Robatron86 Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Hand up here. 8 locomotives for my tiny plank. Excellent work Jamo. Again, I am on the list of people who must resist the charms of O gauge. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 NO NO NO, stop it, it's not fair, Alco RS1's,i will not weaken, I will not!!!!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Granted that mine are HO, but I daren't go and look in the cupboard !!! I do know there is an awful lot of Santa Fe ! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zomboid Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Ok, hands up everyone who has more locos than track to fit them on, all at once..?? No hiding at the back, there, Mr Jamo... Unless I'm forgetting some, I've only got a mere 7 locos for my tiny plank. I think they'd all fit on the track (Not counting my ancient UK OO stuff).Freight cars on the other hand, I'm not sure my entire collection would fit on the baseboard, never mind the track. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 NO NO NO, stop it, it's not fair, Alco RS1's,i will not weaken, I will not!!!!!!!!Note/temptation for Ray; the Atlas RS1 is a rather better/more accurate model that the RS3. I believe the Factory-DCC RS1 also comes with a smoke generator. *evil laugh smiley* 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium skipepsi Posted March 9, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 9, 2017 Ok, hands up everyone who has more locos than track to fit them on, all at once..?? No hiding at the back, there, Mr Jamo... Er... me 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMO Posted March 9, 2017 Author Share Posted March 9, 2017 Ok, hands up everyone who has more locos than track to fit them on, all at once..?? No hiding at the back, there, Mr Jamo... :D Yes, at this time, I have more locos than track but I have too: more cars than track: 12 locomotives and a near 30 cars. :D Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMO Posted March 9, 2017 Author Share Posted March 9, 2017 Hand up here. 8 locomotives for my tiny plank. Excellent work Jamo. Again, I am on the list of people who must resist the charms of O gauge. Ah! I'm not alone! To resist to the charms of the O gauge? Yes, but I think one day you'll have a try like me. And now I'm hooked by this magical scale. I still like N and HO scale. Each scale has its advantages. Thank you for your compliments. I have a lot of fun modelling O scale trains. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMO Posted March 9, 2017 Author Share Posted March 9, 2017 Granted that mine are HO, but I daren't go and look in the cupboard !!! I do know there is an awful lot of Santa Fe ! Santa Fe is a nice scheme. I have a lot in HO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMO Posted March 9, 2017 Author Share Posted March 9, 2017 Note/temptation for Ray; the Atlas RS1 is a rather better/more accurate model that the RS3. I believe the Factory-DCC RS1 also comes with a smoke generator. *evil laugh smiley* Yes the comparation between the RS-3 and the RS-1 shows the RS-1 is really a better detailed model. Mine is DCC ready. No sound, no smoke. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMO Posted March 10, 2017 Author Share Posted March 10, 2017 My friend brought 2 50' cars: a NS 4 bay hopper and a NKP box. But I found these cars too long for my small layout. The locomotive is my SW-9. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomHolley Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 My friend brought 2 50' cars: a NS 4 bay hopper and a NKP box. But I found these cars too long for my small layout. The locomotive is my SW-9. Is that a Central of Georgia SW9? Regards, Tom Holley Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMO Posted March 10, 2017 Author Share Posted March 10, 2017 Yes it is! Here is the engine when she arrived at home: the front end handrail was stressed. I've bought a spare part from Atlas to change it. Very simple! 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomHolley Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 Thanks for the photo. I am a Norfolk Southern locomotive engineer; third generation Central of Georgia. Glad to see we're represented in France! Regards, Tom Holley 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 My friend brought 2 50' cars: a NS 4 bay hopper and a NKP box. But I found these cars too long for my small layout. 50-footers "too long"??!! You'd better not borrow my MTH Center-beam Flats, then!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMO Posted March 10, 2017 Author Share Posted March 10, 2017 Thanks for the photo. I am a Norfolk Southern locomotive engineer; third generation Central of Georgia. Glad to see we're represented in France! Regards, Tom Holley Tom, a friend of mine in France has a big 6 axle diesel in vintage paint of the Central of Georgia. A nice model! And glad to learn you are a locomotive engineer in the USA! I believe you drive big diesels and pull looooong trains? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMO Posted March 10, 2017 Author Share Posted March 10, 2017 50-footers "too long"??!! You'd better not borrow my MTH Center-beam Flats, then!! Yes Jordan, I remember the photos with your looooong cars in the sharp curves. But you model modern era and I model early 60's. So I don't think you have to loan me your Center beam flats 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomHolley Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 Tom, a friend of mine in France has a big 6 axle diesel in vintage paint of the Central of Georgia. A nice model! And glad to learn you are a locomotive engineer in the USA! I believe you drive big diesels and pull looooong trains? Hello, Jack. I am currently on a switch engine, but a good portion of my career was spent on three big engines and long trains. On my district, road power is three Dash 9s or equivalent and around 10,000 tons. The Birmingham District of the Central always had to have the biggest power we had. Regards, Tom Holley Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMO Posted March 10, 2017 Author Share Posted March 10, 2017 Waow! That's interesting Tom. 10,000 tons? That's impressive. Here in France when we can see 2,000 tons trains it's great! What kind of switcher do you drive? Have you a photo please? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomHolley Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Waow! That's interesting Tom. 10,000 tons? That's impressive. Here in France when we can see 2,000 tons trains it's great! What kind of switcher do you drive? Have you a photo please? I am currently on a paper mill switch engine at Coosa Pines, AL. Our power is usually a CSXT four axle engine and a NS four axle engine. Our power this week has been NS 4627. I normally don't take pictures at work, but I'll see if I can get you one next week. I am offline Saturday nights through Thursday, as I rent a place up there and don't have Internet access. I'll be back and send you a shot on Thursday. I also have a web site with photos I took in the 1970s and 1980s in and around Columbus, GA of Southern Railway power. Feel free to take a look. The address is: https://tomstrainpictures.shutterfly.com/pictures/8. Feel free to take a look. Regards, Tom Holley 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMO Posted March 11, 2017 Author Share Posted March 11, 2017 Thank you Tom. Your photos are great! I like especially this one: ...and the A&M Alcos! Southern black and white scheme is nice! The high nose GP-30s look big engines. Thank you to share. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomHolley Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Thank you Tom. Your photos are great! I like especially this one: ...and the A&M Alcos! Southern black and white scheme is nice! The high nose GP-30s look big engines. Thank you to share. Hello, Jack. Thanks for the kind words. Those photos are the tip of the iceberg; I have many more to scan and post. I just don't have the time. When I retire I'll try to be more productive. The Chattahoochie Valley Alco was one of two engines they had; they also had a SW1500. They were owned by a textile mill company, and ran from West Point, GA to Bleecker, AL. They were abandoned in the 1980s when the cotton mills went out of business. Regards, Tom Holley Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMO Posted March 12, 2017 Author Share Posted March 12, 2017 Very good photos Tom and glad to know you have a lot more. Jack Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMO Posted March 12, 2017 Author Share Posted March 12, 2017 Here is the last version of my layout trackplan. You can see the second part of my project (MARKI'S STREET and WORKSHOP YARD). The name anf the plan of "Workshop yard" can change. It's not definitive. I've just choosen this name because my workbench is located just under. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Northroader Posted March 12, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 12, 2017 Are you still planning to make the west yard/ staging yard bit removable for exhibition use? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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