long island jack Posted February 6, 2022 Author Share Posted February 6, 2022 (edited) 2411 switching Jersey girl brewery Edited July 2, 2022 by long island jack 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted February 21, 2022 Author Share Posted February 21, 2022 (edited) update for my loft empire Edited February 21, 2022 by long island jack 14 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Keith Addenbrooke Posted February 22, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 22, 2022 19 hours ago, long island jack said: update for my loft empire Superb Jack - thanks for sharing the update video here for us to enjoy. Really like seeing the ‘overall’ shots that give a feel for the size of the layout, as well as showing the consistency of modelling throughout: from the fascia knobs to the backscene everything looks great, and completely convincing. Having recently read Thomas Klimoski’s Kalmbach book: “Building the right-sized layout” I’d say Lakehurst is a great UK example and built to a standard to aspire too.….I just hope this doesn’t mean you’ll soon be telling us you’re taking it down to start over again! Keith. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted February 22, 2022 Author Share Posted February 22, 2022 Glad you liked it Keith, this is a keeper (famous last words!) 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted June 21, 2022 Author Share Posted June 21, 2022 A short video of Conrail local switching (thought i'd posted this) 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted July 2, 2022 Author Share Posted July 2, 2022 I've slowly replaced the missing photo, that went missing after the great melt down, some are gone forever. Been playing trains to day running Conrail JS-1, a few photos 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post long island jack Posted March 25, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 25, 2023 (edited) Just had the draft of my article for RMC emailed for me to check over, it's going to be May edition and i've made the front cover, chuffed!! Edited April 19, 2023 by long island jack 14 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted March 25, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 25, 2023 Excellent Ray. Must get myself a copy of that issue when its out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted April 19, 2023 Author Share Posted April 19, 2023 Conrail fleet is growing, first up is an Ebay bargain(are there really any bargains left) Proto 2000 GP38-2 £41, just needed a service. Second is a U25B from Hattons when they had there sale on £59,again just a service. Both are as new i don't think either have been run, both need decoders, just got to make my mind up, do i need more sound diesel or pair them up with a sound fitted loco. Been a good month so far two new toys and an article in RMC 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barclay Posted April 19, 2023 Share Posted April 19, 2023 RMC came today. The layout looks superb. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendell1976 Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 Ray, I had read your article in the May 2023 issue of Railroad Model Craftsman. You are doing an awesome job with your layout. Keep up the good work! Wendell Idaho, USA 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted October 30, 2023 Author Share Posted October 30, 2023 Finally got round to finishing the smaller detail at Arnold steel. 14 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMO Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 Magnifique ! Really great scene Ray!!!!! 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted January 23 Author Share Posted January 23 (edited) Been a while, but not been standing still! Due to a major new contract with a paper mill in Maine, Reliable paper recycling building has had an upgrade, 8 spots for box car(pulp out) and a tank car unloading spot, chemicals to take the ink out of the paper, now need a rethink on op's. Edited January 23 by long island jack 12 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted February 9 Author Share Posted February 9 (edited) Another area i've just finished is where Lakehurst yard was, it was two stub end tracks, which have change to a branch line which leads to a smaller fiddle yard and an off spot track. Decided i need some where for my ever increasing collection of Eastern road PS2 2bay hoppers, so added a spur of the branch to a sand loader, just a few trees to replant and it's ready for service. Edited February 9 by long island jack 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted March 6 Author Share Posted March 6 (edited) Just replaced all my home made derails with some from Yelton models in Canada, postage is $25 Canadian dollars i ordered 6 packets, it worked out about £5.50 a pack of two, there well made and work well, there are left and right hand derails, i replaced the brass wire provided with a cut down Peco track pin, means i only need to glue one end. https://www.yeltonmodels.com/product-page/ho-scale-derail Edited March 8 by long island jack 9 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted March 6 Author Share Posted March 6 Alco on this mornings local, turn up the volume!! 9 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielB Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 Truly superb layout Ray. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 8 hours ago, long island jack said: Just replaced all my home made derails with some from Yelton models in Canada, postage is $25 Canadian dollars i ordered 6 packets, it worked out about £5.50 a pack of two, there well made and work well, but beware there only right hand derails, Ray you are a very bad influence!! Of course I just had to go look & see if they do them in O Scale, didn't I..?? 🙄🙄🙄 Yes, they do, $10CA a pair, left or right handed... I only need four.... 🤔 However, I am saved - sort of. They're designed for Atlas track with Code 125 rail. Being awkward as always, I would need them for Code 100. 😇😉😁😁 Back to making my own - one day!!😬🤐 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
YT-1300 Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 5 hours ago, long island jack said: Alco on this mornings local, turn up the volume!! Love this layout, very inspirational! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted March 7 Author Share Posted March 7 (edited) 17 hours ago, F-UnitMad said: Ray you are a very bad influence!! Of course I just had to go look & see if they do them in O Scale, didn't I..?? 🙄🙄🙄 Yes, they do, $10CA a pair, left or right handed... I only need four.... 🤔 However, I am saved - sort of. They're designed for Atlas track with Code 125 rail. Being awkward as always, I would need them for Code 100. 😇😉😁😁 Back to making my own - one day!!😬🤐 they sand very easily or as take a notch out of the sleepers, it won't be that much Edited March 7 by long island jack 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted March 7 Author Share Posted March 7 15 hours ago, DanielB said: Truly superb layout Ray. thanks Dan 12 hours ago, YT-1300 said: Love this layout, very inspirational! Thanks very much 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traintresta Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 On 06/03/2024 at 14:03, long island jack said: Alco on this mornings local, turn up the volume!! A wonderful sound! This layout is inspiring. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted March 10 Author Share Posted March 10 Short line L&M RR have a switching contract with most of the industries in Lakehurst IP, in case they need a car moved or spotted, to day there pulling some loaded box cars to spot empties, the loaded will be picked up by the Monday Conrail freight JS-1. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted March 14 Author Share Posted March 14 last major job has been done over the last couple of days, my loco holding sidings and despatch board. You can't have enough blue diesels, can you!!! 9 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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