The Atlantic and Southern Build Thread Continued, Part 2

[MAP]

You're doing a great job on this kit Tom.  Thanks for all of the photos.

[postalkarl]

Hi Tom:

Great job so and it looks great on your RR as usual.

Karl

[tct855]

ACL 1504,
        Really excellent job build Tom.  Some were saying that they thought you weren't going to be able to make the pieces fit. Heck some were saying you weren't fit to sleep with pigs!  but I stood up for yah, and said that you were!  Good job.  I got your back brother. KP-out!!!

[ACL1504]

Donato,

Thanks for the WOW and for stopping by, much appreciated.

Tom

[ACL1504]

You're doing a great job on this kit Tom.  Thanks for all of the photos.

Mark,

Thank you very much and you are very welcome. More pictures coming.

Tom

[ACL1504]

Hi Tom:

Great job so and it looks great on your RR as usual.

Karl

Karl,

Much appreciated kind sir.




Tom

[ACL1504]

ACL 1504,
        Really excellent job build Tom.  Some were saying that they thought you weren't going to be able to make the pieces fit. Heck some were saying you weren't fit to sleep with pigs!  but I stood up for yah, and said that you were!  Good job.  I got your back brother. KP-out!!!

Thommy,

Thanks brother from another mother. Come hook or crook, my pieces always fit! LOL!

I appreciate you standing and having my back.

Tom

[ACL1504]

I just realized my last picture was #3700, That is crazy! I'll probably reach 10,000 prior to getting the third level finished.

Today I finished adding the filler/supply pipes to the platform. I also installed some stairs on the one end. I plan on adding stairs on the other end as well. However, I first need to figure out how to use the end pipes.





Hopefully more tomorrow afternoon.

[PRR Modeler]

Beautiful work Tom. I can't wait to see it in person Saturday.

[tct855]

ACL 1504,
       Tom, your AS build modeling is totally inspiring.  I'm so glad you're able to spend such consistent time advancing your AS on the way to a third level.  It's official!  I'm putting your AS on my bucket list.  I want a picture of my ASS next to your AS.   I'll be the one wearing... aaah khaki's.  Thanx Thom...

[ACL1504]

Beautiful work Tom. I can't wait to see it in person Saturday.

Curt,

Thank you and I look forward to seeing you tomorrow.

Tom

[ACL1504]

ACL 1504,
       Tom, your AS build modeling is totally inspiring.  I'm so glad you're able to spend such consistent time advancing your AS on the way to a third level.  It's official!  I'm putting your AS on my bucket list.  I want a picture of my ASS next to your AS.   I'll be the one wearing... aaah khaki's.  Thanx Thom...

Thommy,

My AS is always on the move my friend. By the way, what blew up yours? This sure has turned into one AS of a thread. By the way, no pictures of yours or mine please. I'm having a hard enough time seeing as it is. Now I have to go and get that out of my mind.

Tom

[ACL1504]

Now that I have the fuel platform built I can now remove the excess track.

I cut the track just past the end of the platform. I then wet the area with a small spray bottle and let it sit for ten minutes.



I then added more water and let it sit for ten additional minutes.



More in a few.

[ACL1504]

I used a thin putty knife and gently pried up the track and ballast. It all came up very cleanly.



I removed the old ballast and cleaned the area.



More in a few.

[ACL1504]

I used the same two bumpers and glued them in place.



Still plenty of room for the tank cars on the end.



More in a few.