Tis I, the ACL purple guy! I'd like to share with you a tour of my good friends Bill and Kris Cutler's layout. The layout was started some four yeares ago and the progress has been amazing to say the least. They have done more work on the layout than I have on my A&S over the past ten years. Many of you know my AS from the traveling frieght car on the other forum. Yes, my AS has been all over the place.
Back to Bill and Kris' Pennsy. It's a six level four track mainline of six miles West of Altoona including, Horseshoe Curve, Tunnel Hill, Glittzin(sp) and other surrounding areas. Like all of us, they had to be selective in the compression of the area. We have a good friend, Jon Shubert, who helped in the design of the layout.
I asked Bill if I could share his layout with ya'll in hopes that he and his lovely wife, Kris, will join the forum and respond to any comments or questions you may have.
I'll start you off with a few photos of their layout. Currently they are well into the scenery building of the layout. Bill maybe the builder, but make no mistake, Kris is the CEO of the scenery!
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Three more.
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I know what some may be thinking. Wait until you see the layout as it looks today! Yes, I am a tease!
Tom ;D
I will be waiting, sure does fill the room.
8)
I remeber it in this stage when you and I visited Bill. Can't wait to see what he and his wife have done with the scenery.
Quote from: ak-milw on March 18, 2014, 07:58:03 PM
I will be waiting, sure does fill the room.
8)
Andy,
It does fill the room but it is alot of fun to run. I'll be posting more in a little while! Thanks for looking in. I know Bill and Kris appreciate it!
Tom ;D
Quote from: GPdemayo on March 18, 2014, 08:38:47 PM
I remeber it in this stage when you and I visited Bill. Can't wait to see what he and his wife have done with the scenery.
Greg,
Thanks for checking in! This layout sure has changed since you saw it last! My guess is that the scenery is about 70-75% finished. That is if anything on a layout can be finished.
Tom ;D
Here are a few more of the Pennsy- Six Miles West!
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Three more for ya'll.
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Very nice - thanks for the thread. I will be watching.
Quote from: S&S RR on March 19, 2014, 08:12:33 PM
Very nice - thanks for the thread. I will be watching.
John,
Thanks for following along. I'll try to get more photos up later today!
Tom ;D
This next photo is of Kris using her Topside Creeper to add more scenery! I just noticed something about this picture. Do you see the light blue framed mirror in the right of the photo? I wonder if this helps her see when Bill is sneaking up on her?
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It looks like Kris is trying to hide from Bill in this photo. Maybe she is adding the ground goop to the backside of the mountain.
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Here are a few more photos of the scenery being added.
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Tom ;D
Tom:
They have done a lot of work since we visited. We need to go again, maybe a SBG field trip!
Mr. Greg you are more than welcome anytime. You can even drag Tom with you.
Tom, the goop Kris is using is Fusion Fiber by True Scene Modeling. She loves how she can change the texture to do just about any thing she wants including tossing some at me if my suggestions do not agree with hers!
Bill,
I just couldn't remember the name of the stuff Kris uses for her scenery! I still have the sample you and Kris gave me so I'll have to give it a try. I like how you can rewet it and move it around.
I mentioned at the start of the thread "to make no mistake" Kris was the CEO of the scenery! I can't wait to show the rest of the photos to the members of the forum! It sure looks good.
Tom ;D
That layout looks like it will keep the helpers busy. It appears they're using cork roadbed on 1/2" plywood with a minimum radius of 30" or greater?
James you are correct on all accounts Kris and I have been very busy the last 3 years working on the layout. I feel very lucky that she has really taken to the hobby. You are correct on the materials used and the radius of 30" is the tightest of all the curves.
Welcome to the forum Bill,
I'd keep an eye on Tom and Greg if I were you. There's no telling what trouble those two are going to get into. ;D
Love the pictures of the layout. I certainly look forward to seeing more. I did a trip to Altoona and Cresson with a club I belonged to back when I lived in PA. You and Kris are certainly well on you way to capturing the feeling of the area. What a great area to for watching trains.
Thanks Bob. We are relatively rookies at this compared to the rest of the folks on the forum. The work people have done is amazing. We have already learned some things by looking over the site. We started with a very small layout and enjoyed the work and the history so Kris said why don't we convert the game room in to a RR room. How lucky can one get, I am sure that does not happen that often ;D
Quote from: ReadingBob on March 27, 2014, 07:23:16 AM
Welcome to the forum Bill,
I'd keep an eye on Tom and Greg if I were you. There's no telling what trouble those two are going to get into. ;D .....
Well mom, you'll just have to come along and keep us out of trouble! ;D
Bill I can't wait see the progress y'all have made on the layout.
I have some free time this afternoon so I thought I'd share more of Bill and Kris Cutler's layout with you! I'm not very clear on where the photos or what area the photos reflect on the Pennsy but here are a dozen more.
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A few more.
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And more still,
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And here are a few more. I do know this area is Horseshoe Curve.
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I'll try to upload more later in the week.
Tom ;D
Wow. When it was all plywood, I thought it looked like a slot car track. What an amazing transformation with scenery
Great. Hope we get an SBG field trip in the works!
John
Boy oh Boy, I did not see this coming. You guys better sign Kris up for your SBG group. She has talent. Beautiful job. do you have any more pictures?
Frank / Erieman
Quote from: Cuse on April 02, 2014, 08:27:03 PM
Wow. When it was all plywood, I thought it looked like a slot car track. What an amazing transformation with scenery
Great. Hope we get an SBG field trip in the works!
John
John
I thought the same thing when I saw the first few pictures - looks like a slot car track I had when I was a kid. I think I'm showing my age - do slot car tracks still exist? This is turning into a first class layout - great work!
Uh-Ooh! I see a Floridy challenge here!
The SMG (Still Married Group) vs the SBG group!
Both get high points from us'ns!
But Kris gets a few extra for joinin' in the fun and leanin' over the layout! 8) 8) 8)
Tom, the first few photos are of the Bennington Curve and MG tower area, Tunnel Hill Glallitzin Pa. We have done more work at Horseshoe but we still have a ways to go on that scene. I guess the saying " you are never done in this hobby" is true!
Thanks to every one for the positive words about what we have do so far, it is very encouraging. :)
Quote from: Cuse on April 02, 2014, 08:27:03 PM
Wow. When it was all plywood, I thought it looked like a slot car track. What an amazing transformation with scenery
Great. Hope we get an SBG field trip in the works!
John
John,
Thanks for stopping by and posting a comment. Yes, it did look like a slot car track and that is one of the reasons I waited a few weeks to get to most of the scenery pictures. I was fishing with ya'll, especially with Gman, you know like reeling everyone in!
Funny you should mention the SBG field trip! I was talking to Bill yesterday afternoon about the SBG's coming up for a visit. I'm going to try to plan it within the next four weeks.
Tom ;D
Quote from: Erieman on April 02, 2014, 10:19:35 PM
Boy oh Boy, I did not see this coming. You guys better sign Kris up for your SBG group. She has talent. Beautiful job. do you have any more pictures?
Frank / Erieman
Frank,
Thanks for stopping by! Kris really got involved in the scenery part of the layout. I think it's funny that she won't let Bill do any scenery and when he does it is certainly under her very watchful eye! ;D ;D ;D ;D Yes, she does have talent but if we sign her up for the SBG what are we gong to do with her Bill? Ha, just kidding.
Yes, I have more pictures. I'll get them up later.
Tom ;D
Quote from: S&S RR on April 02, 2014, 10:53:06 PM
Quote from: Cuse on April 02, 2014, 08:27:03 PM
Wow. When it was all plywood, I thought it looked like a slot car track. What an amazing transformation with scenery
Great. Hope we get an SBG field trip in the works!
John
John
I thought the same thing when I saw the first few pictures - looks like a slot car track I had when I was a kid. I think I'm showing my age - do slot car tracks still exist? This is turning into a first class layout - great work!
John,
Thanks for stopping by. This is one of those layouts that really needs to be seen in person. The saying, "Pictures don't do it justice" really applies here.
Tom ;D
Quote from: gnatshop on April 02, 2014, 11:51:33 PM
Uh-Ooh! I see a Floridy challenge here!
The SMG (Still Married Group) vs the SBG group!
Both get high points from us'ns!
But Kris gets a few extra for joinin' in the fun and leanin' over the layout! 8) 8) 8)
Gman,
It's good to see you my friend! I appreciate you stopping by for a visit. I'm happy yu'ns had a chance to see what we'ns gots go'ns down here in old Floridy!
