I though it would be nice to share with ya'll all the photos I have of Howard Zane's HO scale Piermont Division Railroad. I first met Howard some 14 years ago. My wife is from Baltimore and Howard lives in Columbia Md. I purchased Allen Keller's VHS tape of Howard and the PD way back when!
Since Columbia is only about 40 minutes from Baltimore, I called Howard and ask if I could come visit his layout. He said yes and we have been good friends ever since. It was Thanksgivings weekend of 2002, actually the Friday after Thanksgiving.
I got to Howard's home around 10AM Friday morning. I was very nervous, after all Zane is one of the Railroad Gods! He opened the door, extended his hand and welcomed me into his home. Let me tell you and if anyone has been to his house they can back me up here. Just inside the front door on both sides and in the hall are no less than 8, yes eight, floor to ceiling display cases full of brass models both painted and unpainted.
I stepped inside the door and at that time, I was wishing I had my jaw wired shut as I had a hard time keeping my mouth shut so as to not drool on my shirt! And, I hadn't even seen the layout at that point.
Yes, I am going to show pictures but I need to tell this story first.
Howard then took me to his layout, turned the lights on, slapped me on the left shoulder and said, "Tom, I have to do some editing on my train book so if you need anything or have a question, I'll be upstairs". I watched as he turned and went up the stairs. When he was out of sight, I turned and just froze where I stood. My feetes (sic) didn't move for about ten minutes. I finally caught my breath and started to move around.
You can view Howard's DVDs, VHS tapes and books here! Be sure and get one of each, you definitely won't be unhappy with the purchase.
http://zanestrains.com/orderform.htm (http://zanestrains.com/orderform.htm)
Here are some of the first pictures I took. They may appear to be the same but they are from a slightly different angle or up close.
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My Babe, Pam and Howard Christmas week of 2010.
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Me and Sandy that same day!
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Great photos.
Thanx Tom
see Ya
Bob
I'll back track here and finish the story of my first visit to Howard's Piermont Division. When visiting his layout time doesn't stand still but passes very quickly. I was well into taking my 200+ pictures when Howard came down to see if I was still alive.
He asked me how I made my living and I told him I was the Special Operations Commander with the Orlando Police Department assigned to the Orlando International Airport. With that said, I told Howard there would be no way in He-- I'd ever let a stranger into my home and then in the layout room with no supervision. Being in law enforcement at that time I didn't trust many people but Howard opened his home and layout to a stranger, me! He simply responded, "Tom, I have had only one brass loco taken from the layout behind my back! And I also know who the #&*$@!% is that took it.
My guess is that Howard has about 200+ brass locomotives on the layout and I won't bet that he doesn't know where each and everyone was on the layout when I was there.
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"Chomping at the Bit" Tom,
Love your description of your visit to Howard Zane. you hit the nail on the head. My neighbor and I were at the 2006 NMRA national convention in Philadelphia and had signed up for layout tours. Howard was on the list. It was a very rainy day and took forever to get from Philadelphia to the Delaware area. howards layout was third on the list, but due to flooding, the second layout was cancelled. As you stated, just entering his house was an experience. As others went down the stairs, all you would hear were "OMG" or something to that effect. While not being there on a one on one, I can assure you that it was a real pleasure to see his layout and it has been the topic of conversation many, many times. Howard had incorporated a lot of wonderful ideas that My neighbor and I have used. Thanks for your pictures. more please.
Frank / Erieman
Quote from: bparrish on April 27, 2014, 03:41:38 PM
Great photos.
Thanx Tom
see Ya
Bob
Bob,
You are very welcome. More to follow!
Tom ;D
Frank,
Yes, when you first visit his layout you literally gasp for air, followed by OMG and so on! I still don't know why Howard and I hit it off that first meeting.
He is very gracious and has offered to let Pam and I stay at his home on several occasions. I would have taken him up on the offer if we weren't staying with the family in Baltimore.
"Chomping at the bit" Tom ;D
I forgot to mention I have Howard's permission to post these photos. Howard once told me that he was humbled that anyone would want to take photos of his layout. He said it was also the cheapest form of advertising.
Howard finally finished his book and I bought five of them to give as gifts that Christmas. If you haven't had the chance to read his first one, do yourself a favor and find one. Its a hardbound book with 450 color photos, tips and techniques.
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His second book, shown below is a wild adventure in Howard's childhood, military schools, college and professional adventures. I laughed my AS off while reading the second book!
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More photos in a few minutes.
Howard Zane layout photos.
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More in a few minutes.
Howard Zane layout photos.
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Thanks for following along with me on this thread. I'll post more later in the week I need to get on my own layout as I'm chomping at the bit to get started.
"Chomping at the bit" Tom ;D
Neat story, Tom. Nice pics of a great layout as well.
Jeff
EXCELLENT!!!!You know he can't be bad, he plays the banjo!!
The pictures are just amazing, makes a person want to go into his own trainroom and put a stick of dynamite under it.
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Quote from: Zephyrus52246 on April 27, 2014, 04:23:21 PM
Neat story, Tom. Nice pics of a great layout as well.
Jeff
Jeff,
Thanks for stopping by! The layout will take your breath away when you first see it in person.
"Chomping at the bit" Tom ;D
Quote from: ak-milw on April 27, 2014, 04:42:55 PM
EXCELLENT!!!!You know he can't be bad, he plays the banjo!!
The pictures are just amazing, makes a person want to go into his own trainroom and put a stick of dynamite under it.
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Andy,
This is truely an amazing layout. He not only plays the banjo, he has over 25 of them. His wife, Sandy, plays the fiddle. They even made a CD of their music - I have it here somewhere.
Tom ;D
What a nice layout. Thank for sharing thospictures.
Eric Québec city
Tom,
I have that same Allen Keller VHS and it's definitely one of my favorites. What an inspiration. I couldn't stop laughing when I read "A nice Jewish boy from New Jersey". What a trip. :D Thanks for sharing the book (and the photo's).
Quote from: EricQuebec on April 27, 2014, 05:23:34 PM
What a nice layout. Thank for sharing thospictures.
Eric Québec city
Eric,
Thanks for stopping by! The layout is wonderful and a sight to see.
Tom ;D
Quote from: ReadingBob on April 27, 2014, 05:51:20 PM
Tom,
I have that same Allen Keller VHS and it's definitely one of my favorites. What an inspiration. I couldn't stop laughing when I read "A nice Jewish boy from New Jersey". What a trip. :D Thanks for sharing the book (and the photo's).
Bob,
A visit to Howard is a trip in itself. He is just a nice guy and humble. I have the DVDs as well. Well, I have them here somewhere. The book is better than the title.
