long island jack Posted December 18, 2011 Author Share Posted December 18, 2011 i've been busy this morning. first up 40 yard walk in dumpster next 20 yard dumpster all i need now is some junk what do you think??????? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Those are well done - if you don't wants to acually add the junk - they are often sheeted over Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted December 18, 2011 Author Share Posted December 18, 2011 thanks all for the imput added some junk there now fixed on the layout Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 That looks more like the dumpsters I know! It's picked up by the opposite end to the wheels and half dragged, half lifted onto a truck. I've added it to my "to be photoed list"... Best, Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbostrains Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Great looking dumpsters,some work gone into them,any hints on how to build one? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted December 18, 2011 Author Share Posted December 18, 2011 cheers 40 yard dumpsters made out of 40 thou plasticard and strips 20 yard dumpster was made out of some scrap bits of the evergreen siding i used for the buildings + plastic strip coat of red car primer then a bit of drybrushing, did them both this morning in a couple of hours thanks again everyone for all the help Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 That looks more like the dumpsters I know! It's picked up by the opposite end to the wheels and half dragged, half lifted onto a truck. I've added it to my "to be photoed list"... Best, Pete. Pedant Mode <ON> I'm not 100% certain, but I think that L.I.J's 40ft dumpster may therefore have the wheels at the wrong end. They should be under the doors, rather than under the 'A' framing which looks like where the truck's hook would grab it. Pedant Mode <OFF> (sorry...!!) Actual positioning isn't that important - the truck can shove the dumpster about quite a bit to put it into silly places. BTW we do have them in the UK, but I think they are called something like "Ro-Ro Skips" (Roll-on, Roll-off). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted December 19, 2011 Author Share Posted December 19, 2011 you spotted the deliberate mistake.doh!!! i'll have to get the heavy jacks in to left it now!!!!!!!! will have to find a ramp too!!!!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted December 19, 2011 Author Share Posted December 19, 2011 #4 on the morning job switching some old ps2 for either component recovery or reuse for a local industry who has a short term contract to move cement ps2 at the repair shop thanks everyone for all your impute, keep it coming Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted December 19, 2011 Author Share Posted December 19, 2011 not much moving this afternoon a couple of the fitters got the jacks out and fix the dumpster Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted December 19, 2011 Author Share Posted December 19, 2011 i've made my to do list detail loco's (some stuff ordered) add lights to out side of buildings (photo's needed) add welding effect to under boxcar small trash bins bit more layout clutter paper,wood etc i've taken some photo's of the layout with nothing on ( as well as the layout) would you all be kind enough to have a quick look to see if theres anything else detail wise it needs space is at a premium so i won't beable to add anything large. cheers for all you help so far Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Are you planning to fit "working" external/internal lamps to buildings? If so, is it worth thinking about a couple of Yard Lamps? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted December 19, 2011 Author Share Posted December 19, 2011 hi Jack depends what i can get hold of and who does them,would like working lights then might be able to do some night shots,got any ideas Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Ray, a good place to start might be here on this page http://www.ngineerin...ghting_kits.htm . Their main site is here http://www.ngineering.com/index.htm , one of those places that I can spend hours poking about! Bear in mind that with a bit of bending of leads on LEDS you can make your own lamps for warehouse doors, and fit paper shades, or non-working ones can be made with glass-headed pins, and drilled out press-stud backs for the shades, and a bit more bending of the shaft into a sort of S-shape googel brings up several suppliers http://www.layouts4u...%20lighting.htm is one Viessmann is another Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted December 19, 2011 Author Share Posted December 19, 2011 thanks for the links jack i like the idea about making the lights out of leds, that goes with my budget,got some white leds somewere, just need some photo's to see what i can knock up,may need to bye yard lamps unless someones got a another solution?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctor quinn Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 some old ps2 for either component recovery or reuse for a local industry Or they could be in for rebulding to ballast cars: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Morrison-Knudsen_ballast_hopper.jpg All the best Nick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbostrains Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 cheers 40 yard dumpsters made out of 40 thou plasticard and strips 20 yard dumpster was made out of some scrap bits of the evergreen siding i used for the buildings + plastic strip coat of red car primer then a bit of drybrushing, did them both this morning in a couple of hours Thanks,what about dimensions?Just found some evergreen siding,so would like to have a go at one. thanks again everyone for all the help Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted December 19, 2011 Author Share Posted December 19, 2011 40 yard dumpster is 65mm L x 26mm W x 28mm H 20yard dumpster is 65mm L x 26mm W x 14mm H suppose you can please your self they seem to come in allsorts of sizes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbostrains Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 40 yard dumpster is 65mm L x 26mm W x 28mm H 20yard dumpster is 65mm L x 26mm W x 14mm H suppose you can please your self they seem to come in allsorts of sizes Thanks,any thoughts on scratch built floodlights,non working? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted December 19, 2011 Author Share Posted December 19, 2011 got to work that one out myself Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 I'll need to go and dig - but there was an article in MTI away back - I'll post later Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted December 20, 2011 Author Share Posted December 20, 2011 morning all #90 on morning shift running around flat to take to engine dept next repaired box car to yard #2500 has just left another loco for scrap, with #90 waiting its next turn Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 PMs sent Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted December 20, 2011 Author Share Posted December 20, 2011 #2293 on the afternoon shift the Delaware and Hudson historical societys RS2 arrived this afternoon, with a small electical problem helm is slowly winding down for the christmas break which means the fitter can try and get on with his "jobs to do list" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 I can't keep up with you! Most railroads over here do NOT close for Christmas (even the Commuter lines keep running on a holiday schedule, as do Buses). Don't forget Christmas is just a one day holiday in the 'States and most companies will be open on Monday 26th this year. Best, Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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