tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31553985350695428872024-03-12T23:03:59.098-04:00Western & Atlantic R.R., North BranchAn HO scale model of the rail line between Chattanooga TN. and Atlanta GA.Thomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06836335609167537145noreply@blogger.comBlogger104125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3155398535069542887.post-77520258515613943092024-03-03T12:22:00.003-05:002024-03-03T12:28:22.350-05:00Harp Stand Build<p> <span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">Harp stands were the way for switching track mid 1800's. These of course were known as stub switches, the most common turnout configuration until point switches were created.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPQ_ZQQWwXeDXHkIAI9t4GEQNqmZZ-SH6d-p2uOh4WVw6LBf4YL1gcHNZ_enRByX44U7x4fPdRQYJYuB0wPoHw-2K1g3M2sinvjyq1Vx2DZqMsdg0JipgP7saoom07uBKDUL2QqqvfJ3ZLRhLRMNNVlGGKh9byJEwIG09enA2hY4hTC2RcA7uXG3D5N6j_/s300/Shed%20and%20yard%20looking%20south.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="251" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPQ_ZQQWwXeDXHkIAI9t4GEQNqmZZ-SH6d-p2uOh4WVw6LBf4YL1gcHNZ_enRByX44U7x4fPdRQYJYuB0wPoHw-2K1g3M2sinvjyq1Vx2DZqMsdg0JipgP7saoom07uBKDUL2QqqvfJ3ZLRhLRMNNVlGGKh9byJEwIG09enA2hY4hTC2RcA7uXG3D5N6j_/w536-h640/Shed%20and%20yard%20looking%20south.jpg" width="536" /></a></span></div><span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">I had installed a 3 way switch about 10 months ago. My initial throw mechanism was an Arduino. Unfortunately, although it worked, knowing how to program it was WAY outside my wheelhouse!</span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC8Y5ekAG-v74Dj7d89qc6n8DUmEYv5HY52wBmPqhlXwl1w6cw0TGDtntxu-62JPYYAFSfacvddH6s_bs2aGs3L-CO9Z5ubPlbH3DdUu9OyqiFpTdBaE95T_20wrkD87ycJrN98ueem4OTffio0zZeuxwrnNP-tYlOviaCCWiXaOGdMw8gjIoCto2ZMi8t/s640/Arduino%20wiring.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC8Y5ekAG-v74Dj7d89qc6n8DUmEYv5HY52wBmPqhlXwl1w6cw0TGDtntxu-62JPYYAFSfacvddH6s_bs2aGs3L-CO9Z5ubPlbH3DdUu9OyqiFpTdBaE95T_20wrkD87ycJrN98ueem4OTffio0zZeuxwrnNP-tYlOviaCCWiXaOGdMw8gjIoCto2ZMi8t/w480-h640/Arduino%20wiring.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">Necessity is the mother of invention, as the saying goes. And I had more than necessity; I had HIGH need. This is a key area for my operating plans. I decided to use or build my own harp stand. First choice was the PCS hand throw. Al Mueller built one to operate. Unfortunately this stand is good for only a 2 way. I'd need to convert my rail from code 83 to 55 to make that a possibility. That was out of the equation as I had close to 200' of track. Build the harp was the most obvious possibility.</span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2OnKFXlkG8u79OXUkClATivN6dP_9m4nZlH5K05wHc96AEaquoY7h5SmzlAQXQ0BkjJFaC_87xtrKbAAhG7WYJfDHKGaLj4sp7fMnLAJ-JvcUzDh7Jagxes-XE4qzq5CLaIiYlXnsjz8KyDQnio-Pxco_176A-mPclMrnnAehkogINHFwv46skKfgujY8/s640/PSC.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2OnKFXlkG8u79OXUkClATivN6dP_9m4nZlH5K05wHc96AEaquoY7h5SmzlAQXQ0BkjJFaC_87xtrKbAAhG7WYJfDHKGaLj4sp7fMnLAJ-JvcUzDh7Jagxes-XE4qzq5CLaIiYlXnsjz8KyDQnio-Pxco_176A-mPclMrnnAehkogINHFwv46skKfgujY8/s320/PSC.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p><span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">Using the PCS stand as the idea, I did a crude drawing, guessing the size needed. I went with about O scale to give it the length to reach across three rails.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1pnIIqgKAVlCqGsaL9YGbOC1PcJqCB4U-E-HYwijc6ngUqeKJfvxYkkuzOpCBSWhUvInmNvu0TyHTLBSwHN5jMEhDVNBz3DdWdz9bQkt212EYdYGsnHMpwVq537hYlmGL_x2-SPzUIfQAGo5grApw2xFLc-HEHiJbOxnRj8OkKBL5IKaIITJb0PfwpdQw/s640/drawings%20.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1pnIIqgKAVlCqGsaL9YGbOC1PcJqCB4U-E-HYwijc6ngUqeKJfvxYkkuzOpCBSWhUvInmNvu0TyHTLBSwHN5jMEhDVNBz3DdWdz9bQkt212EYdYGsnHMpwVq537hYlmGL_x2-SPzUIfQAGo5grApw2xFLc-HEHiJbOxnRj8OkKBL5IKaIITJb0PfwpdQw/w480-h640/drawings%20.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p> </p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: x-large;">Fabrication of the throw bar positioning cap was a critical build. Overall, my build came with a lot of luck as I measured only the distance the headblock would need to travel to ensure the fly rails reached the outer stock rails.</span></div></blockquote><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">Initially I used a tri-corner file to start the cut for each of the three slots to hold the throw bar position. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB7tjjiPWdSkf9Kb8eaaOuP09RsKNQSeC1m-zaH2F-pXI5JBtStf_stZ2olS-nVPkrEvt3au0whO4KJc96GI90vZIFZtzqjzxPONqHkahMJLCHb4qTftzOwYRnmd7ctee1nGfwxSLNBivAHvXmM7Y8Tj03NgMGjwuoER0koAiqBo6hEEFfOr5dfr6ONqUA/s640/notching%20the%20position%20cap.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB7tjjiPWdSkf9Kb8eaaOuP09RsKNQSeC1m-zaH2F-pXI5JBtStf_stZ2olS-nVPkrEvt3au0whO4KJc96GI90vZIFZtzqjzxPONqHkahMJLCHb4qTftzOwYRnmd7ctee1nGfwxSLNBivAHvXmM7Y8Tj03NgMGjwuoER0koAiqBo6hEEFfOr5dfr6ONqUA/w480-h640/notching%20the%20position%20cap.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: x-large; text-align: left;">Next I used a razor saw. With a cross cutting motion I sawed the edges as well as the depth. This gradually created the tree openings large enough to hold the piano wire throw bar. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtixN9WnG2BLE8epHWlfNpdPizM0d38y9KmaMsEZthyYuw9-jTstuDS2v-lazwJXyYCbxdlojPnu3I__xsMb1-7PaCNuIoQXBzENfe4VK4HrcMzB4Gv6TLgt1XRJ3ou30CLjFHuLqQw0vc5-bLaQG9rr93qEd7MjehPATrUXrrIHHmEUPFuTkh3qX6OPtb/s336/fabricating%20position%20cap%20notches.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="216" data-original-width="336" height="412" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtixN9WnG2BLE8epHWlfNpdPizM0d38y9KmaMsEZthyYuw9-jTstuDS2v-lazwJXyYCbxdlojPnu3I__xsMb1-7PaCNuIoQXBzENfe4VK4HrcMzB4Gv6TLgt1XRJ3ou30CLjFHuLqQw0vc5-bLaQG9rr93qEd7MjehPATrUXrrIHHmEUPFuTkh3qX6OPtb/w640-h412/fabricating%20position%20cap%20notches.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: x-large; text-align: left;">Fabricating the legs and frame required 2 sizes of KLM angle brass stock. Angle was chosen for greater stability. The way to bend the angle is to make a notch which reduces an awkward bend and a cleaner angle in the leg. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi02TQTDhqmOMDmv8tGx-vTdQVyw0ilA2yVTClTD498fZBmGABsJKbxHVgBCfUVcrMeMc4bMIH6-oNmMrqMujjK6U2xgU1gf_8lBMBeFmISdYU-giGseVchtTpk1wiHEwyHY8m973oRacMGpuCIZJz5dRyIPckcUPTuJCBD8MCj9tpiYVYLeNe10zvEpr7A/s640/fabricating%20leg%201.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi02TQTDhqmOMDmv8tGx-vTdQVyw0ilA2yVTClTD498fZBmGABsJKbxHVgBCfUVcrMeMc4bMIH6-oNmMrqMujjK6U2xgU1gf_8lBMBeFmISdYU-giGseVchtTpk1wiHEwyHY8m973oRacMGpuCIZJz5dRyIPckcUPTuJCBD8MCj9tpiYVYLeNe10zvEpr7A/w480-h640/fabricating%20leg%201.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: x-large; text-align: left;">A quick touch of solder and the two legs are secured. The other half has been built and secured.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizIl6ff4RlrjJUXlVUjcs5JZHNAj46tVOuZTTL6M6NjgRfxUmvNPrNNuIIn56iLTA18bBOl_uDxC4XIn_jriacl-4B2LfSRULodeTD20xbOAawpMESqnh7zNMdnHY3qnjaZ-JqbROwxx2etp7_KEAtLO6bRX7EeC7RMH0QKBG8_RWM52QDejQRRGLNGPDu/s640/soldering%20leg%201.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizIl6ff4RlrjJUXlVUjcs5JZHNAj46tVOuZTTL6M6NjgRfxUmvNPrNNuIIn56iLTA18bBOl_uDxC4XIn_jriacl-4B2LfSRULodeTD20xbOAawpMESqnh7zNMdnHY3qnjaZ-JqbROwxx2etp7_KEAtLO6bRX7EeC7RMH0QKBG8_RWM52QDejQRRGLNGPDu/w150-h200/soldering%20leg%201.jpg" width="150" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilGx_ACrvPatyk9oxv4GmzjIchKFgYG-NxRxBo3_Lw36Yk8a-VTrCs6QbUDlIjwarPP_Y0oziab4HYgeY9BF7RCE_Oo7Enj8MNta-nXh6MRIgQrH5ThWoZDJsCmbdoKNYo9ygEFJ5zlGTP-Ldi51EKF4RZzwDdjVxrzCIraYTizLPnogdAl40X6swdBYMl/s451/legs%20to%20poistioing%20cap.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="451" data-original-width="415" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilGx_ACrvPatyk9oxv4GmzjIchKFgYG-NxRxBo3_Lw36Yk8a-VTrCs6QbUDlIjwarPP_Y0oziab4HYgeY9BF7RCE_Oo7Enj8MNta-nXh6MRIgQrH5ThWoZDJsCmbdoKNYo9ygEFJ5zlGTP-Ldi51EKF4RZzwDdjVxrzCIraYTizLPnogdAl40X6swdBYMl/w184-h200/legs%20to%20poistioing%20cap.jpg" width="184" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7ANalFfe3erIx2kuqLPFVIOEUkEVIhncqGirOuqhdUBEUIUIg7c2LGEg-nfR2tDEYLdhg6T9M6cij02W17NMC2h7ZlONh3GH_7YOpwIL1yiFA2qVeO4xLI2roXFNCnR3l4U1OdLY6-aVAmox-7_YqNugSLWTUlY8xKN15HOMy_U-SII6N8_yEsS8NBWMP/s640/side%20panel%20prep.