Tom ;D
Tom
Great story and thread. I would love to get a chance to see Howard's layout. Very much looking forward to your next group of pictures. I have the book and the DVD's.
I have a question for you - I read a few years back that Howard was working on a third book about the great layouts and model railroading as an "Art Form". Did he every finish it or is he still working on it?
Does anyone know if the DVD's are still available?
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Quote from: S&S RR on April 27, 2014, 09:43:01 PM
Tom
Great story and thread. I would love to get a chance to see Howard's layout. Very much looking forward to your next group of pictures. I have the book and the DVD's.
I have a question for you - I read a few years back that Howard was working on a third book about the great layouts and model railroading as an "Art Form". Did he every finish it or is he still working on it?
John,
Thanks for following along. I haven't spoken to Howard or Sandy in a couple of years. I'll give him a call and see what he's been doing. I know for a while he was working full time with a guy out West scratch building several dozen if not more "O" scale structures for the guys layout.
Tom ;D
Quote from: ak-milw on April 28, 2014, 12:45:01 AM
Does anyone know if the DVD's are still available?
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Andy,
Yes, Vol. #12 on VHS, Vol. #'s 44 and 58 on DVD from www.allenkeller.com (http://www.allenkeller.com) are still available.
Tom ;D
Tom,
Great posting of Howard's layout - thanks! Brings back some very fond memories... In 1995 I was in Baltimore on a trip and ended up visiting Howard's layout one day (long story how that came about). Same impression - Howard is truly a gracious host and very humble. This was before he (twice) expanded his basement and layout. Just the initial layout was very awe inspiring. Howard, like me, really likes vehicles and we sort of bonded over that subset of the hobby. I was chuckling at one of his creations, a "Y'all Haul" (U-Haul) truck and he plucked it off the layout and gave it to me - it is one of my prized possessions and always gets comments when people visit my layout.
I too bought his first book and have really enjoyed it, reading it cover to cover, and then going back and re-reading it. I haven't heard about his 2nd book, so I'll have to look that up.
Thanks very much for posting these photos - I'll have to go in search of the photos I took of his layout, if I can find them...
Al Carter
Tom,I got to visit Howard's layout in the late 90's and got more of a kick out of the signs around the house as warnings to the cats and what not to do with the kitchen sink. Raymo
Great Tom , thanks , photo's of layouts like this are more cherry's on a cake then you can eat.
I love the tenement row.
Thanks Tom for the info on the DVD's, I will have to pick some up.
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Quote from: tabooma county rwy on April 28, 2014, 10:42:38 AM
Tom,
Great posting of Howard's layout - thanks! Brings back some very fond memories... In 1995 I was in Baltimore on a trip and ended up visiting Howard's layout one day (long story how that came about). Same impression - Howard is truly a gracious host and very humble. This was before he (twice) expanded his basement and layout. Just the initial layout was very awe inspiring. Howard, like me, really likes vehicles and we sort of bonded over that subset of the hobby. I was chuckling at one of his creations, a "Y'all Haul" (U-Haul) truck and he plucked it off the layout and gave it to me - it is one of my prized possessions and always gets comments when people visit my layout.
I too bought his first book and have really enjoyed it, reading it cover to cover, and then going back and re-reading it. I haven't heard about his 2nd book, so I'll have to look that up.
Thanks very much for posting these photos - I'll have to go in search of the photos I took of his layout, if I can find them...
Al Carter
Al,
It was always an adventure going to Howard's layout as you never knew what you would see. No matter what, it was a fantastic visit each and everytime.
Tom ;D
Quote from: Raymo on April 28, 2014, 03:51:46 PM
Tom,I got to visit Howard's layout in the late 90's and got more of a kick out of the signs around the house as warnings to the cats and what not to do with the kitchen sink. Raymo
Raymo,
I have a photo of that "cat" sign but can't remember where I filed it. It was great but I never took a photo of the "cat" door on the stairs where the sign is located. Thanks for stopping by!
Tom ;D
Quote from: Janbouli on April 28, 2014, 04:52:13 PM
Great Tom , thanks , photo's of layouts like this are more cherry's on a cake then you can eat.
I love the tenement row.
Jan,
You are welcome and the tenement row is a great scene and wait until you see all the other photos I have.
Tom ;D
Quote from: ak-milw on April 28, 2014, 07:09:23 PM
Thanks Tom for the info on the DVD's, I will have to pick some up.
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Andy,
No problem! All three of the videos are a great source for seeing the layout and full of tips.
Tom ;D
We really need to have a road trip up to Columbia and visit Howard.....
Quote from: GPdemayo on May 01, 2014, 05:03:17 PM
We really need to have a road trip up to Columbia and visit Howard.....
When are we leaving?
How about this fall?
Okay.....I'll have coopons!
Quote from: GPdemayo on May 01, 2014, 05:03:17 PM
We really need to have a road trip up to Columbia and visit Howard.....
If you guys can arrange a Modeler's Forum Open house at Howard's I would consider the drive from Michigan. How about as part of the EXPO? Once I get to the other side of Pennsylvania what's a few more miles.
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Quote from: GPdemayo on May 01, 2014, 05:03:17 PM
We really need to have a road trip up to Columbia and visit Howard.....
If you guys can arrange a Modeler's Forum Open house at Howard's I would consider the drive from Michigan. How about as part of the EXPO? Once I get to the other side of Pennsylvania what's a few more miles.
John,
That's what I was thinking. A trip to Howard's during the Expo.
Tom ;D
Here is Howard's version of a small work shop! Pictures are going around the room to the right! He kills me!
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More photos this weekend.
Now that is a nice workshop!
That's not just a work room............ It's a hobby shop........
Hey Howard.................... how ya fixed for .012" sheet brass ? ? ?
see ya
Bob
Howard: That's a mighty impressive stock of paint, so how many of those bottles are still liquid and usable? if you tell us "all of them", then what's your secret to keeping the paint from drying out when stored "lid/cap up"?
Quote from: S&S RR on May 09, 2014, 06:59:58 PM
Now that is a nice workshop!
Yes, it is and when I first saw it I was speechless for some time. All I could do was look or better yet stare while my Babe wiped the drool from my chin.
Tom ;D
Quote from: bparrish on May 09, 2014, 07:48:05 PM
That's not just a work room............ It's a hobby shop........
Hey Howard.................... how ya fixed for .012" sheet brass ? ? ?
see ya
Bob
Bob,
I'm not sure he has the brass but he seems to have everything else.
Tom ;D
Quote from: BrianM on May 09, 2014, 08:02:13 PM
Howard: That's a mighty impressive stock of paint, so how many of those bottles are still liquid and usable? if you tell us "all of them", then what's your secret to keeping the paint from drying out when stored "lid/cap up"?
