AndrewC Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 I wouldn't bother changing the colours on the shopping carts. The plastic coating on the handles didn't really become that common until the late 70's. Most times they were just chromed metal like the rest of the cart. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Wintle Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 I recall a plastic wrap over the handle area, purely to provide grip (this would be late '60s - early '70s), but that wold have been on the bigger carts (trolleys). One thing about them is that, being (badly) chromed steel, they get rusty quickly when left outside for any length of time. This typically starts at the welded joints, flaking off the chrome as it progresses. Not that I expect you to model that, of course... Adrian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted November 22, 2012 Author Share Posted November 22, 2012 Done my switch stands last night,there Central valley (dummy) with yellow targets,though there only small,but they just seem to finish the layout off. Really going to have to get some people and vehicles. Once there on i can start on the operational side of things,fancy using scenario style cards instead of waybills this will mean less paper work at exhibitions,will try and make each scenario last 30-40 minutes,the operator does 2 cards then changes operator,this way you can have time to look around the exhibition,which doesn't happen most of the time. Ray 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted November 26, 2012 Author Share Posted November 26, 2012 Thinking of dragging "59th and Rust" into the 90's,only because i bought myself a early Christmas present,don't know if it will work yet will have to get some more longer cars out and have a play,all the detailing is done just need people and vehicles.(hope santa's good to me) Ray 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted November 26, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 26, 2012 Glad to see you chose well, buying that Color scheme Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 The thing about CSX in the north east is that you see them running side by side with NS all the time. So you can really mix them up... Best, Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted November 27, 2012 Author Share Posted November 27, 2012 Ian Always liked CSX,my first exhibition layout (Tomsville) many moons ago was CSX based,wasn't intending to buy any loco's, was looking for detailing parts,then looked in the glass display case and there it was smiling at me saying buy me,buy me. boxed,full sound, all the bit still in plastic bags good price £115. Ray Doctors note:- need more will power,must resist,must resist! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted November 27, 2012 Author Share Posted November 27, 2012 Cheers Pete Just what i didn't want to here, Highnose GP38's must resist,must resist,mus................. Ray Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted November 27, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 27, 2012 (edited) Ray I tried that at Warley but it didnt work!! Ian Edited November 27, 2012 by roundhouse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewC Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Nooooooooooooooooo. Step back from the layout, put the silly blue & grey thing back in its box. Moving 59th & Rust into the 90's would ruin the character of it. Build another one if you must but don't mess with this. I remember an old saying: every artist needs someone to stand behind them with a "mallet" to let them know when they're finished. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted November 27, 2012 Author Share Posted November 27, 2012 Don't worry Andrew,i really got the B23-7 to run on "Franklin park","59th and Rust" won't get passed the mid 70's early Conrail,just had to try it on the layout,all the door spots are setup for 40/50ft box cars,couldn't use modern cars to big. It's usually SWMBO that stands behind me,with rolling pin (flo out of handy cap) not mallet.!!! Ray 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted November 27, 2012 Author Share Posted November 27, 2012 Andrew Hope this is better Ray 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted November 27, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 27, 2012 Missing the CSX loco already!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewC Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Much better. What a dump. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyDuty Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Thinking of dragging "59th and Rust" into the 90's,only because i bought myself a early Christmas present,don't know if it will work yet will have to get some more longer cars out and have a play,all the detailing is done just need people and vehicles.(hope santa's good to me) Ray It would be very simple to bring the layout up to the 90s following US practice - scrape the board clean and plant weeds. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted November 30, 2012 Author Share Posted November 30, 2012 Started to do some non-working lights on the buildings,and added a few workers going about there business,need some more people to do the street end. Then it's down to vehicles looks like i'm going to have to send to the States for these, no one seems to have the vehicles i need in the UK. Ray 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted November 30, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 30, 2012 Just those few workers really brings it all to life - looking superb! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveB Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 This layout just gets better and better - inspirational! Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 (edited) Ray said "Then it's down to vehicles looks like i'm going to have to send to the States for these, no one seems to have the vehicles i need in the UK." What do you need? I have some that were bought for the 149th Street E Bronx layout, now dismantled, sitting not too far from my left shoulder - mainly trucks and trailers/piggybacks - if they are any use - all around 40's/50's era AFAIR they are made by Mini-metals You can see them in pst #310 on this page http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/3354-jacks-in-or-shortliners-shortline/page__st__300 There might be a couple of cars too Edited November 30, 2012 by shortliner Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted December 3, 2012 Author Share Posted December 3, 2012 The rest of the people are in place. Jack just vehicles to sort,will have a think as to what i need then see what you have! Helping those losts tourist again Ray 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted December 3, 2012 Author Share Posted December 3, 2012 (edited) Another project i did this weekend was build the AG Boilers in house cradle cars,for carrying the there boilers,just got the boiler to build for one of the cars and add chains. Ray Edited December 3, 2012 by long island jack 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed a/c Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 The layout really has come together nicely. It's always the small bits and bobs that tell the story. Great job Ray. Regards Scott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted December 3, 2012 Author Share Posted December 3, 2012 Boiler done for cradle car, just couplings to change on them,the plan is to run them with barrier cars,either flat cars or gondola's on each end. One empty on to the layout and propelled up the cement branch and exchange for a loaded,and run it as a out of gauge load,because of the tight clearance etc. Ray 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted December 3, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 3, 2012 Now all you need to do is make that crane gantry work and then you can get it to lift that boiler off the car (hope you haven't glued the chains on to well)!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted December 9, 2012 Author Share Posted December 9, 2012 It's 1972 and the PC local is doing some switching,while on the main, the Amtrack 2 hourly passenger train amble's by in the hand's of Budd RDC unit. Ray 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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