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7ANalFfe3erIx2kuqLPFVIOEUkEVIhncqGirOuqhdUBEUIUIg7c2LGEg-nfR2tDEYLdhg6T9M6cij02W17NMC2h7ZlONh3GH_7YOpwIL1yiFA2qVeO4xLI2roXFNCnR3l4U1OdLY6-aVAmox-7_YqNugSLWTUlY8xKN15HOMy_U-SII6N8_yEsS8NBWMP/w200-h150/side%20panel%20prep.jpg" width="200" /></a><br /><br /></div><div><br /></div><span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">Spacers were inserted to ensure clearances for the headblock and throw bar movement as the reinforcing side panels were secured. <br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigQe9lZ-YWGrNMhDnnK8ghnrY-Md9ZpUKwt1IsFUejhAlrSJBSHhxAE4LWbojJqne3w6gtu85NVO_KyvvAG88IZXzQ6_e7Q7TCb7G4lEBvz_q2N0z-L5BQHS9RjfxfNyAKZ5DdgIDb_lMMnZJuFbGs2rR_lOmCTqxSORh4ZTk33rEzuMqb-jBMXR0fYldk/s463/head%20block%20spacing.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="463" data-original-width="440" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigQe9lZ-YWGrNMhDnnK8ghnrY-Md9ZpUKwt1IsFUejhAlrSJBSHhxAE4LWbojJqne3w6gtu85NVO_KyvvAG88IZXzQ6_e7Q7TCb7G4lEBvz_q2N0z-L5BQHS9RjfxfNyAKZ5DdgIDb_lMMnZJuFbGs2rR_lOmCTqxSORh4ZTk33rEzuMqb-jBMXR0fYldk/w380-h400/head%20block%20spacing.jpg" width="380" /></a></div><div><br /></div><span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">Here is the Arduino servo that my friend Ray Russell built and helped me install. Unfortunately, however, the programming was too technical for me which led me to build the harp. </span><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpR4YHmHE7-vZITTIgRxoZhPsqQkWKYAa8hK8l9hyphenhypheniHoso4zT5V43H2yz8u05kZ-CNrC7LH4kw3QI_Fx8N3el51OOLxEBZ94_opSQvO49rZVXeW17guEGVHedE01-sqj-Q3T9wAVX3GzwEkjYIJfMTMnN3ii-gKuJ5jBz3dk24coQ5pUysRjN6XWNNH0Va/s320/Arduino%20server.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="311" data-original-width="320" height="622" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpR4YHmHE7-vZITTIgRxoZhPsqQkWKYAa8hK8l9hyphenhypheniHoso4zT5V43H2yz8u05kZ-CNrC7LH4kw3QI_Fx8N3el51OOLxEBZ94_opSQvO49rZVXeW17guEGVHedE01-sqj-Q3T9wAVX3GzwEkjYIJfMTMnN3ii-gKuJ5jBz3dk24coQ5pUysRjN6XWNNH0Va/w640-h622/Arduino%20server.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">The image below shows the harp installed and I am shiming the base, made from flat brass stock.</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLadPsIZtR5z6kfQU-uWMI_HC9wytDJoTzss4dR4wnI7J8UY7C9R8-KBIOTOxH5zawmOkC_iHvS1W14fMT75zhkpIDRj2pfIWfyZ-Y5gKlEhhPlhCAp2httNYvJKkHRwdRdLx_eRQghVJfEotx0CmvSNSFeULCnCvm2z_73vjnHdX3qkXDuda5oEgmgFGg/s502/shimming.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="502" data-original-width="416" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLadPsIZtR5z6kfQU-uWMI_HC9wytDJoTzss4dR4wnI7J8UY7C9R8-KBIOTOxH5zawmOkC_iHvS1W14fMT75zhkpIDRj2pfIWfyZ-Y5gKlEhhPlhCAp2httNYvJKkHRwdRdLx_eRQghVJfEotx0CmvSNSFeULCnCvm2z_73vjnHdX3qkXDuda5oEgmgFGg/w530-h640/shimming.jpg" width="530" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;"><br /></span><div><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hcoqbUCAlaw" width="320" youtube-src-id="hcoqbUCAlaw"></iframe></div><br />Thomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06836335609167537145noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3155398535069542887.post-38116895069621310332024-01-29T17:10:00.004-05:002024-01-29T17:19:31.646-05:00OP Session January 28, 2024<p><span style="color: #e69138; font-size: large;">Another fun ride on the W&A, north branch! Operators included members from our ACW RRs group, Corey, Bill and DC, <a href="https://groups.io/g/CivilWarRailRoads">https://groups.io/g/CivilWarRailRoads</a>. Another person, Glyn is a fellow board member in our NMRA Division, and Ed who is a member from our local model RR club, Garden State Central <a href="http://www.gardenstatecentral.com/">http://www.gardenstatecentral.com/</a></span></p><p><span style="color: #e69138; font-size: large;">I had three train schedules prepared. However, </span><span style="color: #e69138; font-size: x-large;">a couple of folks couldn't make it </span><span style="color: #e69138; font-size: x-large;">last minute And, I didnt even think about removing the one train. This, however, made for an interesting movement for the crew that encountered this train as it blocked their route. </span></p><p><span style="color: #e69138; font-size: large;">One of the compelling aspects of modeling this era is the consistent randomness of situations which were very prototypical then given the demands for both civilian and military needs and requirements.</span></p><p><span style="color: #e69138; font-size: large;">Below, Bill is Yardmaster in Chattanooga while Ed and Glynn are preparing to depart for points south.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBbylkdAp7wH4XMRQ6DFKIkKj0mY_N6AoDwrzYc5TKql8BS4bd3LacWX9AnEu0lkx_dZUoFo92qXI32b_6HZLbVZGpYUuuS48pBcN44Dki1lo6i3ttLglbv_40M4H8jjYPYDPja5ZS7UEsDU9B1SLQ9K4pivgzFmDiSQRLGro8darLzqAnPvUxL2tn_ws0/s468/ops%201.28.24%20Bill,%20%20Ed,%20Glynn.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="414" data-original-width="468" height="473" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBbylkdAp7wH4XMRQ6DFKIkKj0mY_N6AoDwrzYc5TKql8BS4bd3LacWX9AnEu0lkx_dZUoFo92qXI32b_6HZLbVZGpYUuuS48pBcN44Dki1lo6i3ttLglbv_40M4H8jjYPYDPja5ZS7UEsDU9B1SLQ9K4pivgzFmDiSQRLGro8darLzqAnPvUxL2tn_ws0/w535-h473/ops%201.28.24%20Bill,%20%20Ed,%20Glynn.jpg" width="535" /></a></div><div><br /></div><span style="color: #e69138; font-size: large;">DC, brakeman, and Corey throttling through the Kennesaw Cut with a mixed freight of empties pulled by the W&A 4-4-0 Georgia. All names for the locomotives, as well as businesses and particular land features are consistent with the W&A line in 1863. </span><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz6Q_xFvX0g5PKU6ChkiIqRWJHJy6mEdfOA4h56CSoj_I_HSR5hNyY28D8ngOaPFmiKp1xjlQ2G0GCo6gHF501JeHhCzLG4SxGMim81TehSMlitlm2qWqj0iuJc_1jNUBwsK4RutdmwJs91QFFpXmLmq7niDrFi0e6mp_SCSfWMLELWocuOgK_C8VMrnyJ/s585/ops%201.28.24%20DC%20Corey.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="585" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz6Q_xFvX0g5PKU6ChkiIqRWJHJy6mEdfOA4h56CSoj_I_HSR5hNyY28D8ngOaPFmiKp1xjlQ2G0GCo6gHF501JeHhCzLG4SxGMim81TehSMlitlm2qWqj0iuJc_1jNUBwsK4RutdmwJs91QFFpXmLmq7niDrFi0e6mp_SCSfWMLELWocuOgK_C8VMrnyJ/w526-h640/ops%201.28.24%20DC%20Corey.jpg" width="526" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #e69138; font-size: large;">Glynn and Ed taking out the Catoosa for its first run of the day, also a mixed freight with a few passenger stops scheduled along the way.</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dyz9i0KvGJs4MtT6wdIhLFK5Xh61UxbwHvsDasZdzEQygZOHL78SVQuSeHtS9m6sIdBCzRMevosScdGDoc98g' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /><span style="color: #e69138; font-size: large;"><br /></span><div><br /></div><div> <br /><p><br /></p></div></div>Thomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06836335609167537145noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3155398535069542887.post-86816722168792812712023-04-19T16:08:00.003-04:002023-04-25T11:44:34.287-04:00Mantua General 4-4-0 Rebuild Part 1<p><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-size: large;">I have rebuilt about 10 of these Mantua Generals. But since Soundtraxx came out with the TS2 1100, I have converted a few to include these beauties. The sound varieties are are superior to their Economi and Micro sound decoders, which I had in several of my locos. Photo below is the General as Mantua manufactured it. I believe the former owner colored the stack and pilot as these were originally black, or if from a kit it would be bare metal. Note the drive shaft. This too was modified as I needed to change the motor to fit the tender along with a speaker, "super" capcitor and the sound decoder.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieGzjChrWrwM5t8QXeYGNMhKJyG_uSq1vgy0qayTz40yAmlLCYe14TiFpybtHxUBkDwFCUilER3Zs8KJDBb8TKzUIgYflkS52tbnwiYfDpczl868PcTwxhUPuVd2peLISxE6zDWNYIhydytwK2oBGWVyakiMCRXVGE3IiRL7HhnmYFHdLNLYcYGzIlug/s640/plain%20G.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieGzjChrWrwM5t8QXeYGNMhKJyG_uSq1vgy0qayTz40yAmlLCYe14TiFpybtHxUBkDwFCUilER3Zs8KJDBb8TKzUIgYflkS52tbnwiYfDpczl868PcTwxhUPuVd2peLISxE6zDWNYIhydytwK2oBGWVyakiMCRXVGE3IiRL7HhnmYFHdLNLYcYGzIlug/w640-h480/plain%20G.