Brian,
I don't think Howard takes the time to read all the forums but he does store the "cap up" like me. I've never stored any Floquil paints "cap down". I have some that are 40+ years old and still excellent paints.
Also one of the things I do every time I use any Floquil paint is to wipe the top of the jar to remove any paint. Over a period of time that paint can build up in the cap, dry and this causes the hard paint to not let the cap close tight on the jar - thus allowing the paint in the jar to harden. I've seen people use the some form of paper or glad wrap to secure the seal. If my lid is clean of paint build up I don't have a problem with the paint drying.
Tom ;D
Quote from: ACL1504 on May 10, 2014, 07:54:14 AM
Yes, it is and when I first saw it I was speechless for some time. All I could do was look or better yet stare while my Babe wiped the drool from my chin.
Tom ;D
Amazing.....someone with a bigger stock of paint than you!
Quote from: GPdemayo on May 10, 2014, 08:46:57 AM
Quote from: ACL1504 on May 10, 2014, 07:54:14 AM
Yes, it is and when I first saw it I was speechless for some time. All I could do was look or better yet stare while my Babe wiped the drool from my chin.
Tom ;D
Amazing.....someone with a bigger stock of paint than you!
Yea, go figure!
Tom ;D
Here are a few more H. Zane pictures.
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Four more. I see an ACL Vandy tender in the back!
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It seems the vandy tender belongs to a beautiful 2-10-2!
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Tom,
Not having as much time to watch the forum, I just ran across you thread on Mr. Zane's layout and I all I can say is, WOW!
I have the AK tapes/DVD's and they are one of my favorites. Thanks for taking time to share you experience.
Bart,
You are very welcome! I'll be posting more later this afternoon or now actually!
Tom ;D
More of the Piermont Division!
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And four more. A couple of these may look like duplicates but they are from a different angle.
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I'll post more of his layout this weekend.
Tom
The pictures are great, keep them coming.
What a great railroad..........
Thanx
Bob
Wow and to think it's 25 min from me !! I agree a Modelers Forum visit would be great I could also put some faces to names and meet some of you great modelers.
Quote from: S&S RR on May 15, 2014, 05:43:22 PM
Tom
The pictures are great, keep them coming.
John,
Sorry I got a little behind on Howards stuff. It seems I need 28 hours in a day and that probably isn't enough! LOL ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D More this evening.
Tom ;D
Quote from: bparrish on May 15, 2014, 06:10:08 PM
What a great railroad..........
Thanx
Bob
Bob,
This is a great layout and Howard is very talented. I'll list more this evening.
Tom ;D
Quote from: Amagic41 on May 15, 2014, 09:10:02 PM
Wow and to think it's 25 min from me !! I agree a Modelers Forum visit would be great I could also put some faces to names and meet some of you great modelers.
Ken,
You are very close and I know you aren't saying you've never been there, are you? I think a visit would be great for a group visit.
If you haven't been let me know and I'll give you Howard's phone number. You can call and make a visit.
Tom ;D
Here are a few more of Howard's Piermont Division.
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I wonder why I took this next picture?
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Continuing -
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And a three more.
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Hi ACL:
Nice pics of Howard's RR. You need some of his off color signs in the photos. They are pretty good.
Karl
Quote from: postalkarl on May 26, 2014, 06:26:58 PM
Hi ACL:
Nice pics of Howard's RR. You need some of his off color signs in the photos. They are pretty good.
Karl
Karl,
I will, I've been saving them for later. They are great!
Tom ;D
Tom
Thanks again for posting these pictures.
Enjoying the pictures. Thanks. Jim
Quote from: S&S RR on May 26, 2014, 08:23:23 PM
Tom
Thanks again for posting these pictures.
John,
You are very welcome.
Tom ;D
Quote from: jrmueller on May 27, 2014, 08:50:42 AM
Enjoying the pictures. Thanks. Jim
Jim,
I glad you are enjoying the pictures. I'll try to get a few more up soon!
Tom ;D
Here are a few more of Howard's layout.
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Four more!
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And three more.
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I'll add more next week!
Tom ;D
Simply amazing ! ! ! !
Thanx
Bob
What Bob said - I hope you have more.
Hi,
impressive....WOW....
Regards,Chris
Inspiring pidtures. thanks for posting
Quote from: bparrish on May 31, 2014, 02:48:58 AM
Simply amazing ! ! ! !
Thanx
Bob
Bob,
It is truly amazing at all the detail Howard has on the layout!
Tom ;D
Quote from: S&S RR on May 31, 2014, 09:25:37 AM
What Bob said - I hope you have more.
John,
Have no fear my friend, I only have a few hundred left!
Tom ;D
Quote from: Twist67 on June 03, 2014, 08:38:28 AM
Hi,
impressive....WOW....
Regards,Chris
Chris,
Yes, and when I first saw it I just couldn't believe the size of the layout. About 2800 sq. ft. prior to the addition. Thanks for checking in!
Tom ;D
Quote from: clevermod01 on June 03, 2014, 07:36:45 PM
Inspiring pidtures. thanks for posting
You are very welcome and thank you for looking in and posting your approval!
Tom ;D
Quote from: ACL1504 on June 03, 2014, 07:39:12 PM
Quote from: S&S RR on May 31, 2014, 09:25:37 AM
What Bob said - I hope you have more.
John,
Have no fear my friend, I only have a few hundred left!
Tom ;D
Wow - good news - can't wait.
Quote from: S&S RR on June 03, 2014, 08:31:58 PM
Quote from: ACL1504 on June 03, 2014, 07:39:12 PM
Quote from: S&S RR on May 31, 2014, 09:25:37 AM
What Bob said - I hope you have more.
John,
Have no fear my friend, I only have a few hundred left!
Tom ;D
Wow - good news - can't wait.
John,
Your wait is over, I'm loading more this afternoon.
Tom ;D
Here are a few more of the photos I took while visiting Howard Zane. I'm showing the next photo even though it is a bad one. I was taking photos of this FSM structure and I heard Pam and Howard talking about lighting in his structures. At the time I took the photo, Howard turned down many of the lights.
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More of the layout!
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More in a few.
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More to follow!
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More to follow next week!
Quote from: ACL1504 on May 26, 2014, 05:53:53 PM
Quote from: Amagic41 on May 15, 2014, 09:10:02 PM
Wow and to think it's 25 min from me !! I agree a Modelers Forum visit would be great I could also put some faces to names and meet some of you great modelers.
Ken,
You are very close and I know you aren't saying you've never been there, are you? I think a visit would be great for a group visit.
If you haven't been let me know and I'll give you Howard's phone number. You can call and make a visit.
