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Post by g3750 on May 12, 2021 3:23:27 GMT
Updated 5/11/2021: Needs a (India ink) wash and some DullCote, but we're pretty much declaring victory on this house.
More when I know it.
George
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Post by Deleted on May 12, 2021 12:43:44 GMT
Wow George that house looks move in ready! Great job
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Post by g3750 on May 26, 2021 11:09:31 GMT
Updated 05/25/2021: For the past two weeks things have been on hold as I have dealt with the end of the academic semester, constructed the "cat prevention door", and tried to acquire more HO Albion Catalog houses. I called more than a dozen hobby shops before finally speaking with the manufacturer and ordering 3 more of the houses. Unfortunately, it’s going to be at least a 2 month delay before they are produced; they are absolutely swamped. But that’s a good thing for the industry. All this has caused me to re-evaluate and re-prioritize what projects should get my attention. Here they are (in rough order of importance): - Clean up the workshop so that more modeling can take place
- Weirton Steel caboose for an upcoming NMRA contest (needs decals, assembly and weathering)
- Finalize the Weirton East End interlocking circuit
- Complete line poles and “H” fixtures for the Eastern Approach to the bridge
- Install conduit across the face of the stone arch
- Install scenery from Pier 2 to the stone arch including the pond and Eastern Approach hillside
The above is the tip of the iceberg; the entire "to-do" list is pretty large.  More when I know it.
George
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Post by g3750 on Jun 5, 2021 1:50:23 GMT
Updated 6/4/2021: A new pair of locomotives join the roster on the Panhandle. Lionel PRR E-7 A-As 5900 & 5901 will be tasked with pulling the pride of the Panhandle, The Spirit of St. Louis. These beauties are Legacy equipped with dual fan smoke units. I picked them up today at Hobby Express.
More when I know it.
George
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Post by ptc on Jun 5, 2021 10:46:15 GMT
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Post by g3750 on Jun 5, 2021 14:03:38 GMT
Sure nice locomotives, George. Thank you. They are the first locomotives I've bought new out of a catalog, ever. I am very excited about them and can't wait to see them run on the layout. They did quite nicely on the store's test loop (O36 minimum required). Double smoke units for each A unit, sound, and the finish seems pretty close. I am going to program them today and try to get a few more photos.
George
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Post by g3750 on Jun 5, 2021 22:36:10 GMT
Here you go - the completed Spirit of St. Louis. Four 18" K-Line passenger cars pulled by the matched Lionel PRR E7 A-As.
George
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Post by Deleted on Jun 6, 2021 2:08:01 GMT
Nice looking additions to the layout!
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Post by g3750 on Jun 6, 2021 2:48:11 GMT
Nice looking additions to the layout!
Thank you! I am ecstatic over this train! I've been walking around with this huge, stupid grin on my fact all day. Just fired up the smoke (4 stacks in each unit)! So cool. This is definitely the signature train on the layout.
George
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Post by rcs226e on Jun 6, 2021 8:20:41 GMT
Good looking pair of 7s George. Makes a nice looking Spirit train.
55 years ago photo by Mike Condren
and I have to compliment you on how you've blended the scenery into the backdrop as shown where the right of way blends into the photo hillside. Excellant job.
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Post by ptc on Jun 6, 2021 13:54:15 GMT
Your backdrop is wonderful. Your scenery work, top drawer.
This layout is a big winner, the OGF is proud of you George.
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Post by g3750 on Jun 6, 2021 18:44:21 GMT
Good looking pair of 7s George. Makes a nice looking Spirit train.
55 years ago photo by Mike Condren
and I have to compliment you on how you've blended the scenery into the backdrop as shown where the right of way blends into the photo hillside. Excellant job.
Thank you for the kind words and for posting that photo of the prototype locomotives!
George
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Post by g3750 on Jun 6, 2021 18:44:50 GMT
Your backdrop is wonderful. Your scenery work, top drawer. This layout is a big winner, the OGF is proud of you George.
You are waaay too kind.
Much appreciated.
George
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Post by Country Joe on Jun 7, 2021 22:21:35 GMT
George, congrats on the new locomotives. That passenger train is a thing of beauty.
I also think you've done an outstanding job blending the backdrop into the scenery.
Outstanding work!👍
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Post by g3750 on Jun 9, 2021 3:44:42 GMT
I am honored and pleased to report that part 1 of my 5 part series "Pour Me A River" has been published in July/August issue of O Scale Trains magazine. The article describes the creation of the Ohio River, the scenery on the adjoining banks, and the placement of the bridge.
I hope you will pick up a copy.
George
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