Cracker Tom ;D
Quote from: PennsyJ1 on April 03, 2014, 04:08:01 AM
Tom, the first few photos are of the Bennington Curve and MG tower area, Tunnel Hill Glallitzin Pa. We have done more work at Horseshoe but we still have a ways to go on that scene. I guess the saying " you are never done in this hobby" is true!
Thanks to every one for the positive words about what we have do so far, it is very encouraging. :)
Bill,
Thanks for helping me out here! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D I wasn't sure about the area and I knew dang well I couldn't spell them and wasn't gong to try!
The positive comments you both have received are very well deserved. Thanks for letting me post the pictures and for being a part of the fun!
Tom ;D
Hey all you Gandy Dancers! I haven't posted any of Bill and Kris Cutler's layout photos lately but I now have many new and updated ones to add.
However, first I'm going to show ya'll the last of the old ones I have.
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Continued in a few minutes.
A few more-
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I assume I don't need to explain the next photo! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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This next two photos are of AR Tower. You can see the scenery on this part of the layout is still under the growing stages.
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The next three photos are of the farm area. These photos are the early stages of the farm. The updated photos of this area really make this area an eye catcher when you walk by!
The updated photos need to be uploaded and cropped before I show them, sorry. I guess I just sucked ya'll in. :'( You really won't believe the change.
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Hopefully, I'll get the newer ones uploaded this weekend.
Tom ;D
As promised, here are several new photos of the finished farm area.
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More in a few.
A few more.
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More in a few.
And the last three.
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More updated photos of the layout later this weekend.
Tom ;D
Thanks, Tom. I'm not reading in real-time, but I am reading.
Quote from: jbvb on May 11, 2014, 03:00:10 PM
Thanks, Tom. I'm not reading in real-time, but I am reading.
James,
You are very welcome and I'm sorry for the late response to your post! I just came ascross it!
Tom ;D
This is a test for a sized photo using Irfanview.
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Bill
Thanks for sharing Bill (& Tom). I really like the transition from 3-D scenery to backdrop. Very nice overall!
I hope to see it in person someday
John
Quote from: Cuse on July 26, 2014, 12:43:55 PM
Thanks for sharing Bill (& Tom). I really like the transition from 3-D scenery to backdrop. Very nice overall!
I hope to see it in person someday
John
John,
You won't be sorry you did! It's a great layout and the scenery is wonderful!
Tom ;D
Greg and Pegi DeMayo (Greg's better half as well as Eileen (my better half) and I had a wonderful time visiting the with Bill and Kris this morning and getting a look at there marvelous layout. :D The pictures I took probably won't do the layout justice but here are a couple shots of the Carolina Craftsman Kits Aunt Ruth's House (http://modelersforum.com/index.php?topic=574.0) that I recently did a build thread on sitting in what will be its new home on the layout.
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Thanks for hosting us Bill and Kris. We really enjoyed the visit! :D
Bob it was fun having you come by with your lovely better half,Eileen to see our progress in our adventure. Kris and I can't thank you enough for the beautiful Aunt Ruth's house that now occupies space on our layout. Your work is greatly appreciated!! Thank you again.
Greg we are so glad you brought Pegi with you this time, we hope she had a good time. Thanks for your help with the IrfanView program, now... if I can remember what you did I will be posting some photos soon.
Thanks to all for stopping by, really enjoyed the time!!!
Bill & Kris
Hi Bill.....Pegi and I had a wonderful time during our visit, thanks for having us.
The progress you and Kris have made is amazing, I really like those big tree trunks y'all are doing, they really knock the realism up a notch!
You're welcome for the help with Irfanview, if you have any questions, give me a call. However, the windows 8 operating system you have is really a pain, I will definitely stick with 7.
See y'all next time!
Here are a few shots I took on Bill and Kris' Pennsey layout.
That's Pegi in the middle of the track and Bob back at Horseshoe Curve.
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This shot is at the top of the layout. The tower replicates the real one, but I can't remember what Bill told us it was.
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Here is a neat scene with an arc welder in the brick shop building.
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This is Bobs wife Eileen in the forest on the hill.
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This is Eileen, still in the forest and Bills' wife Kris in the middle of the helix.
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That's all the pictures I remembered take.
Thanks again Bill & Kris, see y'all next time.....
Looks like everyone had a great time. I was thinking the other day that Bill and Kris really had no idea what they were getting into when I suggested to them to join the forum and let me profile their Pennsy!
That will teach them to listen to me!
I guess they are becoming part of the SBG (Saturday Butty Group)!
Tom ;D
Quote from: ACL1504 on July 27, 2014, 10:51:39 AM
.....I guess they are becoming part of the SBG (Saturday Butty Group)! .....
Tom ;D
I'll second the nomination.....! 8)
Bob,
Just wanted you to know we have a space for Aunt Ruth's!
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PennsyJ1
Bill,
I think Aunt Ruth's looks good in that spot! I see Aunt Ruth is out hanging cloths on the cloths line. :D
Bob,
I stopped by the Pennsy this morning and the location for Aunt Ruth's House is perfect! Bill and Kris are doing a little urban renewal in that area and the end result will be one of manyh focal points on the layout! Here is that area!
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Here another little scene! I think these guys had a little to much to drink at the local bar last night!
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I happen to be on the hill looking down Cresson Cut and saw an ABA unit pulling an oil train. I walked down onto the tracks to get a closer look and was run off by the Pennsy Police! So, back on the hill I went! It was good I scrammed as the engineer turned on the headlight indicating he was under way.
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The next three photos are of AR Tower on the Real Pennsy! This view is looking up from the Rat Hole! All trains were required to stop at AR Tower for a brake test. It was all down hill from this point on!
I see Jon Shubert standing by his red corvette and taking more pictures of AR Tower.
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Grandma's house is just up and to the right of Cresson Cut! This is a great little scene and I see grandma still has her little woody in the driveway! Maybe it was gramdpa's woody?
Looks like their barn on the right needs a few repairs! I see "Old Blue" laying on the front porch just waiting for the repair guy in the truck to brave the walk!
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I wonder if Bill and Kris have any Pennsy locomotives?
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Those trees and turf are great! I think I see some Super Sage.
Beautiful layout, great pics too
John
Quote from: ReadingBob on July 28, 2014, 10:46:23 AM
I see Aunt Ruth is out hanging cloths on the cloths line. :D
That's because them SBG guys get'em dirty with with glue, paint spots, and sawdust real often!! ;D ;D ;D
Quote from: ACL1504 on July 28, 2014, 03:46:06 PM
Here another little scene! I think these guys had a little to much to drink at the local bar last night!
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The Ledbetters were 'walkin' in high cotton' to have their piture taken on such a fine railroad! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Those Ledbetter boys are everywhere!
Tom ;D
Tom, when you stopped by the other day I forgot to give you the info on the distressed looking trees we have added to the layout. We got them from Timberline Scenery. I believe they are Montana sage material. We found if you let them soak in 60/40 Matte Medium for 1/2hr the tree darkens more and the texture of the bark stands out a little better. Some trees we leave as dead looking. The others I take the broken pieces of the supper trees and glue them on some of the branches. Some have more some have less depending on the look you are going for. Kris will then paint the supper tree portion brown with some black and then add the Noch leaf flake colors. I hope this helps.
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Bill,
The trees look great! Thanks for the information and tips. I enjoyed yesterday and had a terrific time.
Tom ;D
Trees look great Bill.....weren't you supposed to be working yesterday Langford? :o
Quote from: GPdemayo on August 13, 2014, 08:44:38 AM
Trees look great Bill.....weren't you supposed to be working yesterday Langford? :o
Greg,
You know my schedule, I'm paid to be available. And, I was! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Does this mean I can't come to your house while I'm working?
Tom ;D
Quote from: ACL1504 on August 13, 2014, 04:44:48 PM
Quote from: GPdemayo on August 13, 2014, 08:44:38 AM
Trees look great Bill.....weren't you supposed to be working yesterday Langford? :o
Greg,
You know my schedule, I'm paid to be available. And, I was! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Does this mean I can't come to your house while I'm working?
Tom ;D
You kind of stepped in to some.... that time Greg.
Bill
Quote from: ACL1504 on August 13, 2014, 04:44:48 PM
Quote from: GPdemayo on August 13, 2014, 08:44:38 AM
Trees look great Bill.....weren't you supposed to be working yesterday Langford? :o
Greg,
You know my schedule, I'm paid to be available. And, I was! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Does this mean I can't come to your house while I'm working?
Tom ;D
Tom,
Oh, I forgot you have to be available.....of course you are welcome to drop in anytime, except when you aren't available! ???
