RMweb Gold Regularity Posted June 14, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 14, 2018 I would say that's more of a Peach!Wouldn’t that be a loco from Georgia? A strawberry, or a ripe pink tomato (obviously yet to ripen in this case) would be what you want here... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted June 17, 2018 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted June 17, 2018 Shall I? https://www.shapeways.com/product/E2JJNGG3P/ho-scale-emd-f40phm-2-metra?optionId=57243977&li=more-from-shop 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted June 18, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 18, 2018 (edited) Shall I? https://www.shapeways.com/product/E2JJNGG3P/ho-scale-emd-f40phm-2-metra?optionId=57243977&li=more-from-shop That looks to be a very good print. I have an n scale Shapeways one of those that I have painted the blue but not got any further . Another task to complete once the Chicago area N scale layout is commenced. Edited June 18, 2018 by roundhouse 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted August 4, 2018 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted August 4, 2018 (edited) There may be developments soon. I'm looking at making the layout modular with the intention to mix and match (that may go out of the window as the plan progresses). Freemo compatability is also under consideration. I now have a couple of Pikestuff Kitbasher buildings - the Small Engine House and the Atkinson Engine Facility. (I've used Pikestuff buildings on UK layouts before and quite liked the ability to chop them about. The other is a (sorry Ray) *cough* Walthers Modern Diesel House. Part of my master plan involves an interchange into a chemical works ( I worked at one for 7 years) and I'm looking at adapting the Pikestuff buildings into transfer buildings for bagged, powdered and liquid chemicals. An inbound chlorine facility may also be modelled. Apologies for the dodgy pic taken from a moving train through a less than clean window. The Walthers structure may find itself used as a wagon car repair facility. And it will get a name - soon........ Cheers, Mick p.s I have also acquired another non-EMD loco. It is not an Alco. Edited August 4, 2018 by newbryford 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted August 8, 2018 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted August 8, 2018 (edited) The Walthers structure may find itself used as a wagon car repair facility. Just came across this for an idea http://www.acwr.com/services/locomotive-and-railcar-repair/engine-rebuild Cheers, Mick Edited August 8, 2018 by newbryford 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted August 8, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 8, 2018 We are visiting Mid America Car facility is his afternoon. However we have been told that we can’t take photos. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted August 8, 2018 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted August 8, 2018 (edited) We are visiting Mid America Car facility is his afternoon. However we have been told that we can’t take photos. http://midamericacarinc.com/ OOhhhhhhhhh http://midamericacarinc.com/dsc00711/ Cheers, Mick Edited August 8, 2018 by newbryford 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pH Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 OOhhhhhhhhh http://midamericacarinc.com/dsc00711/ GP49 - rare beast! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted August 8, 2018 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted August 8, 2018 GP49 - rare beast! A bit like the one I snapped earlier this year. Cheers, Mick 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
40019 Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 Just came across this for an idea http://www.acwr.com/services/locomotive-and-railcar-repair/engine-rebuild Cheers, Mick The Candor facility is nice, but I prefer the quaintness of the Star facilities, the ACWR is probably my fave NC shortline https://www.flickr.com/photos/35138806@N08/albums/72157652688708584 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted August 11, 2018 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted August 11, 2018 (edited) The Candor facility is nice, but I prefer the quaintness of the Star facilities, the ACWR is probably my fave NC shortline https://www.flickr.com/photos/35138806@N08/albums/72157652688708584 You've got me looking and found this at Aberdeen, NC Nice and compact. As well as Star and another view Much google mapping/street view to do....... And because of the AC&W roster, I've now started looking at GP40-2LWs.... Cheers, Mick Edited August 11, 2018 by newbryford Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pH Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 (edited) At that price for a cab, you'd be better off buying a full unit - https://www.ebay.com/itm/NIB-Atlas-HO-GP40-2-DC-Loco-Aberdeen-Carolina-Western-703-DCC-Ready-8pin-Plug-/292670790030 Scroll down and there are some nice pictures. (You won't be able to bid on that particular one - it's only got about 15 minutes to go as I'm typing.) Edited August 12, 2018 by pH Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted August 12, 2018 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted August 12, 2018 At that price for a cab, you'd be better off buying a full unit - https://www.ebay.com/itm/NIB-Atlas-HO-GP40-2-DC-Loco-Aberdeen-Carolina-Western-703-DCC-Ready-8pin-Plug-/292670790030 Scroll down and there are some nice pictures. (You won't be able to bid on that particular one - it's only got about 15 minutes to go as I'm typing.) I didn't know Atlas already did a wide cab version...…. I will keep my eyes peeled. Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
