Weekend Photo Fun May 20th Through May 22nd

Model Railroader General Discussion (Model Railroader)
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Welcome

Another great weekend to post photos of your modeling projects, train goodies, trackside scenes or anything that has to do with a layout.

As always, Thanks for your contributions.

TF

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Good morning

Started a railroad board mock-up (before I cleaned my pigsty of a layout) for rib framing of removable tunnel modules.

The railroad board could be cut shorter or added to with masking tape to get the right shape for the permanent rib panels.

Here’s the second story mock-up and the split roadbed template for this 1/3 of the upper mining horseshoe.

The heart bench made for Judy’s birthday almost 30 years ago flips up to put her favorite things and made her cry when she got it[(-D]…[:-^]

My Christmas Train found a spot in there[oX)]

Cut 5/16 craft plywood and wood glued 3/32 cork on top. The double run in front will eventually be cut out and used for reference to build the ore bin trestle that will gravity feed the future ore loader below.

The layout deck is turned 180° and rolled all the way out toward the couch in that view.

Front view.

Rear view of the miniature stripwood framing. The separate cubbies will be accessible for track cleaning without removing the modules.

After the first story framing, panels could be slid into the wedge cavities for stability. These will hold the modules shape when it’s removed to do the fiber shell and scenery.

Thanks for looking.

Love to see the photos and what everyone’s been up to every weekend. Post em if ya got em please[;)]

TF

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Thanks for starting this weeks WPF, TF. Great looking woodwork. Envious of the space. [:D]

The other day I was given some old railway items. They do not fit in with my timeframes, but with some decals to give them individuality the grandchildren like them.

IMG_2188 by David Harrison, on Flickr

I have made a temporary scene with the Telephone Engineers motorcycle and sidecar. I shall finish it after I recover from my eye surgery.

IMG_2189 by David Harrison, on Flickr

Keep the pictures coming.

David

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Thanks for kicking off WPF, Mr. TF. Looks like good progress is being made.
Always enjoy your offerings David, though I’m quite sure that the vast majority of us wouldn’t know what fits into your timeframe. Good to see the grandchildren are also getting enjoyment from your layout.

Mess by Bear, on Flickr

Have a Great One, ffolkes,
Cheers, the Bear.[:)]

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Good morning from sunny and hot Northeast Ohio!

TF, thanks for starting us out, I can’t wait to see the finished product what with your unique bridges and tunnels.

David, I am with Bear, don’t know enough about European models etc. One of our club members is from Germany and does bring his European models and they sure look different to us.

Bear, no modeling again but at least a Bear-Toon!

I did manage to get something done what with all that is going on with me right now.

Another Kadee PS 2003CF Covered Hopper painted with Scalecoat II MOW Gray Paint and lettered with Ann Arbor Historical Society Decals. Car were the first to come after the DT&I acquisition and reflected their lettering practices. They were initially used for hauling cement out of the giant Dundee MI plant then were placed in service when the Ann Arbor got a contract to supply sand out of Yuma, MI for use in the Ford Engine Casting plant in Brookpark, OH.

Next an IMRC 57’ PC&F Mechanical Reefer kit, painted with Scalecoat II White and Armout Yellow paints and lettered with Herald King Decals. This car was lettered showing the split up of the PFE Reefer Fleet between the SP and UP. I modeled this car with the Keystone Cushion Underframe as most of those cars went to the UP. Used for shipping California produce to the midwest and east coasts.

Another shot of my Athearn N&W SD39’s on the Strongsville Club layout.

Thanks for looking!

Rick Jesionowski

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Thanks for the kind words gentleman.

Could never get tired of looking at your trackside scenes David. Always fun to see and something new to look at. Putting in a good word with the Man Upstairs and wishing you the best outcome with your eye surgery.

Well, This is good news! Brother Lion didn’t have the Bear for brunch the other day after all[:^)]

Thanks for the Toon Bear[(-D]

Always impressed, not only by the quantity but the quality of the freight cars you turn out Rick. Have a friend that lives in a rural area by Ann Arbor Michigan. Beautiful scenery down there.

The weekend is young. Keep those photos coming please[;)]

TF

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Good morning

Man it’s quiet in here. Don’t you guys have a camera or something[swg]

Found a survivor under the dresser while helping the better half spring clean the bedroom this morning.

She talked me into throwing all my bridge templates away last year saying I don’t need them anymore. At least I have one left.

I remember lots of T pins on that one.

That bridge got parked on the back burner for a long time because I didn’t know what to do with it. It finally dawned on me that a railroad board mock-up (as it would have to sit on mono points straddling the tracks below) was the only way to get things figured out.

That provided placement where the four bridge support columns needed to be and the shape of the bridge to fit that problem area.

Always have dissatisfaction and regrets after something is completed over here. Wish the clearance had been designed higher as it cosmetically looks too low. Will be running Double Stacks someday as modeling eras will be changed up sometimes. They will only clear by about an 1/8 of an inch[:S]

The bridge is called the Gator Truss because it looks like an alligator standing there[(-D]

Maybe you guys have some old pictures of stuff you already did. I can’t speak for others here but I always enjoy looking at someone’s hard efforts a second time around[:P]…[;)]

P.S. Remember, It’s called Weekend Photo Fun because photos on the weekend are fun.