Quote from: PennsyJ1 on August 13, 2014, 04:49:11 PM
Quote from: ACL1504 on August 13, 2014, 04:44:48 PM
Quote from: GPdemayo on August 13, 2014, 08:44:38 AM
Trees look great Bill.....weren't you supposed to be working yesterday Langford? :o
Greg,
You know my schedule, I'm paid to be available. And, I was! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Does this mean I can't come to your house while I'm working?
Tom ;D
You kind of stepped in to some.... that time Greg.
Bill
Nothing new Bill.....i'm always getting into some kind of trouble. ;D
The BLI H10's finally showed today. They have some nice detail to them and run clean so far. To be safe I don't think I will try them on Tom's ovalix, strange things happen down there in O town. The H10's are double headed thru Bennington Curve on the way to the Gallitzin tunnels.
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Great looking steamers Bill.....look forward to running them the next time we visit. 8)
this is really looking very interesting. great thread.
Quote from: clevermod01 on September 11, 2014, 12:43:13 PM
this is really looking very interesting. great thread.
Thanks for checking in Thom. It's appreciated :D.
Bill
Quote from: PennsyJ1 on September 10, 2014, 06:36:52 PM
The BLI H10's finally showed today. They have some nice detail to them and run clean so far. To be safe I don't think I will try them on Tom's ovalix, strange things happen down there in O town.
Nice! Very nice! You're a very wise man, my friend, keeping these off of the ovalix. ;) We'll be taking a trip to BLI's store next Friday to drop off my new SW1500 off for repairs. You're more than welcome to come along if you're available.
You and Kris really need to get to the PRR Museum in Strasburg someday. :D
Quote from: ReadingBob on September 12, 2014, 08:24:36 AM
Quote from: PennsyJ1 on September 10, 2014, 06:36:52 PM
The BLI H10's finally showed today. They have some nice detail to them and run clean so far. To be safe I don't think I will try them on Tom's ovalix, strange things happen down there in O town.
Nice! Very nice! You're a very wise man, my friend, keeping these off of the ovalix. ;) We'll be taking a trip to BLI's store next Friday to drop off my new SW1500 off for repairs. You're more than welcome to come along if you're available.
You and Kris really need to get to the PRR Museum in Strasburg someday. :D
Thanks Bob, so far they run perfect.
I would really like to take that trip to BLI if you have the room. Keep me posted on your plans ;D
Strasburg is on our bucket list. I would love to see that area in person.
Bill
Quote from: PennsyJ1 on September 10, 2014, 06:36:52 PM
The BLI H10's finally showed today. They have some nice detail to them and run clean so far. To be safe I don't think I will try them on Tom's ovalix, strange things happen down there in O town. The H10's are double headed thru Bennington Curve on the way to the Gallitzin tunnels.
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You are one funny guy there Cutler! My ovalix is only 1% grade. Can I help it if a BLI diesel burns out on the 8th loop? No siree, not me or my strange looking ovalix! Now, I would understand if it burned on the spot. I gave Reading Bob plenty of opportunities that day to say it was a motor burn. He, however, insisted it was a short caused by faulty manufacturing.
Tom ;D
PS: It did smell burned to me and I know what burn smells like.!
Yes Mr. Tom I would have to agree that you are an expert on the smell of something burning!! You do have the experience from what I have heard so far.
;D
Bill
I'm spending some time tonight looking at what's new on the forum - this is a great looking layout and thread. Thanks for sharing. I will be following along.
Quote from: S&S RR on September 13, 2014, 07:00:50 PM
I'm spending some time tonight looking at what's new on the forum - this is a great looking layout and thread. Thanks for sharing. I will be following along.
Thanks for stopping by John. Kris and I are trying to add things all the time. We still have a long way to go. We love checking out your S&S progress.
Bill
Whatever happened to those locos of Bob's.....I didn't do it, it wasn't me, I know nothing.....nothing! :)
I just wanted to share the final resting place for Tom's structure SRMW Currier and Sons Cabinet Makers which is now known as Langford wood. I told Tom what I was looking for in this area, and he came though with the structures. I wanted the area to look like a working scene and Kris added some grasses and weeds which enhances the area. Kris and I have learned a lot since joining the forum. We want to thank everyone for sharing their ideas and techniques which helps us all benefit in this wonderful hobby.
Here are a few pictures of where we are so far in this area.
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Now we are heading out to that pool. ;D ;D ;D ;D
Bill and Kris,
Great job on bringing the scene together. Makes me want to go to Langford Wood and buy some lumber.
Tom ;D
What a great scene. It ties together so well...the black ballast, grimy fences, the steel road bridge and the crazy roads and buildings on grades = Northeastern coal hauler.
Nailed it. Hope to see it sometime soon...John
Quote from: ACL1504 on July 19, 2015, 11:58:13 AM
Bill and Kris,
Great job on bringing the scene together. Makes me want to go to Langford Wood and buy some lumber.
Tom ;D
Thanks Tom' it has been fun.
Bill
Quote from: Cuse on July 19, 2015, 03:55:46 PM
What a great scene. It ties together so well...the black ballast, grimy fences, the steel road bridge and the crazy roads and buildings on grades = Northeastern coal hauler.
Nailed it. Hope to see it sometime soon...John
Thanks for the great comments John. That bridge in the back round is a copy from a photo from the late 30's early 40's at Gallitzin Pa.
We plan to have the SBG over to the layout once it cools down a bit. Hope you can make it then.
Bill
Well done with the scene Bill.......great job with the scenery Kris.....can't wait to see it in person. 8)
Quote from: GPdemayo on July 20, 2015, 08:23:55 AM
Well done with the scene Bill.......great job with the scenery Kris.....can't wait to see it in person. 8)
Thanks a lot Greg. We the SBG in September when it cools off just a little.
Bill
Quote from: PennsyJ1 on July 20, 2015, 03:43:46 PM
Quote from: GPdemayo on July 20, 2015, 08:23:55 AM
Well done with the scene Bill.......great job with the scenery Kris.....can't wait to see it in person. 8)
Thanks a lot Greg. We the SBG in September when it cools off just a little.
Bill
Great.....looking forward to it. :)
Bill.....don't forget the SBG is waiting for that tree clinic from Kris. ;)
Quote from: GPdemayo on August 05, 2015, 08:49:44 AM
Bill.....don't forget the SBG is waiting for that tree clinic from Kris. ;)
She is working on it as she builds more trees. She only has the weekends, with her other duties it slows her down a little. She should be done by the time you get your new building up and layout started. By then you will be ready for scenery.
Bill
Quote from: PennsyJ1 on August 05, 2015, 09:50:47 AM
Quote from: GPdemayo on August 05, 2015, 08:49:44 AM
Bill.....don't forget the SBG is waiting for that tree clinic from Kris. ;)
She is working on it as she builds more trees. She only has the weekends, with her other duties it slows her down a little. She should be done by the time you get your new building up and layout started. By then you will be ready for scenery.
Bill
That long huh? ;D
Quote from: GPdemayo on August 05, 2015, 08:49:44 AM
Bill.....don't forget the SBG is waiting for that tree clinic from Kris. ;)
As are the rest of the riff-raff out here!!
Quote from: gnatshop on August 05, 2015, 07:48:47 PM
Quote from: GPdemayo on August 05, 2015, 08:49:44 AM
Bill.....don't forget the SBG is waiting for that tree clinic from Kris. ;)
As are the rest of the riff-raff out here!!
Riff-raff? Yes, I'm here and qualify. Tell Kris to take her time. It takes time for a master to show their work!
I'm a generalist, master of none!
Tom ;D
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Quote from: GPdemayo on August 06, 2015, 09:21:05 AM
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Quote from: GPdemayo on August 05, 2015, 08:49:44 AM
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I'm a generalist, master of none!
Tom ;D
Yeah right.....and I've got a bridge in Brooklyn I'll sell Jimmy at cost. ;D
I can make you a package deal of four bridges on Staten Island!!! 8)
I'll see your four bridges on Staten Island and raise you two tunnels on Manhattan! ;D
Yesterday Kris and Bill Cutler had the Saturday Butty Group over to view the new additions to the Pennsy! Kris had the house, er, I mean home decorated for Christmas. Breakfast snacks were also available. As Reading Bob mentioned on the morning thread they were very gracious hosts.
Kris has been busy planting new trees around Horseshoe Curve.
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We even had a real derailment. I believe the Judge was at the throttle. You see, I can blame it all on the Judge as he isn't a member of the forum. He said he didn't know what to say! Well, speak up or get the blame your Honor.
