The Franklin & South Manchester Railroad - it's all about the details!

[S&S RR]

It's time for another index update, when you have time. I'd like to take another look at those rocks under the Winkie building...

Randy


The index on page 1 is always up-to-date. I copy the index every 10 pages just for easy reference.  Also, as per your request, here is a picture of the rocks under Winkie's.

[S&S RR]

I will start in the back of this area - this first structure is famous for the sign George added to the side.  The building is called
Dixon's.

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To the left of Dixon's is Bertha's Bar & Grill.












This picture was added on 06/21/15 and was sent to us by Mark Dalrymple.

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The third structure in this row is the Hammerbaum Boot Corp.

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Centered in front of the previous three structures is the Fox Run Milling Company - George's Kit number 295.

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In the middle of this area - barely visible from this angle is the original Duffy's Coal building.  George has a complete Duffy's coal kit which is renamed placed in another location on the layout. A story for another day.

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The fish row buildings are located next to the tracks.

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The White & Bagley Company.

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Bernstein's Fish Grotto.

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                       F&SM Railroad - Thread Index

The Manchester Lift Bridge .............................................................. Page 1
The Colbert Yard Coaling Tower ....................................................... Page 2
The South Manchester Depot ........................................................... Page 3
The Burley Farm ............................................................................ Page 4
Blair, Campbell & McLean Inc...........................................................  Page 5
The North River Boat House.............................................................  Page 5
The Manchester Bus Terminal...........................................................  Page 6
Manchester Central Station............................................................... Page 7
Pork's Place.................................................................................... Page 8
The Franklin Station......................................................................... Page 9
The Mt. Allen Trestle........................................................................ Page 10
Mackenzie Milling Company............................................................... Page 10
The Stone Roundhouse.................................................................... Page 10
Franklin  "Overview"......................................................................... Page 11
Franklin "Maxwell Bicycle Works"....................................................... Page 12
Franklin "Oandy Bldg"....................................................................... Page 12
Franklin "Clancy's Bar & Grill" ........................................................... Page 12
Franklin "J. Stein Loans Building"........................................................Page 12
Franklin "Grocers Warehouse Corp".....................................................Page 13
Franklin "Ellwood & Co".....................................................................Page 13
Franklin "Benny's Gas & Oil".............................................................. Page 13
Franklin "Squeak & Wilfred Bldg"........................................................Page 14
Franklin "M. H Vanderlip Laundering Co.".............................................Page 14
Franklin "The J. Winkie Co."...............................................................Page 14
Franklin "M. Sibiey & Company"..........................................................Page 16
Franklin "Jake Fish Co.".....................................................................Page 16
Franklin "Hotel Davenport".................................................................Page 16
Franklin "Maranatha Warehouse and Storage Co.".................................Page 16
Franklin "Kratz Scissors Company" .....................................................Page 17
Franklin "The A. C. Gilbert Co. Home of American Flyer Trains"...............Page 17
Franklin "McDuff's Salvage"................................................................Page 17
Franklin "The Salvation Army Building"................................................Page 17
Franklin "Paddock Bar & Grill".............................................................Page 17
Rocky Point Harbor "Light House" .......................................................Page 18
Rocky Point Harbor" Cap'in Billy's Bait"................................................Page 18
Rocky Point Harbor " Emporium Seafood Company"...............................Page 18
Rocky Point Harbor " Izzy Fish Company"............................................ Page 18
Rocky Point Harbor "Fine Scale Miniatures"...........................................Page 19
Rocky Point Harbor "Cooper's Garage"..................................................Page 19
The Fish Row area of Franklin .............................................................Page 19
The Rocks under Winkie's for Randy ....................................................Page 20
Dixon's The Greatest Show on Earth Building........................................Page 20
Bertha's Bar and Grill.........................................................................Page 20
Hammerbaum Boot Corp....................................................................Page 20
Fox Run...........................................................................................Page 20
Duff's Coal "the original"....................................................................Page 20
Fish Row .........................................................................................Page 20
White & Bagley Company ..................................................................Page 20
Bernstein's Fish Grotto ......................................................................Page 20


                                                       

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Since it's the start of the new year here are a few statistics about this thread for us to reflect back on at the beginning of next year.  To-date we have 400 pictures of 49 individual structures. The thread is 20 pages long.  Percent complete unknown.  The thread was started on Sept. 11th, 2014 and we have had 10,137 views in the first three plus months.

[ranny9]

It's time for another index update, when you have time. I'd like to take another look at those rocks under the Winkie building...

Randy


The index on page 1 is always up-to-date. I copy the index every 10 pages just for easy reference.  Also, as per your request, here is a picture of the rocks under Winkie's.

OOps...I had forgotten that it was updated on the first page...thanks

[Mike Engler]

John, I just went through the entire thread again and I really thank you for the time and effort you have put into this thread. It's one of my top research tools. I was looking for an example on how a sign could be mounted to the top of a steeply peaked roof. I didn't find any so I think I will do an alternate plan and go with two signs- one on each side of the roof, so that I can have adequate bracing. Really hoping to see the George and his layout again, but it will be tough to justify a few days on the road waiting for the Expo to happen.

[Mark Dalrymple]

More great pictures, John!

I don't believe I have ever seen close up shots of the White & Bagley Co. or Bernstein's Fish Grotto.  What a great scene!  Its super cool the way the closer in you get the more there is to see.  Loving it!

Cheers, Mark.

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John, I just went through the entire thread again and I really thank you for the time and effort you have put into this thread. It's one of my top research tools. I was looking for an example on how a sign could be mounted to the top of a steeply peaked roof. I didn't find any so I think I will do an alternate plan and go with two signs- one on each side of the roof, so that I can have adequate bracing. Really hoping to see the George and his layout again, but it will be tough to justify a few days on the road waiting for the Expo to happen.

Thanks Mike - I'm enjoying the review as I go through the pictures again preparing them for the thread.  I will be looking for an example of the signs your looking for as I go through the pictures again tonight.  This thread is intended to be a builders reference - let me know if you have any suggestions on improving it.


God gave George some very special talents, and I thank him very allowing me to share these pictures.  I know I'm learning from them.