It’s not called Weekend New Photo Fun because some old photos on the weeken

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TF is asking for some old photographs.

Signal box at Clarence Dock Yard.

IMG_5911 by David Harrison, on Flickr

Not a train in sight.

IMG_5875 by David Harrison, on Flickr

Oh yes there is a train here.

IMG_5872 by David Harrison, on Flickr

David

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I agree. So here is an old photo.[oX)]

I always enjoy this thread.

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How about an old Cracker Barrel restaurant about a block from the UP tracks? The restaurant is no longer there due to a city renovation project.

I love at everyone’s photos.

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TF, Thanks for the WPF opening. I like your verse and bridge construction.

Thanks to all the contributors and viewers. Have a good weekend and a Happy National Maritime Day. Regards, Peter

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Some old photos, eh??!!

Allanback Ridge by Bear, on Flickr

Middleman Mike by Bear, on Flickr

[:)]

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Good morning

Enjoyed looking through all your layout photos David. Always admired that crane wrecking car as it certainly holds alot of character that reminds me of an old castle days dragon. The rusty steamer junkyard is also a favorite of mine of the many.

This midnight lavender hue you have going on here in your photography looks like some sort of art gallery material that spoke to me. I got a frame matting cut kit years ago. If I don’t hear any objections, I will have it blown up a bit at the UPS Store and purchase some light and Deep Purple matting board to do a frame job on this one.

Good to see you stop by as I noticed you’ve been a bit scarce the last few days Brent. I think I remember you working on that octagon structure some time ago. Sure turned out well as I noticed it’s near the white grain elevator I’ve always admired. I see the grain shoot on the side over the Canadian box car eh. Is this a different type of grain elevator if you wouldn’t mind elaborating on that one?

Like the Cracker Barrel model you did John. Judy and I have a Cracker Barrel about 10 minutes away over the Minnesota River we go to for biscuits and gravy sometimes. I like the old fashion candy and knick knack store they have to browse while you’re waiting for a table. Looks like a bank drive-thru next door, the FedEx outlet in the strip mall, and your Depot off to the left. Some of what I liked of your old layout was all your buildings in town. Are you going to have room for some of them on your new layout?

Great job on the Suzie D Tugboat and the log cars on the pier or the floating wharf Peter. The realism of the waves and color of the water is exceptional in my opinion.

Your photo reminded me of one of my favorite books my G

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Thanks TF for the comments on my photographs. Even making it to a UPS store. [yeah]

I am not one that does ‘the lighting’. My younger granddaughter is the one that does it. She tells me what she wants me to do. Turn out the room light and take a picture.

Nighttime at The Calls Junction.

IMG_5855 by David Harrison, on Flickr

Get them when they are young. Here is my older granddaughter. Since this photograph she now controls the running of diesel locomotives.

IMG_5555 by David Harrison, on Flickr

David

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I liked Scuffy too. Also enjoyed Tootle, bought it for my wife to read to our great grandson. Hope to get him more interested once I get trains moving again.

Have fun,

Richard

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Thank you to everyone that has contributed to this edition of Weekend Photo Fun.

Fiddler: Thank you for starting us out. Your profile boards are giving us a good glimpse of what your layout will look llike with scenery.

David: As always, your layout pictures are wonderful.

Bear: I always appreciate the toons on the weekend.

Rick: Thank you for sharing another pair of freight cars, The Strongsville Club layout sure looks like a great place to take pictures.

Brent: Nothing wrong with sharing an old photo. All photos add to the quality of ths thread.

John: That is a great model of a Cracker Barrel Country Store.

Peter: Magnificent harbour scene.

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I had a great time over the long four-day weekend with my hotel-mates.

Mega-Con was incredible this year.

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See you all next week!

-Kevin

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Evening

Night at the Calls Junction is a cool photo as well David. Your Granddaughter is adorable, what a sweetheart and your Grandson appears such a respectable youngman as I think you have a couple of great Kids there.

My Grandmother always used to say “Children are a reflection of their parents”. I know you’re proud of them and glad they have such an interest in Granpa’s Trains. It’s really neat how she likes to get involved with setting up photos with you. Tell her how much your friend over the pond liked the purple one.

Another favorite from way back when Richard. Sounds quite probable your Great Grandson might be getting into model railroading someday. Always such a good thing when you see the younger generation develop an interest doing something creative with their mind and hands instead of pushing buttons on a video game.

Image courtesy of The Atlantic

This picture not from the Mike book but liked the similarity of the steam shovel in the railroad orientated art work.

Glad to hear you all had a fun time at the event Kevin.

Thanks everyone for the great weekend[Y]

TF

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I loved Mike Mulligan when I was a kid. I didn’t catch that Mary Anne’s name was a pun until just this year.