Tom ;D
Tom
Just saw this sorry for the delay in reply. I am saying I have never been there if you could arrange a visit that would be wonderful. By the way where are you located ?
Thanks
Ken
Quote from: Amagic41 on June 29, 2014, 02:28:26 PM
Quote from: ACL1504 on May 26, 2014, 05:53:53 PM
Quote from: Amagic41 on May 15, 2014, 09:10:02 PM
Wow and to think it's 25 min from me !! I agree a Modelers Forum visit would be great I could also put some faces to names and meet some of you great modelers.
Ken,
You are very close and I know you aren't saying you've never been there, are you? I think a visit would be great for a group visit.
If you haven't been let me know and I'll give you Howard's phone number. You can call and make a visit.
Tom ;D
Tom
Just saw this sorry for the delay in reply. I am saying I have never been there if you could arrange a visit that would be wonderful. By the way where are you located ?
Thanks
Ken
Ken,
I live in Orlando, Florida but visited Howard and Sandy most every time I visited my wife's family in Baltimore. Howard's information is listed below. Not knowing his schedule and yours, its best you call, introduce yourself and ask when a visit would be convenient for him.
I'll PM the information to you!
Tom ;D
Quote from: ACL1504 on June 29, 2014, 01:59:54 PM
Quote from: S&S RR on June 03, 2014, 08:31:58 PM
Quote from: ACL1504 on June 03, 2014, 07:39:12 PM
Quote from: S&S RR on May 31, 2014, 09:25:37 AM
What Bob said - I hope you have more.
John,
Have no fear my friend, I only have a few hundred left!
Tom ;D
Wow - good news - can't wait.
John,
Your wait is over, I'm loading more this afternoon.
Tom ;D
Thank you Tom. I'm enjoying the tour. I sure hope we can arrange a visit before or after the EXPO.
Quote from: S&S RR on July 01, 2014, 10:36:58 AM
Quote from: ACL1504 on June 29, 2014, 01:59:54 PM
Quote from: S&S RR on June 03, 2014, 08:31:58 PM
Quote from: ACL1504 on June 03, 2014, 07:39:12 PM
Quote from: S&S RR on May 31, 2014, 09:25:37 AM
What Bob said - I hope you have more.
John,
Have no fear my friend, I only have a few hundred left!
Tom ;D
Wow - good news - can't wait.
John,
Your wait is over, I'm loading more this afternoon.
Tom ;D
Thank you Tom. I'm enjoying the tour. I sure hope we can arrange a visit before or after the EXPO.
John,
I sent you a PM. Let me know if you got it. Two other people didn't get the ones I sent them.
Tom ;D
Tom
Yes I got your PM. Thanks.
Here are a few more of Howard's layout!
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-060714102330.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-060714102400.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-060714102417.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-060714102436.jpeg)
Continued in a few.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-060714102501.jpeg)
Note the sign on the wall in the next photo?
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-060714102518.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-060714102536.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-060714102557.jpeg)
Continued in a few.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-060714102619.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-060714102639.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-060714102829.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-060714102748.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-060714102808.jpeg)
Wow. Great pics of an amazing layout!
John
I'll say it again.........
Great photos.
thanx
Bob
Quote from: Cuse on July 06, 2014, 10:48:31 AM
Wow. Great pics of an amazing layout!
John
John,
Thanks for taking a look! Much appreciated.
Tom ;D
Quote from: bparrish on July 06, 2014, 01:15:01 PM
I'll say it again.........
Great photos.
thanx
Bob
Bob,
Again, you are very welcome. I have about 125+ more to upload and share.
Tom ;D
Keep 'em coming Tom, can't get enough!
8)
Quote from: ak-milw on July 06, 2014, 02:22:17 PM
Keep 'em coming Tom, can't get enough!
8)
Okay, here ya go!
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-060714102701.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-060714102729.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-060714102859.jpeg)
The next few photos of the downtown area are no longer on the layout! Howard explains that an older visitor grabbed the side of the town and it all came down.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-060714102924.jpeg)
Continued in a few.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-060714102944.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-060714103005.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-060714103034.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-060714103056.jpeg)
More later in the week!
Well, it's been about a month since I lasdt posted any of Howard Zanes layout. So, here goes.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-070914181135.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-070914181200.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-070914181224.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-070914181243.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-070914181305.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-070914181336.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-070914181358.jpeg)
Thanks for following along.
Well, I've been very busy and have neglected uploading pictures of Howard's layout. Here are more of this beautiful work of art.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-070914181421.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-070914181421.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-070914181453.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-070914181453.jpeg)
Continued in a few.
It has been some time since my last posting of Howard's wonderful layout. Here are a few more to get your motivation juices going.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-180115141013.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-180115141013.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-180115141037.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-180115141037.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-180115141054.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-180115141054.jpeg)
Continued in a few.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-180115141155.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-180115141155.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-180115141226.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-180115141226.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-180115141244.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-180115141244.jpeg)
More in a few.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-180115141303.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-180115141303.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-180115141325.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-180115141325.jpeg)
Remember this next photo from above? This was part of his city. Howard removed it and moved the track right of way.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-180115141013.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-180115141013.jpeg)
Here is how that area looked at the time I visited and took the next photo.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-180115141349.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-180115141349.jpeg)
To be continued.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-180115142714.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-180115142736.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-180115143138.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-180115143201.jpeg)
More in a few.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-180115143223.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-180115143250.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-180115143311.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-180115143332.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-180115143332.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-180115143353.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-180115143353.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-180115151347.jpeg)
Tom
More great pictures - I especially like the pictures of the areas under construction.
Quote from: S&S RR on January 19, 2015, 02:00:37 PM
Tom
More great pictures - I especially like the pictures of the areas under construction.
John,
Thank you, much appreciated. There is so much to see here that the number of photos I've taken is sometimes over whelming. I think you understand with the FSM photos.
Tom ;D
Thank you for sharing , can't say it enough , the Farnum Mill scene is so beautiful, and I too love the under construction photo's.
Quote from: ACL1504 on January 19, 2015, 03:08:38 PM
Quote from: S&S RR on January 19, 2015, 02:00:37 PM
Tom
More great pictures - I especially like the pictures of the areas under construction.
John,
Thank you, much appreciated. There is so much to see here that the number of photos I've taken is sometimes over whelming. I think you understand with the FSM photos.
Tom ;D
Yes - I understand but I think the time to share them is well spent. I'm sure reviewing your pictures of Howard's layout is helping you with your own modeling. I know that it helps with mine. And the same is true for the F&SM thread.
Anyway, thanks for taking the time to sort, prep and post the pictures.
Quote from: Janbouli on January 19, 2015, 06:13:29 PM
Thank you for sharing , can't say it enough , the Farnum Mill scene is so beautiful, and I too love the under construction photo's.
