Alcanman Posted February 5, 2018 Author Share Posted February 5, 2018 Hey Joe! Not much happening at the moment. Weathered a new box car this afternoon and I'm hoping to do a new video soon. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcanman Posted February 6, 2018 Author Share Posted February 6, 2018 (edited) The newly weathered boxcar has arrived at Mass Container And.... in other news, a lack of GP40-2s sees Framingham Yard switcher MP15AC #1173 arrived at Marlborough switching CSX local B724. Edited February 6, 2018 by Alcanman 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 Now I need a "Not Fair" smiley!! You are having far too much fun, there, young Mal.!! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conrail Joe Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 Weathering job looks great!! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conrail Joe Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 If you don't mind me asking, what's your weathering technique? I really like the results. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2996 Victor Posted February 6, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 6, 2018 (edited) If you don't mind me asking, what's your weathering technique? I really like the results. I second that! Edited February 6, 2018 by 2996 Victor Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcanman Posted February 6, 2018 Author Share Posted February 6, 2018 If you don't mind me asking, what's your weathering technique? I really like the results. I'm continuing to experiment with AK Interactive washes. They are mainly used by military modellers but they have this set for railroad modellers. https://www.scalemodelshop.co.uk/trains-locomotive-wagon-weathering-set-ak-interactive-ak-7000.html I also use Humbrol acylric no 29 Dark Brown in a rattle can for the trucks and lower part of the bodysides. Finish off with an overall coat of Humbrol acylic matt varnish 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcanman Posted February 7, 2018 Author Share Posted February 7, 2018 Normal service has returned to Marlborough today as CSXT GP40-2 #6351 switches Marlborough. The sun is now shining as the newly weathered box car is spotted at Mass Container. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcanman Posted February 11, 2018 Author Share Posted February 11, 2018 More video switching action at Marlborough featuring 'Heritage' power. Who can resist that Alco beat! 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 Just been enjoying 'Part 3' on YouTube With my Truck Driver's head on, the trailer poking out of the factory halfway along the layout just looks a bit odd to me. Being a box, with rear doors, it's the wrong way round for loading, but that's just me being picky, sorry!! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcanman Posted February 12, 2018 Author Share Posted February 12, 2018 I copied the idea from a pic of Roger Nicholls superb 'Union Avenue' layout. On looking at the pic again, Roger has one truck with the cab forward and one truck with the box forward. Looks like the driver has taken your advice. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 (edited) As American truckers are mostly paid "per mile driven", & not for waiting/loading time, that driver will be happy now he can get loaded & back on the highway a.s.a.p.!! Edited February 12, 2018 by F-UnitMad 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcanman Posted February 17, 2018 Author Share Posted February 17, 2018 (edited) Today I finally got round to weathering a covered hopper that I've owned for years. As it was a rather expensive Athearn Genesis model, I didn't want to mess up. Quite pleased with the result. ... and the Guilford geep got a lttle extra weathering too. Edited February 18, 2018 by Alcanman 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conrail Joe Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 Looks great!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcanman Posted February 20, 2018 Author Share Posted February 20, 2018 I've now discovered that my CSX GE B23-7, which I've owned for over six months, also has Drive Hold . I do wish Atlas would update their website and instruction manuals. They still show manual notching on F9. However, I'm delighted to now have 2 locos with this feature. Although the GE Dash 7 has a turbo charged prime mover, there is none of 'turbo whine' you get with an EMD. Here is a new video giving the engineer a chance to notch up the throttle of CSX GE B23-7 #3143! 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conrail Joe Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 Looks great Mal! You should submit to Model Railroader, for real! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendell1976 Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 (edited) Mal, you have done a really great job with your Marlborough Branch layout. I like the second version of your layout without the runaround track. Keep up the good work! I wish the paper magazines here in America would feature more small layouts like yours. Wendell Idaho, USA Edited February 23, 2018 by Wendell1976 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendell1976 Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 I know the plan you're talking about and many more like it. I think the "positive reaction" you see is based on a general lack of knowledge about how real railroads are operated and built with the least amount of track necessary, and the worn out thinking that "operation" means you have to have more track and switches or it's boring; rather than duplicating actual operations. How many times have you seen people post something like "you'll be sorry if you don't put a runaround siding/loop on your plan" even if what you're modeling wouldn't have any need for it. Stick to your guns! LNRR, as an American, I cannot agree with you more. The mainstream paper magazines here in The States show a lot of track plans with too many turnouts in it. Most Americans will support a Timesaver layout but they will frown when they see a Inglenook layout. Building trains on a Inglenook layout is prototypical! I had just talked to a professional railroader today about switching a yard. He told me that the railroad builds a train with cars in chronological order of delivery. Americans need to look at the prototype in building their layouts instead of building a "puzzle" layout. Wendell Idaho, USA 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcanman Posted February 24, 2018 Author Share Posted February 24, 2018 Thanks Wendell for your kind and encouraging comments. Pan Am Railways still rosters a few old (ex N&W) high hood EMD GP40s which retain the former Guilford paint scheme. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNRR Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 (edited) LNRR, as an American, I cannot agree with you more. The mainstream paper magazines here in The States show a lot of track plans with too many turnouts in it. Most Americans will support a Timesaver layout but they will frown when they see a Inglenook layout. Building trains on a Inglenook layout is prototypical! I had just talked to a professional railroader today about switching a yard. He told me that the railroad builds a train with cars in chronological order of delivery. Americans need to look at the prototype in building their layouts instead of building a "puzzle" layout. Wendell Idaho, USA Wendell, It's a real shame that such great small "achievable" (and realistic) layout's like this one aren't featured more often in the magazines. I guess we all start out thinking that we must have a very large layout, but few of us will ever build one. I've been modeling since I was a teenager (more years ago than I care to remember) and although I started several large layouts, none of them ever got past getting some track laid and operating, before I gave up on them. Since I retired in 2009, I've gotten more enjoyment out of messing around with my 18 in X 20 ft "switching layout" then I ever did with some of the never completed "dream layouts". I think Mal should submit his layout to a couple of the magazines and see if we can get more people interested in a small layout that can actually be completed and most of all - is prototypical. Would love to see more small layout plans then the constant articles about layouts that fill a basement and took 10 people to build and that many to operate it. Ed, Kentucky Edited February 24, 2018 by LNRR 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendell1976 Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Wendell, It's a real shame that such great small "achievable" (and realistic) layout's like this one aren't featured more often in the magazines. I guess we all start out thinking that we must have a very large layout, but few of us will ever build one. I've been modeling since I was a teenager (more years ago than I care to remember) and although I started several large layouts, none of them ever got past getting some track laid and operating, before I gave up on them. Since I retired in 2009, I've gotten more enjoyment out of messing around with my 18 in X 20 ft "switching layout" then I ever did with some of the never completed "dream layouts". I think Mal should submit his layout to a couple of the magazines and see if we can get more people interested in a small layout that can actually be completed and most of all - is prototypical. Would love to see more small layout plans then the constant articles about layouts that fill a basement and took 10 people to build and that many to operate it. Ed, Kentucky Amen, Ed! I really think Mal should ask Model Railroader to feature his layout in their magazine. If that doesn't work, then definitely Model Railroad Hobbyist will absolutely be interested. Not only building a large basement-filled layout takes a lot of time, but it takes a lot of money to build. Add in the cost for all the turnouts/switches that are being used on that layout and most people cannot afford to build a layout that vast. Wendell Idaho, USA 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conrail Joe Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Amen, Ed! I really think Mal should ask Model Railroader to feature his layout in their magazine. If that doesn't work, then definitely Model Railroad Hobbyist will absolutely be interested. Not only building a large basement-filled layout takes a lot of time, but it takes a lot of money to build. Add in the cost for all the turnouts/switches that are being used on that layout and most people cannot afford to build a layout that vast. Wendell Idaho, USA ^^THIS^^ Mal, you should also talk to this guy... http://themodelrailwayshow.com/LayoutDesign/ 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 ^^THIS^^ Mal, you should also talk to this guy... http://themodelrailwayshow.com/LayoutDesign/ Now that's how to dress for an Exhibition!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNRR Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 Amen, Ed! I really think Mal should ask Model Railroader to feature his layout in their magazine. If that doesn't work, then definitely Model Railroad Hobbyist will absolutely be interested. Not only building a large basement-filled layout takes a lot of time, but it takes a lot of money to build. Add in the cost for all the turnouts/switches that are being used on that layout and most people cannot afford to build a layout that vast. Wendell Idaho, USA Wendell, I'd bet good money that Model Railroad Hobbyist would be happy to have an article about Mal's layout. Track plan, theme, construction, how it's operated, and of course a couple of his videos. Mal's layout's are every bit as good as what Lance M has done with his small layouts and there are plenty of people out here in model railroad land that could use the inspiration that featuring small layouts would give. Ed, Kentucky 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendell1976 Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 (edited) Mal, I am building a track plan database for small/micro layouts that are within 16 square feet on my Model Railroad Hobbyist thread. You are welcome to share your track plan and pictures of your layout at this website: http://www.model-railroad-hobbyist.com/node/30394 Wendell Idaho, USA Edited February 25, 2018 by Wendell1976 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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