After getting a nice morning hike in I got motivated to start working on a mine. I got my last 3 ft section a straight track. This completed my siding out to the mine. The mine went very fast to build. Took a few hours to complete. Now I have to make some nice tip cars that will rust nice when left outside and hang two lanterns outside the mine entrance. . Here are some pictures.
Shawn
Lookin good! As you said “Now I have to make some nice tip cars that will rust nice when left outside and hang two lanterns outside the mine entrance.” I would suggest using copper sheeting to build your cars, it is easy enough to solder together, and when placed outside it weathers out rather quickly. If you are into a bit of humor, might I be so bold as to suggest putting one of the lanterns you talk about on top of a “red barrel clearly marked EXPLOSIVES”.
Tom, that sounds like something TJ would do; he does like a big bang!!!
After 23 years playing with explosives in the Army, I too, like a bigger bang.
I like that idea. I am in ther process of painting a few barrels. I will have to see how I can get explosives written on a small barrel with the lantern on top. Cool idea.
Hey Howdy,
Great looking mine…just put TNT on the barrel 
Regards,
Zak
Try your local Office Depot, Staples or other stationary store. The all sell rubber stamps, look for a “build your own kit”. Granted this will fade out rather quickly but it is easy enough to re do.