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></div><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-size: large;">The most mindful aspect for a rebuild is determining what parts to paint while adding the electrical parts and the new details. </span><p></p><p><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-size: large;">Where to start?1?1?1 - Contemplate your sequence of moves. It is a bit of a chess match. And as with chess, there are multiple moves. For this build I first chose all the detail parts I wanted to add. Here are two photos showing these. </span></p><p><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-size: large;">Top photo, row left to right: tender steps, water valves, water tank hatch, stack. </span></p><p><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-size: large;">Bottom row left to right: tender brake beams, firewood split from local shrub, short and long handrail stanchions. Later I'll show how these were configured.</span></p><p><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiGZzyvV8QqbG_Hl6h_gAXjUEhZlgMhZCQimaTEU_Burbg_pjd01Oukkhp2qkr6wRjyN2e2WFYIGIYFanVz2GxMFupYjWqK5VXGkXaYa6dq7BGMyPcdqE4Lou4TG7V4GBKQP9Zjlu4mIC4BJ6mb_RMAB06SViFU26vUE7CN4pUkVyROLdZjirt3aLYAMQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiGZzyvV8QqbG_Hl6h_gAXjUEhZlgMhZCQimaTEU_Burbg_pjd01Oukkhp2qkr6wRjyN2e2WFYIGIYFanVz2GxMFupYjWqK5VXGkXaYa6dq7BGMyPcdqE4Lou4TG7V4GBKQP9Zjlu4mIC4BJ6mb_RMAB06SViFU26vUE7CN4pUkVyROLdZjirt3aLYAMQ=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-size: large;">Top row, left to right: valve steam rocker arms, whistle, bell, horizontal pilot. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-size: large;">Bottom row left to right: boiler stanchions, steam chest lubricators, double link coupler pocket, long tool box for rear of tender. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiCMgoPjRuHlfpmwpLt37q-OQV2HkQLSi3EBdhF6YdLV6AKp3-l8aHuArRpZXuIXRXTSLzRUJAKwpAWAa3-KOmr0G186fBh3rvtSug9FskYa8hDjTPtyW6he3y131xWy3OER14rNOIl9mL2_Vee9TDvdvt-pZsvOhU3VTWfSpbx_FHKUCL8LuddS2fSSQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiCMgoPjRuHlfpmwpLt37q-OQV2HkQLSi3EBdhF6YdLV6AKp3-l8aHuArRpZXuIXRXTSLzRUJAKwpAWAa3-KOmr0G186fBh3rvtSug9FskYa8hDjTPtyW6he3y131xWy3OER14rNOIl9mL2_Vee9TDvdvt-pZsvOhU3VTWfSpbx_FHKUCL8LuddS2fSSQ=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><br /></span></div><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-size: large;">Lastly, tender tool boxes that rest on tender top near cab, flag stanchions, pilot draw bar. </span><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_BeBRRDT5N5KVrbQhGK23fRW6LbvRBWpbIbPRmaqOC6bjs419Pp3y19OWZz1Bm_MQQYWN7zESyHzQpRUXFbOjXgvLWj5OOA55gRffNBB8NzV2sFgXm4ek6IbjZehxbJG3A6eUeWpQZU9lCdVHpbb9aFsrPPtMeZ5x9sZuIc2v11WU8DN-sS08G44BqA/s640/last%203.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_BeBRRDT5N5KVrbQhGK23fRW6LbvRBWpbIbPRmaqOC6bjs419Pp3y19OWZz1Bm_MQQYWN7zESyHzQpRUXFbOjXgvLWj5OOA55gRffNBB8NzV2sFgXm4ek6IbjZehxbJG3A6eUeWpQZU9lCdVHpbb9aFsrPPtMeZ5x9sZuIc2v11WU8DN-sS08G44BqA/w640-h480/last%203.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-size: large;">I made notes, both mental and written, as to what I wanted to build. First was the cab roof. Through our civil war railroads groups.io, we learned that cab roofs were not all peaked as with the Mantua model. There were arched as well. My good friend Lebron made one and I adapted his approach. First, file off the peak, then using a thin sheet of brass, it is shaped into an arch. Shims were inserted to support the new roof. <br /></span><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiygCJp1bARNIzkot4T8g6qcTlbH4WgWVEy_vQSBcJBSFsG8wnJ4ss8Rcosl3Q1KWpqMMNecCKaFHtzOhjVnC4nKNu4-l27UFoRpCez5i5Bke1vseVLl3YSO7cANZehLmBh86NFgOZ8pPzyjs1G1LxNvfiCbquYjpyhzEsJvO2po0bzhMH99pPdaAuMHw/s571/new%20cab%20roof.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="396" data-original-width="571" height="444" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiygCJp1bARNIzkot4T8g6qcTlbH4WgWVEy_vQSBcJBSFsG8wnJ4ss8Rcosl3Q1KWpqMMNecCKaFHtzOhjVnC4nKNu4-l27UFoRpCez5i5Bke1vseVLl3YSO7cANZehLmBh86NFgOZ8pPzyjs1G1LxNvfiCbquYjpyhzEsJvO2po0bzhMH99pPdaAuMHw/w640-h444/new%20cab%20roof.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-size: large;"><div><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>Now to assemble the electrical components. Most difficult to find these days is a strong motor that fits and can accommodate other parts. Here I have a Swiss Micron motor, 13mm x 20mm. The sound decoder, cube speaker and current keeper are by Soundtraxx. Respectfully TS2 1100, 810154 cube and 810140 "super capacitor". I also use TCS KA2 Keep Alives in some locos. Both of these have worked fabulously! Rarely is there a stall or stop over a switch. </span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgniYk_afIidj3cVbJXHSCrPUYSgfTsqYNszkEnpEUeFMU6p7kGfQQdIQaSFKD3_Iz-cpLKQGYMy3ACOHUMxlYtQ1MG7VQCw4Yvm7-Ftg_qibYiRJOBYVbmy7jhUCJN_WPHkeuK6epvZ2O6dnKNvNLTGXehvPQZ8TRGo_f9PfGCvqNZiKm1WPs_tb7UHg/s640/color%20matching.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgniYk_afIidj3cVbJXHSCrPUYSgfTsqYNszkEnpEUeFMU6p7kGfQQdIQaSFKD3_Iz-cpLKQGYMy3ACOHUMxlYtQ1MG7VQCw4Yvm7-Ftg_qibYiRJOBYVbmy7jhUCJN_WPHkeuK6epvZ2O6dnKNvNLTGXehvPQZ8TRGo_f9PfGCvqNZiKm1WPs_tb7UHg/w150-h200/color%20matching.jpg" width="150" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5JNGMmUyGg8lgIdCIYfVGjRK6gbbKZOSTM9yeugOP2mN-G1c1wAkwkbZL5rlj-YLs1O6qc0w-0Gb2w5aBo8Ici2UcJedFm01meiYejCoKIJaNlzn8Mu5tcs5eHfvpR8AKzYsY-eb9wdWWwigRPrDr3apZxYjMdYqw6eQz_tJC5vIRAGsFsvZ90ay7lw/s640/Electronics.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5JNGMmUyGg8lgIdCIYfVGjRK6gbbKZOSTM9yeugOP2mN-G1c1wAkwkbZL5rlj-YLs1O6qc0w-0Gb2w5aBo8Ici2UcJedFm01meiYejCoKIJaNlzn8Mu5tcs5eHfvpR8AKzYsY-eb9wdWWwigRPrDr3apZxYjMdYqw6eQz_tJC5vIRAGsFsvZ90ay7lw/w640-h480/Electronics.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-size: x-large;">This next image shows the above components installed into the tender. The pointer is indicating the mini plug connecting the hot wire from the decoder to right side drivers. The ground wire is not visible but it's been attached to a screw that was tapped into the tender from. This connects the left side of the tender trucks which also have brass wire wipers soldered to the truck and bent slightly to touch the tender wheels on the left side. The white wire is connected to another mini plug for the hot wire coming from the headlamp. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz7DEgzphQhxLQb9-lQgSB9wFyrhZfiQ54WCrCvoXzUW7FU3sDK1kBjIGmms_ttt_s45qSaWj2nrVCoFurzT5XzXHrL8mi5BRzxJAUPXRDDPaY7Tlg06W7mL-d9_242SIhFKUe1PvYGWPxsWAUDRJTpaMQxCyItHhRxk7O4EUnUlZCKls18jnLGJcivA/s640/power%20connectors%20.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz7DEgzphQhxLQb9-lQgSB9wFyrhZfiQ54WCrCvoXzUW7FU3sDK1kBjIGmms_ttt_s45qSaWj2nrVCoFurzT5XzXHrL8mi5BRzxJAUPXRDDPaY7Tlg06W7mL-d9_242SIhFKUe1PvYGWPxsWAUDRJTpaMQxCyItHhRxk7O4EUnUlZCKls18jnLGJcivA/w640-h480/power%20connectors%20.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-size: large;">Here you can see how the headlamp wires are connected. The ground wire is held in place with the screw that holds the steam dome in place. Duck tape keeps the wires secured to avoid floating into the drive mechanism. </span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhVc9jm3TK4MggR7lpeAjyUSIK3amdMy6EdQrclxvUZsZp90SFen3Bpai_G3DGILioQZ2how2XNR-mdG7l1-yCoYjaPVVJYHEZQ4WwgbMSg2DbfW45WXQEKKf3_NxM3Mhl8TPq9S6mEZd88bKoeBVjuQiEUjU0e11eqAJsIqpC99WE22lIfLFwXw9mqw/s475/lamp%20wire%20taped%20(2).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="399" data-original-width="475" height="538" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhVc9jm3TK4MggR7lpeAjyUSIK3amdMy6EdQrclxvUZsZp90SFen3Bpai_G3DGILioQZ2how2XNR-mdG7l1-yCoYjaPVVJYHEZQ4WwgbMSg2DbfW45WXQEKKf3_NxM3Mhl8TPq9S6mEZd88bKoeBVjuQiEUjU0e11eqAJsIqpC99WE22lIfLFwXw9mqw/w640-h538/lamp%20wire%20taped%20(2).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-size: large;">Here you can see the electrical components, in particular the motor. These unfortunately have significantly increased in price, only available direct from Switzerland. At $90 plus a $16 shipping chang made these impractical to continue using. I am now on the hunt for a successor. Also in this photo you see a few other aspects of the install. One is how the ground wire from decoder is screwed into the tender frame. ANother is the mini plugs. You just cut away the black plastic with cutters. They are then soldered to their respective wire. Lastly is the use of scotch tape to hold it all together, seen also in a previous photo.