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Continued in a few.
This farm scene is one of my favorite areas on the Pennsy. There is a lot of action going on here.
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Continued in a few.
The two houses in the middle of the photo are CCK kits by Jeff Grove. Reading Bob built these for the Pennsy. Just when I was taking the picture, the Judge popped up. Yes, it's his fault once again.
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Bill installed working marker lights on the rear of his Cabeese. This really adds realism to the trains.
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Continued in a few.
Here's another favorite scene of mine on the Pennsy. The Langford Lumber Co. is very busy place these days. Modesty prevents me from bloviating as to who may have built Langford Lumber.
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All the persons in the picture are persons of interest for the NSA. Left to right, Reading Bob, Jimmillho, Greg DeMayo, The Judge, ACL1504, Mrs. PennsyJ1 and Mr. PennsyJ1 and Cuse. Mrs. Reading Bob is seated in the chair.
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By the way, take notice of the wonderful atmosphere surrounding this layout. The train room opens out to poolside crews' lounge. Absolutely beautiful place (other than the vicious dog)
John
Yep, Mr. Finley the dog will lick anyone to death!
Tom ;D
Kris and I are glad that everyone had a good time, even Finlay! It is all ways great to get together with friends and enjoy the hobby. There is a lot of exchanging of ideas and stories. The derailment has been cleaned up, and there were no injuries. ;D ;D
Bill and Kris
Quote from: ACL1504 on December 06, 2015, 11:12:46 AM
The two houses in the middle of the photo are CCK kits by Jeff Grove. Reading Bob built these for the Pennsy. Just when I was taking the picture, the Judge popped up. Yes, it's his fault once again.
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The green house with the light tan/buff trim in the right rear is also a CCK kit by Jeff Grove. It's "Aunt Ruth's House" if I recall correctly. Groovy makes some really neat little houses. :D
It definitely was a good time had by all.....thanks Kris & Bill. 8)
Quote from: ReadingBob on December 07, 2015, 08:22:58 AM
Quote from: ACL1504 on December 06, 2015, 11:12:46 AM
The two houses in the middle of the photo are CCK kits by Jeff Grove. Reading Bob built these for the Pennsy. Just when I was taking the picture, the Judge popped up. Yes, it's his fault once again.
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The green house with the light tan/buff trim in the right rear is also a CCK kit by Jeff Grove. It's "Aunt Ruth's House" if I recall correctly. Groovy makes some really neat little houses. :D
Bob,
I believe you are correct although it no longer appears on Jeff's CCK website.
Tom ;D
I knew I should have got back on the forum sooner :( :( All this time and I just now got to see it. Thanks to Bill and Kris for letting the new guy crawl around the Pennsy, it sure was a lot of fun.
Jim
Quote from: jimmillho on December 11, 2015, 10:52:06 PM
I knew I should have got back on the forum sooner :( :( All this time and I just now got to see it. Thanks to Bill and Kris for letting the new guy crawl around the Pennsy, it sure was a lot of fun.
Jim
Yea Jim, where you been the past three years? 8) 8)
Inquiring minds and all that!Tom ;D
Quote from: jimmillho on December 11, 2015, 10:52:06 PM
I knew I should have got back on the forum sooner :( :( All this time and I just now got to see it. Thanks to Bill and Kris for letting the new guy crawl around the Pennsy, it sure was a lot of fun.
Jim
Jim it was great to have you here to see our progress, and it was nice finally to meet you. Tom and the Judge had a lot of nice things to say about you. I wonder what they need from you ;D ;D.
Quote from: PennsyJ1 on December 12, 2015, 07:58:36 AM
Quote from: jimmillho on December 11, 2015, 10:52:06 PM
I knew I should have got back on the forum sooner :( :( All this time and I just now got to see it. Thanks to Bill and Kris for letting the new guy crawl around the Pennsy, it sure was a lot of fun.
Jim
I wonder what they need from you ;D ;D .
Nothing at this time.
Tom ;D
HAPPY NEW YEAR KRIS AND BILL!
Tom and Pam
I understand that the F&SM hopper, #838075, will be visiting the Famous Pennsy, Six Miles West of Altoona and more layout.
The hopper is now on the home tracks of the Atlantic and Southern RR.
It appears Jose has found his normal resting spot or is he just waiting for the next freight train north?
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Wow!
What an absolutely fantastic thread trip on the build of this incredible layout. At the risk of sounding like a broken record. The scenery is just to die for! I'm blown away! Kris is surely a scenery expert. Is there a layout and scenery book on this? There should be! Tom, thanks for sharing some cool pics. Love the following of this build and nice to see the F&SM hopper #838075 found it's way to the Famous Pennsy Six Miles west of Altoona and more layout. George has been telling me how he's been following the f&sm traveling car thread and has enjoyed so far all the photos and story lines to date. He's followed the Six miles west thread also and is a fan of the layout also. Keep up the great work ya'll. It matters in this "Worlds Greatest Hobby". Thanx Thom...
Quote from: tct855 on June 22, 2016, 09:17:04 AM
Wow!
What an absolutely fantastic thread trip on the build of this incredible layout. At the risk of sounding like a broken record. The scenery is just to die for! I'm blown away! Kris is surely a scenery expert. Is there a layout and scenery book on this? There should be! Tom, thanks for sharing some cool pics. Love the following of this build and nice to see the F&SM hopper #838075 found it's way to the Famous Pennsy Six Miles west of Altoona and more layout. George has been telling me how he's been following the f&sm traveling car thread and has enjoyed so far all the photos and story lines to date. He's followed the Six miles west thread also and is a fan of the layout also. Keep up the great work ya'll. It matters in this "Worlds Greatest Hobby". Thanx Thom...
Thom, thank you for the kind words about our efforts on the layout. Since we started this endeavor 6+ years ago we have met some wonderful people associated with this great hobby. IT is especially gratifying George has followed this thread and is a fan!!
Thank You again
Bill & Kris
Hi Bill:
Just went through all 8 pages of photos of your RR. It is extremely well done. Scenery is beautiful. You also have a vey nice room to house it. Love the ceiling. Also what A nice lantern collection.
Karl
Quote from: PennsyJ1 on December 12, 2015, 07:58:36 AM
Quote from: jimmillho on December 11, 2015, 10:52:06 PM
I knew I should have got back on the forum sooner :( :( All this time and I just now got to see it. Thanks to Bill and Kris for letting the new guy crawl around the Pennsy, it sure was a lot of fun.
Jim
Jim it was great to have you here to see our progress, and it was nice finally to meet you. Tom and the Judge had a lot of nice things to say about you. I wonder what they need from you ;D ;D .
.....and then they fell into that group of miscreants at the SBG. ;D
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Quote from: PennsyJ1 on December 12, 2015, 07:58:36 AM
Quote from: jimmillho on December 11, 2015, 10:52:06 PM
I knew I should have got back on the forum sooner :( :( All this time and I just now got to see it. Thanks to Bill and Kris for letting the new guy crawl around the Pennsy, it sure was a lot of fun.
Jim
Jim it was great to have you here to see our progress, and it was nice finally to meet you. Tom and the Judge had a lot of nice things to say about you. I wonder what they need from you ;D ;D .
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.....and then they fell into that group of miscreants at the SBG. ;D
They may have fallen but haven't been corrupted as yet. 8)
TEL
Quote from: postalkarl on June 23, 2016, 08:02:00 AM
Hi Bill:
Just went through all 8 pages of photos of your RR. It is extremely well done. Scenery is beautiful. You also have a vey nice room to house it. Love the ceiling. Also what A nice lantern collection.
Karl
Thanks Karl. It was Kris's idea to turn the game room into a train room. I am a lucky guy!!
Bill
I'm going to do a crossover on The Pennsy of the F&SM hopper.
The sun was pokiing it's shinny head through the Pennsylvania woods. Three men, all of whom have no desire to work, were up early. At least one of them was excited. Clem was poking the fire with a long branch being as he was to lazy to even stand. Slim had his head in his hands and leaned back on his log pillow. You see, Slim decided that poking the log to get the fire going was to much like work. On the other hand, the most excited of the three was Jim. He was standing by the fire banging out a tune on his banjo.
He was singing, "Tis comin round da mountin, here tis come. Tis comin round da mountin, here tis come. F&SM hopper tis comin round da mountin, comin round da mountin, here tis come." Clem said, "Be quiet Jim, ya want the local PoPo to eared ya and took usin in?" Jim replied, "I's ain't worried, nary one bit cause I'd eared the F&SM hopper is comin round da mountin. I just gots to see its."
