Northpoint Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 (edited) Phew, I've finally found someone who isn't exhibiting this weekend. It seems like everyone I know is out with their own layout, or someone else's.... Β It's the start of the season, Andy. Β Wrong continent for this thread I know but I'll be in East German mode at Lichfield on Saturday.. Β BTW - nice job on the hoppers, Chris. Edited September 18, 2013 by Northpoint Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 (edited) I've got some photos from the first show posted here,Β http://model-railroad-hobbyist.com/node/10708. Β They are on the second page, scroll down to the comment titled "My First Layout Exhibition -- The Results." Β These were taken last March.Β ....Β Β Thanks, Damin. Β Damin, that is very naughty of you to post that link ... some of us on This Side of The Pond are suckers for a: O Scale and b: the Soo Line Β Are you using the Weaver GP38-2 ? I 'kit-bashed' one with Atlas SD40 & GP35 parts to make a Bandit GP40... sorry to Chris for the thread Hi-Jack, here's a gratuitous picture... Β Edit - P.S. I'll be exhibiting next month, if that's ok..?? Edited September 18, 2013 by F-UnitMad 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaminKeenan Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Damin, that is very naughty of you to post that link ... some of us on This Side of The Pond are suckers for a: O Scale and b: the Soo Line Β Are you using the Weaver GP38-2 ? I 'kit-bashed' one with Atlas SD40 & GP35 parts to make a Bandit GP40. Β Thanks F-UnitMad, Β Yes, I am also using a Weaver GP38-2. Β Mine will be a model of Soo Line 4512 when it is finished. Β Photos of the actual 4512 can be found atΒ http://www.railpictures.net/showphotos.php?road_number=Soo%204512. Β BTW, I'm a big fan of your Schiller Point layout. Β If fact, my layout is not that "far" from yours, as it is meant to represent a spur line serving one of the many industrial parks in the vicinity of the Bensenville, IL yard and O'Hare Int'l Airport. Β Thanks, Damin. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Guilford Rail System EMD GP40 # MEC 378Β switching atΒ North HastonΒ Β Take a look at this video on YouTube taken at Redditch yesterday and posted for Chris Β 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supaned Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Most entertaining - I certainly enjoyed watching that , and it just goes to show that even a "simple" switching operation takes time . Β Those weathered hopper cars really look the part as well, and I still maintain that with a change of stock , North Haston could be set anywhere in the US and it still would look "right". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcanman Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Great video. Shows that realistic operation can be achieved with the smallest of layouts. Β Mal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 More from Chris at Β Redditch, where "It's GE Sunday!" Β Β Β Β Β 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Williams Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinw62 Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 (edited) Most entertaining - I certainly enjoyed watching that , and it just goes to show that even a "simple" switching operation takes time . Β Those weathered hopper cars really look the part as well, and I still maintain that with a change of stock , North Haston could be set anywhere in the US and it still would look "right". Β Chris,Β this would look good running in LA modeΒ Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Colin Edited September 23, 2013 by Colinw62 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Gilbert Posted September 23, 2013 Author Share Posted September 23, 2013 Colin, Β The original idea was to have a generic US layout that could take any roads stock, but then I got into the Guilford,Β It might go to the NMRA convention with BNSF stock for a change.. Β Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyDuty Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 I see what you mean I've just checked my SD35 and GP40 and the both have the same gap May be it stands out more because the short hood is white Β image.jpgimage.jpgimage.jpg Β I just saw this post.Β The gap you are seeing is conceptually correct - there is a small gap for clearance at the bottom of the small doors, but it's a little too prominent on the Atlas model IMO. Β Beautiful layout! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaminKeenan Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 I know that this is really Off-Topic on Chris' post but is it possible that a new topic an be opened on rebuilding the Weaver Geeps... Β Ask and ye shall receive! Β http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/76606-kitbashing-the-weaver-o-scale-gp38-2/ Β Thanks, Damin. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Gilbert Posted September 25, 2013 Author Share Posted September 25, 2013 I did note that during the video, and now both vidoes that the locos were not using sound. Chris, are these DC only and no sound or did you have the sound off on purpose? Β Just and enquiring mind interested in knowing the answer is all. Morning Andrew, It is DCC but I only started my Guilford collection this Easter and only non sound fitted loco seem to be available. I will add sound to them as the winter progresses. The PWRR GE loco that was running on Sunday was sound fitted and that added a lot to the layout. Β Having said that there was another US layout there at the show and which had a number of sound locos on it but to be honest you needed ear defenders on when you went past it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Gilbert Posted September 25, 2013 Author Share Posted September 25, 2013 Β Beautiful layout! Thanks Ken Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulbb Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Chris can you give us some details of the buildings and structures used on this layout cheers Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Gilbert Posted September 25, 2013 Author Share Posted September 25, 2013 Paul The warehouse was built by Steve Williams and is detailed somewhere else on RMWeb I will try and find a link to the thread The cement silos is a walthers kit that I sprayed all over with dull coat then covered it with brown sleeper grime and quickley washed off with white spirt The small green building is by BLMA which was painted by Steve The bridge is a rix highway kit given the same treatment as the silos The billboard is blma which has just been dull coated The while silo at the end of the warehouse as a tubing I found Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supaned Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Chris , Β I know what you mean about DCC sound - although it can enhance a layout , it can also become a real nuisance, in a lot of cases the volume is rather higher than could be considered realistic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Williams Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Paul The warehouse was built by Steve Williams and is detailed somewhere else on RMWeb I will try and find a link to the thread The cement silos is a walthers kit that I sprayed all over with dull coat then covered it with brown sleeper grime and quickley washed off with white spirt The small green building is by BLMA which was painted by Steve The bridge is a rix highway kit given the same treatment as the silos The billboard is blma which has just been dull coated The while silo at the end of the warehouse as a tubing I found Chris / Paul The details are on page two of the Florida City thread: http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/62856-florida-city-tri-rail-fec-and-csx/page-2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulbb Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 Chris, Steve many thanks for the above notes, most helpful, Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWB Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 It's worth considering that the only time you actually hear multiple locos on the prototype -- especially more than, say, two consists of locos -- is at an engine facility or maybe a major terminal throat at rush hour. At Pepper Avenue on a good day, you might see/hear three consists at once, though at least one of these might be at idle, none would have bells ringing, and the one on the main would pass by quickly. Cajon Pass, same thing, you might have two trains passing, but it would be fairly quick for the locos to go by, and the sound of the cars is much less common on a layout. Yet I read fairly frequently that guys think sound on a layout is OK until you have 6 or 7 locos/consists at once! I would also think that having a couple dozen layouts together at a UK style exhibition is, from the US point of view, completely artificial and not likely to produce a prototypical environment in general. Β I find that the politics involved in getting a group of 6-12 operators together to run a layout is a bit too much for me, so I don't have that problem. I designed my layout to have sound based on layout ideas when PFM sound was around, but leaving aside the few steam locos I equipped with PFM analog sound in the 1970s and 80s, I only began to get DCC sound fairly recently. I have a home layout, I don't feel compelled to have an entourage to run it (and tolerate their whistles and bells so as not to give offense), so I can suit myself listening to a single Alco switcher rev up. This may be the best place to have sound. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
w124bob Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 (edited) I've noticed an odd weathering pattern which seems to effect several Guildford locos that carry the "Guildford Rail System" branding here is B&M330 http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=808465Β this was just one example of several I found!Β Edited September 28, 2013 by w124bob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Gilbert Posted October 2, 2013 Author Share Posted October 2, 2013 My two CF7's have been motored by Jez On their return they were tested on North Haston. Β Guess what happened next ... Β 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supaned Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Haston FL? Looks good with the palm trees Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_long Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 South east Haston? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Gilbert Posted October 2, 2013 Author Share Posted October 2, 2013 I was thinking Winter Haston or Haston Palms Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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