Superior & Seattle Railroad Build (Volume 2) Started 2/25/17

[S&S RR]

I like the platforms.  It's an idea to think about using concrete footers instead of wood bracing underneath. Are the platforms permanently attached next to the track? I ask because the one on the right looks way to close to the track.

Hi Curt


The platforms are just sitting close to in place to get a feel for how they will look.  I have some work to do on the ground cover I put in to get them in place for gluing down. The concrete footings are what George provided for the kit. I think they will be mostly covered from view once all the details and ground cover are in place.  Thanks for following along.

[S&S RR]

Update on Isaac's Coal - I got started on the conveyor.

[postalkarl]

Hi John:

Very nicely done. Keep the photos coming.

Karl

[S&S RR]

Hi John:

Very nicely done. Keep the photos coming.

Karl

Thanks Karl - Progress will be slow for the next couple months but I will be posting as I get workbench time.

[sdrees]

Hi John,

Looking very nice. 

[S&S RR]

Hi John,

Looking very nice.

Thanks Steve - it will be waiting for me when I get back from the Narrow Gauge Convention. I have a lot of detailing to do on the two builds I have going and I'm already planning the next build.  After a few kits in a row I think it's time for another scratch build.

[Dave K.]

Spent a lovely evening last night going back and re-following your Mackenzie build. The layout is looking spectacular. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[LongHornCaddy]

Incredible work John.   I remember you working around the clock getting ready for the Narrow Gauge Convention a few years back.  Looks like you haven't ever slowed down!

[S&S RR]

Spent a lovely evening last night going back and re-following your Mackenzie build. The layout is looking spectacular. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Hi Dave


Thanks for the kind words. I'm real happy with the way Machenzie's is turning out. I'm taking a little break from the workbench to attend the Narrow Gauge Convention, but I will be getting back on it when I return. It is my favorite convention every year. I'm hoping to see more inspirational layouts in the Denver area this year.

[S&S RR]

Incredible work John.   I remember you working around the clock getting ready for the Narrow Gauge Convention a few years back.  Looks like you haven't ever slowed down!

Thanks for the kind words.  Are you planning on attending the Denver Narrow Gauge Convention?  I can't slow down I don't know what might catch me.  Thanks for stopping by the thread.

[LongHornCaddy]

Incredible work John.   I remember you working around the clock getting ready for the Narrow Gauge Convention a few years back.  Looks like you haven't ever slowed down!

Thanks for the kind words.  Are you planning on attending the Denver Narrow Gauge Convention?  I can't slow down I don't know what might catch me.  Thanks for stopping by the thread.

Sadly, we can't make it to the NGC this year.   

Keep those pics coming!

[S&S RR]

Incredible work John.   I remember you working around the clock getting ready for the Narrow Gauge Convention a few years back.  Looks like you haven't ever slowed down!

Thanks for the kind words.  Are you planning on attending the Denver Narrow Gauge Convention?  I can't slow down I don't know what might catch me.  Thanks for stopping by the thread.

Sadly, we can't make it to the NGC this year.   

Keep those pics coming!

Sorry you can't make it this year. We will keep the pictures coming.

[S&S RR]

I returned home this afternoon from my extended Narrow Gauge Trip.  We traveled 5300 miles through 12 states.  Our loop into the Canadian Rockies was postponed due to the forest fires. The Park Ranger in Glacier told me that the fires are going to keep burning until they have two feet of snow on the ground.  It's not often that I pray for snow, but those people need relief.

I will be getting back to the workbench as soon as the unpacking is complete.  I spent 3 days doing research, photographing, and measuring the structures and foundations of the Quincy Copper Mine that is going to be a very big scratch build project for the Superior & Seattle Railroad.  We returned to Michigan along US Route 2 which parallels the GN railroad.  I took lots of pictures and will be sharing them here on this thread as appropriate. It's time to take a look at all my buys from the Narrow Gauge Convention.

[PRR Modeler]

 

[jimmillho]

Glad you are back safe and sound (poorer of course).

Jim