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In the mean time, the famous F&SM hopper was spotted on a siding behind Langford Wood, also known for selling high quality lumber and roofing materials.
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What this photographer finds interesting is the fact Langford and his Babe aren't waving at the hopper. And by the way, where is Jose. I expected to find him in the woods with the other three non workers. You see they all have in common that everyday is Saturday.
The hopper was sent to the Pennsy, Six Miles West of Altoona, PA by the Atlantic and Southern RR. There is certainly no telling how long the hopper will stay behind the lumber company.
At some point during the day, the hopper was moved to the coaling tower to drop the coal. Here a Pennsy H10 consolidation pushes the hopper back to the coaling tower.
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The brakeman is attempting to get the attention of the coal tower operator to verify the coal is to be dropped here.
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Horace, the angry coaling tower supervisor, is waving his arms saying, " The hopper is empty you idiot, get it out of here, can't you see I've got huge Pennsy locos to service."
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The hopper was then spotted next to the huge Pennsy T1- duplex.
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Look at those massive M1 mountains double heading up the grade. They are pulling a long coal train up the Gallitzin Grade. I wonder if the hopper is in this train?
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It appears the Pennsy recognized the famous freight car and place it directly behind the Pennsy M1s.
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A few hours later, the hopper is spotted coming out of Tunnel Hill. Look at the smokey haze. That smoke is still coming out of the tunnel.
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WOW, lookie here, the hopper is now seen behind the Langford Wood and Lumber Yard. Who is that guy anyway? Don't tell me he is the guy with the Babe that waves at the F&SM hopper.
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Where is that Jose guy? Must be sleeping somewhere cause we know he ain't working.
Here we are at AR Tower. All Pennsy trains must stop here to perform a brake test before going down the Rat Hole.
Hey, it that an express ACL reefer in the train? Yep, sure nuff.
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But where is the F&SM hopper? Oh, there it is behind the Pennsy Shark B unit.
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Here the hopper goes into the Rat Hole.
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The hopper is now well past Altoona and passing Kattanning Point headed for the very famous Horse Shoe Curve.
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How lucky are we? Its a fly over Horse Shoe Curve. We see the F&SM hopper on track 4 behind three Pennsy freight units.
A Pennsy passenger train is passing in the opposite direction on track 2 being pulled by two Tuscan Pennsy PA units.
And there is the wonderful Pennsy K4 Pacific # 1361.
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This car is so famous that it takes two massive Pennsy SD40's to spot it for the next pickup.
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Hey, I think that is Danny Raymond, (Raymo) watching the switching moves. Nice car there Raymo.
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The travels of the traveling hopper car have come to an end on the Pennsy, Six Miles West of Altoona. The car is waiting to be sent to the Morristown and Eire Railroad oddly enough in Phoenix, AZ.
Wow! Great pics and story line Tom. Thanks for sharing. I know the f&sm hopper is relatively a new car, but boy it's really making some miles of revenue service for the Franklin & South Manchester Railroad. I know George has been keeping track of all things FSM etc. T...
Thank you Tom for moving copy of the pic's to The Pennsy thread. This extends the history of our layout.
Thanks again!!
Bill & Kris
Quote from: tct855 on June 24, 2016, 09:46:39 AM
Wow! Great pics and story line Tom. Thanks for sharing. I know the f&sm hopper is relatively a new car, but boy it's really making some miles of revenue service for the Franklin & South Manchester Railroad. I know George has been keeping track of all things FSM etc. T...
Thommy,
You are very welcome. I just wanted to get the story line and pictures on The Pennsy-Six Miles West of Altoona and More for Bill and Kris.
I'm happy to know George is tracking the F&SM hopper.
I love this hobby and all the wonderful friends I've made through the years.
Tommy ;D
Quote from: PennsyJ1 on June 24, 2016, 11:01:31 AM
Thank you Tom for moving copy of the pic's to The Pennsy thread. This extends the history of our layout.
Thanks again!!
Bill & Kris
Kris and Bill,
You two are most welcome. I'm always happy to be a part of history. And, thank you both for hosting the hopper.
Tom ;D
After visits and many discussions on SCALE with ACL Tom, and watching the great job you all do with building structures I decided to give it a try. To insure that I was serious about this venture I gave away 10 or so buildings. There are now a lot of empty lots on the layout. It's time to get started.
The HO SCALE INVESTMENT COMPANY purchased the under scale gas station property near Gallitzin Pa. A major excavation was needed to make way for the new gas station by Fos Scale Models. This is my version of Tower Gas. Kris worked on the scenery and we both worked on the details.
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I think I have the bug to do more. Empty lots on the layout do not look good.
Bill
Cool looking gas station Bill. I guess Kris did all the Scenery.
Jim
Quote from: jimmillho on August 31, 2016, 07:23:49 PM
Cool looking gas station Bill. I guess Kris did all the Scenery.
Jim
Thanks Jim, once I got the rocks in place I just turn her lose. She loves making the trees and setting up all the greenery that goes along with the area.
Bill
Bill and Kris,
Great job on the entire scene. The scenery looks as if it has been there forever. I really like the blend of color in the trees - looks very natural.
The FOS tower gas looks better without the witches hat on the building cupola. Nice job on the structure. The junk cars give the scene a touch of realism.
Well done Butties.
Tom ;D
Quote from: ACL1504 on August 31, 2016, 07:43:00 PM
Bill and Kris,
Great job on the entire scene. The scenery looks as if it has been there forever. I really like the blend of color in the trees - looks very natural.
The FOS tower gas looks better without the witches hat on the building cupola. Nice job on the structure. The junk cars give the scene a touch of realism.
Well done Butties.
Tom ;D
Thanks for checking in and the kind remarks. You and Bob Butts have been the main inspiration to do structures for the layout. Hopefully my quality will improve.
Bill
Two thumbs up Bill and Kris! :D :D :D Nice job on the structure and the scene. The fine folks of Gallitzin now have a place to fill up and get their car serviced. ;)
What a terrific scene.....great work Kris & Bill. 8)
Quote from: ReadingBob on September 01, 2016, 07:10:33 AM
Two thumbs up Bill and Kris! :D :D :D Nice job on the structure and the scene. The fine folks of Gallitzin now have a place to fill up and get their car serviced. ;)
Thanks Bob, now for the next build.
Bill
Quote from: GPdemayo on September 01, 2016, 08:49:06 AM
What a terrific scene.....great work Kris & Bill. 8)
Thanks for checking in Greg, we appreciate the support.
Bill
Well done! Jim
Well it is time to add some more character to the Pennsy. My good friend and Pennsy Railroad expert Jon Schubert, have decided to add some signal bridges to the layout, which should amount to 13 signal bridges. I purchased the signal bridges from Oregon Rail Supply (very nice people ) and circuit boards and LEDs. Jon asked if he could take on the task of assembling the bridges. I don't think he knew what he was getting into. Most of the bridges had to be modified in width to give us clearances needed. This entailed disassembling the girder section and adding new panels as needed. When a signal bridge was in the interlocking area 2 targets were used for each track, a upper and lower target. This gave the engineer the correct info to operate. Each target head has 5 magnet wires running from it to a terminal strip under the layout. In this case 20 wires per bridge was needed, a lot of tiny soldering points. Some bridges will be hard wired, and others are activated by a tortoise machine until the day comes for setting up blocks etc. At least for know a little splash of color and character. This morning when I walked into the layout room the sun was coming thru the open sliders so I snapped a few photo's to share.
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Very "Pennsy" looking! :D That's a really nice addition to the layout. :D :D :D
That really looks neat. Love the sunlight across the tracks.
Jim
Thanks Bob and Jim for checking in. More to come as we add more signal bridges.
Bill
Nice pictures. Signal bridges look great.
Jeff
Bill and Kris,
The Pennsylvania, The Standard Railroad of the World, just behind the Atlantic an Southern RR. ;D ;D
The signals look wonderful, John did a great job getting them all together.
Thanks for sharing to updates.
Tom ;D
Thanks Jeff and Tom for stopping by. Every little bit that gets added to the layout seems to give that area more depth. Thanks again.
Bill & Kris
Very Nice!
John
Quote from: Cuse on December 04, 2016, 07:37:25 PM
Very Nice!
John
Thank you John. We rally like the progress you have been making with your set up.
Bill & Kris
What kind of terminal strips are you using for the magnet wire? I've been using euro-style strips for my own signals (here: http://www.railroad-line.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=45342) because I don't need to crimp a lug onto the end of every wire. However, they are not good at grasping even #30 wire.
