Large Scale Central

Tongue-in Cheek Railway or why I don't have an outdoor layout

General Discussion
#1

Well that didn’t work. I’ll try again later.

Jack

#2

I think I found the problem. The files are too big, I’ll try again tomorrow.

#3

Jack Barton said:
I think I found the problem. The files are too big, I’ll try again tomorrow.

Would that be " … next week"?

(http://www.clicksmilies.com/s0105/teufel/devil-smiley-023.gif)

#4

Wow Jack! This really is a tongue-in-cheek railway… :wink:

#5

No wonder…spends all his time defending the indefensible and picking fights…

#6

There have been times when I wondered what happens when Jack’s 'puter goes on the fritz. :confused: To be a fly on the wall! :wink: :slight_smile:

#7

Sorry, the current generation of Mac’s don’t “go on the fritz”. That’s a problem for the “Gate’s Guys” or is it Bill’s Boys"?

#8
Jack Barton said:
Sorry, the current generation of Mac's don't "go on the fritz". That's a problem for the "Gate's Guys" or is it Bill's Boys"?
Hey Jack, we all know that! :D My friends who use Mac's keep me informed. :lol: :lol:

It’s just like Ernst Paul Lehmann Patentwerk oHG not going bankrupt either. :wink: :slight_smile: :wink: Only happens once in a while! :stuck_out_tongue: :lol:

#9

OK, here’s the first retaining wall block laid down at the east end. For size reference, that’s a one horse cultivator leaning against the tree to the right.

(http://www.lscdata.com/users/the_kollector/_forumfiles/103_0381_2.jpg)

#10

Jack Barton said:

(http://www.lscdata.com/users/the_kollector/_forumfiles/103_0381_2.jpg)

Are you trying to tell us that you couldn’t build a “Jungfrau Railway” tunneling through that, complete with the Eiger Window?

#11

The next two blocks reach to the house and the rest continue for a tenth of a mile to the west.

(http://www.lscdata.com/users/the_kollector/_forumfiles/103_0380_2.jpg)

#12

Now for the water feature! We really slaved on this one. It’s not a copy of any other water way. It is a prototype! It lies just south of the house and runs the length of the property. I think the scale of the features really calls out for a riding railway.

(http://www.lscdata.com/users/the_kollector/_forumfiles/103_0382_2.jpg)

#13
Hans-Joerg Mueller said:
Are you trying to tell us that you couldn't build a "Jungfrau Railway" tunneling through that, complete with the Eiger Window?
THE "Jungfrau" says there is no way that I'm allowed to mess with the rocks!
#14

If I decide to go 7 &1/2, this would be the top candidate. If I go 7.5, then I can also haul to the huge 7.5 layout in Columbia TN. The Lok is sold by Baumann of Germany. I had the opportunity to “engineer” this little gem while in Germany and it is a real powerhouse. Sound equipped to boot!

(http://www.lscdata.com/users/the_kollector/_forumfiles/n_im_3_tn.jpg)

#15

Jack,
In case you decide to ride in instead of ride on.
http://www.trains-trams-trolleys.com/home/3001.htm
http://www.trains-trams-trolleys.com/home/3036.htm

Ralph

#16

You have some beautiful property there, Jack. Definitely a great site for a ride-on train.

#17

Thanks Ray. It was a neglected property that was owned by a local company after they bought out a transferred executive. They rented it to other employees and it needed a ton of work inside and out, but it was a real steal.

After getting this posted my service went down for the rest of the afternoon.

Jack

#18

Jack-
I’ll second Ray’s observation about your property and option for a ride-on.
Question: If not 7 1/2 inch gauge, is there one down in size that would be considerably less expensive, give more layout per smaller space, and still offer the power and support for a ride-on?
Wendell

#19

Wendell,

There are at least two commercial gauges smaller than 7.5", but I’m just not attracted to them. I don’t even like 1.5 inch scale on 7.5. I get visions of that monkey and football that is so often mentioned on this site.

I thank Ralph, but the prices of the items he posted are w-a-y out of my league. In fact larger is cheaper if you can find surplus industrial items. I have located some real 18" Diesel locomotives for well under $4000. That is actually cheaper than most 7.5" stuff. The track is more expensive, but you have the equipment savings.
Jack

#20

Interesting Jack, let me know if you need a hand (in trade for a ride or two of course).

I have sent you this link, haven’t I?

http://www.srclry.com/

The railroad is more amazing in person than in the photos!