40019 Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 You've got me looking and found this at Aberdeen, NC Nice and compact. As well as Star and another view Much google mapping/street view to do....... And because of the AC&W roster, I've now started looking at GP40-2LWs.... Cheers, Mick The Aberdeen depot is the Aberdeen & Rockfish - couple of pics taken at that depot https://flic.kr/p/dQfQ5A https://flic.kr/p/uTsoLa cheers Paul..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted August 16, 2018 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted August 16, 2018 More non-EMD power arrived the other day. There is a (simple) plan to turn it into this. http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=3870218 Cheers, Mick 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Northroader Posted August 17, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 17, 2018 Tricky piece of painting there!?! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
298 Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Tricky piece of painting there!?! It is to recreate the same wobbly freehand look... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradfordbuffer Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 There may be developments soon. I'm looking at making the layout modular with the intention to mix and match (that may go out of the window as the plan progresses). Freemo compatability is also under consideration. I now have a couple of Pikestuff Kitbasher buildings - the Small Engine House and the Atkinson Engine Facility. (I've used Pikestuff buildings on UK layouts before and quite liked the ability to chop them about. The other is a (sorry Ray) *cough* Walthers Modern Diesel House. Part of my master plan involves an interchange into a chemical works ( I worked at one for 7 years) and I'm looking at adapting the Pikestuff buildings into transfer buildings for bagged, powdered and liquid chemicals. An inbound chlorine facility may also be modelled. Apologies for the dodgy pic taken from a moving train through a less than clean window. chlorine.jpg The Walthers structure may find itself used as a wagon car repair facility. And it will get a name - soon........ Cheers, Mick p.s I have also acquired another non-EMD loco. It is not an Alco. Ohooo a name....I'm off to Ladbrokes got to be worth a fiver bet on...... Deadmans Avenue!! Sounds so Americanish! (Sorry mick) G 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdvle Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 (edited) I didn't know Atlas already did a wide cab version...…. I will keep my eyes peeled. Cheers, Mick A bit late maybe, but for the record should it not be to late and you do want to be accurate there are 2 wide cab versions of the GP40-2. Atlas and Athearn Genesis both offered the GP40-2w, though I don't know how accurate that Atlas model is for an ex-GO unit given that the GO units differed in some small ways from the CN original units. Athearn is accurate for both GO and CN. The other 4 units on the roster are GP40-2L (all ex-CN) which has a different frame and larger fuel tank than the GP40-2W. The GP40-2L has been offered by Athearn Genesis. Having said that most people aren't aware of the differences... Edited September 10, 2018 by mdvle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdvle Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 I've not been able to track down any of the Siemens built locos Athearn have posted teaser CAD samples to Facebook for 3 products likely to be announced in 2019, several people have ID'd one of them being a Charger. Others are speculated to be a wide-vision caboose and a C44-9. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted February 27, 2019 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted February 27, 2019 The US project has been on hold for a few months due to UK exhibition commitments, but I'm hoping 2019 will see some progress on this project - if only on stock/locos. Every now and then I keep getting ideas for liveries for my shortline. However, sometimes visualising them is difficult until I came across this website. www.trainiax.net. Such as this "beauty" I don't know how accurate the drawings are but I can happily print outlines and drag out my crayons to test my livery ideas. The website owner is quite happy for anyone to use them, as long as they are duly credited to the owner. Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 (edited) On 04/08/2018 at 21:55, newbryford said: There may be developments soon. Part of my master plan involves an interchange into a chemical works ( I worked at one for 7 years) and I'm looking at adapting the Pikestuff buildings into transfer buildings for bagged, powdered and liquid chemicals. An inbound chlorine facility may also be modelled. Mick Mick - sorry for the late reply to this - but it has just popped up on my radar . Re Chemical works - have you seen Hawkins Chemical in the micro layouts section of FB? It may well be of interest for an individual section of your freemo ideas " https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=hawkins chemical layout&epa=SEARCH_BOX " loose the inverted commas - it was the only way I could get it to display Edited April 14, 2019 by shortliner add link 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted April 12, 2019 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted April 12, 2019 Finally made a start. Dedicated thread here Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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