I've used IC sockets to make some of my signals removable, but they don't have enough pins for multiple PRR-style heads on a bridge.
Quote from: jbvb on December 05, 2016, 10:51:58 PM
What kind of terminal strips are you using for the magnet wire? I've been using euro-style strips for my own signals (here: http://www.railroad-line.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=45342) because I don't need to crimp a lug onto the end of every wire. However, they are not good at grasping even #30 wire.
I've used IC sockets to make some of my signals removable, but they don't have enough pins for multiple PRR-style heads on a bridge.
James thanks for taking a look. I used a 5 position terminal bock I ordered from Amazon. I have attached the link below. We used one block for each head. The magnet wire slips into the connector and then tightens down with a screw driver. Each connector measures 2 1/2 X 7/8 inches. The plastic cover helps protect the magnet wire. I hope this helps.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008X0NNEY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Bill
Bill and Kris,
I really enjoyed my visit this afternoon. Better yet, Pam says thanks for baby sitting me while she was taking care of business.
Your layout is looking fantastic and the new structures are changing the entire look of the upper area.
Kris has become quite the arborist and it shows in all the new trees and forests.
The new signaling system is wonderful and this alone has drastically changed the layout for the better.
Keep up the great work my friends!
Tom ;D
Thank you Mr. Tom. It is a good time when you stop by!! Thanks for the pointers on building new structures, I will be asking more questions soon.
Bill & Kris
My pleasure as always. Any help I can give to help is just a phone call away.
Tom ;D
Today the Judge and I had an opportunity to visit Bill and Kris Cutler's Pennsy layout. We specially wanted to see the new signaling system they are installing.
A very good friend of ours, Jon Schubert, is helping. By helping, I mean Jon had kit bashed the signal bridges to fit the four track mainline. He is using the signal heads used by the Pennsy and I believe I understood that each bridge had no less than 50 small (magnet wires) coming from the signals.
Jon is all things Pennsy as he grew up in that area and knows it extremely well. I'd like to add that the Judge and I have been using Jon to install our TCS WOW decoders. He is an expert with the Digitraxx DCC system so he is the kind of friend you want to keep happy! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Anyway, when I got to the Cutler's this morning, I found Jon leaning over the layout checking the signals and turnout numbers to make sure the signals were working in relation the correct turnout.
Jon is our signal maintainer.
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More in a few.
The next two pictures show the Tunnel Hill area. The two tracks on the left are coming out of the Rat Hole at Gallitzin, PA. The opposite end of Tunnel Hill is where AR Tower is located.
The two tracks on the right are heading into Tunnel Hill at Gallitzin, PA.
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The red signal lights on the left are referred to as snake eyes.
More in a few.
This next picture is of the lower track at the MG Tower area.
The upper track is the Bennington Curve area.
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More in a few.
The next two pictures are of the fly over bridge at Cresson, PA. MO tower is on the other side and to the right of the fly over.
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More in a few.
The next picture shows the five track signal bridge just past MO Tower at Cresson, PA.
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The new signaling system being installed on the Pennsy, Six Miles West of Altoona and More really changes the appearance of the layout.
Details like this is what takes a layout from being a model railroad to a railroad model.
Very well done Jon, Bill and Kris. I love it!
Tom ;D
Well heck, last but not least is our good friend the Judge who loves all things railroad related.
He was unfortunate in that he was at the throttle when a major derailment occurred and tied up traffic for over an hour on the Pennsy. Lord only knows how much revenue was lost due to his being at the throttle.
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;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Thanks for sharing Tom.
Tom, it was great having you and the Judge drop buy. Thanks for posting the pictures. We are very lucky to have Jon as a friend to help all of us with his experience with the hobby, can't say enough.
Bill
Quote from: Janbouli on January 11, 2017, 06:11:33 PM
Thanks for sharing Tom.
Jan,
You are welcome and thank you for posting your interest.
Tom ;D
Quote from: PennsyJ1 on January 12, 2017, 07:03:56 AM
Tom, it was great having you and the Judge drop buy. Thanks for posting the pictures. We are very lucky to have Jon as a friend to help all of us with his experience with the hobby, can't say enough.
Bill
Bill and Kris,
Thanks for letting us invade your layout. We had a great time and the signals look really fantastic. I appreciate you letting me post the pictures. I also got to pick Kris' mind on making extremely realistic looking trees.
I guess we can keep Jon around a few more years. ;D ;D
Tom 8)
Looks neat.....can't wait to see it in person. 8)
Looks great, especially those impressive signals!
John
Terrific layouts. Thanks for the pictures Tom.
Tom,
Thanks for posting these photos from this well done layout ! Beautiful scenery... 8) 8) 8)
Tommy
Quote from: jrmueller on January 12, 2017, 10:31:15 AM
Terrific layouts. Thanks for the pictures Tom.
Jim,
You are very welcome. My pictures don't do this beautiful layout justice.
Tom ;D
Quote from: tom.boyd.125 on January 12, 2017, 12:21:23 PM
Tom,
Thanks for posting these photos from this well done layout ! Beautiful scenery... 8) 8) 8)
Tommy
Tommy,
You are most welcome. It is a beautiful layout with extremely well done scenery.
Tom ;D
Quote from: GPdemayo on January 12, 2017, 09:17:12 AM
Looks neat.....can't wait to see it in person. 8)
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Thank you Mr. Greg. You will have to schedule a visit to get up here when you get the time.
Bill & Kris
Quote from: Cuse on January 12, 2017, 10:22:52 AM
Looks great, especially those impressive signals!
John
Much appreciated John. It is amazing what the signals do for the appearance of the layout. Tackling the block detection will be the next phase down the road.
Bill & Kris
Beautifully done layout.
Quote from: Donato on January 13, 2017, 01:14:27 PM
Beautifully done layout.
Thanks Donato for checking and we appreciate your comments . The layout has been a challenge and a lot of fun.
Bill & Kris
Quote from: PennsyJ1 on January 12, 2017, 04:05:55 PM
Quote from: GPdemayo on January 12, 2017, 09:17:12 AM
Looks neat.....can't wait to see it in person. 8)
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Thank you Mr. Greg. You will have to schedule a visit to get up here when you get the time.
Bill & Kris
Definitely on my soonest "To Do" list..... :)
Bill,
Thank you for the invitation to see your layout today. It was incredible and everything about it is professionally done. It's definitely a layout to be proud of. Thanks again.
Curt Webb
Quote from: PRR Modeler on January 26, 2017, 07:47:24 PM
Bill,
Thank you for the invitation to see your layout today. It was incredible and everything about it is professionally done. It's definitely a layout to be proud of. Thanks again.
Curt Webb
Curt, thank you for your kind comments. We are glad you enjoyed the visit. You are welcome any time. As you know a layout is never finished so time well tell.
Bill & Kris
Bill and Kris,
The signals are amazing. :D 8) They certainly give the layout a real Pennsy feel (not that it didn't already have it ;) ). I hope to get up to see them in person one of these days.
I'm sure you're well aware that the EXPO is being held in Altoona in November. I think I'm going to go. I'd like to visit the Horseshoe Curve and some of the other rail fan hot spots around the area. It's been close to twenty years since my last visit.
Quote from: PRR Modeler on January 26, 2017, 07:47:24 PM
Bill,
Thank you for the invitation to see your layout today. It was incredible and everything about it is professionally done. It's definitely a layout to be proud of. Thanks again.
Curt Webb
Welcome to the forum Curt! :D
Curt,
Welcome to the forum. We all would love to see and hear what you've been doing layout related. We love pictures.
Again, welcome to the forum.
Tom ;D
Welcome Curt..... :)
Quote from: ReadingBob on January 27, 2017, 08:28:05 AM
Bill and Kris,
The signals are amazing. :D 8) They certainly give the layout a real Pennsy feel (not that it didn't already have it ;) ). I hope to get up to see them in person one of these days.
I'm sure you're well aware that the EXPO is being held in Altoona in November. I think I'm going to go. I'd like to visit the Horseshoe Curve and some of the other rail fan hot spots around the area. It's been close to twenty years since my last visit.
Thanks Bob, you know you are all ways welcome here. Yes the EXPO, not sure if we will be able make that trip. I sure do want to see that area in person some time.
Bill
I was visiting Bill and Kris Cutler and we have been doing quite a bit of bartering lately. I build a structure for the Pennsy and Kris builds me some of her wonderful trees.
