Conrail Joe Posted January 27, 2018 Author Share Posted January 27, 2018 on a side note.....I WANT ONE OF THESE!!!!!!!! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 on a side note.....I WANT ONE OF THESE!!!!!!!! So do I - and a lot of other people....but they don't do them to UK ..................and have you seen the price! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conrail Joe Posted January 27, 2018 Author Share Posted January 27, 2018 So do I - and a lot of other people....but they don't do them to UK ..................and have you seen the price! The price is a bit steep. and that really stinks they can't sell to the UK... I'm sure someone will change that for you guys!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conrail Joe Posted January 30, 2018 Author Share Posted January 30, 2018 Slowly making progress on more scenery. I’ve decided to model a warm January with melting snow. I added some grated up leaves for the hillside, along with some typical dirty melting snow. I just placed an order for some static grass, and some grass tufts from a company out of the UK called wws Scenics off of Amazon. It was harder than I thought to find the right colors to match the two separate tones of grass on this first picture. (Grass on the left of the track and grass in the background) 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conrail Joe Posted January 30, 2018 Author Share Posted January 30, 2018 The structures imperfections are REALLY annoying me again.......!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conrail Joe Posted February 1, 2018 Author Share Posted February 1, 2018 Train night tonight! Going over my friend Tony’s house, to operate on his western Maryland HO scale layout. I’ll take pics as usual Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 The structures imperfections are REALLY annoying me again.......!!!!! Yes your eye will be drawn to them straight away. Need to do again but that is the joy of plastic, trim away, building slightly smaller but still that building 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 The structures imperfections are REALLY annoying me again.......!!!!! I thought those were just mock-ups? Or did I miss something? I wouldn't worry too much about it - all my "Industry" buildings are still imaginary!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Regularity Posted February 2, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 2, 2018 My industry (as in actually making things) is still imaginary! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conrail Joe Posted February 2, 2018 Author Share Posted February 2, 2018 I thought those were just mock-ups? Or did I miss something? I wouldn't worry too much about it - all my "Industry" buildings are still imaginary!! Yes they are supposed to be temporary, but....I know I can do better! I have another sheet of foam core board, and might give it another shot this weekend. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conrail Joe Posted February 8, 2018 Author Share Posted February 8, 2018 Not to much roreport as far as progress goes. I've ordered some foam core board cutters for redoing my main structure. http://www.logangraphic.com/products/foamwerks-tools/ I was using a razor blade and guide before, but these tools make perfect cuts, and look like fun! I also bought some photo gloss printing paper for clearer and crisper images to print for the structure as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conrail Joe Posted February 8, 2018 Author Share Posted February 8, 2018 I’ve also made a major decision in this layouts future. I’ve decided that this will be the only phase of this particular layout. The projected second phase was just to add a run around track as per the Proto type. However, I feel but that will almost be a waste of money as it serves no real purpose for operations. I still have plenty to do on this layout! I’m already looking ahead for my next layout, which will still be the P&W, just in a different location in Rhode Island that I have always been fascinated with. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcanman Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 The new RI project sounds interesting. Looks like you are in danger of becoming a serial layout builder like me. I'm always planning the next layout! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conrail Joe Posted February 9, 2018 Author Share Posted February 9, 2018 Here's a link: https://www.google.com/maps/place/George+Bennett+Hwy,+Pawtucket,+RI/@41.877652,-71.3670321,666m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x89e45ca50bfebdd3:0x5d8905c545763eeb!8m2!3d41.877652!4d-71.3648434 It's in Pawtucket RI. I love this whole section following George Bennet Highway. I envision the final product style similar to Lance Mindheim's "downtown spur" layout. It is still served daily by rail. I plan on Using photo backdrops, and foam core board/photo wall paper for the buildings. I'm finding it hard to control myself not to start the layout NOW!!! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 (edited) "Pawtucket"...!!?? Don't you just love some American town names?? Had a quick squint at the map link above, some interesting looking spurs there, & tracks running either side of the George Bennet Highway. I bet there's a bit of history behind the naming of Armistice Boulevard. Thanks for posting! Edited February 9, 2018 by F-UnitMad 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Regularity Posted February 9, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 9, 2018 I am sure the pre-colonial inhabitants of the area thought “Providence” an equally unlikely name. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcanman Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 I followed your link and took a ride along George Bennett Highway until I found the covered hoppers, probably plastic pellets hoppers. The silos look perfect for modelling. I find this sort of location fascinating and it reinforces why I continue to pursue US model railroading. I can understand why you cannot wait to start the layout! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBRJ Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 What an absolutely fascinating ride down the highway there! I half expected to see tanker cars full of Pawtuckett Breweries Patriot Ale, as sold in the The Busted Clam Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conrail Joe Posted February 11, 2018 Author Share Posted February 11, 2018 I followed your link and took a ride along George Bennett Highway until I found the covered hoppers, probably plastic pellets hoppers. The silos look perfect for modelling. I find this sort of location fascinating and it reinforces why I continue to pursue US model railroading. I can understand why you cannot wait to start the layout! YUP!!! the struggle is real! I've been busy on the "slate" layout, redoing my main structure, and it's coming out really good. I've also went back and redid some of the photoback drop on glossy photo paper, and the colors really pop out now. I'm feeling confident that I will be deeming this layout complete within the next month or so!! I have sooooo many ideas and plan for the new layout!! What an absolutely fascinating ride down the highway there! I half expected to see tanker cars full of Pawtuckett Breweries Patriot Ale, as sold in the The Busted Clam HAHA!! funny you should mention that. There is a bar on GB highway called the Patriot bar and grill. I was planning on throwing some Family guy references in that structure! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conrail Joe Posted February 13, 2018 Author Share Posted February 13, 2018 It's hard to study for my Psych exam for tomorrow when I find a video like this.... P & W switching out the first idustry plan on modeling on the new layout..... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conrail Joe Posted February 14, 2018 Author Share Posted February 14, 2018 Even though I was distracted while studying, I managed a 94%!!! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 Even though I was distracted while studying, I managed a 94%!!! Very well done! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conrail Joe Posted February 16, 2018 Author Share Posted February 16, 2018 Ops night last night on Don's P&W layout. I took a few videos! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Conrail Joe Posted February 16, 2018 Author Share Posted February 16, 2018 at the end of the session there was an unintentional RACE!! My train IPWO(Inland Paper to Worcester) Vs. DAWO (Davisville to Worcester) The race lasted from the warwick bridge (NEC corridor) to valley falls, and drew a crowd of off duty operators in the crew lounge. IPWO won because DAWO had to pick up cars at Valley Falls yard 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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