trisonic Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 I’ve wandered around Fort Hancock several times. It really commanded the entry into New York harbor. Great fishing too! First cast ever there produced a 4 foot “Bluefish” - which the locals call “Choppers”..... I think I own all the same books on the CNJ as you do, I pick up any I find, I’ll let you know if I find any new ones..... I live within walking distance of the former CNJ/Reading/ B&O mainline at Fanwood, NJ. Thanks, Ray! Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted April 13, 2017 Author Share Posted April 13, 2017 Things have gone quiet on the layout front, life and exhibitions getting in the way. However, manage to pick a couple of Econami's up at Trainwest, and fitted one in one of my CNJ RS3,would have done both if i'd remembered to get another speaker, Doh!!!! https://youtu.be/I74ypcLFzhY Short video of the decoder, first impressions well they would it's an ALCO!! Also started adding detail, but, thanks to rip off GB customs/royal mail, they might not get much more, unless I can source them in the UK. Ray 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 Brilliant! Best, Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted April 14, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 14, 2017 I have fitted a few Econami decoders and they. do all that I require as many of the advanced functions of the more expensive Tsunami decoders just dont get used at exhibitions. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted April 14, 2017 Author Share Posted April 14, 2017 Morning Ian, up with the larks today!! I only tend to use buttons 1 and 2, but now we'll have to use button 4,i've re mapped it for the xing horn, in stead of dynamic brakes, Dave's no excuse now at exhibitions!! first impressions are good, still to play with the CV's, but straight out of the box the slow running is way better than the old tsunami's, i've even had to turn the volume down Another speaker on it's way, can't wait to have a pair of Alco's burbling away :locomotive:or maybe three!! Ray Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted April 14, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 14, 2017 Up late this morning actually! Yes they are much better than old Tsunamis straight out the packet. I have a couple of new Tsunami 2's and they are also very good Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted January 12, 2018 Author Share Posted January 12, 2018 (edited) Well, Manasquan is no more, it's slowly being scraped, all piece that can be re-used will be used on my new loft empire, still modelled in the same area NJ, but a little further south near Lakehurst, having made a few decisions over the festive period about my 2 exhibition layouts,59th and Rust and End of the spur, both will be retired when all there date have been fulfilled which will be early 2019. So I've brought forward my retirement layout "Lakehurst industrial park" this will be serviced by CSAO, time period 1999-2003,End of the spur will be part of the railroad( it was planned when I built it),I've started the layout in the loft as some of you my already know, I may start a thread on here not sure yet, will wait and see. Ray Edited May 22, 2020 by long island jack 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 Well, Manasquan is no more, it's slowly being scraped, all piece that can be re-used will be used on my new loft empire, still modelled in the same area NJ, but a little further south near Lakehurst, having made a few decisions over the festive period about my 2 exhibition layouts,59th and Rust and End of the spur, both will be retired when all there date have been fulfilled which will be early 2019.post-13979-0-82516400-1482347127 copy.jpgSo I've brought forward my retirement layout "Lakehurst industrial park" this will be serviced by CSAO, time period 1999-2003,End of the spur will be part of the railroad( it was planned when I built it),I've started the layout in the loft as some of you my already know, I may start a thread on here not sure yet, will wait and see.Ray Enjoy the building phase! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted January 13, 2018 Author Share Posted January 13, 2018 sure will, i'm well on the way already 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted May 21, 2020 Author Share Posted May 21, 2020 (edited) With the uncertainty around the exhibition circuit,i've decided to carry on with the build in the loft , track is laid and ballasted,all building are built,i've started on the scenery,more to follow.... Edited July 2, 2022 by long island jack 7 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, long island jack said: track is laid and ballasted,all building are built,i've started on the scenery,more to follow. So you're nearly done, then..? Edited May 21, 2020 by F-UnitMad Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted May 22, 2020 Author Share Posted May 22, 2020 yep, been doing little bits here and there for the past two year,but with the lockdown, it's steamrollered along,nearly as fast as Mr Gilbert!!!!! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prof Klyzlr Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 Dear Ray, Soo, CSAO,... do you need some shoving platforms? Happy Modelling, Aim to Improve, Prof Klyzlr Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcanman Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 I didn't know you were building a loft layout. Looks great. Such a shame Railex NE was cancelled, I was looking forward to seeing you layout. As you know , I've decided to return to the darkside and also returning to the CSAO. I started a layout last year but it didn't work out. I was looking at an industrial park at Totowa, NJ which looked interesting. I'll be following with interest. Like these 2 guys, sat safe. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted May 22, 2020 Author Share Posted May 22, 2020 Hi Prof I'm slowly drifting away from the CSAO idea, think the exchange will be with CSAO, but i've a couple of proto sw1200 sitting in a box and a gp7,thinking of using them,going to try a sound chip under the layout (EMD 567) like lance Mindheim did,not sure how it will work,don't want an over powering sound ,more a background one,i've got an econarmi,to give it a go. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcanman Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 I originally became interested in the CSAO because I was aware he railroad was operated with CSX and NS power, and I happened to have CSX and NS geeps. By co-incidence, my current inspiration comes from a New Jersey themed layout but not CSAO. With regard to sound, although the sound in my geeps lacks bass compared to my UK models, I'm no longer too bothered. I'm quite happy with 1 loco with the sound quite low. Once you become immersed in switching, you almost forget about it. I don't think I'll be buying too many more locos as sound fitted ones now cost a fortune importing from the US. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted May 22, 2020 Author Share Posted May 22, 2020 Which NJ layout is that Mal,would like a look at that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcanman Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 This RSSX Railserve looks good. I reckon I can reduce the dimensions of the layout from 11ft x 18ins to my usual 9ft x 15ins. I like the way the layout is switched with an 'on scene' staging/interchange track. This would be something different for me, a departure from my usual hidden or partially hidden staging. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted May 22, 2020 Author Share Posted May 22, 2020 been following his work on youtube, love the RSSX SW1200 that's were i got the idea to us mine,just need to re-paint them. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 1 hour ago, Alcanman said: I like the way the layout is switched with an 'on scene' staging/interchange track. This would be something different for me, a departure from my usual hidden or partially hidden staging. There's a lot going for that idea, for a home layout. Why bother hiding a train when you set it up & know exactly what's coming? It's what I've done with my loft layout, which does have the advantage that standing inside the layout, you can only face one side of it at a time. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted May 23, 2020 Author Share Posted May 23, 2020 A few photo's of the progress,been a little change to the plan, added a small unloading point for cement and made the engine shed into a team track, which i've move off stage behind the steel suppliers (see new track plan above) finished the last of the point control,just a extra din plug to add,by the exchange sidings 7 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted May 24, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 24, 2020 On 22/05/2020 at 17:53, F-UnitMad said: There's a lot going for that idea, for a home layout. Why bother hiding a train when you set it up & know exactly what's coming? It's what I've done with my loft layout, which does have the advantage that standing inside the layout, you can only face one side of it at a time. I have come to the same conclusion myself. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Regularity Posted May 24, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 24, 2020 On 22/05/2020 at 17:53, F-UnitMad said: that standing inside the layout, you can only face one side of it at a time. 2 hours ago, Gilbert said: I have come to the same conclusion myself. Would have that was fairly obvious... OK, I have my coat already... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted May 24, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 24, 2020 6 hours ago, Regularity said: Would have that was fairly obvious... OK, I have my coat already... I was referring to the home layout idea...I've got your coat here...(2m hanger obviously) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted May 30, 2020 Author Share Posted May 30, 2020 Started detailing the buildings and base ground cover 8 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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