Runtime…Most all of us started on the floor and it looks like you have a good start. Just keep plugging away and remember, you eat an elephant one piece at a time. [:)]
Your GG1 makes me think that it would be fun to see all the GG1s people have on a special GG1 posting.
Dave, I have a replacement coupler for a Post War 621. Only problem is that the mounting was different, so I’ll drill out the rivet and I’ll have to cut some metal to allow for the swing. Then, I need to come up with a method for making the coupler self centering, as you known, the plastic one just has a piece of flexible plastic that returns it to center.
John,
There isn’t a thing wrong with your scratch bridge! What you need to remember is the sides should be embedded into the river banks. With that in mind, it appears you are about 1 - 2 inches short on the width… nothing another build couldn’t solve!
I have to build custom width/length bridges to span my river as well, I didn’t like how the prefab grider bridges over hung the embankments, so I went with custom built timber bridges. I just realized the other day that I have to figure out where to put my ‘man fishing on a pier’ which is supposed to be along a water way… back to the benchwork cutting! [:(]
WHAT!!! Obviously you are in the Hooch again. [(-D] (Maple Syrup is running in the North, Hooch is running in the South) Where do you think that car calls home? [:-,]
**Northwoods…**You’ve got that right about the water tower! It is the only piece I have from my father’s AF trains, sold off during the Depression to help put food on the table.
Wrong again, Mr. Mayor. Read the routing info. It came from Delaware, OHIO. That beautiful die-cast hopper is Wes’. Don’t trash it like you trashed my rare “I Love Ohio” boxcar. He knows people that can put the hurt on Roseyville.
Right. I knew where it came from. What I was saying, it did NOT come from you. If it had, it would be in 100 pieces. [(-D] We love destroying rare and valuable train cars from your abode. [:-^]
Today marks an unusual anniversary for me. 15 years ago, (1994 for the mathematically challenged, ) I was offered a short term position by John Latschar, superintendent of Steamtown NHS. He told me that for Steamtown’s Grand Opening celebration to take place, in conjunction with the Chamber of Commerce and others in the area, an Executive Director would be needed to coordinate all the people, activities, speeches and all. I accepted the offer, and in true Scranton fashion, headed to a local watering hole to celebrate. It is St. Patrick’s Day, after all. Among the many things to come from the July, 1995 celebration, was my own contribution to the model railroading business. Kenny Ganz and I designed a commemorative boxcar, paying tribute to Steamtown’s Lackawanna RR heritage. It also features the original Grand Opening Logo, designed by Maggie Callahan at the Scranton Times newspaper. Only 200 were made: Here it is. Each of us can play a part, big or small, in history. I hope your part is as rewarding as mine. Here are a few more photos in line with today’s Holiday. My MTH Standard Gauge 400 E, along with McGuire’s Pub from Dept. 56. Rule G is not heavily enforced on my railroad today. Enjoy!!