These are some new pics I took of the layout today. My camera was made in 210BC ( its a little old ) but it still does what I need it to do to some extent.
Larry & Tom taking pallets from the local tire retread shop on a very hot & humid day in July.
A local farmer waves to the MOW supervisor (out of pic) while moving his tractor in the field.
Another of Larry & Tom working dillengently to take pallets.
A NS unit sits on the siding waiting for Monday to start the local work again.
Great pics and great modeling. How about some more? Would love to see a tour of the layout.
Thanks for sharing.
Larry
So where are the D&H trains?
I have been on a Conrail kick for the last couple of years. The D&H locos are all in a display. I love the D&H, EL & Conrail.
BTW the NS unit is paying back motive power hours.
Looks good. I agree more pictures, plus put that NS to work, no need to wait [;)]
The Conductor on TVLA waits along the side of his well worn U36C while an EB passes with a much cleaner U-Boat.
Another shot, the signal came out a little blurred but you get the point.
Another shot of the well used U36C
A surprise at Northend Tunnel
And an old U23B in MEC patch
One more of an old patched D&H boxcar
I could look at these all day long! Let us know if you have more or a website or a blog. That is a very nice looking layout. Jamie
Thanks for the kind words everyone. I will take more pics when I can get more scenery completed, I work real slow on scenery[zzz]. I dont have a web site, I just like to model and take a few pictures with my old but reliable camera.
If that really is train TVLA you better get it moving! It was the highest priority train around here on Conrail.
I know and I dont think they would be pulling it with old GE’s but it’s fun to imagine[:D]
From the pictures it looks like you have a really nice layout, but if I may make a suggestion about the photography.
Don’t know if you used a tripod or not, but either way, next time use one, and use the smallest aperture your camera has, with a longer time exposure to get better depth of field. That’s the only thing I see wrong with the photos is the lack of depth of field.
Really enjoyed the photos!
Shallow depth of field can be effectively used to focus the viewer’s attention to the subject of the photo as opposed to the foreground or background, and I believe you have used the technique well. Actually personal tastes in photos will vary, and as a former professional photographer and one who has taught the subject as well, I find some of the personal opinions interesting.
Yes, of course tripods will always allow for more steady shots, but why are we always expected to go to the trouble and time to set up a “studio shot” when sometimes a snapshot will suffice? Just my point of view.
Also, some of the photo critics don’t show their own photos on here. Interesting…
When I was young I used to ride my bicycle to the D&H yard on Bevier Street and watch them hump cars.
My wife’s paternal grandfather retired from the Lackawanna, long before they merged with the Erie.