the next time you are coming this way PM me and we can see if we can get together. |
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LandNnut
Fireman
USA
1495 Posts |
Posted - 08/13/2008 : 10:42:45 PM
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Mike;
I don't remember where the SD7 idea came from. You are right as usual. I am mixed up. I actually got out my decal set and read the prototype information sheet. The Central of Georgia had SD9's not SD7's. Aren't SD9s and SD7s almost identical? Maybe that was what I was thinking. My memory is most likely bad on that too. I only bought the SD7 because it was a good deal. Don't know what I will do now. A friend of mine had DDX-40's custom painted in Nscale in Southern Tuxedo just because he liked it.
Done Rambling
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Tyson Rayles
Moderator
USA
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Posted - 08/14/2008 : 07:46:37 AM
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| Most people can't tell the difference between a SD7 or 9 ( I know I can't) so I wouldn't let that stop you. That wasn't what I was talking about, I was refering to the tuxedo paint job on a C of G loco. |
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Tim Kerkhoff
Fireman
USA
5869 Posts |
Posted - 08/14/2008 : 10:03:55 AM
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| Nice photos Mike, the third one really gives a far away distant look. Nice work. |
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Tyson Rayles
Moderator
USA
10163 Posts |
Posted - 08/14/2008 : 12:50:42 PM
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| Tim a trick I learned a long time ago was to spray some Dull-cote on the backdrop to give a sense of the atmosphere that we look thru when we see things from a distance. |
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Tim Kerkhoff
Fireman
USA
5869 Posts |
Posted - 08/14/2008 : 1:34:36 PM
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| Thanks for the tip on the Dullcote, I need to give it a try. I wonder how it will work directly on a painted surface like what I have. I think I will try it in a smaller area first.[:-bigeyes] I do like the effect a great deal. |
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Tyson Rayles
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USA
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Posted - 08/14/2008 : 3:20:25 PM
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| Wow Tim, I don't think I would be brave enough to try it on your beautiful backdrop! Maybe you can paint something on some scrap piece and try it before trying it on the real thing. |
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Peterpools
Engineer
USA
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Posted - 08/14/2008 : 6:15:25 PM
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Mike
Great looking scene and a very piece of model railroading.
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Nantahala Midland V 3.0
