Popular Post nkark Posted June 9, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted June 9, 2018 Hello All, I am here following an invite from Shortliner Jack I received on Trainorders. Thanks Jack! Here are a few images of my most recent layout effort. After an approximately 8 year hiatus, I got the itch again. After seeing Carl Arendt's website I was sold on building a switching shelf. The majority of my equipment is Soo Line, there are 3 generations of Soo Line employees in my ancestry so that was a natural. Glad to be here, there are some fabulous modelers! Noah 25 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post nkark Posted June 9, 2018 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 9, 2018 Here are a few shots of some of my Soo power. Thanks again for taking a peek. 22 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBRJ Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 That is beautifully executed! I think the way the road cuts across from the start of the scene at an angle sets the whole view as "real" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 wibble wibble wibble..... *died & gone to heaven* smiley. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ramblin Rich Posted June 9, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 9, 2018 That is Soo nice! Sorry couldn't resist that but really, very convincing and spacious feeling. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold scottystitch Posted June 9, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 9, 2018 Very, very nice. Well lit and some lovely subtle weathering, to take away the common plastic look of the North American loco models. Inspirational and a joy to see. Thanks for sharing! Best Scott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bescotbeast Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 Fantastic layout with some clever scenic work, well done. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sulzer27jd Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 That is very nice. Looking forward to a few more pics. John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Stewart Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 Looks great! Colin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIRCLASS80 Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 Love the SD9 2381, haven't seen that modelled very often. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zomboid Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 Very nice modelling. Maybe I can hope to emulate it with another 20 years of practise. wibble wibble wibble..... *died & gone to heaven* smiley. I can see why you like this particular road... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bok Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 Great work Noah. There's a story behind the 2381. It was Soo's only SD before they purchased the SD-40/-2s and was purchased to replace the 2-10-0 which shoved ore jimmies up the Ashland , Wi. ore dock. When I worked for the Soo in the 70-80s during a period in the power board (handled system distribution of locomotives, cabooses, unit trains, special moves, derailments, etc.) the 2381 usually was left up in Superior, WI. to push road freights out of the yard on their way to St. Point and Chicago. One young officer who also started in the power board took a liking to the 2381 and when he went out in the field as a trainmaster it followed him where ever he was assigned:Superior WI., Glendwood, MN., Enderlin,ND. Minneaplois, MN., etc.. After a while he left the Soo to work for other railroads, like myself easing in retirement a couple of years ago. The Soo Line railroad was a great place to learn operations as an officer because many officers were much older and while amused by us young guy's interest (railfan) in the company, generously, tolerated and encouraged us. Barry 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nkark Posted June 11, 2018 Author Share Posted June 11, 2018 Thanks everyone for the positive feedback. Thank you Barry for the 2381 insight. I was drawn to it as a modelling subject due to its uniqueness on the Soo as well as some of its features(single small fuel tank, single rear headlight, walkway over rear fan) It is a modified Proto 2000 model with an Atlas cab and a Kato motor. The majority of my relatives that were in Soo employ worked out of CF Yard. Noah 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 I did an N scale model of the 2381 many years ago; just a repaint really, but I never photographed it, & forget what make it was, now. Interestingly in his book "The Little Jewel", the designer of the white & red livery Wallace Abbey commented that he thought that it worked best of all on 2381, as it had deeper sideframes than other locos, so the red band was more prominent than on Geeps etc, & more balanced as a result. The bit he was least satisfied with was the small white 'Soo Line' on the noses of the F-Units. It was ok on Geeps but 'lost in a sea of red' on the Covered Wagons. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seb Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 Very nice looking layout. I like the track plan, simple but efficient! Congrats! Thanks for sharing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conrail Joe Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 Looks awesome! Thanks for sharing with us! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendell1976 Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 Nice Soo Line layout, Noah! Keep up the good work! What scale is this layout and what are the dimensions(length and width)? Wendell Idaho, USA Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 Nice Soo Line layout, Noah! Keep up the good work! What scale is this layout and what are the dimensions(length and width)? Wendell Idaho, USA The trackplan posted states size 80" x 16", & Code 83 track. I'd say it's HO Scale ...which I'm very glad of, as if it was O Scale I'd be even more jealous!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 Noah, glad you made it across here - I knew that your modelling would be appreciated on this forum, and that you might find some items to inspire you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Legroom Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 Hi Noah That's a really nice layout. I like the way the road crossing is at an oblique angle as it creates a nice impression of space. Too many of us (me included) put the crossings at ninety degrees to the track to maximize track space to the detriment of appearance. Max Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supaned Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Welcome aboard , and what a fantastic layout - lots of operating potential and nice detailing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gismorail Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Welcome to RMweb and what an excellent layout with some wonderful scenery as others have said very realistic and nicely presented ...keep the story coming will be following with interest. I'm actually coming over to the US next month and intend to do some 'Rail Faning' around the Finger Lakes Short line in NY state. Stumbled upon it on our way back to Boston a couple of years ago whilst we were staying at Watkins Glen and was very impressed so will get some more picture / video this time around ... Thanks for sharing your layout /cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mandealco Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 Great work. Love the 415, one of the Dolly Sisters. CheersSteve NZ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Stewart Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 Always liked the 2381 as well. It did look impressive in maroon and gold as well as red and white.There was an article about it in the SOO magazine a few years ago. One of the interesting details in the article was the loco was completely wrecked in an accident and rebuilt. It also seems to have had the rear most fan plated over as well although I've only seen that in a drawing. Colin 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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