There is an area on the Pennsy where they have the Ed Fulasz three story apartment. I mentioned on one of my visits that the area needed a front side walk and lamp posts. This was before I started making the brass lamp posts. I told Bill this would be a great start for lighting some areas of the layout.
He graciously agreed to let me experiment with this one block area. I forgot to take a picture of the area so I'll just promise to get one on the next visit.
This area is about 9 X 10 inches.
The photo below shows the two pieces of Masonite used as the base.
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The two pieces are slightly offset to fit the area. I glued the two pieces together and you can see the offset in the next photo.
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More in a few.
Bill had some Bar Mills sidewalks he was going to use. I didn't care much for them as they were a paper product and told Bill I'd make the sidewalks out of strip wood.
I found a piece in my strip wood stash. I can't tell you the original length but it is an HO scale 5 1/2 ft wide and 6 HO scale ft. thick, meaning it is 3/4 inch wide and 1/16 inch thick.
I cut a piece 9 inches long. I cut a curb line in on one side about 3 HO scale inches wide.
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I cut two pieces and made a driveway for one vehicle.
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I glued these three pieces to the Masonite and let dry overnight.
More in a few.
After the glue dried, I cut expansion joint lines in every HO scale 5 feet. I sanded the driveway curb and sidewalk area to be flush with the road.
I wanted the walkways from the front sidewalk to be old and broken. I remembered I made a rubber mold from one of the FSM kits of such a sidewalk. Don't remember what kit they came from but it was at least 16+ years ago I made the mold.
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I mixed the two part resin in paper cups, stirred the mix and poured it into the mold.
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More in a few.
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I let the resin cure for a few hours and then removed the sidewalks from the mold.
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Back in a flash, need a cold Diet Pepsi.
I then glued the broken sidewalks in place and when dry painted them with Floquil Aged Concrete.
I'll weather the sidewalks and driveway with A&I and Pan Pastels.
The black cut out is the shape and size of the apartment building.
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One more photo to follow. I forgot to load and crop it for publication.
Back in a few.
Here is the possible location of the two lamp posts.
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Looking at the photo, I think they need to be moved in towards the center a few scale feet.
Looking good Tom.
If possible, I'd move the posts out closer to the curb.
Where they are now, you'd never hit them while opening a car door while parked near the curb. That's where they are in real life. Right where you don't want/need them.
Quote from: BandOGuy on March 09, 2018, 07:15:45 PM
If possible, I'd move the posts out closer to the curb.
Where they are now, you'd never hit them while opening a car door while parked near the curb. That's where they are in real life. Right where you don't want/need them.
oh man....that is so true.
Quote from: BandOGuy on March 09, 2018, 07:15:45 PM
If possible, I'd move the posts out closer to the curb.
Where they are now, you'd never hit them while opening a car door while parked near the curb. That's where they are in real life. Right where you don't want/need them.
Chip,
Yes, it is possible and they will be moved. I just had them sitting in place. I like the idea of cars getting dinged. High curbs are another thing that gets me going. You open the car door and "bang", where the hell did the curb come from.
Appreciate the input.
Tom ;D
Quote from: vinceg on March 09, 2018, 10:45:39 PM
Quote from: BandOGuy on March 09, 2018, 07:15:45 PM
If possible, I'd move the posts out closer to the curb.
Where they are now, you'd never hit them while opening a car door while parked near the curb. That's where they are in real life. Right where you don't want/need them.
oh man....that is so true.
Vince,
Thanks for following along.
Tom ;D
I assembled a few posts and painted them with Floquil Brunswick Green. When dry, I sprayed a coat of Scalecoat Semi-Gloss on the posts and set aside to dry.
Two of these will go on the street block for Bill and Kris and four are for Reading Bob to place on his beautiful Red Light District. More will be made for Bill and Kris' town area.
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Tom,
I always enjoy watching you work. Once again, you are posting a wonderful step by step on how attention to detail (and superb craftsmanship) elevate a scene from good to great.
Quote from: jerryrbeach on March 12, 2018, 09:13:21 AM
Tom,
I always enjoy watching you work. Once again, you are posting a wonderful step by step on how attention to detail (and superb craftsmanship) elevate a scene from good to great.
Jerry,
Thank you for following along. I believe John Siekirk said it best in saying, "It's all in the details".
Your very generous compliment is much appreciated. I do try to be as detailed as possible to improve a scene.
Again, thank you.
Tom ;D
Today I assembled two lamp posts and installed them on the mini diorama.
I mentioned the sidewalks were painted with Floquil Aged Concrete. In the weathering process, I tried something different. I applied a very light coat of Hunterline Driftwood A&I to the sidewalks. This gave them a dirty but not neglected look.
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I also moved the posts closer to the street so the car doors get dinged. Better yet close enough where if you park in front of one you can't open the car door. I just wonder how I have this little bit of knowledge?
I'll wire the lights and show how they look tomorrow. I'm waiting for the glue to dry.
Mr. Tom, It really looks cool. Thank you some much for your efforts. This will make that little corner area complete. I will post a few photo's of the Trees that Kris is making for your empire.
Bill
Quote from: ACL1504 on March 13, 2018, 06:52:39 PM
Quote from: jerryrbeach on March 12, 2018, 09:13:21 AM
Tom,
I always enjoy watching you work. Once again, you are posting a wonderful step by step on how attention to detail (and superb craftsmanship) elevate a scene from good to great.
Jerry,
Thank you for following along. I believe John Siekirk said it best in saying, "It's all in the details".
Your very generous compliment is much appreciated. I do try to be as detailed as possible to improve a scene.
Again, thank you.
Tom ;D
Tom
Yes, and those are some very fine looking details, my friend.
Tom...
My favorite thing to use for round street light globes are the clear plastic protectors that come on paint brushes.
I slice them up like salami. I can get about four globes out of a single sleeve. Most have gone on other people's railroads.
see ya
Bob
Quote from: PennsyJ1 on March 14, 2018, 05:04:42 AM
Mr. Tom, It really looks cool. Thank you some much for your efforts. This will make that little corner area complete. I will post a few photo's of the Trees that Kris is making for your empire.
Bill
Bill,
You are welcome. It has been a fun little project. I can't wait until we get it in place.
Looking forward to the trees as well.
Tom ;D
Quote from: S&S RR on March 14, 2018, 08:48:27 AM
Quote from: ACL1504 on March 13, 2018, 06:52:39 PM
Quote from: jerryrbeach on March 12, 2018, 09:13:21 AM
Tom,
I always enjoy watching you work. Once again, you are posting a wonderful step by step on how attention to detail (and superb craftsmanship) elevate a scene from good to great.
Jerry,
Thank you for following along. I believe John Siekirk said it best in saying, "It's all in the details".
Your very generous compliment is much appreciated. I do try to be as detailed as possible to improve a scene.
Again, thank you.
Tom ;D
Tom
Yes, and those are some very fine looking details, my friend.
John,
Thank you, much appreciate you stopping in for a comment.
Tom ;D
Quote from: bparrish on March 14, 2018, 01:42:13 PM
Tom...
My favorite thing to use for round street light globes are the clear plastic protectors that come on paint brushes.
I slice them up like salami. I can get about four globes out of a single sleeve. Most have gone on other people's railroads.
see ya
Bob
Bob,
Great idea and one I never thought of. I've made a note and will try it in the future.
Appreciate you stopping by for a look see.
Tom ;D
Street lamp posts are wired and ready to be installed on the layout.
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Wow Tom that there is a real art , making roads curbs electrical posts, nice work.
Quote from: Lynnb on March 25, 2018, 11:02:11 PM
Wow Tom that there is a real art , making roads curbs electrical posts, nice work.
Lynn,
Thank you for the compliment, much appreciated. It was a fun little project.
Tom ;D
Yesterday I had an opportunity to visit The Pennsy and install the two lamp posts.
Here is where it will be located, next to and above Tunnel Hill.
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And, here it is in place.
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More in a few.
The apartment is in place and the Cutler's will add the scenery.
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Continued in a few.
The LEDs are to bright and another resister will be added in series with the dropping resister to dim the post lights.
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Yep a couple of beacons in the night. ;D The scene looks great. I'm thinking using those lites needs experimenting anyway to get just the correct amount of briteness.
Neat addition to the Pennsy.....well done Tom.....I need to visit Bill, there is so much to see that's changed. 8)
Quote from: GPdemayo on April 01, 2018, 04:15:02 PM
Neat addition to the Pennsy.....well done Tom.....I need to visit Bill, there is so much to see that's changed. 8)
I agree with Greg. That is an awesome addition.
