Looks like shes coming together Ralph!
Thanks
Beautiful weather Monday and today too. Left the train out so I could run a bit after work. Yesterday I parked the train at Interlocking Brunt. Went out on the porch last night about dusk. Looked down at the train. A six foot long Black snake was under the train. Half of him was sticking out on either side of the train. Now I know what happened to all the frogs that used to hang out in the GRR. Ralph
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looking good. I still have a long way to go.
question. how big is a 6 foot snake to scale? Iâm thinking you had the locknest monster under your train.
Geoff George said:
looking good. I still have a long way to go.question. how big is a 6 foot snake to scale? Iâm thinking you had the locknest monster under your train.
Pretty big monsterâŚ144 feet long :o
I still have a long ways to go myself. Mine is not nearly as neat and finished looking as Shawnâs RR.
One âloopâ is functional. but far from done. The switch yard is down, but not yet functional.
The second loop I run point to point for now. I need to build a long bridge and lay another 40 feet of track before it is fully functional.
Ralph
Well here is one of the new line, Iâll post the construction in The track forum.
Got out last week to shoot some shots along the line. Started the day (as I typically do when out along the line) in Neelyton with the daily freight having arrived from Burnt Cabins, and ready to head west.
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On the point today, EBT #1, the Edward Roberts. Its diminutive size (a whopping 5,000 pounds tractive effort) usually relegates it to hauling inspection trains, but todayâs traffic was light, and crews like running her because sheâs something of a âtoyâ locomotive, with very simple controls. No brakes (just using the Johnson bar and cylinder cocks to slow down), and a crosshead-driven water pump that keeps things topped off without too much attention.
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Crossing Three Lick Creek (âcrickâ in these parts) just east of Shade Gap. The box car immediately behind the locomotive gives the impression that the diminutive Edward Roberts is larger than it seems. Yet the box car was built the same year as the locomotive (1873), andânoâa grown person cannot stand fully upright inside the car.
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Pulling into Shade Gap, the local station agent waits to greet the train. With rolled up jeans and bare feet, the station agent might not be the highest example of proper attire, but he brews a mean pot of coffee (as well as some other brews), so as long as the brass isnât on the train, heâs covered.
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After crossing Shade Creek, itâs a steady 2% grade into Blacklog.
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Arriving in Blacklog, the dayâs consist in tow. Curiously, almost all the equipment in this train dates from the 1870s, with the exception of the flat carâbuilt in 1901. Itâs noticeably longer and wider than the rest of the equipment on the train.
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With Trout Run in the foreground (a usually dry creekbedâotherwise it would be called âTrout swimâ), #1 returns westbound into Neelyton. Even trackwork isnât a priority of the TRRâs track crews, so long as the wheels stay in contact with the rails, theyâre happy.
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Arriving in Neelyton, with more freight sitting on the platform.
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Coasting into the station, the engineer takes a moment to watch the passing scenery.
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From here, itâs north to Blairâs Mills, and a connection with the Tuscarora Valley Railroad. The afternoon passenger train was running late, so I missed a chance to photograph it rolling through town. Later, K
I like the wheel arrangement on that tender. First time Iâve ever noticed something like that.
I donât know about you, but every time I run a train I have to send the maintenance crews out first to clear all the vegetation off the lineâŚ
Quote:Yup, me too. If anyone is modeling the deep south, get some Turkish Veronica. Instant Kudzu! Fortunately, the growth tends to slow down later in the summer, but right now, it's like shoveling snow in a blizzard. I swear, I can see the stuff creep back across the track after the train passes.
... every time I run a train I have to send the maintenance crews out first to clear all the vegetation off the line...
Later,
K
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Phlox is the same way. Got to cut that back about 2" every time I run. But it does slow down and look like crap during the summerâŚ
Kevin, are the trees in pic 7 dwarf spruce??? just wondering look nice on your layout as does everything. The Regal West Ne.
More great pictures. I cant get enough keep them coming. Of course I am off for three days and its raining, again. 
Really some good photos of the different layouts. Giving up lots of ideas. Thanks Dave
Excellent
Thanks all so far!
Yes, dwarf spruces. Not a bad tree for $3.30 a piece. Iâve lost a few over the years, but most seem to survive quite well. I generally donât trim the lower branches until theyâre established. I planted three one year, and trimmed their branches at the same time. All three died. Yeah, itâs s stretch, but I figure why chance it? (Even if they do have a 1-year guarantee?)
Later,
K
Great pictures Kevin. You really have as much talent with a camera as you do with the modeling. When you put the two together itâs awesome! As hard as I try I have yet to get the stunning photos from my XTi that you do. I think Iâm still struggling with a profile to use.
Had a nice run last nite with the Pacific, was real calm and the smoke looked great against the evening sun.
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They thyme looks nice with itâs purple flowers.
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Nice shots Jerry. Looks like your weather has been better then mine. Another rainy day for me. On a good note it has allowed me to start making my logging camp shacks
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Jerry, Nice seeing a fast freight once-in-awhile.
Dave , Nice angle on that Chessie.