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia34-ffTY_ibZkt4SC0kfCcy5nFle5wgfDIyab7nMp_dYEMssrbH6LjjWRMx2udurROLzz-j9vVtvmioRahtR6dQxaxTqcpg_IpUCGgMKTmejLy5mzxvjVA_fpv3jzPP7L7hvmm93WQf3tEHJzFtEzHR9RWgaLBTvyPR1hBDxSVrHqdzqNkhMahu9ieQ/s640/wiring%202.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia34-ffTY_ibZkt4SC0kfCcy5nFle5wgfDIyab7nMp_dYEMssrbH6LjjWRMx2udurROLzz-j9vVtvmioRahtR6dQxaxTqcpg_IpUCGgMKTmejLy5mzxvjVA_fpv3jzPP7L7hvmm93WQf3tEHJzFtEzHR9RWgaLBTvyPR1hBDxSVrHqdzqNkhMahu9ieQ/w640-h480/wiring%202.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />The painting of course started earlier. I primed with a Rustoleum paint. The Russia Iron color I found in my collection of Model Power paints. Russia Iron can be a variety of colors. However, this version, from my research, is pretty spot on.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiurtAPyZqyYh45wXAkNpOLu4qgKrsiEijI9EW1dXitXtSArcPTDAn5Zfcv7b5ESNzr5fxBfZzyJFFtbr0PuWxzaTbZuVPYfbSWoxWtX07K5lQQMavxsn_xJ9GCdUA1loH4uDvLMFohOLWwp_3wnWy8XlfD4m8OCSLYjvagLN9cGUzEWT1XppaASLX7Aw/s640/russia%20iron%20.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiurtAPyZqyYh45wXAkNpOLu4qgKrsiEijI9EW1dXitXtSArcPTDAn5Zfcv7b5ESNzr5fxBfZzyJFFtbr0PuWxzaTbZuVPYfbSWoxWtX07K5lQQMavxsn_xJ9GCdUA1loH4uDvLMFohOLWwp_3wnWy8XlfD4m8OCSLYjvagLN9cGUzEWT1XppaASLX7Aw/w480-h640/russia%20iron%20.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-size: large;">Next was the walkway. These could be a mahogany or other hard wood color. I used Vajello a different wood color but after seeing such a difference from the mahogany (photo below), I repainted the walkway to match the cab. </span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5mnyKpgJFosEhaUxfxKyDjvTt3KyepHwPv-zoxdAz1qKCTHhcDjK3AnKuGbRVzlwUxbx2tWK3YWeNHEyTXQmDA3kPeucEGSBW-rY8Tb-tOEpCIqHfEelWJ1bIBs9wFaoqqHIOKJTE3uLMDoHsoM38eL-j_oyOlrUMTC5Vnfhv12RhgYkAmfLwqFeC6g/s640/too%20slanted%202.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5mnyKpgJFosEhaUxfxKyDjvTt3KyepHwPv-zoxdAz1qKCTHhcDjK3AnKuGbRVzlwUxbx2tWK3YWeNHEyTXQmDA3kPeucEGSBW-rY8Tb-tOEpCIqHfEelWJ1bIBs9wFaoqqHIOKJTE3uLMDoHsoM38eL-j_oyOlrUMTC5Vnfhv12RhgYkAmfLwqFeC6g/w640-h480/too%20slanted%202.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-size: large;">I predrill all the holes for the detail parts either prior to painting and most certainly prior to adding decals. Here's two photos of cab grab irons. </span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYnGblmJkNhgiq8YfeiuyljHtQw2NOf7frNVDvMFyu7meWwdoHoQJIQbtdhBChz7pIw_q_sY0awOyEcbqPq5EIX0OB0krmk55mON2OtsupFZdKT9KtWIrkAsYs6helC_qdxK5F1ys0afIv_ZIC9m-7PSkauIQMbRf0vF6PR79iyw0LauS1I9MQsM0dNg/s640/cab%20grabs%202'.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYnGblmJkNhgiq8YfeiuyljHtQw2NOf7frNVDvMFyu7meWwdoHoQJIQbtdhBChz7pIw_q_sY0awOyEcbqPq5EIX0OB0krmk55mON2OtsupFZdKT9KtWIrkAsYs6helC_qdxK5F1ys0afIv_ZIC9m-7PSkauIQMbRf0vF6PR79iyw0LauS1I9MQsM0dNg/s320/cab%20grabs%202'.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-size: large;"><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFardpjFV_z0TU7lYmLnyiqoibvhhF_wLVAv_TMYKEFgxUREKMLsjsvkMNFlK5ZxKjtegWx3-yLuPoskQJ1wa1-1nYaImWwVsdtZZgjHYiBPYB5OM-OohjLLyNNr3XcnwgG1sQue_6d1AL0KEHe8UREjpcRQFk3d-d8SXbNTwnRp3oteVcho9g7LogvA/s640/cab%20grabs%201.jpg" style="clear: right; display: inline; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFardpjFV_z0TU7lYmLnyiqoibvhhF_wLVAv_TMYKEFgxUREKMLsjsvkMNFlK5ZxKjtegWx3-yLuPoskQJ1wa1-1nYaImWwVsdtZZgjHYiBPYB5OM-OohjLLyNNr3XcnwgG1sQue_6d1AL0KEHe8UREjpcRQFk3d-d8SXbNTwnRp3oteVcho9g7LogvA/s320/cab%20grabs%201.jpg" width="240" /></a><p></p><p><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-size: large;">The decals are by the master, John Ott. He is a medical illustrator by trade. He also creates remarkable lithographs of 19th century locomotives. <a href="http://www.ottgalleries.com ">http://www.ottgalleries.com</a></span></p><p><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ottgalleries.com "></a>Here are the decals he recently did for me for this build. Impressive no?</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqQaiPQEnOr15ti3yB1-Bjfh5ykGW19pbMH0Il4H6j8KMKYrIrCWS3yiSaU8dge9DOdIMjFrrAiN-aCoeHqqbAdVJsuoI6oATqDLRVpNtnvy774rOpWYjjb8-lI9q4JFTpsuR3cvZhtOBXThwT1bzfQszAk6DTKsMeYwUeAupG3mZ51BzAD1XW4R_D-g/s640/cutting%20the%20decals.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqQaiPQEnOr15ti3yB1-Bjfh5ykGW19pbMH0Il4H6j8KMKYrIrCWS3yiSaU8dge9DOdIMjFrrAiN-aCoeHqqbAdVJsuoI6oATqDLRVpNtnvy774rOpWYjjb8-lI9q4JFTpsuR3cvZhtOBXThwT1bzfQszAk6DTKsMeYwUeAupG3mZ51BzAD1XW4R_D-g/w480-h640/cutting%20the%20decals.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-size: large;">I first cut the curved end. The other cuts being square are made after as the hold the decal in place for the free form cut of the curve.</span><p></p><p><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-size: large;">The area to apply decals must be painted white for the decals to show up. I use Vajello white. I tried the gloss white but it was too clumpy. ALthough you can see small ridges in the paint, these are unnoticeable after decal is applied. </span><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-size: x-large; text-align: right;">Micro Scale decal products are quite reliable.</span><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-size: x-large; text-align: right;"> </span></p><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWnqD5rrfWFRiOk5STF8Fj7ZQptTMAuD7YqPgInDLvYgSXFx1kqJOrqlDLJjoRhG4CWnj6hgYjppNoJsi1t93VWZ0bi2HY5XtXW2tW2WT2HABuo-kC4HW7axj0lm2aTJlsylWB8e1sAongZdGKJ7uCOy97vk1eBP0OhUMvGe2kiRJhXdb-TxiA1lNPNg/s640/decal%20appication%20removing.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWnqD5rrfWFRiOk5STF8Fj7ZQptTMAuD7YqPgInDLvYgSXFx1kqJOrqlDLJjoRhG4CWnj6hgYjppNoJsi1t93VWZ0bi2HY5XtXW2tW2WT2HABuo-kC4HW7axj0lm2aTJlsylWB8e1sAongZdGKJ7uCOy97vk1eBP0OhUMvGe2kiRJhXdb-TxiA1lNPNg/s320/decal%20appication%20removing.jpg" width="240" /></a></div></div> </span><p></p><p><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-size: large;"> </span> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilg8KxqEtaoyEu-Di6ueg5w1WqFWa1hEqAo9avxa52edtXAyqwGl0XrS4xKQWIjkgm8wZ99lPzV048Cl4w7SDap4-qjuQGScWPXxuWIA_wNXLbMQoEcjVqCxsRbXJRvD0t0d_NA4lIfHhrLTkeU1-C8sVsWz1Qy2jDQKY0HJzRUUgXewueVeg_OOsxsw/s640/decal%20adjustment%202.jpg" style="clear: left; font-size: x-large; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="277" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilg8KxqEtaoyEu-Di6ueg5w1WqFWa1hEqAo9avxa52edtXAyqwGl0XrS4xKQWIjkgm8wZ99lPzV048Cl4w7SDap4-qjuQGScWPXxuWIA_wNXLbMQoEcjVqCxsRbXJRvD0t0d_NA4lIfHhrLTkeU1-C8sVsWz1Qy2jDQKY0HJzRUUgXewueVeg_OOsxsw/w207-h277/decal%20adjustment%202.jpg" width="207" /></a></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-size: large;">Once applied, I wick most of the water away in some cases. right photo. But the water helps to loosen the decal to position it, left photo. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYHKozbF8OYzLziliUQ4X-TvTKzxGZfW4Ck0nZEg1rbjkMa59wXDEfZPGlAnc3Grm6PJnJRJpQE1x_FUcrtChfgaVyHd7NoyPimrKhzBXVHm59gOnfQauUB_0VE54YAR6sFUrlSkqwIVHfygm1bsa-zqzcXt86U-8tk4hSGXhY61Tfo8qJjSQd6iwZvA/s640/tender%20decal%20adjustment.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYHKozbF8OYzLziliUQ4X-TvTKzxGZfW4Ck0nZEg1rbjkMa59wXDEfZPGlAnc3Grm6PJnJRJpQE1x_FUcrtChfgaVyHd7NoyPimrKhzBXVHm59gOnfQauUB_0VE54YAR6sFUrlSkqwIVHfygm1bsa-zqzcXt86U-8tk4hSGXhY61Tfo8qJjSQd6iwZvA/s320/tender%20decal%20adjustment.jpg" width="240" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJgWR6jsJpcXC6q9shaiSqXLE96dXxebrwqgh_ME6jkCxqUvosASsrI_avFUYqJwZghGIQTkW12TloDsEJbi89K6rqVbo-VnPudrV1p8iCJdQh6sxxdjCo3wDVCvn--rcJh3zJbrQ7HE4VQS26NA5iWsuKnfk3KY8XL8oMGJxjT_PbOFI6a-FubhLo8w/s640/tender%20decal%20wicking.jpg" style="clear: right; display: inline; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJgWR6jsJpcXC6q9shaiSqXLE96dXxebrwqgh_ME6jkCxqUvosASsrI_avFUYqJwZghGIQTkW12TloDsEJbi89K6rqVbo-VnPudrV1p8iCJdQh6sxxdjCo3wDVCvn--rcJh3zJbrQ7HE4VQS26NA5iWsuKnfk3KY8XL8oMGJxjT_PbOFI6a-FubhLo8w/s320/tender%20decal%20wicking.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-size: x-large;">In some cases the decal is a little short. Color matching is ket to cover the white area at tender bottom. Two Polly S colors worked!