Jim
The apartment looks good. I note there is only one parking space for a three story apartment. The tenants must be in real competition for that space. I suspect the local county commission's zoning board looked to the zoning ordinance in Tahope County for guidance on the number of spaces per unit. Maybe the tenants all ride bicycles and the space out front is for the landlord.
I saw a bicycle chained to a lamp post in front of our local Winn-Dixie yesterday and it reminded me that I used to ride my bike the four blocks from my house to elementary school every day back in the early 50's. The bicycle shed was behind the school and at least one hundred bikes were parked in it each morning. None of them were locked and I don't remember a single bicycle theft. I guess those were the days. . . . .
looks great guys...and appropriate to the layout theme!
John
Quote from: GPdemayo on April 01, 2018, 04:15:02 PM
Neat addition to the Pennsy.....well done Tom.....I need to visit Bill, there is so much to see that's changed. 8)
Tom,If Greg comes up to see the layout,can I borrow your hand cuffs?
Quote from: ACL1504 on April 01, 2018, 02:28:42 PM
The LEDs are to bright and another resister will be added in series with the dropping resister to dim the post lights.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-010418141627.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-010418141627.jpeg)
Mr. Tom, Kris and I really have a good time when you and the Babe come by. The light post really look good. After discussing with you about the brightness I did add a resistor, but it was still a little bright so I added one more. Now Kris said it was perfect. Thanks again for all your help.
Bill & Kris
Quote from: PennsyJ1 on April 02, 2018, 12:23:51 PM
Quote from: GPdemayo on April 01, 2018, 04:15:02 PM
Neat addition to the Pennsy.....well done Tom.....I need to visit Bill, there is so much to see that's changed. 8)
Tom,If Greg comes up to see the layout,can I borrow your hand cuffs?
I don't do M&M's..... ;D
Quote from: Lynnb on April 01, 2018, 03:14:40 PM
Yep a couple of beacons in the night. ;D The scene looks great. I'm thinking using those lites needs experimenting anyway to get just the correct amount of briteness.
Lynn,
Thanks for checking in. Using the extra resistors will help dim the lights.
Tom ;D
Quote from: GPdemayo on April 01, 2018, 04:15:02 PM
Neat addition to the Pennsy.....well done Tom.....I need to visit Bill, there is so much to see that's changed. 8)
Greg,
Thank you. We'll need to make a trip North to the Pennsy one of these Saturdays.
Tom ;D
Quote from: jimmillho on April 01, 2018, 07:43:12 PM
Quote from: GPdemayo on April 01, 2018, 04:15:02 PM
Neat addition to the Pennsy.....well done Tom.....I need to visit Bill, there is so much to see that's changed. 8)
I agree with Greg. That is an awesome addition.
Jim
Jim,
Thank you Butty.
Tom ;D
Quote from: Judge on April 02, 2018, 07:07:17 AM
The apartment looks good. I note there is only one parking space for a three story apartment. The tenants must be in real competition for that space. I suspect the local county commission's zoning board looked to the zoning ordinance in Tahope County for guidance on the number of spaces per unit. Maybe the tenants all ride bicycles and the space out front is for the landlord.
I saw a bicycle chained to a lamp post in front of our local Winn-Dixie yesterday and it reminded me that I used to ride my bike the four blocks from my house to elementary school every day back in the early 50's. The bicycle shed was behind the school and at least one hundred bikes were parked in it each morning. None of them were locked and I don't remember a single bicycle theft. I guess those were the days. . . . .
Judge,
I too remember those "theft free days". I used to ride my Schwinn 10 speed to the Rexall Drug Store at Western Way Plaza. I'd leave my unlocked bike in the front, have a Vanilla Coke and then go down to Landis Stone Hardware to buy BB's.
Now, about the one car driveway. We are talking hard times on the Pennsy. You are correct in only the apartment manager had the privilege of parking in the space. The residents either had no cars or parked on the street or rode bikes. 8) 8)
Tom ;D
Quote from: Cuse on April 02, 2018, 07:24:05 AM
looks great guys...and appropriate to the layout theme!
John
John,
The scene is really very nice. Bill and Kris have other improvements they are making as well.
Tom ;D
Quote from: PennsyJ1 on April 02, 2018, 12:23:51 PM
Quote from: GPdemayo on April 01, 2018, 04:15:02 PM
Neat addition to the Pennsy.....well done Tom.....I need to visit Bill, there is so much to see that's changed. 8)
Tom,If Greg comes up to see the layout,can I borrow your hand cuffs?
Bill,
Not only will I bring my handcuffs, I'll also bring a pair of flex-cuffs. 8)
Tom ;D
Quote from: PennsyJ1 on April 02, 2018, 12:51:50 PM
Mr. Tom, Kris and I really have a good time when you and the Babe come by. The light post really look good. After discussing with you about the brightness I did add a resistor, but it was still a little bright so I added one more. Now Kris said it was perfect. Thanks again for all your help.
Bill & Kris
Bill and Kris,
I had a great time working on your layout. We had a wonderful time at lunch as well. We'll need to do it more often.
Tom ;D
Quote from: GPdemayo on April 02, 2018, 04:08:18 PM
Quote from: PennsyJ1 on April 02, 2018, 12:23:51 PM
Quote from: GPdemayo on April 01, 2018, 04:15:02 PM
Neat addition to the Pennsy.....well done Tom.....I need to visit Bill, there is so much to see that's changed. 8)
Tom,If Greg comes up to see the layout,can I borrow your hand cuffs?
I don't do M&M's..... ;D
No you don't, but you do like to test the strength of all things layout related. Sorry, you asked for this one Butty.
LT.
Quote from: ACL1504 on April 02, 2018, 06:57:37 PM
Quote from: GPdemayo on April 02, 2018, 04:08:18 PM
Quote from: PennsyJ1 on April 02, 2018, 12:23:51 PM
Quote from: GPdemayo on April 01, 2018, 04:15:02 PM
Neat addition to the Pennsy.....well done Tom.....I need to visit Bill, there is so much to see that's changed. 8)
Tom,If Greg comes up to see the layout,can I borrow your hand cuffs?
I don't do M&M's..... ;D
No you don't, but you do like to test the strength of all things layout related. Sorry, you asked for this one Butty.
LT.
Of course it needs testing.....you never know when some klutz will trip and land on the bench work. ;)
Quote from: GPdemayo on April 03, 2018, 09:09:52 AM
Quote from: ACL1504 on April 02, 2018, 06:57:37 PM
Quote from: GPdemayo on April 02, 2018, 04:08:18 PM
Quote from: PennsyJ1 on April 02, 2018, 12:23:51 PM
Quote from: GPdemayo on April 01, 2018, 04:15:02 PM
Neat addition to the Pennsy.....well done Tom.....I need to visit Bill, there is so much to see that's changed. 8)
Tom,If Greg comes up to see the layout,can I borrow your hand cuffs?
I don't do M&M's..... ;D
No you don't, but you do like to test the strength of all things layout related. Sorry, you asked for this one Butty.
LT.
Of course it needs testing.....you never know when some klutz will trip and land on the bench work. ;)
Funny ;D
Reading Bob built the Atlantic Scale Modelers Yard Office and brought it over one Saturday morning a few weeks ago. He suggest to ask if Bill and Kris Cutler wanted it. I gave my unbuilt kit to Bob for exchange.
The selfish streak in me wanted to keep it. But alas, it was offered to my friends up north. Meaning 30 miles north of Orlando.
I took it up to Bill and Kris this past Saturday. They wasted no time in placing it on the layout.
Looks wonderful all lit up and right at home on the Pennsy.
(https://modelersforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modelersforum.com%2Fgallery%2F24-120219145118.jpeg&hash=7a84bda8161cd2b1bffefabbe112aec38c8a1ab1)
Thanks for taking the time from your very busy routine down there and posting the photo of Bob's fantastic work.
We are glad your selfish streak took a vacation this time! But really I have never seen that from you or Mr. Bob, you both love sharing the hoppy with folks, even with Greg. ;D
Thanks again, Kris & Bill
Quote from: PennsyJ1 on February 12, 2019, 04:45:54 PM
Thanks for taking the time from your very busy routine down there and posting the photo of Bob's fantastic work.
We are glad your selfish streak took a vacation this time! But really I have never seen that from you or Mr. Bob, you both love sharing the hoppy with folks, even with Greg. ;D
Thanks again, Kris & Bill
Kris and Bill,
You both are very welcome. And, you are correct in that Bob and I do love sharing our builds and ideas with others as do we all.
The yard office does look perfect for that location.
Tom ;D
Great looking scene.