Jan,
Thanks for checking in and I agree the Farnum Millworks area is great It is also one of many of my favorites.
Tom ;D
Quote from: S&S RR on January 19, 2015, 08:18:05 PM
Quote from: ACL1504 on January 19, 2015, 03:08:38 PM
Quote from: S&S RR on January 19, 2015, 02:00:37 PM
Tom
More great pictures - I especially like the pictures of the areas under construction.
John,
Thank you, much appreciated. There is so much to see here that the number of photos I've taken is sometimes over whelming. I think you understand with the FSM photos.
Tom ;D
Yes - I understand but I think the time to share them is well spent. I'm sure reviewing your pictures of Howard's layout is helping you with your own modeling. I know that it helps with mine. And the same is true for the F&SM thread.
Anyway, thanks for taking the time to sort, prep and post the pictures.
John,
Yes, I agree that the posting/hosting a thread is very time consuming but I enjoy sharing with others as much as the layout build.
It's interesting in that George and Howard each have wonderful layouts but yet both are very different in appearance.
Tom ;D
Here are more of Howard's layout.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-180115151123.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-180115151123.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-180115151149.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-180115151149.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-180115151217.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-180115151217.jpeg)
Continued in a few.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-220115122742.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-220115122802.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-220115122836.jpeg)
Continued in a few.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-220115122858.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-220115122858.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-220115122958.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-220115122958.jpeg)
Continued in a few.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-220115124105.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-220115124105.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-220115123014.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-220115123014.jpeg)
Up to this point I tried to show you the photos in order of Howard's beautiful layout. To be honest with you I found a couple hundred more than I thought I had. And, the Wednesday prior to the Expo, Reading Bob (Bob Butts), S&S RR (John Siekirk) the Judge and I visited Howard Zane's layout. He has changed it from the Piermont Division to all Erie and Central New Jersey or Jersey Central. Needless to say we all took a few hundred more.
I'm not as organized as I wanted to be and certainly not as organized as John's wonderful photo display of the F&SM of George Sellios. So that being said, from this point on I'm just going to show the pictures I have and not in any particular order. Some may be duplicates and for that I aplogize but like my father said to me one day, "Don't fuzz at me, I'm old"!
I will try to point out the new pictures when possible. And last but not least Howard has a wonderful sense of humor so some photos may be offensive to some. When I show a questionable photo I'll give you fair warning not to look. Now you all want to look, right?
Okay, fair warning.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-230415183218.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-220115123141.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-220115123200.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-220115124758.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-220115124738.jpeg)
Beautiful rock work. Howard uses the Bragdon rubber rock molds.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-230415184615.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-230415184615.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-230415184635.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-230415184652.jpeg)
More in a few.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-230415184712.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-230415184733.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-230415184750.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-230415184807.jpeg)
More in a few.
Some of the pictures are a bit yellow looking. Howard had his "working on the layout" lights on. I corrected them the berst I could.
Fair Warning!!!!! 8) 8) 8)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-230415185736.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-230415185708.jpeg)
Continued in a few.
Howard is in the process of adding six additions to the existing layout. He has taken a little bit of isle space and added 6 new turntables in different areas. The next three pictures is of one of the new areas.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-230415190432.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-230415190432.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-230415190449.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-230415190449.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-230415190509.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-230415190509.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-230415191426.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-230415191445.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-230415191641.jpeg)
I'll try to get more pictures up tomorrow.
Tom, that shot of the hill side is amazing. What fantastic modeling.
Beautiful work. You must have some great op sessions.
Quote from: coors2u on April 23, 2015, 09:18:31 PM
Tom, that shot of the hill side is amazing. What fantastic modeling.
Dustin,
Thanks for looking in. Yes, Howard does beautiful work. Some of the hill side scenes are the best I've ever seen. The pictures show a great layout but it can't be fully appreciated unless you see it up close and in person.
Tom ;D
Quote from: UP Fan on April 23, 2015, 10:21:54 PM
Beautiful work. You must have some great op sessions.
Bob,
Thanks for stopping by. I've never been to one of Howard's ops sessions but he tells me he has had as many as 16 at one time. I'd love to be a part of one though.
Tom ;D
Quote from: ACL1504 on April 24, 2015, 07:39:54 AM
Quote from: UP Fan on April 23, 2015, 10:21:54 PM
Beautiful work. You must have some great op sessions.
Bob,
Thanks for stopping by. I've never been to one of Howard's ops sessions but he tells me he has had as many as 16 at one time. I'd love to be a part of one though.
Tom ;D
Road trip......or maybe sky trip! 8)
Quote from: GPdemayo on April 24, 2015, 08:14:01 AM
Quote from: ACL1504 on April 24, 2015, 07:39:54 AM
Quote from: UP Fan on April 23, 2015, 10:21:54 PM
Beautiful work. You must have some great op sessions.
Bob,
Thanks for stopping by. I've never been to one of Howard's ops sessions but he tells me he has had as many as 16 at one time. I'd love to be a part of one though.
Tom ;D
Road trip......or maybe sky trip! 8)
No more road trips :'( :'( , if I can't fly I ain't going. The last drive to Scranton cured me of any thoughts of ever driving to another Expo 8) 8) 8) or anywhere up North 8) 8) 8) . Just saying for real.
Tom ;D
Quote from: ACL1504 on April 24, 2015, 09:06:30 AM
Quote from: GPdemayo on April 24, 2015, 08:14:01 AM
Quote from: ACL1504 on April 24, 2015, 07:39:54 AM
Quote from: UP Fan on April 23, 2015, 10:21:54 PM
Beautiful work. You must have some great op sessions.
Bob,
Thanks for stopping by. I've never been to one of Howard's ops sessions but he tells me he has had as many as 16 at one time. I'd love to be a part of one though.
Tom ;D
Road trip......or maybe sky trip! 8)
No more road trips :'( :'( , if I can't fly I ain't going. The last drive to Scranton cured me of any thoughts of ever driving to another Expo 8) 8) 8) or anywhere up North 8) 8) 8) . Just saying for real.
Tom ;D
Aww...c'mon. I wasn't
that bad during the trip was I? :D
All kidding aside Howard was a very gracious host and seeing his layout in person was one of the highlights of the trip. Once I clean up and upload my photo's I'll add them to Tom's thread. Non-model railroads that I've shown my pictures too (and the Alan Keller video) have been truly amazed by what they see.
No Bob, you and the Judge were great. It was the 17 hours in the saddle that rubbed me a little raw!
Tom ;D
Tom
The pictures look great Tom. I will be getting on this project in a few weeks - I took lots of pictures too! Oh and the key to the road trip is to have a few places along the way to stop and get out of the car and have some fun. Straight through road trips take the fun out of any trip.
