Tel2010 Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 Had a great weekend, Terry, lots of interest in the layout, Saturday was busy,2 deep at times!!! Ray Hi Ray so glad to hear you had a good show,it was poor health prevented me coming down unfortunately,too long a drive in my current state .I will try another time to see your layout.Will keep a eye out.Terry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 (edited) For those who didn't get there, and who'd like to see a short piece on 59th & Rust at Macclesfield, see (second item in!) EDIT - I seem to have lost a finger somewhere along the line - make that THIRD item in!!! Edited March 18, 2018 by shortliner 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted March 18, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 18, 2018 2nd item in?? Its changed a lot since i last saw it. I see Ray's was close to Phatbobs layout as can see his green T shirt in the video clip. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted March 18, 2018 Author Share Posted March 18, 2018 better footage here with out Dave's hand of god, starts about 5.20 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4zpmeCeXNI&t=465s,keep telling him we're a professional outfit, but will he listen, no!, all I get is "i'm only here for the beer" 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted March 18, 2018 Author Share Posted March 18, 2018 (edited) Well, Alley pally this weekend will be the last show of the year for the layout, here's the loco's i'm taking, they all ran well last week at Macclesfield so the deserved another run out. I've one confirmed exhibition ,one possible and one maybe next year, a couple more would be nice but in the lap of the gods for that!. See you at Alley pally. Ray Edited March 18, 2018 by long island jack 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 Good to see the layout for the 1st time yesterday, I love the atmosphere it creates and really impressed with the weathering and all the junk laying around the place. Thanks to the guy operating at the time for chatting and explaining a few bits. Really enjoyed it. Steve. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted March 26, 2018 Author Share Posted March 26, 2018 I may have been the gent you were talking to(bald head ginger/grey beard) I talked to that many people over the weekend, layout was really popular 2/3 deep most weekend, I received 6-7 invites but had to decline most due to distance(6 hours+) and being a one day shows, there maybe a couple in the offing. Layout performed well, no major issues, just the usual, trying to talk and switch at the same time!! layout back on it's shelf, out of the way, End of the spur getting ready for York Ray 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 Afraid is wasn't you I chatted to as the operator mentioned you by name and said you were elsewhere. Glad you had a good weekend and once again well done on a fine layout :-) Steve. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted March 26, 2018 Author Share Posted March 26, 2018 (edited) Ah!, probably one of the times when I went to the bar!!! Glad you enjoyed the layout, lots of praising comments all weekend, couldn't get my hat on Ray Edited March 26, 2018 by long island jack 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zomboid Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 (edited) Am I seeing that right? 4 Alcos for a whole weekend and no break downs? Astonishing... Edited March 26, 2018 by Zomboid Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted March 26, 2018 Author Share Posted March 26, 2018 Am I seeing that right? 4 Alcos for a whole weekend and no break downs? Astonishing... well maintain engines never fail! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johna Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 Ray, I am so late reading this thread of your marvellous layout and its structures. I am interested in the method used for the building fronts as I see you create a shell from MDF. How thick is the card you use, the method for cutting out each window and making sure they all look the same and lastly the source for the brick papers?. Oh how did create the moulding around the top/roof of each building/roof. Sorry for so many questions but I need to build a few structures to fit the space on my new layout. Regards Johna Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted March 29, 2018 Author Share Posted March 29, 2018 Hi Johna Building fronts are made from 2mm poster board Windows openings were all draw on to the card and cut out with a sharp knife and steel ruler Brick paper is by Super quick Building mouldings are made of 1-2mm card, then thin card was cut using craft scissors, which come with different shaped cutting edge, draw a line on your card and cut along it, simple!! Glad you like the layout, any more questions ask away. Ray Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PhilH Posted March 29, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 29, 2018 Nice to see some more pics Ray, inspirational..might just have to revisit Bodge City after a l-o-n-g time gathering dust. What with this thread and Jon posting photos of Sweethome Chicago on facebook again, no excuses for lost mojo anymore! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted March 29, 2018 Author Share Posted March 29, 2018 PhilH, Got Jon out of retirement at the weekend ,he's coming to help out one day at York, will keep pushing him in the right direction we could do with either of the Sweethomes back out on the exhibition circuit again!!!! Ray 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcanman Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 PhilH, Got Jon out of retirement at the weekend ,he's coming to help out one day at York, will keep pushing him in the right direction we could do with either of the Sweethomes back out on the exhibition circuit again!!!! Ray Good news and a 'like', 'agree' and 'thanks' for your post. Nice to see Jon posting on FB and I'm sure I spotted him at Perth Green buying some kadees, so there hope for his return from retirement. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted March 29, 2018 Author Share Posted March 29, 2018 Good news and a 'like', 'agree' and 'thanks' for your post. Nice to see Jon posting on FB and I'm sure I spotted him at Perth Green buying some kadees, so there hope for his return from retirement. i'm slowly working on him, he's planning a British layout based around a dock, using j94's 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 Nice to see some more pics Ray, inspirational..might just have to revisit Bodge City after a l-o-n-g time gathering dust. Bodge City..??!!?? :D That's terrible!!! but with a pun name as bad as that, it deserves to be built/finished!! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johna Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 Hi Johna Building fronts are made from 2mm poster board Windows openings were all draw on to the card and cut out with a sharp knife and steel ruler Brick paper is by Super quick Building mouldings are made of 1-2mm card, then thin card was cut using craft scissors, which come with different shaped cutting edge, draw a line on your card and cut along it, simple!! aa1.JPG Glad you like the layout, any more questions ask away. Ray Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johna Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 Thanks Ray for your reply and useful information. I would also interested in your method you used for your windows? Cheers Johna Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted March 29, 2018 Author Share Posted March 29, 2018 made the widows in "Windows paint" if I were doing it again i'd download some pictures of windows and doors and resize them to fit. Ray Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted April 12, 2018 Author Share Posted April 12, 2018 Just to let you all know I've just had confirmation that 59th and Rust will be in Model railroader, not sure what month, will let you know when I know. 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broadoak Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 Congratulations Ray, well done. Regards Peter M Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveNCB7754 Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 Just to let you all know I've just had confirmation that 59th and Rust will be in Model railroader, not sure what month, will let you know when I know. Fully deserved Ray. Just one thing - does this mean that the rodents apparently infesting your yard will need further weathering, in order to turn them into 'doity rats' for the US audience? Steve N Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted April 18, 2018 Author Share Posted April 18, 2018 Fully deserved Ray. Just one thing - does this mean that the rodents apparently infesting your yard will need further weathering, in order to turn them into 'doity rats' for the US audience? Steve N The cat population has increased, haven't seen any rats in weeks!!!! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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