East End Market

[martin.ojaste]

Frank it coming along quite nicely. It looks like the dry brushing on the gable end is a bit too regular.

[Erieman]

Good Evening Martin,

Glad you are enjoying the build. There is not much dry brushing on the building except for the shadow created by the eve. Perhaps it is the lighting. Anyway, here is another picture showing the Chainlink fence with operating gates. Perhaps "Operating" is the wrong terminology. They move when touched by hand, not an automated gate. All the fence is nor installed along with much of the groundcover. Still to be added are additional rocks along the fence, weeds, and more brush. I am designing the "Raymo, auto salvage" sign, the building and the "Little Hook" crane. So-o-o, more to come.

Frank / Erieman

[martin.ojaste]

You are right, it must have been the lighting.

[Erieman]

Good Afternoon Everyone,

The rain and generally miserable weather outside means more train room time inside. All the chain link fence is in, the base groundcover is applied, stones along the fence are in. I completed the "RAYMO" sign and have installed the "Little Hook".  The "Little Hook" still requires some final paint, weathering and the operator shed. There will also be more weeds added when the auto and truck parts are added. Soon, very soon, the yard will fill up with JUNK. In the meantime, I need to build Raymo's office. That's next.

This is a real fun addition to the total module. Hope everyone is enjoying the junk yard.

Frank / Erieman

[bparrish]

Frank...

Very cool scene.  You don't see a lot of little hooks any longer.  They were a common in model photos of railroads in the 60's as Alexander made them and put them out at a very affordable price.  I have one still operating on my RR but I can't think of another in downtown Idaho.

I helped scenic and detail a railroad here in town for a modeler that many people in the valley address as Mac.  I created a scrap yard and when I wrote the "Ship It" for his RR I listed the siding to the yard as Mac's Scrap.  Say that fast and the humor is quickly identifiable.  His operators like dropping cars at the scrap yard and always announce completion.

Great scene...
thanx
Bob

[Zephyrus52246]

Shouldn't the razor wire be facing in to make sure Raymo doesn't escape?    Looking good.

Jeff

[ACL1504]

Frank,

Just as I predicted, Raymo's Junk Yard is wonderful. Now you just need a junk yard dog or is that Raymo as well. Inquiring minds and all that kind of stuff.

Tom

[Erieman]

Frank...

Very cool scene.  You don't see a lot of little hooks any longer.  They were a common in model photos of railroads in the 60's as Alexander made them and put them out at a very affordable price.  I have one still operating on my RR but I can't think of another in downtown Idaho.

I helped scenic and detail a railroad here in town for a modeler that many people in the valley address as Mac.  I created a scrap yard and when I wrote the "Ship It" for his RR I listed the siding to the yard as Mac's Scrap.  Say that fast and the humor is quickly identifiable.  His operators like dropping cars at the scrap yard and always announce completion.

Great scene...
thanx
Bob

Bob,

Thanks for stopping by. I have had this little hook for quite some time. It is still be manufactured by Tomar, just the price has changed. This will be #2 on my railroad.  I thought it would look great in the junkyard. I have been changing some of the details on the hook, including the bracing. I want to make sure it will hold the magnet which is quite heavy. I will be also changing the cab to include an open door, ladder, etc... Pictures soon. The real fun part will be adding the junk cars/ trucks. My Sylvan supply is quickly diminishing as well as a couple of other manufacturers. cleaning the flash, priming, painting and weathering all the parts is going to take quite a long time so stay tuned.

Frank / Erieman

[Erieman]

Shouldn't the razor wire be facing in to make sure Raymo doesn't escape?    Looking good.

Jeff

Dr. Jeff,

Thank you stopping by. You really made me look at the instructions for the direction of the razor wire. WHEW. As far as keeping Raymo behind the fence, He can come and go as much as he likes. He was very helpful getting me photos and information on East End Market and I am pleased to give him a place on my railroad, even if it is a junkyard. Glad you like the scene. More soon.

Frank / Erieman

[Erieman]

Frank,

Just as I predicted, Raymo's Junk Yard is wonderful. Now you just need a junk yard dog or is that Raymo as well. Inquiring minds and all that kind of stuff.

Tom

Thanks Tom for your kind words. Glad you are enjoying the progress. Don't worry about the junk yard dog. My real decision is whether the dog gets a dog house or not. Wait til you see all the junk that I will be putting into the yard. OMG, there is a lot of priming, painting and weathering to be done. With the weather outside be overcast and a slight drizzle from the heavens above, being in the train room is wonderful. Except for the occasional interruption from the boss for a myriad of things, but so what is new. Enjoy your warm weather.

Frank / Erieman

[Raymo]

Shouldn't the razor wire be facing in to make sure Raymo doesn't escape?    Looking good.

Jeff

That's right, I love the damp,wet smell of grease in the morning!

[Raymo]

Good Afternoon Everyone,

The rain and generally miserable weather outside means more train room time inside. All the chain link fence is in, the base groundcover is applied, stones along the fence are in. I completed the "RAYMO" sign and have installed the "Little Hook".  The "Little Hook" still requires some final paint, weathering and the operator shed. There will also be more weeds added when the auto and truck parts are added. Soon, very soon, the yard will fill up with JUNK. In the meantime, I need to build Raymo's office. That's next.

This is a real fun addition to the total module. Hope everyone is enjoying the junk yard.

Frank / Erieman

My little home away from home is looking "Sweet"!

[Janbouli]

I'd like a Little Hook in N-scale , wonder if there are any out there, is that the real name , or should I google for something else?

[Erieman]

I'd like a Little Hook in N-scale , wonder if there are any out there, is that the real name , or should I google for something else?

Jan,

i checked the Tomar Industries website. the bad news is that they do not make this in "N" scale. Whooee this would be small in "N". Perhaps there is another "N" scaler on the forum that might know what else might look similar. Thanks for stopping by.

Frank / Erieman

[Erieman]

Good Afternoon Everyone,

The rain and generally miserable weather outside means more train room time inside. All the chain link fence is in, the base groundcover is applied, stones along the fence are in. I completed the "RAYMO" sign and have installed the "Little Hook".  The "Little Hook" still requires some final paint, weathering and the operator shed. There will also be more weeds added when the auto and truck parts are added. Soon, very soon, the yard will fill up with JUNK. In the meantime, I need to build Raymo's office. That's next.

This is a real fun addition to the total module. Hope everyone is enjoying the junk yard.

Frank / Erieman

My little home away from home is looking "Sweet"!

More to follow. Stay tuned. Wait until you see the junk yard. All I can say is that there will be a lot of junk.

Frank / Erieman