Large Scale Central

My visit to the B.A.D. Great Northern Railroad

Saturday I visted the B.A.D. (Becky and Dave’s) Great Northern Railroad. I helped the guys out a little bit with the 15" gauge ralroad, then when we were finished, I worked on the G scale railroad on his back deck. Then I picked up a ton of free track. Dave and Becky are some of the nicest people you will ever meet.

You can view photos below…

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Loading a straight section of track onto the flatcar.

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Easy does it Dave!

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Phew! Made it!

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Now to puch it to the end of the line.

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Now we scoot it off the flat car.

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Now just flip it over, bolt it, level it, and ballast it and we are done!

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A shot of the G scale layout on the back deck I hooked back up for Dave. His LGB 0-4-0 and train running around.

Here is a video of the G scale…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9l19JaGVGOk

The track I recieved. All LGB. Most of it needs new joiners, but I could care less, it was free! [;)]

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7 sections of 5 foot straights and 2 electric switches.

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A box full of 8 foot curves and 2 foot straights. Some 4 footers in there too.

Overall, it was a very good day!

Sorry, accidently posted twice and can’t delete this one.

Matt said:
Saturday I visted the B.A.D. (Becky and Dave's) Great Northern Railroad. I helped the guys out a little bit with the 15" gauge ralroad, then when we were finished, I worked on the G scale railroad on his back deck. Then I picked up a ton of free track.
Ah yes. The price is right. Free. 8-) But I envy the space for that 15" railroad. Nice pix.