Superior & Seattle Railroad Build

[S&S RR]

AWESOME ......
Eric Québec city

Thanks Eric


I'm at the point in this project where I'm ready to start working on the details and see what it's really going to look like.

[S&S RR]

I painted the first batch of 900 bolts this morning for the Trestle build.

[Zephyrus52246]

I see I'm falling behind in the race to own to most clamps.  Off to Harbor Freight!      The trestle is looking great so far. 


Jeff

[bparrish]

John....


And I thought I was over the edge  ! ! ! ! ! !

see ya
Bob

[S&S RR]

I see I'm falling behind in the race to own to most clamps.  Off to Harbor Freight!      The trestle is looking great so far. 


Jeff

Jeff
Thanks for the kind words - I'm liking the trestle more and more as I get closer to the other side. It has been a big project.
Interesting comment on the clamps - I just added clamps to my shopping list.  I had to stop painting because I ran out. Home Depot sells the clamps in the picture 10 for a dollar - they had a barrel full of them last time I was there and I didn't buy any. I also use these to hang my trees to dry so I really do need them. They work better than wooden clothes pins because the matte medium doesn't stick to them like it does to wood.

[S&S RR]

John....


And I thought I was over the edge  ! ! ! ! ! !

see ya
Bob

Bob


I'm so far over the edge I forgot where it was - but I'm having fun so who cares.

[gnatshop]

I cleaned up the place a little for Randy and Sue's visit so I thought I would post a few photographs of the trestle project without all the tools and junk on the benchwork. 

Why do them women get this honor?  You wouldn't clean it up if I came up that way!!   
You'ld probably put me to work dragin' more schtuff out!!!   

[S&S RR]

I cleaned up the place a little for Randy and Sue's visit so I thought I would post a few photographs of the trestle project without all the tools and junk on the benchwork. 

Why do them women get this honor?  You wouldn't clean it up if I came up that way!!   
You'ld probably put me to work dragin' more schtuff out!!!   

David


If you make the journey all the way up here to Michigan - I will have a cold one waiting for you. We will talk trains - and then I will put you to work. Seriously let me know if your ever up this way I would love to show you what I'm up too.

[ACL1504]

John,

I'm really enjoying the curved trestle build. That is one beautiful trestle. Fantastic build my friend.

Tom

[S&S RR]

John,

I'm really enjoying the curved trestle build. That is one beautiful trestle. Fantastic build my friend.

Tom

Thanks Tom


I'm looking forward to seeing you at the EXPO - I remembered to pack the ballast!

[S&S RR]

I had a great time at the EXPO. I came back with lots of new ideas for the layout. The crew made no progress on the trestle build while I was away . I'm going to stow away all of the goodies from the EXPO and get back at it.

[S&S RR]

The Mt. Aiden Trestle is getting longer and longer.  I added 6 more bents and cross braces today.

[S&S RR]

I also started adding the details on the other end while I was waiting for the glue to dry.  Lots of number 70 holes and tiny bolt castings.  The bifocals are getting a workout on this job.

[gnatshop]

Now this is an exercise in patience - that's a long stinkin' trestle!!

My hat is off to you - GREAT PROJECT and TOP QUALITY MODELING!!

[martin.ojaste]

It is amazing! The number of NBWs must cost more than the stripwood, let alone the time to drill all the holes. You are a patient person.  Good job!


Marty