Quote from: S&S RR on April 24, 2015, 05:43:49 PM
Tom
The pictures look great Tom. I will be getting on this project in a few weeks - I took lots of pictures too! Oh and the key to the road trip is to have a few places along the way to stop and get out of the car and have some fun. Straight through road trips take the fun out of any trip.
John,
Thanks for looking in and I'm lookling forward to your pictures being added.
Tom (https://modelersforum.com/Smileys/default/grin.gif) (http://modelersforum.com/Smileys/default/grin.gif)
What an amazing layout and an amazing guy. Just casually decides to add 6 turntables (?!?)...my goal for the last few weeks has been to just brace a couple walls and I haven't gotten to it yet. :o
John
Quote from: Cuse on April 25, 2015, 08:36:58 AM
What an amazing layout and an amazing guy. Just casually decides to add 6 turntables (?!?)...my goal for the last few weeks has been to just brace a couple walls and I haven't gotten to it yet. :o
John
John,
I don't know where Howard gets his energy. He is constantly changing the layout. Not the way I did it but he keeps adding track and scenery. He also scratch builds 80% of his own structures. Thanks for looking in and I'm looking forward to the SBG next Saturday.
Tom ;D
Taking a break from my layout so I though I'd add more pictures of Howard's layout.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-270415160159.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-270415160220.jpeg)
The ACL 2-10-2 in the next photo now belongs to the Atlantic and Southern RR. The Judge and I purchased it from Howard when we visited prior to the Expo.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-270415160239.jpeg)
Continued in a few.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-270415160255.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-270415160255.jpeg)
The next few pictures will give you an idea of just how big this one section of the layout is. This is probably about less than 25% of the layout.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-270415160313.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-270415160313.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-270415160331.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-270415160331.jpeg)
Continued in a few.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-270415160348.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-270415160404.jpeg)
More in a few.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-270415160450.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-270415160538.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-270415160505.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-270415160521.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-270415160648.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-270415160811.jpeg)
More to follow.
The drug store is the old SS Ltd. store and is still available.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-270415160851.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-270415160851.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-270415160829.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-270415160829.jpeg)
NOTE: Fair warning for the name on the drug store.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-270415160907.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-270415160907.jpeg)
Howard's sense of humor fits right in with mine!!
A totally awesome layout from a lot of time, work, and dedication, not to mention
the money!!
I couldn't even afford all the lights he has - but that's the gummint's fault - they
don't factor model railroading into Social Security payments!!!
I started loading up my photographs from our visit to Howard Zane's layout. Here is set one: (Many more to follow in the weeks to come)
I entend to add a few photographs to this thread each week.
I want to thank Howard for allowing us to visit and photograph his layout. It is amazing. I had a great time visiting with Howard and highly recommend you add his layout to your bucket list. As I went through the day there, I kept thinking I had found the end of the layout and then turned a corner and there was more. I hope these photographs have something to add to the great shots that Tom has shared with us here. Tom - thanks for arranging the visit and for starting this thread.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/18-280415200651.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/18-280415200651.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/18-280415210225.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/18-280415210225.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/18-280415210130.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/18-280415210130.jpeg)
Howard told me that the G. Wiliker's pictured above is the original prototype built by George Sellios - Howard purchased it and did some modifications to the original before adding it to his layout. I took a number photographs that I will post at a later date.
Quote from: gnatshop on April 27, 2015, 07:26:14 PM
Howard's sense of humor fits right in with mine!!
A totally awesome layout from a lot of time, work, and dedication, not to mention
the money!!
I couldn't even afford all the lights he has - but that's the gummint's fault - they
don't factor model railroading into Social Security payments!!!
Yep, Gman, Howard does have that ARKIE kind of humor. Lights, heck I couldn't afford his power bill. I'd be running the trains with the lights off.
Tom ;D
John,
You are welcome and thanks for adding to the photo gallery. INteresting story about the FSM kit being a pilot model of George's.
Tom ;D
Howard Zane's layout set 2: FSM G. Wilikers
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(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/18-290415212103.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/18-290415212023.jpeg)
Howard Zane's layout set 3:
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/18-290415211844.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/18-290415211758.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/18-290415211720.jpeg)
Howard Zane's layout set 4:
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/18-290415211553.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/18-290415211515.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/18-290415211426.jpeg)
Here are a few more pictures of Howard's layout.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-010515183043.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-010515183101.jpeg)
More in a few.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-010515183120.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-010515183120.jpeg)
We are now crossing over the Sandy River. The river was named after Howard's wife, Sandy of course.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-010515183136.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-010515183136.jpeg)
More in a few.
NOTE: FAIR WARNING nude bathers below.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-010515183156.jpeg)
Here we have The Sandy, also named after Howard's wife.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-010515183231.jpeg)
More to follow.
Look what I found under the bridges. The bridges are Overland brass by the way!
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-010515183255.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-010515183255.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-010515183622.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-010515183341.jpeg)
Continued in a few.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-010515183317.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-010515183443.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-010515182954.jpeg)
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Tonight, I would like to post a few more pictures from our Howard Zane visit. Not only did Howard give us a great layout tour - but he also let us see his work room complete with three work areas so he can work on three different builds at once. And he let me take pictures! In the first picture we have "The Judge" and one of our forum members "ReadingBob" who is no stranger to building structures.
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Here are a few pictures as a walked around the room.
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A few more with some closer pictures of the work in progress.
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Did anyone else notice that there were two clean shirts on the workbench in this picture? I was going to cut that part of the picture off but then I thought there might be a helpful tip here. I have two theories on why Howard has these two clean shirts in his workshop both may be helpful. The first is that Howard like yours truly has been know to duck back into the train room to do some last minute work while he's waiting for his wife to get ready before they go out. Now if paint happens to get spilled on his shirt he has a spare and doesn't need to deal with ..... well he is still ready to go out.
The second theory is that Howard's wife gave him those shirts to put away were they belong but he got side tracked and set them there (never happens to me). In this case when Howard looks through this thread he will remember where he put them so I left them in the picture.
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I hope you enjoyed seeing the shop where all those great structures on the layout got their start.
Next time I will get back to the pictures of the layout.
Howard uses the back ground dios to photo some brass models he sells on the internet.
I keep a few shirts in the layout room for staining and wiping paints on stripwood. However, mine are t-shirts.
Tom ;D
Wow , his workroom is as impressive as his layout, thans for sharing.
Howard Zane set 4:
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Howard Zane Set 5: A couple overview photographs.
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Howard Zane set 6: New Scenery - Howard's new way of doing scenery - pre-made patches are added to the red rosin paper like wall paper.