</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir2szvaRnkD87YFhQT5-4-R8deXZXBL69DgGGOhxTFnFOWbs0ilVicPy_OYIa0fuNz3DyzZR5Q1lkDDbIOga9eRWwXKfZPs92l17k3sLk2LLLtGarF5oMhiUE8Ebn_eYLAT3G55FvR34n6lVS3e9VsZznmBzZZQuUnZhjD0dR6mg4Lfg38M_0KJILf4Q/s640/color%20matching%202.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir2szvaRnkD87YFhQT5-4-R8deXZXBL69DgGGOhxTFnFOWbs0ilVicPy_OYIa0fuNz3DyzZR5Q1lkDDbIOga9eRWwXKfZPs92l17k3sLk2LLLtGarF5oMhiUE8Ebn_eYLAT3G55FvR34n6lVS3e9VsZznmBzZZQuUnZhjD0dR6mg4Lfg38M_0KJILf4Q/w480-h640/color%20matching%202.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p></div><div><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-size: large;">Main components are painted and ready to be assembled. Weight is a most important element for these locos. Cabs come with a full weight. However, I like to add the engineer. Using a very slow process of cutting out that corner with a hack saw allows for the figure.</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhri-EA_bmrFviDNm_HDUaB0o8cIhb7IAIH1gwMeSjcrqYt_4pNluWfXYZ8lyy8FYDFzQkZXuipt5XgL0DoNjTeC-n8GAZ3kd0akKIzZzdo5v6kd3IPpqX-FN1GgI8zclU63sJhUPUnNAUhHJT3er_g4KY_Sq7dPS8p8zP58czUWcvaEEa72cFPfT2Hgg/s640/main%20components%202.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhri-EA_bmrFviDNm_HDUaB0o8cIhb7IAIH1gwMeSjcrqYt_4pNluWfXYZ8lyy8FYDFzQkZXuipt5XgL0DoNjTeC-n8GAZ3kd0akKIzZzdo5v6kd3IPpqX-FN1GgI8zclU63sJhUPUnNAUhHJT3er_g4KY_Sq7dPS8p8zP58czUWcvaEEa72cFPfT2Hgg/w640-h480/main%20components%202.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-size: large;">This shows the drive shaft mechanism. You see two shafts. The longer one has NWSL parts because I wanted to narrow the ugly large shaft that comes with the General. I cut one of the large, white balls and drill a hole for the narrow piano wire.</span></div><div><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-size: large;">Next time I will show installation of the other detail parts and other nuances to rebuild a Mantua 4-4-0.<br /></span><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>Thomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06836335609167537145noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3155398535069542887.post-1686153073107393992022-11-26T19:34:00.019-05:002023-04-14T08:35:15.147-04:00Operations November 26, 2022<p><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-size: large;">A few crew members ventured back from the November 12 session. We had another 6 people for 3 crews. Here we have Dan making a move at Allatoona Pass as Ed and Jim await to proceed. </span></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuJG8RG7Fzva4FoHh0Zk7m1vdJUsPyPRaa6wKcrP7daxjoBi1RFOLDBs8wDtH-nlZuSfzmlkIMZlJOEmyCyhKOaLpbzXIyNG6fwGFoCl1qS-MNnpfZUWzWeIjbT0sQlH8RoyiA5aFeRBt2vzsZJ5nWIi97ZZEXO3oWg7YMZWhQuPucyn0eBsyI2EHofg/s640/Dan%20Jim%20Ed.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuJG8RG7Fzva4FoHh0Zk7m1vdJUsPyPRaa6wKcrP7daxjoBi1RFOLDBs8wDtH-nlZuSfzmlkIMZlJOEmyCyhKOaLpbzXIyNG6fwGFoCl1qS-MNnpfZUWzWeIjbT0sQlH8RoyiA5aFeRBt2vzsZJ5nWIi97ZZEXO3oWg7YMZWhQuPucyn0eBsyI2EHofg/w480-h640/Dan%20Jim%20Ed.jpg" width="480" /></a></p><p><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-size: large;">Bill and a new operator Andy on a break.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB5CSSQp4hKUJs2kz8xP02oGKu8F5jd-qfjDNLqhqyxu4vjCGxSBjgqbQvbFRQOBe01yvmD1gj-W6ET4hmNk1jnKKt2zKxEdr2hRZtWoJtzPWh9oaq7sw3f2AZyn9M_e4UJ2vNGeCuvziUr6kBluSrw2I7GU8-tHCGIuFHaBxeRvach-jhq26hn5Kg1Q/s640/Bill%20Andy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB5CSSQp4hKUJs2kz8xP02oGKu8F5jd-qfjDNLqhqyxu4vjCGxSBjgqbQvbFRQOBe01yvmD1gj-W6ET4hmNk1jnKKt2zKxEdr2hRZtWoJtzPWh9oaq7sw3f2AZyn9M_e4UJ2vNGeCuvziUr6kBluSrw2I7GU8-tHCGIuFHaBxeRvach-jhq26hn5Kg1Q/w640-h480/Bill%20Andy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-size: large;">We had many more mishaps on this run. 4 turnouts decided not to throw completely. YOI! However, immediately after the session, repairs and adjustments were made. And once again, most folks had a good time. I realize that my connection to the period can absorb frustrations. This was confirmed from a few others who shared mishaps and instances that were plausible, anchored in this time frame's circumstances. Derailments, for example, we very common among a host of other unforeseen incidents. As a result, the mishaps they experience are absorbable.</span></p><p><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-size: large;">Continuing discoveries include seeing that rules of the 1860's were quite different than those as close as the 1870's. There are a few simple ones I can include in the next session.</span></p><p><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-size: large;">A huge part of the game of operating in this era is how to operate as prototypical as possible, i.e., link & pin couplers and some acceptable mechanical breakdowns (electrical issues are not an option, 'FIX IT!' I say to myself). </span></p><p><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-size: large;">Interesting outcome was the conversations we had after lunch. We shared knowledge and perceptions of many aspects of prototype operating. Like, what did brakemen do with an extra link or pin? The history is the juice for me. Learning and then applying what is reasonable. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-size: large;"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Thomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06836335609167537145noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3155398535069542887.post-14971001559666462302022-11-26T18:55:00.001-05:002022-11-26T18:55:16.781-05:00Operations 11.12.2022<p><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-size: large;">For many model railroaders, running trains in a similar fashion to how they operated in real life is an objective to building a layout. Prototype, prototype freelance or freelance, makes no difference. I worked with period information on way bills and schedules to create an experience for friends to visit and work in crews of two. </span></p><p><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-size: large;">Here's the crews from Nov 12...</span></p><p><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpkTzVjzp-tHEq9SENt3DS2XLORUC-pwOGJgzNu41JBSX8G7MMd1PR3EOHXE19Vq_KZ1eNbpdOJskpg1GhdvnICH0mlBDgRe9l3mai_l0Og_1Tn6Vmn2wUleDoeFIkEfKKWzmev9-2Z_6XhA3U742RJHZ5R-MG23doFCE6JhIl90goFd57VgdJAJIwoA/s474/Dave%20&%20Ed%20KI%20(2).jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="390" data-original-width="474" height="524" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpkTzVjzp-tHEq9SENt3DS2XLORUC-pwOGJgzNu41JBSX8G7MMd1PR3EOHXE19Vq_KZ1eNbpdOJskpg1GhdvnICH0mlBDgRe9l3mai_l0Og_1Tn6Vmn2wUleDoeFIkEfKKWzmev9-2Z_6XhA3U742RJHZ5R-MG23doFCE6JhIl90goFd57VgdJAJIwoA/w640-h524/Dave%20&%20Ed%20KI%20(2).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-size: large;">Dave and Ed changing out cars in Kingston. Dave and I go back to high school. Ed is a member of our local Garden State Central Model RR club in Wall NJ.</span><div><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfH0ooMHUlVcfopOAilL02v4FVGckzt-PloEy66I9snMhIihpvS7DeQQxGb88VtwsnXu1fRGI7RqYW3S5owJc8V7i_dr59BWVmhc_rLZhBEuNHR3idLal-_28yB2zUTmwU4kjA4A9quM9WGGGrqa-izHNMDOtHhFfMtznmbmnEGQ0CiNR8qD5hnET_dg/s4032/IMG_0586.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfH0ooMHUlVcfopOAilL02v4FVGckzt-PloEy66I9snMhIihpvS7DeQQxGb88VtwsnXu1fRGI7RqYW3S5owJc8V7i_dr59BWVmhc_rLZhBEuNHR3idLal-_28yB2zUTmwU4kjA4A9quM9WGGGrqa-izHNMDOtHhFfMtznmbmnEGQ0CiNR8qD5hnET_dg/w480-h640/IMG_0586.JPG" width="480" /></a><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-size: large;">Dan and Bill are picking up empties from Camp McDonald at Big Shanty. Both are members of our American Civil War RR's Historical Society. Historians to modelers participate in our monthly zoom mee</span><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-size: x-large;">ts.</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX50ixh6u8Rhd-lQRIvrj9XyBZHZHOZmNOoFiehqbR0g2igAJhwm7jUghIJcJuq_5Go3sK9EakqGV7EP8vDNM8zIUvIf1a2NJRmH7nzS-Uz4q7jJ8TnnO_3zzV6xUYEzXmbY6Ff4R-Fd4dnTxnGf7dAYHgVqAFwSFbE_SvSdlHaLyP_JVTc-ABh6bBYA/s4032/IMG_0592.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX50ixh6u8Rhd-lQRIvrj9XyBZHZHOZmNOoFiehqbR0g2igAJhwm7jUghIJcJuq_5Go3sK9EakqGV7EP8vDNM8zIUvIf1a2NJRmH7nzS-Uz4q7jJ8TnnO_3zzV6xUYEzXmbY6Ff4R-Fd4dnTxnGf7dAYHgVqAFwSFbE_SvSdlHaLyP_JVTc-ABh6bBYA/w300-h400/IMG_0592.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: left;">Success!