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Vehicle Modeling / Re: Dr. Schultz' Dentist Wagon...
Last post by Jerry - March 20, 2026, 11:52:50 PMThat's a nice little kit.
Jerry
Jerry
#2
Layout Tours / Re: KentuckySouthernRailway...
Last post by Jerry - March 20, 2026, 11:34:16 PMThanks for starting this Karl. it looks like you have a very nice empire underway.
I'll be happy to follow along.
Jerry
I'll be happy to follow along.
Jerry
#3
Layout Tours / Re: Backwoods NE in Florida
Last post by Jerry - March 20, 2026, 11:29:32 PMGood to see the start of this.
Jerry
Jerry
#4
Layout Tours / Re: Backwoods NE in Florida
Last post by cuse - March 20, 2026, 09:36:56 PMGot some of the non-glamorous stuff done...basically the support system for the HOn3 layout.
I've got seven of the nice grey cabinets and I'll use 3 of them to support the HOn3 layout - which fits in a corner. The light grey band is what I'm calling the "riser" which will raise the modules to a better viewing track height of 52.5" - with the overall height of the modules at 6'. The 5" upper valance should have the viewing angle just right - so the trains are in your face but the lighting isn't. I'm building three shadowbox modules that will fit in an L-shape with a "naked" loop along narrow shelves on the walls to connect for a continuous loop. The "front" of the layout will be just about 6'6 and the shorter side is 4'. I've got most of the pieces cut for at least two of the modules, so (barring disruptions, distractions, or just plain exhaustion) I hope to have a little more to show this weekend.
Just out of view, closer to the camera, will be "Little Switzerland" (working title
), my future N scale layout. I'm very excited to get started on that as I've got a very clear vision of how I want that to go...but I want to at least get the HOn3 stuff in place to help make sure the floor plan for the room isn't tighter than I expect.
I've got seven of the nice grey cabinets and I'll use 3 of them to support the HOn3 layout - which fits in a corner. The light grey band is what I'm calling the "riser" which will raise the modules to a better viewing track height of 52.5" - with the overall height of the modules at 6'. The 5" upper valance should have the viewing angle just right - so the trains are in your face but the lighting isn't. I'm building three shadowbox modules that will fit in an L-shape with a "naked" loop along narrow shelves on the walls to connect for a continuous loop. The "front" of the layout will be just about 6'6 and the shorter side is 4'. I've got most of the pieces cut for at least two of the modules, so (barring disruptions, distractions, or just plain exhaustion) I hope to have a little more to show this weekend.
Just out of view, closer to the camera, will be "Little Switzerland" (working title
), my future N scale layout. I'm very excited to get started on that as I've got a very clear vision of how I want that to go...but I want to at least get the HOn3 stuff in place to help make sure the floor plan for the room isn't tighter than I expect. #5
Layout Tours / Re: KentuckySouthernRailway...
Last post by KentuckySouthern - March 20, 2026, 08:24:29 PMWelcome everyone. Thanks for the encouragement.
A little background. Years ago, before the construction of Interstate 75. My folks would take a trip, usually Spring Break time to deep deep South Georgia, to the maternal grandparents farm. The first night out was usually spent in Corbin, KY within earshot of the Louisville & Nashville yard. That's where I'd develop a fondness for the Alco diesels we'd hear throughout the night.
I developed a fondness for the green scheme, I have at least 3 variations, based on the Southern Rwy Green. Just so happened to be the school color with white at Michigan State University where I eased into adulthood.
The basic idea of the Kentucky Southern utilized by my initials KS as a fictional line from Corbin, called Carbon on my world to Loyall, aka Royall, in the East Kentucky Coal fields much like the L&N EK line. Coal is king.
The layout occupies 2/3 of my basement ~25' x 35'. It is approximately 2 1/2 times around multi level no helix main line still under construction.
Most recently I've been working on building a first thing you see as you enter scene that will incorporate a trestle. It's an area I'd let sit undeveloped since starting the project longer ago than I remember.
As this goes on I'll delve into the project and show some shots of what I'm doing.
Before...
Karl
A little background. Years ago, before the construction of Interstate 75. My folks would take a trip, usually Spring Break time to deep deep South Georgia, to the maternal grandparents farm. The first night out was usually spent in Corbin, KY within earshot of the Louisville & Nashville yard. That's where I'd develop a fondness for the Alco diesels we'd hear throughout the night.
I developed a fondness for the green scheme, I have at least 3 variations, based on the Southern Rwy Green. Just so happened to be the school color with white at Michigan State University where I eased into adulthood.
The basic idea of the Kentucky Southern utilized by my initials KS as a fictional line from Corbin, called Carbon on my world to Loyall, aka Royall, in the East Kentucky Coal fields much like the L&N EK line. Coal is king.
The layout occupies 2/3 of my basement ~25' x 35'. It is approximately 2 1/2 times around multi level no helix main line still under construction.
Most recently I've been working on building a first thing you see as you enter scene that will incorporate a trestle. It's an area I'd let sit undeveloped since starting the project longer ago than I remember.
As this goes on I'll delve into the project and show some shots of what I'm doing.
Before...
Karl
#6
Vehicle Modeling / Re: Dr. Schultz' Dentist Wagon...
Last post by deemery - March 20, 2026, 08:21:15 PMThat's pretty cool! I'll have to get one, it should fit well into my 1890s layout.
dave
dave
#7
Scratchbuilding / Re: 1907 Scherzer Rolling Lift...
Last post by Zephyrus52246 - March 20, 2026, 08:06:57 PMI think the bridge looks great. A nice scene with the bridge keeper's hut, too.
Jeff
Jeff
#8
Scratchbuilding / Re: 1907 Scherzer Rolling Lift...
Last post by elwoodblues - March 20, 2026, 07:42:27 PMJim,
I can see the issues you had with the printing process, but that was only after taking a second look at it very carefully. With the issues you stated a think you did a great job overcoming them and you should be proud of the result. I hate to say this but a lot of people would have given up instead of persevering. I for one would be honoured to have that bridge on my layout.
Very well done.
I can see the issues you had with the printing process, but that was only after taking a second look at it very carefully. With the issues you stated a think you did a great job overcoming them and you should be proud of the result. I hate to say this but a lot of people would have given up instead of persevering. I for one would be honoured to have that bridge on my layout.
Very well done.
#9
Scratchbuilding / Re: 1907 Scherzer Rolling Lift...
Last post by jbvb - March 20, 2026, 05:04:47 PMRegardless of the problems you encountered, you've got an extremely unique and detailed model there. I wonder if epoxy's curing time would have helped? It certainly would have slowed down the job.
#10
Scratchbuilding / Re: 1907 Scherzer Rolling Lift...
Last post by GPdemayo - March 20, 2026, 04:10:22 PMGreat looking bridge Jim, well done..... 
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