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Howard Zane Set 7:
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Howard Zane set 8:
Thanks Howard for a great day of playing with trains!
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Howard Zane set 9:
Howard has cameras in the hidden areas of the layout - the screens are placed all around the layout. This helps protect all those beautiful brass locomotives.
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Howard Zane set 10:
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Howard Zane set 11:
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Howard Zane set 12:
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John,
Great pictures of Howard's Empire. I'll get to the rest of mine one day soon.
Tom ;D
Here are a few more pictures of Howard Zane's layout.
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The ACL Atlantic Coast Dispatch car now travels the rails of the Atlantic & Southern. Sorry for the bad photo but the treain was in motion at the time.
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The Seaboard diesels are Overland brass models and not Athearn Genesis.
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Howard has beautiful rock out croppings on the layout. He told me the rocks are from Bragdon rubber rock molds.
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One of these Seaboard boxcars now resides on the Atlantic & Southern.
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This next picture is a great little scene.
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Howard Zane Set 13:
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Howard Zane set 14:
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Howard Zane set 15:
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Wow - you just never know where Tom's AS is going to show up.
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Howard Zane set 16:
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Howard Zane Set 17:
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Howard Zane Set 18:
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Howard Zane Set 19:
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ONE word....WOW If I had a layout in my basement, I'd never see the light of day. Beautiful. Thanks for the pictures.
Maybe this will be called blasphemy , but from the photo's I actually like Howard's layout better then George's, a bit more natural to my taste , but I suppose I could only really tell if I visit both layouts in real.
Quote from: UP Fan on May 23, 2015, 02:26:20 AM
ONE word....WOW If I had a layout in my basement, I'd never see the light of day. Beautiful. Thanks for the pictures.
Bob,
Thanks for looking in. I'm not sure Howard has seen the light of day in quite some time.
Tom ;D
Quote from: Janbouli on May 23, 2015, 03:22:01 AM
Maybe this will be called blasphemy , but from the photo's I actually like Howard's layout better then George's, a bit more natural to my taste , but I suppose I could only really tell if I visit both layouts in real.
Jan,
Thanks for stopping by and checking out all the photos. I'm not sure its blasphemy but each of these layouts are totally different. The appearance of each reflects the individuality of the builder. There are parts of Howard's that I feel is better than George's but I feel parts of his apply as well. So, I guess I agree with you in part.
Tom ;D
Continuing with more of Zane's huge layout.
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I'll show more tomorrow.
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I love this next picture. It must be the string of ACL cabeese!
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Here are just two of Howard's many hundred plus scratch built structures.
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The structure and area below is one of Howard's new additions. This is a great scene.
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Here is a new scratch built engine house.
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When we visited Howard's layout he had many of the incandescent flood lights on. They made many of our photos look yellow or that "early evening look". This is why many of our photos have that yellow/orange look.
I've filtered the pictures best I could so now you know. Not all areas of the layout had the floods on.
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Some one must have bumped my arm when I shot this photo. I certainly wasn't my fault. 8) 8)
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A new river is being dug here.
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Another scratch built tower.
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Ya just gotta love Zane's sense of humor and signs.
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Reading Bob's recent photos of Howard's layout has sparked my interest in getting more of his layout pictures up.
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I've lost track of what photos I've already uploaded so you may see duplicates. I'll list them all the same.
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Hi Tom:
One of the world's best model railroads. Been there many times and always enjoyed Howard's company. I have 2 structures on his RR. Bubba's Diner and a Campbell stone gas station. Both are scratch built.
Karl
Quote from: postalkarl on November 16, 2015, 08:48:45 AM
Hi Tom:
One of the world's best model railroads. Been there many times and always enjoyed Howard's company. I have 2 structures on his RR. Bubba's Diner and a Campbell stone gas station. Both are scratch built.
Karl
Karl,
Thanks for the information, I'll look for those two structures.
Tom ;D
Quote from: ACL1504 on November 15, 2015, 03:44:50 PM
I've lost track of what photos I've already uploaded so you may see duplicates. I'll list them all the same.
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Thanks for posting these Tom - I have the same problem I can't remember which pictures I posted. I just went around the layout and posted a few from each area. If someone is looking for photographs of a particular area or structure let me know I only posted about 15% of the pictures that I have.
I really like how Howard does his roads.
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Actual wood loads.
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Roundhouse area.
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Thank you Tom , these are so inspiring.
Quote from: Janbouli on November 22, 2015, 06:31:46 PM
Thank you Tom , these are so inspiring.
Jan,
You are very welcome. I'll be posting more this evening. Thanks for following along.
Tom ;D
I think 80-90% of the structures on Howard's layout are scratch built. Here's one of my favorites.
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Here are a couple more of his great looking roads.
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Hmmm, looks like a Seaboard caboose is on lease to the Piermont Division.
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Here are a few more of Howard's wonderful layout.
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Here are two more from last nights post.
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This afternoon I found an additional 75 pictures of Howard's layout. These are from a 2010 Christmas visit.
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Here's one for Reading Bob.
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Here's one for me. ;D ;D
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Here are a couple more for me!
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I'm really enjoying 'revisiting' Howard's layout via your pictures Tom. Thanks for taking the time to share them with us. :D
Quote from: ReadingBob on December 05, 2015, 08:51:41 AM
I'm really enjoying 'revisiting' Howard's layout via your pictures Tom. Thanks for taking the time to share them with us. :D
Bob,
Thanks for following along and I'm glad you are enjoying the pictures. This is one of those layouts one can't get enough of! I've been there twelve times and still feel I've missed something.
Tom ;D
Tom
Thanks for adding all the new photographs - like Bob I'm enjoying reliving the visit through your photographs.
Quote from: S&S RR on December 05, 2015, 09:44:37 PM
Tom
Thanks for adding all the new photographs - like Bob I'm enjoying reliving the visit through your photographs.
John,
You are welcome and thanks for following along. I've really enjoyed your F&SM thread and one day I'll get to meet George and see the F&SM in real life.
Tom ;D
More of Howard's wonderful layout.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-131215182714.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-131215182726.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-131215182750.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-131215182738.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-131215182819.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-131215182831.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-131215182805.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-131215182852.jpeg)
Howard's eye for big city railroading is fantastic.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-131215182923.jpeg)
This roadway bridge and supports were scratch built by Howard.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-131215182934.jpeg)
Here's another roadway bridge scratch built by Howard.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-131215182947.jpeg)
And yet another one by Howard.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-131215183003.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-131215183023.jpeg)
Howard also either kit bashed or scratch built several of his signal bridges.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-131215183039.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-131215183052.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-131215183106.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-131215183121.jpeg)
A long sweeping 48" radius curve.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-131215183133.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-131215183149.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-131215183205.jpeg)
More in a few.