</div><div style="text-align: left;">Aside from the occasional, and in many cases prototypical mishaps and breakdowns, there were issues with derailments and decoder learning. Derailments were found at one turnout which has been rectified. But this is something that does occur. It's 1863. Trackage was rough to begin with. The key is not doing anything about the mishap and excusing oneself with "well, that's prototype". Repairs and fixes are part of the equation. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Ed and Dave come to the end of their run. Truly, a good time was had by all.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmAoxmWAiI_vHobZdTsNjJlK-IQ2B1us4hawkoK_y67tIGMDT-9cwIpSXUahcWpHRULYgAbJO-zT-XaON9ZaX3g5otL1c_zZ3Rj8MY_AEL8cQZznw-Cue28QmXwSewGCENK0ERnDi12aIcbJFBv8j2d8GnNKjDVjKhz1JXlPJ-emrlMeJlC1orp7F09Q/s4032/IMG_0595.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmAoxmWAiI_vHobZdTsNjJlK-IQ2B1us4hawkoK_y67tIGMDT-9cwIpSXUahcWpHRULYgAbJO-zT-XaON9ZaX3g5otL1c_zZ3Rj8MY_AEL8cQZznw-Cue28QmXwSewGCENK0ERnDi12aIcbJFBv8j2d8GnNKjDVjKhz1JXlPJ-emrlMeJlC1orp7F09Q/w400-h300/IMG_0595.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /></div></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfH0ooMHUlVcfopOAilL02v4FVGckzt-PloEy66I9snMhIihpvS7DeQQxGb88VtwsnXu1fRGI7RqYW3S5owJc8V7i_dr59BWVmhc_rLZhBEuNHR3idLal-_28yB2zUTmwU4kjA4A9quM9WGGGrqa-izHNMDOtHhFfMtznmbmnEGQ0CiNR8qD5hnET_dg/s4032/IMG_0586.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div></div><div></div>Thomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06836335609167537145noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3155398535069542887.post-82364033877273281552022-11-25T15:25:00.001-05:002022-11-25T15:25:45.546-05:00Turntable Discussions with George Bogatiuk from Soundtraxx<p><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: large;">I had the great opportunity to have George come to my layout and assist, in a huge way, programming my locomotives. This aspect of the hobby has confounded me as I am so not tech savvy. However, George with his unparalleled expertise guided me to programming 5 of my 4-4-0's . Hope you enjoy our conversation.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FpghrgbEo9M" width="320" youtube-src-id="FpghrgbEo9M"></iframe></div><br /><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p>Thomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06836335609167537145noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3155398535069542887.post-2424750182632781342022-10-14T16:13:00.001-04:002022-10-14T16:15:17.243-04:00Annual Civil War RR's Meet in Baltimore<p><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: large;">We are known as the American Civil War Rail Roads Historical Society, created in 2003. For many years we would rendezvous at a location with ACW RR history. We've been to City Point, Chattanooga, Atlanta, Memphis (2x), Alexandria, Savannah, Harper's Ferry, Gettysburg, Hanover, now Baltimore, for a second time. Prior Baltimore trip was 2012. The trip covers about 3 days, Thursday evening through Sunday morning. Typical trips include site visits, clinics, speaker(s) and ideally operations sessions at a local model railroad. Here are some photos of our trip. Hope you enjoy the ride...</span></p><p><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: large;">This was at the B&O museum in Ellicott (pronounced Elikit) City. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable. Being of Irish decent, he was very familiar with the B&O as one of his ancestors was a railman. </span></p><p><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: large;">Left to right, Charlie Taylor who models the M&C, O scale, and lives in Tennessee. DC Cebula, living in Delaware, models an HO freelance layout, the Del Central. The back of John Bopp who models in HO scale and is an historian of locomotives.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVIyN-Zy-aEQ-dD2-NNsjlNg8XqvfcGXxpvCVkZxB9PPyYjTOJoK_ID0DsLrvfWYiktZXNcq0cT56T9jRbhnZmxAWWdc9l1WBkVNSZRYNvG9VoLeX11P2wYvrvwCyoeT0i6pElGJukbSdY0YOBG5MszUifo_1pFm1dmkaTzJWidhm8t6kLAFozhmGojw/s640/B&O%20Interpreter.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVIyN-Zy-aEQ-dD2-NNsjlNg8XqvfcGXxpvCVkZxB9PPyYjTOJoK_ID0DsLrvfWYiktZXNcq0cT56T9jRbhnZmxAWWdc9l1WBkVNSZRYNvG9VoLeX11P2wYvrvwCyoeT0i6pElGJukbSdY0YOBG5MszUifo_1pFm1dmkaTzJWidhm8t6kLAFozhmGojw/w640-h480/B&O%20Interpreter.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: large;">Here we all are in front of the William Mason 4-4-0 in the B&O RR Museum Roundhouse. This loco was leased by Disney for the Great Locomotive Chase and used as the Texas. Jeffrey Hunter, Slim Pickens and other actors rode this baby! </span><p></p><p><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: large;">Left to right, Charlie, Ken Bruns, Paul Ciesmelewski, DC, myself, John Bopp, David Bjorkman, Phil Ruehl and Marty Vaughn. <br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh59VDPMBK-1Zv6aOiba-xQM8Y-pVgVYNk5Z9qmt8alYbuN1SP4Ig6MZSOFxFAp_i4tcOD7Vm2RQ2d9RB4m8GFfQspSVmgJkJmuWfvdkORRUBVz4jawsjNVpa4pCICclXJCJ2PA9RBKRhLshF_CXcY9Q18zw1tPL1Y9d0SrfyQusbGuqL1O6ecq1Mgyvg/s640/Mason%20group%20shot.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh59VDPMBK-1Zv6aOiba-xQM8Y-pVgVYNk5Z9qmt8alYbuN1SP4Ig6MZSOFxFAp_i4tcOD7Vm2RQ2d9RB4m8GFfQspSVmgJkJmuWfvdkORRUBVz4jawsjNVpa4pCICclXJCJ2PA9RBKRhLshF_CXcY9Q18zw1tPL1Y9d0SrfyQusbGuqL1O6ecq1Mgyvg/w640-h480/Mason%20group%20shot.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: large;"><p>I was able to get a peek into the cab. Later found out that this is verboten! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggjTZb0Q2oB8ainin6BI_CyHpeETyGUDHGLC0RetqZiL0rIZUhPNdSbD7TBOqoVfEkRWSY0rXXEOVWW5dnseB_OfAZXzOCNQEcuD2NunIGlq9fvCV6S0Q0IfF8gsQI5f6wZJ0XGYNXFdOuNIireriMh9qpSAHE42oVy5YgeI9spuFFQSl-vJ5WQRiefg/s4032/TR%20in%20cab%203.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggjTZb0Q2oB8ainin6BI_CyHpeETyGUDHGLC0RetqZiL0rIZUhPNdSbD7TBOqoVfEkRWSY0rXXEOVWW5dnseB_OfAZXzOCNQEcuD2NunIGlq9fvCV6S0Q0IfF8gsQI5f6wZJ0XGYNXFdOuNIireriMh9qpSAHE42oVy5YgeI9spuFFQSl-vJ5WQRiefg/w640-h480/TR%20in%20cab%203.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>Here we are at Bernie Kempinski's O scale USMRR Aquia Line participating in an operations session that Bernie had arranged for us. This is the highlight for many of us!</span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL70QvxpLiFdSTRlbk3wg8trc-Cz0xV0-3SVfRDuEmpuqRfa8LCAe8wDBepqZT0yAeEGboGJw1B0zpVdxiR-TGy9iIzCI9KvrjqpkxPEKBKgm7gqJuVNLUYdorV7oFDYv-VTwBviKLGg42LdC5Cfc9JpdHHPRkr3G7Cd-k1RMPmktB8UNJbec4CLxgNA/s640/Chaz%20being%20wooed.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL70QvxpLiFdSTRlbk3wg8trc-Cz0xV0-3SVfRDuEmpuqRfa8LCAe8wDBepqZT0yAeEGboGJw1B0zpVdxiR-TGy9iIzCI9KvrjqpkxPEKBKgm7gqJuVNLUYdorV7oFDYv-VTwBviKLGg42LdC5Cfc9JpdHHPRkr3G7Cd-k1RMPmktB8UNJbec4CLxgNA/s320/Chaz%20being%20wooed.jpg" width="240" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkCjr3Lr8aVYqrEPYV0NGEjbKohyqSnQqJzU_RfDRsHceQDkLNQ7XdPtwHlwrTtvU7EWG3R3AOcXlMR-xlqr0uRzY0ylmO97t_4EhODmjWcNPOkv4gl1CiVs3KvTUIw9WufcB_TpZfXHbyEAHpoxdyzMI0FM8WlwCGhzcvXHlw1jtSi5C1J6SSaZqjJA/s640/DC%20Ken%20Brooke.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkCjr3Lr8aVYqrEPYV0NGEjbKohyqSnQqJzU_RfDRsHceQDkLNQ7XdPtwHlwrTtvU7EWG3R3AOcXlMR-xlqr0uRzY0ylmO97t_4EhODmjWcNPOkv4gl1CiVs3KvTUIw9WufcB_TpZfXHbyEAHpoxdyzMI0FM8WlwCGhzcvXHlw1jtSi5C1J6SSaZqjJA/w320-h240/DC%20Ken%20Brooke.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: large;">Until next time... Happy Rails!<br /></span><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: large;"><br /><p><br /></p></span><p></p>Thomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06836335609167537145noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3155398535069542887.post-48643527502275108562022-09-06T17:57:00.014-04:002022-09-06T18:03:22.955-04:00Flat Figures by Brian Kammerer<p><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: large;">Many, many months ago, I needed to scenic the area that increased in size as a result of opening up the aisle just south of Kennesaw Mtn. This area is at the top left corner between Kennesaw and where "Mill" is noted. The entire table of the Atlanta area is now parallel with the back wall and allows for a pleasurable 3' aisle.