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quarryman
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USA
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 Posted - 04/06/2012 : 08:17:07 AM
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Ron-
Thanks for the update. Always enjoy seeing your posts of laying track.
Did you decide to add the siding as a result of operating the layout? I agree with Larry ... it will be an excellent spot to showcase rolling stock, open loads, etc.
Mark Chase
Richmond VA |
Visit my Piedmont & East Blue Ridge Railroad
http://www.eastblueridge.com |
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brownbr
Crew Chief
USA
766 Posts |
Posted - 04/06/2012 : 09:03:32 AM
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| Thanks for the update. That's a nice looking switching area. |
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Rick
Administrator
USA
17866 Posts |
Posted - 04/06/2012 : 09:43:43 AM
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elwoodblues
Fireman
Canada
4961 Posts |
Posted - 04/06/2012 : 10:03:07 AM
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Thanks for the comments Mark, Bryan and Rick.
Mark, to answer your question the spur was added as a result of the operating sessions. Next up will finding a spot to add a team track in Mara.
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Ron Newby
General Manager
Clearwater Valley Railway Co.
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andykins
Fireman
United Kingdom
3951 Posts |
Posted - 04/06/2012 : 12:31:48 PM
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quote:
Originally posted by elwoodblues
I see it's been a while sine I posted to this thread, I finally found it on page 9. [:-
THe rail and ties removed at the location of the new switch.
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i cant help but notice the little 4 wheel van with english tension lock couplings
what is it?  [:-bigeyes] |
"Is it really "rivet counting" if it's regarding NBW castings?"
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elwoodblues
Fireman
Canada
4961 Posts |
Posted - 04/06/2012 : 1:32:45 PM
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Andy,
You don't mean this do you?
I bought this years ago at a train show when I was thinking of building a small British layout. Never did build the layout but started the van. If I ever find the rest of the pieces (I put them where I wouldn't loose them[:-bigeyes]) I'll finish it. |
Ron Newby
General Manager
Clearwater Valley Railway Co.
http://www.cvry.ca |
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andykins
Fireman
United Kingdom
3951 Posts |
Posted - 04/06/2012 : 1:54:38 PM
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ahhh i see :D
yeah i know all to well about putting things in safe places.... |
"Is it really "rivet counting" if it's regarding NBW castings?"
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rutlandfan
Engine Wiper
Canada
246 Posts |
Posted - 04/06/2012 : 4:11:10 PM
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Thank you Ron, I will take you up on that when I am in Ottawa and you have time.
I have a bunch of those English cars on my Rutland layout too, but they have faces on them and are quite troublesome.
Phil
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Phillip Blancher - Morrisburg, Ontario
Membership Chair, Rutland Railroad Historical Society - http://www.rutlandrr.org
Personal Sites: http://www.rutlandrailway.com | http://phillip.blancher.ca
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Frederic Testard
Engineer
France
16524 Posts |
Posted - 04/06/2012 : 8:08:53 PM
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| This english car is a cutie, Ron. I hope you'll find the missing parts and complete it. |
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elwoodblues
Fireman
Canada
4961 Posts |
Posted - 04/12/2012 : 09:00:22 AM
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Well I decided that I needed to spend at least one night a week working on the layout and last night was the first night.
I have a number of projects I want to do but one I have wanted to get done for a long time was to build a removable piece of scenery in from of the electrical panel, so I figured that would be a good place to start.
The real estate in front of the electrical panel.
The base and first layer of polystyrene insulation board added. I decided to install the board vertical as much less material would be required.
A close-up of the progress at the tunnel entrance.
The second layer of polystyrene insulation board added and carved to the general shape.
A close up of the left end of the removable section.
A close up of the right end of the removable section.
The goal is to install some rock castings along the front of the insulation board to create a sort of rock cliff.
Next up installing the rock castings that I already have and blending them together with spackling compound, should be fun.
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Ron Newby
General Manager
Clearwater Valley Railway Co.
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milocomarty
Fireman
Netherlands
4971 Posts |
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Geezer
Fireman
USA
8293 Posts |
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Tommatthews
Fireman
7357 Posts |
Posted - 04/17/2012 : 4:57:02 PM
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Ron,
What is the foot print of your church? I am looking at scratch building a school house. The plans I have make it 24 ft. wide, 29 ft. long. It has 3 windows per side. I think it might be a little to big for what I want. |
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elwoodblues
Fireman
Canada
4961 Posts |
Posted - 04/18/2012 : 08:36:04 AM
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Thanks for the comments Martin and Geezer.
Tom the church was a limited run kit produced by Outback Models. AS for it's footprint, I'll check when I get home tonight and will let you know.
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Ron Newby
General Manager
Clearwater Valley Railway Co.
http://www.cvry.ca |
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TRAINS1941
Fireman
USA
4954 Posts |
Posted - 04/18/2012 : 11:07:09 AM
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Ron
Nice start on the screnery. Really like the retaining wall and tunnel portal.
Jerry |
Jerry
How old would you be if you didn't know how old you are. |
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