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(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-131215184956.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-131215185012.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-131215185030.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-131215185044.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-131215185056.jpeg)
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I am so amazed at the amount of work, money, time and dedication it takes to build such a grand layout. These photos make me want to try to this in my lifetime.
Tom, thanks for posting these.
Quote from: martin.ojaste on December 13, 2015, 10:06:59 PM
I am so amazed at the amount of work, money, time and dedication it takes to build such a grand layout. These photos make me want to try to this in my lifetime.
Tom, thanks for posting these.
Martin,
You are welcome. In all the times I've visited Howard, the size still wows me. It's really to big to get the feel of the size from the photos.
Tom ;D
I haven't loaded any pictures of Howard's layout since before Christmas. Here are many more to view.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-080216161454.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-080216161512.jpeg)
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(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-080216161545.jpeg)
This is the SS Lt. Drug Store.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-080216161603.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-080216161618.jpeg)
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(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-080216161653.jpeg)
This next structure is an old Magnuson kit. I can't think of the name of the kit at this posting.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-080216161758.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-080216161813.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-080216161828.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-080216161842.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-080216161856.jpeg)
SS Ltd. Dinky Creek Bridge.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-080216161916.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-080216161940.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-080216161957.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-080216162013.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-080216162034.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-080216162049.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-080216162106.jpeg)
It has been a few months since I posted any photos of Howard's layout. I want to get this thread finished and off my list of things to finish.
I'm just going to show the photos without any comments. You, however, may comment and I'll try to answer any questions you may have.
Howard was going to be at this past Expo in Baastaan but was still recovering from double hip replacement surgery.
As I mentioned, I'll be "blister packing" the photos over the next few weeks.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-080216163349.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-080216163405.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-080216163501.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-080216163518.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-250416150455.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-250416150509.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-250416150525.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-250416150540.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-250416150555.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-250416150610.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-250416150625.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-250416150640.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-250416150653.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-250416150710.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-250416150724.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-250416150738.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-250416150757.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-250416150812.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-250416150838.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-250416150852.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-250416152308.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-250416152325.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-250416152338.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-250416152351.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-250416152405.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-250416152418.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-250416152430.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-250416152448.jpeg)
More great looking urban scenes, thanks Tom
Hi Guys:
Howard does have one of the finest RR's in the country. Been there many times and I really love it. Thanks for the photos Tom.
Karl
Quote from: ak-milw on April 25, 2016, 07:43:56 PM
More great looking urban scenes, thanks Tom
Andy,
Glad you like the layout and photos. I'll add more in the coming week.
Tom ;D
Quote from: postalkarl on May 30, 2016, 03:58:34 PM
Hi Guys:
Howard does have one of the finest RR's in the country. Been there many times and I really love it. Thanks for the photos Tom.
Karl
Karl,
Thanks for stopping by. Yes, it is one of the finest I've visited. I've been to Howard's about ten times and never get tired of seeing it.
I have a favorite top three. Howard Zane's, George Sellios and Cliff Powers. All are fantastic and yet each one is very unique as to the builder's talents.
I do realized there are several I haven't scene so the top three could easily change. However, the F&SM will always be the top one for me.
Tom ;D
Hi Tom:
Benn to two out of the three you mentioned. I'm not familar with Cliff Powers. Are there published photo anywhere? I'll check Mario's site to see if he has any.
Karl
Quote from: postalkarl on June 15, 2016, 07:43:23 AM
Hi Tom:
Benn to two out of the three you mentioned. I'm not familar with Cliff Powers. Are there published photo anywhere? I'll check Mario's site to see if he has any.
Karl
Karl,
Here's a photo tour I did of Cliff's wonderful layout. Also, note Cliff is a very private person and I considered myself extremely fortunate to be allowed to visit the Magnolia Route.
http://modelersforum.com/index.php?topic=484.0
And, here is the link to his web page.
http://www.magnoliaroute.com/mississippi-level.html
Tom ;D
I'm bumping this one as I still have about 150+ pictures to add to the thread.
Tom ;D
I plan on showing most of the remaining pictures of Howard's layout. I've been there about a dozen times and each time have taken 350+ pictures.
Howard has changed his lighting over the years but I never changed my photographic skills. You will see some variations of color in some of the pictures. When Howard only had the bright flood lights on most of the pictures came out some what yellow. I tried to clean them for viewing the best I could.
I've tried not to show any duplicates but maybe a few got through. Many pictures are of the same structure but a slightly different angle.
Howard also has some risque signs. I personally love his sense of humor and I only wish I thought of many of the themes his signs show.
Enjoy.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-300916151658.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-300916151715.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-300916151733.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-300916151751.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-300916151812.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-300916151935.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-300916151954.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-300916151954.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-300916152012.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-300916152106.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-300916152135.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-300916152044.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-300916152159.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-300916152217.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-300916152235.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-300916152255.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-300916152312.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-300916152336.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-300916152351.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-300916152408.jpeg)
Wow - Tom
You found more Howard Zane photographs. I only posted a few of the hundreds that I took the day we visited his layout. If anyone is looking for something that Tom missed let me know.
John,
Like you and the F&SM I have probably 2000+ Howard Zane pictures. Most are just the same thing from a different year or view. I have in the folder only about 150 additional ones I'll be showing here. Anything else for me here is just taking time I need to put else where on my own layout.
Tom ;D
Thanks Tom
Jan,
You are very welcome. More now and later this afternoon.
Tom ;D
This is a stand alone picture and worth the thousand words.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-021016115514.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-021016115514.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-021016115539.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-021016115557.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-021016115615.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-021016115615.jpeg)
Like George, Howard is always improving the layout and making changes.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-021016115635.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-021016115635.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-021016115651.jpeg)
Adding a new river behind one of the dozen roundhouses and turntables.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-021016115807.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-021016115807.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-021016115707.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-021016115707.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-021016115721.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-021016115721.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-021016115749.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-021016115823.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-021016115840.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-021016115859.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-021016115913.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-021016115931.jpeg)
I've cropped more of the photos of Howard's wonderful layout.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-021016115949.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-021016120004.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-021016120020.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-021016120036.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-021016120053.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-021016120131.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-021016120148.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-021016120206.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-111016194207.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-111016194225.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-111016194240.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-111016194326.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-111016194344.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-111016194403.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-111016194419.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-111016194433.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-111016194448.jpeg)
Here is a picture of my AS on Howard's layout. The Atlantic and Southern RR hopper, the original traveling hopper car.
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-111016194505.jpeg) (http://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-111016194505.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-111016194505.jpeg)
(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/24-111016195343.jpeg)
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