</span></p><p><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL1Gq2gKOvGN3PyVMjN9u3odF8VVGOAtjWS2nLXzuQcI-v9tr7pKC7HiVaI4lgEa8WXv63xG1PcdIhNqwidtFBbJQPGo-1m3tLcE8AeDFEJHxU2PNC5zuELQXGynrqRfjKmC6_sVgz5_zeulO2D5rpWfXdgdGXbTZsaYAaDAXa3XfVUGfX6-VMCkNXrQ/s1976/Layout%20image-%20adjustments.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1533" data-original-width="1976" height="459" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL1Gq2gKOvGN3PyVMjN9u3odF8VVGOAtjWS2nLXzuQcI-v9tr7pKC7HiVaI4lgEa8WXv63xG1PcdIhNqwidtFBbJQPGo-1m3tLcE8AeDFEJHxU2PNC5zuELQXGynrqRfjKmC6_sVgz5_zeulO2D5rpWfXdgdGXbTZsaYAaDAXa3XfVUGfX6-VMCkNXrQ/w591-h459/Layout%20image-%20adjustments.jpg" width="591" /></a></span></div><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: large;">I now had 3' feet of new real estate to scenic which I found artistically challenging and was a good thing. I had several ideas including a small farm, dirt road, double post and rail fencing. Mock up structures were placed in the area. However, it all felt too busy. Trains would be passing the Redoubt which has perspectives then a farm then mountain... So I just sat and pondered gazing into the bare benchtop. I would come back over a period of about 4-5 months. Interesting how the idea finally lands. I decided that I would create a deep perspective with distance. The backdrop / ridge line is foam core with a couple of layers of flocking. I would need to show a 1000 yard or more distance from the ridge line to a full size (HO) foreground. </span><p></p><p><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: large;">This photo below shows the first steps to bridging the distance. At the base of the ridge line is a dark tree line. The intent is to show a tree line closer to the viewer and enhance the perspective experience. There are two figures in the middle ground. This is what I call "concept measuring" to ascertain plausibility for the entire scene. The cluster of trees is meant to be a view-through element. Once painted and flocked, I want the viewer to peer through the trees to help distribute the perspective as they see the scouts. The stream, and of course the house car, are the foreground. The fun of creating this scenic element is assessing what to place between the stream and the ridge line to foster the sense of distance.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJKBuAUyewUcVm_VMQEGku56wW2RyJE9gRyacGaG8q1iguD6z-aZn81NWlA82j0oKNg7ur3rTyH2Tvp45_uLs64xVMnClyyJ_3kNrmfAEl_Iq0HqeDZqQkPgOQ92Yc_6M0aQzyqapr3HjONh_-iQlHwQELl5luwydxREVbiJqO4eXg5waNAw8fRXvk3Q/s640/scouts%20distant%20.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="425" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJKBuAUyewUcVm_VMQEGku56wW2RyJE9gRyacGaG8q1iguD6z-aZn81NWlA82j0oKNg7ur3rTyH2Tvp45_uLs64xVMnClyyJ_3kNrmfAEl_Iq0HqeDZqQkPgOQ92Yc_6M0aQzyqapr3HjONh_-iQlHwQELl5luwydxREVbiJqO4eXg5waNAw8fRXvk3Q/w566-h425/scouts%20distant%20.JPG" width="566" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: x-large;">Close up of the above photo...</span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAswfpG1aAYNFQB-9IuH4qLBpYgGB7ggYCUmOaVJGeTnpQfEqORic794pjglnRvRWQKJiFWQtKD9N7ykurU4EfQztH58hQW2uua5j6igJ0YZDOA474Ih1zJfQra6FCpx8-lf2q-QDlpFIkQLt9DNWqsiI9yOHaS9sVzsnuM4zRyIfrj0qaWOZA994aCA/s640/scouts%20closer.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="451" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAswfpG1aAYNFQB-9IuH4qLBpYgGB7ggYCUmOaVJGeTnpQfEqORic794pjglnRvRWQKJiFWQtKD9N7ykurU4EfQztH58hQW2uua5j6igJ0YZDOA474Ih1zJfQra6FCpx8-lf2q-QDlpFIkQLt9DNWqsiI9yOHaS9sVzsnuM4zRyIfrj0qaWOZA994aCA/w601-h451/scouts%20closer.JPG" width="601" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: x-large;">Even closer image below. The figure is another Brian Kammerer creation. His film "The Other Great Locomotive Chase" is </span><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: x-large;">populated</span><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: x-large;"> with a plethora of flats. When I mentioned to him what I was doing he suggested flats. I had hoped he would. He graciously created a few sheets of infantry, cavalry and artillery figures. Everyone who has viewed this scene could not tell the scouts were flat.</span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih0qaF-Q3D9MzWQt1ZrpA4uOhaJAkTea8Nn_R0rW0JV8cG78B3zaEo_w54Uh14kXeNZsyKoGDMEBo5yQMujXEwUVxrmfjpS06enrgtCAb4wuZ8U5IP7KKsSmL81625dhW6PuzzlpXsn72PKQrAxr1karKniDQWRtqJpkbsWEorx_umNr8WV3eL_IV1yA/s640/lone%20scout.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="364" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih0qaF-Q3D9MzWQt1ZrpA4uOhaJAkTea8Nn_R0rW0JV8cG78B3zaEo_w54Uh14kXeNZsyKoGDMEBo5yQMujXEwUVxrmfjpS06enrgtCAb4wuZ8U5IP7KKsSmL81625dhW6PuzzlpXsn72PKQrAxr1karKniDQWRtqJpkbsWEorx_umNr8WV3eL_IV1yA/w486-h364/lone%20scout.JPG" width="486" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: x-large;">One of the figure sheets Brain created is below. All I did was reduce the size then print a sheet. After cutting the figures I wanted, and adding a thin sheet of cardboard backing for rigidity, I simply glued a straight pin to the back. The bench is blue insulation foam, making installment of the figures very easy. </span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicgp8lPPiYECXmu7ZwQ4QSI_cCA_e3Dkj-feviSPYB-5GdI3HVpr58hEP_oNtxBMn6JslaVHQz_c19FQr_rOAeIPpFINbYoyqK5m6DOtyx2wsbTDGO_AukXexislI5wTE94_YaJAjeZhPq9kKQx1bRfq7e_VgBL1jlJkKIeIwZlmNRU517KfallcgmpQ/s640/cutting.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicgp8lPPiYECXmu7ZwQ4QSI_cCA_e3Dkj-feviSPYB-5GdI3HVpr58hEP_oNtxBMn6JslaVHQz_c19FQr_rOAeIPpFINbYoyqK5m6DOtyx2wsbTDGO_AukXexislI5wTE94_YaJAjeZhPq9kKQx1bRfq7e_VgBL1jlJkKIeIwZlmNRU517KfallcgmpQ/s320/cutting.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: x-large;">I am getting ahead of my process.</span><p></p><p><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: x-large;">While still in the imagination phase, and driving around on different days, one day as I was passing a field. I saw exactly what I was wanting to build. In the middle distance from the road there was a cluster of trees. The added component missing in my scene was the vegetation</span><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: x-large;"> among these trees. Small, wild growing shrubs, bushes and some vines. Here is the nearly final touch, close up...</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXvOfy5YE5qyqwvAD0HgNfMDiwd1cHBvwK8CxWptxXjfbs-giI6Yz74PYiY0sPhvVn_WXP5nXYKAsw2z_7Qo8E05DM6oArLdLWnHpwq9q8926V8Z1iWnMq7MqcYLy_L6DXMZCcRlgGoFHLUA3A3YsJTgi5rHW5mL_aV1PZB9EBYmOmxk-A-RjlOth30w/s640/close%20up.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="451" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXvOfy5YE5qyqwvAD0HgNfMDiwd1cHBvwK8CxWptxXjfbs-giI6Yz74PYiY0sPhvVn_WXP5nXYKAsw2z_7Qo8E05DM6oArLdLWnHpwq9q8926V8Z1iWnMq7MqcYLy_L6DXMZCcRlgGoFHLUA3A3YsJTgi5rHW5mL_aV1PZB9EBYmOmxk-A-RjlOth30w/w601-h451/close%20up.jpg" width="601" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: xx-large; text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: xx-large; text-align: left;">A more distant view...</span></div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4krz98Ch0RPRFlXAJIoGN6vkUFfn7B2JSg41WQlRf2dVKq8cGVx4FQq24N-PYQooPwjgb_sVaGMcRvvf_ry9vwVmMTlgiPkBtSKDL_HtHSIUd3Vjp7Y4XM0WV2TSVtpeMzmqdjaGh9_YLGwiVsPwNbzMRkOlAl2l2ovhKsbxVsH5D8WaxZBZc2lnBoQ/s640/mid%20shot.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="440" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4krz98Ch0RPRFlXAJIoGN6vkUFfn7B2JSg41WQlRf2dVKq8cGVx4FQq24N-PYQooPwjgb_sVaGMcRvvf_ry9vwVmMTlgiPkBtSKDL_HtHSIUd3Vjp7Y4XM0WV2TSVtpeMzmqdjaGh9_YLGwiVsPwNbzMRkOlAl2l2ovhKsbxVsH5D8WaxZBZc2lnBoQ/w586-h440/mid%20shot.jpg" width="586" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #ffa400;">I want to add more underbrush among the trees and in the open field. However, for the most part, I am quite satisfied with the results.</span><br /></span><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><p></p>Thomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06836335609167537145noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3155398535069542887.post-16327771111645492532022-06-03T20:10:00.002-04:002022-06-03T20:57:13.623-04:00Test run with a Soundtraxx Current Keeper<p> <span style="color: #f6b26b; font-size: large;">Locomotives running smooth is what truly matters. Otherwise I have a wonderful diorama. But that is NOT the goal. Here are two video shorts showing the Dr Thompson, a converted and detailed Mantua General, on a test run. My big difficulty was getting them to consistently run through turnouts. So far so good!