Conrail Joe Posted March 9, 2018 Author Share Posted March 9, 2018 As much as I want to jump in Alaska project, I need to focus on this layout first. I do have ADHD, (can you tell?) so sometimes I tend to bounce from thing to thing. you’ve already seen it twice already! I have a research meeting this morning at the lab, then I’ll be doing some shopping for some supplies to keep myself busy this next week on spring break 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conrail Joe Posted March 12, 2018 Author Share Posted March 12, 2018 Well my spring break has been anything but productive so far. I’m laid up on the couch, I have the gout in my left big toe....such a dumb but painful ailment! We also have another nor’easter On the way tonight into tomorrow, dropping 12 to 18 inches of snow. The snow is lighter so hopefully not too many power outages. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conrail Joe Posted March 14, 2018 Author Share Posted March 14, 2018 23” of snow!! I dedicate all day tomorrow to my layout! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Kieran Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Well my spring break has been anything but productive so far. I’m laid up on the couch, I have the gout in my left big toe....such a dumb but painful ailment! We also have another nor’easter On the way tonight into tomorrow, dropping 12 to 18 inches of snow. The snow is lighter so hopefully not too many power outages. At least you have a Patriot's Super Bowl win to warm your heart. Oh wait, that didn't happen. Oh well, summer's coming... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conrail Joe Posted March 14, 2018 Author Share Posted March 14, 2018 At least you have a Patriot's Super Bowl win to warm your heart. Oh wait, that didn't happen. Oh well, summer's coming... OUCH!!!!! Lol! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Kieran Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 We've been missing the really hardcore storms in NYC. I'm hoping that it stays that way. If I'm not skiing on it, I don't want to see snow. I do like the shots though. Very picturesque. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Regularity Posted March 14, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 14, 2018 Oh well, summer's coming... Don’t you get the mud season in RI? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Kieran Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 That happens more in the Northern New England areas of Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont (btw, wouldn't that make a nice name for a Northern New England Regional - MNHV). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefromacrossthepond Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Joe, Glad to see that you survived storm number 3! Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcanman Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 That happens more in the Northern New England areas of Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont (btw, wouldn't that make a nice name for a Northern New England Regional - MNHV). Nice idea Mike. Not quite MNHV but ,of course, there was the NHV. I was lucky to see a few of their roster in the engine house at Morrisville, VT when I visited the Lamoille Valley Railroad back in the day. http://photos.nerail.org/showpic/?2002021006304010583.jpg:bysearch:nhv:SEARCHTYPE=SIMPLE&PAGE=8&BOOL=ALL&SEARCHSTRING=nhv Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Regularity Posted March 14, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 14, 2018 That happens more in the Northern New England Well, global warming may change that! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Regularity Posted March 14, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 14, 2018 (edited) Nice idea Mike. Not quite MNHV but ,of course, there was the NHV. I was lucky to see a few of their roster in the engine house at Morrisville, VT when I visited the Lamoille Valley Railroad back in the day. They had a rather nice RS-11: Edited March 14, 2018 by Regularity 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zomboid Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Can't go wrong with an RS11. I can see it now: MNHV- The Mud Line. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Regularity Posted March 14, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 14, 2018 Can't go wrong with an RS11. I can see it now: MNHV- The Mud Line. Well, the finances were probably mired in it! How about “Northern New England”, reporting marks NONE. Slogan: None like it! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium J. S. Bach Posted March 15, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 15, 2018 How about “Northern New England”, reporting marks NONE. More likely NNE. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 (edited) More likely NNE.The Nebraska Northeastern Railroad's reporting mark was NENE, rather than NNE, so I reckon 'NONE' would be more likely as Simon suggests But what do I know? Edited March 15, 2018 by F-UnitMad Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conrail Joe Posted March 15, 2018 Author Share Posted March 15, 2018 (edited) Nice idea Mike. Not quite MNHV but ,of course, there was the NHV. I was lucky to see a few of their roster in the engine house at Morrisville, VT when I visited the Lamoille Valley Railroad back in the day. http://photos.nerail.org/showpic/?2002021006304010583.jpg:bysearch:nhv:SEARCHTYPE=SIMPLE&PAGE=8&BOOL=ALL&SEARCHSTRING=nhv OK my jealousy meter is exploding, you got to see the LVRC?!!! That is my favorite Road, I’ve had several track plans for it, but decided not to model it due to The high cost of having engines custom painted and lettered, as well as my lack of structure building skills. Edited March 15, 2018 by Conrail Joe 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Kieran Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 More likely NNE. NO could stand for North. NONE would work. It's like the East Camden & Highland's reporting marks - EACH. Hey neighbor, I was born at Shaw AFB in Sumter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Kieran Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 OK my jealousy meter is exploding, you got to see the LVRC?!!! That is my favorite Road, I’ve had several track plans for it, but decided not to model it due to The high cost of having engines custom painted and lettered, as well as my lack of structure building skills. Joe, you know that you can also just model another Rhode Island short line like the Narragansett Pier RR, the Mosassuck Valley RR, the Warwick RR, or the Seaview RR. All of them are charming. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conrail Joe Posted March 15, 2018 Author Share Posted March 15, 2018 Joe, you know that you can also just model another Rhode Island short line like the Narragansett Pier RR, the Mosassuck Valley RR, the Warwick RR, or the Seaview RR. All of them are charming. Yes I know I could! A friend of mine is an engineer/conductor for the Seaview RR. I gave the Seaview some serious consideration, but I’m not a fan of their locomotive power, or the type of freight traffic (besides the auto racks) I am very happy modeling the Providence n Worcester, and my layout thus far. For some reason there are quite a few railroads that tempt me! Is this normal? LOL Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcanman Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 OK my jealousy meter is exploding, you got to see the LVRC?!!! That is my favorite Road, I’ve had several track plans for it, but decided not to model it due to The high cost of having engines custom painted and lettered, as well as my lack of structure building skills. Thought you might like to see my pics of the LVRC. (1993) LVRC's chop nose Alco provided power for the excursion The train stopped so we could photograph the famous Fisher Bridge. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conrail Joe Posted March 15, 2018 Author Share Posted March 15, 2018 LOVE IT!!!!!! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Kieran Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Joe, I meant that you could do your own freelanced railroad in addition to your P&W layout. Bachmann 45 tonners come pre-painted, just add your own lettering. Remember, the Warwick and Moshassuck Valley railroads were short lines before the P&W absorbed them. Let's not forget the Connecticut Central as well. I'm just bringing this up for variety. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Kieran Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Joe, Sorry for the confusion postings. I was just throwing it out there as brain food. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conrail Joe Posted March 15, 2018 Author Share Posted March 15, 2018 Joe, Sorry for the confusion postings. I was just throwing it out there as brain food. No reason to apologize! I spent about six hours yesterday redoing the wiring for the layout. I should’ve done it the right way from the beginning, but wasn’t sure if I was going to expand the way out. I first wire the way out with the feeders coming down going towards a terminal strip. This would have been fine I did not add on to the layout. So I ran a 14 gage bus wire, broke out the soldering iron, and did it the right way. (No scotch lock connectors, Soldered the feederS directly to the bus wire) also added quick disconnect clips on each section so want to comes time to move all I have to do is pull the clips out. Today, I painted the track, and then painted the terrain. As soon as that dries, I’ll start ballasting. I have a fan blowing on everything now to expedite the process !! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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