</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxX9_w2Zbtm7HtkTen9d6e5QIwQIkvZ8MhODyPXCzr24kzwVD2fADGdP4ZvDGlyIa7aPH9_3hr272J9Jbj6lg' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/EO7ztBj7G94" width="320" youtube-src-id="EO7ztBj7G94"></iframe></div></div><br /><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><br />Thomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06836335609167537145noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3155398535069542887.post-30897324806031858762022-05-10T14:24:00.004-04:002022-05-10T14:24:44.017-04:00RPM CLINIC VALLEY FORGE PA, March 2022<p><span style="color: #f6b26b;"><span style="font-size: large;">March 26 I presented a clinic on my Atlanta / Schofield Rolling Mill to the Railroad Prototype Modelers convention in Valley Forge. By the time I realized I wanted a photo, the next clinician had his power point up. At least there is a modicum of proof I was there.</span></span></p><p><span style="color: #f6b26b;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #f6b26b;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfQ3jFDVOdiHz1kZfxTNSqVN3F60iLZVsDijV0EL-T1tnjBOR6JP7lsWa1clF5XrYCDB7jGvk5QzaisaxAf0VgtAA4HRDljmhR4CoAJQstIND5DsG2pzS9u4MKnxSHvn59pbAqzWKOYytOXfWrgzG2E2dyDm2McSuLI9w2cLaVjzbZvUKOqU2Bg_28Tg/s640/NJ%20RPM%20Clinic%203.26.22.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfQ3jFDVOdiHz1kZfxTNSqVN3F60iLZVsDijV0EL-T1tnjBOR6JP7lsWa1clF5XrYCDB7jGvk5QzaisaxAf0VgtAA4HRDljmhR4CoAJQstIND5DsG2pzS9u4MKnxSHvn59pbAqzWKOYytOXfWrgzG2E2dyDm2McSuLI9w2cLaVjzbZvUKOqU2Bg_28Tg/s320/NJ%20RPM%20Clinic%203.26.22.JPG" width="240" /></a></span></span></div><p><span style="color: #f6b26b;"><span style="font-size: large;">Looked like a terrific turnout. In addition to some outstanding clinics, there were about 6 venders with a variety of modeling products. Of course I found a few much-in-need-of items, like a current keeper, sugar cube speakers and detail parts.</span></span></p><p><span style="color: #f6b26b;"><span style="font-size: large;">If you'd like to see the clinic powerpoint presentation, it is uploaded to our site, civilwarrailroads.groups.io. </span></span></p><p><span style="color: #f6b26b;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></p><p></p>Thomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06836335609167537145noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3155398535069542887.post-14980183364443520672022-03-24T16:26:00.005-04:002022-03-24T19:06:42.933-04:00Workin on the DC - Delaware Central RR<p> <span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: large;">This past Tuesday I took a ride to Newark DE to see our good friend DC Cebula and his progress on his period layout. WOW has been motorin! Prior to making this photo happen, he began last year preparing the layout room in his basement. Herculean effort it was. Now his benchwork is completed and track is being set in preparation for permanent bedding.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5xXpagl517DTd6VJuKgCgvxggzmZdnU32SFkIlscsY3dHweWKD-lC9c4UNfjjgd-VnuUcn_FZETC_oXBc8ekvvEXvv4YwVnh2_WqSuCeZZMFssXNbgvnycuZHKdSlVjEqgf7KdX7bSkKrWQJxUc_DQnoTCYYxNJihEhY4xc6A5lxX7iFJpZWs1rxZhQ/s640/DC%20TR%203.22.2022.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5xXpagl517DTd6VJuKgCgvxggzmZdnU32SFkIlscsY3dHweWKD-lC9c4UNfjjgd-VnuUcn_FZETC_oXBc8ekvvEXvv4YwVnh2_WqSuCeZZMFssXNbgvnycuZHKdSlVjEqgf7KdX7bSkKrWQJxUc_DQnoTCYYxNJihEhY4xc6A5lxX7iFJpZWs1rxZhQ/w480-h640/DC%20TR%203.22.2022.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: large;">To our right, your left, is a return loop. His is building a freelance prototype of the DE Central RR. All of his 30 plus turnouts have been built with Fast Tracks templates. One remarkable attribute of DC is his meticulous attention to all construction, from benchwork to track work, etc. During my time with him, as I have made two trips in two weeks, we have built the laser cut throw devices and placed the track exactly where it will be permanently adhered. Visit his website, <a href="https://delawarecentralrailroad.blogspot.com/">https://delawarecentralrailroad.blogspot.com/</a></span><div><br /></div><div><span style="color: #ffa400; font-size: large;">Although he has not uploaded layout photos yet, you will see his magnificent modeling skills.</span></div>Thomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06836335609167537145noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3155398535069542887.post-86453432585001423102022-02-25T22:15:00.001-05:002022-02-25T22:15:25.313-05:00Where Have I Been!?!<p><span style="color: #ffa400; font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Since April I have embarked on a new journey; in addition, have been hosting bi-monthly zoom meets, fine tuning my locomotives and finishing off a new section of the layout with scenery.</span></p><p><span style="color: #ffa400; font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">As some of you may know of the NMRA, National Model Railroader's Association, they have a program called the Achievement Program. This is to encourage model railroaders' endeavors to develop their skills, show their accomplishments and further the comradery with fellow modelers. </span></p><p><span style="color: #ffa400; font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">The AP is a very structured and in-depth process. There are a total of 11 categories, 7 of which are required if you are working toward your Master Model Railroader (MMR) certificate. I started off with the category of Structures. To give you an idea, here is one form (the SOQ) to note the structures to be judged. 6 must be scratch built. The others can be kits, kitbashed or combination of all three, including scratch built.</span></p><p><span style="color: #ffa400; font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ffa400; font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg6_4EepW_GDaWMH23B0whfQTUJeu3XcG9xYjr1cs-33hk5ZjUsfcS2agQqLKRtj83e07GcBl5CkXkmPdRpqJvFZNAIqVE1MtlpJUocPtYEO4NDLW3huWtzf--IUOMgBkGEurcSOgJfwP1Dr43lEpKXSxCIgAAS3G3EAUgPmPcKKzu4KIRm-YLqU2XHdg=s2200" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2200" data-original-width="1700" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg6_4EepW_GDaWMH23B0whfQTUJeu3XcG9xYjr1cs-33hk5ZjUsfcS2agQqLKRtj83e07GcBl5CkXkmPdRpqJvFZNAIqVE1MtlpJUocPtYEO4NDLW3huWtzf--IUOMgBkGEurcSOgJfwP1Dr43lEpKXSxCIgAAS3G3EAUgPmPcKKzu4KIRm-YLqU2XHdg=w494-h640" width="494" /></a></span></div><span style="color: #ffa400; font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"> To date, I have four that made the cut: Roundhouse, Chattanooga Car Shed</span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgND4-ob6AWSPl9aheDQy2Q6hZDJxo6bkSiv5Od-fvz_c22aYzRK1g9lnnR0jbC_VTgwkuAbCKogPj83JMMeqfj-YWTNw2SkWaEzDTHFD_TzmyuHZVmYvheQ7FImXm2ij8XiIyBUBrzZj5rYQ8yuDv6PRtMK0Xt7KYIDaWYJ8zRRwa8-DbSU8i3EmuPrQ=s2016" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="193" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgND4-ob6AWSPl9aheDQy2Q6hZDJxo6bkSiv5Od-fvz_c22aYzRK1g9lnnR0jbC_VTgwkuAbCKogPj83JMMeqfj-YWTNw2SkWaEzDTHFD_TzmyuHZVmYvheQ7FImXm2ij8XiIyBUBrzZj5rYQ8yuDv6PRtMK0Xt7KYIDaWYJ8zRRwa8-DbSU8i3EmuPrQ=w256-h193" width="256" /></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjxIHcJ0_qXFGpK0rUs3ANusp4CR-AoGNn2PmDDPoC7Z2KcQQJ_1b1TLOKCcgfNaDHmk2ykms_5G0iZovw1lrq02cEnnfQz0wpEyVlBfIW1xCYuF9SFH2BzpzYKX3eY06DJk61MiNN8dlvSlbySPneGwRQ9PjSiMKLOvriaFoHeI8dG52GCLWxxb-aLMQ=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="172" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjxIHcJ0_qXFGpK0rUs3ANusp4CR-AoGNn2PmDDPoC7Z2KcQQJ_1b1TLOKCcgfNaDHmk2ykms_5G0iZovw1lrq02cEnnfQz0wpEyVlBfIW1xCYuF9SFH2BzpzYKX3eY06DJk61MiNN8dlvSlbySPneGwRQ9PjSiMKLOvriaFoHeI8dG52GCLWxxb-aLMQ=w229-h172" width="229" /></a><br /></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><span style="color: #ffa400; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Schofield Rolling Mill and the Cotton Depot in Kingston</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiPrl0R3jMz6MNn_PFgYoEdqs_QL6197zzOWFpVrzFpC3QJZ_E_dBWdTSZHSBqa2k2F-4N1NUWYiH9BaHVcWADrKGKs_M57Zz9xeeP09qUAzMsGDWWH7M8Exes56aZLgWr5q4jzP_Da0_ldb8imGy-VoYa7ww1pcwAAd0PlmSicGmw5jkkTJSt7sedKtA=s2016" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="202" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiPrl0R3jMz6MNn_PFgYoEdqs_QL6197zzOWFpVrzFpC3QJZ_E_dBWdTSZHSBqa2k2F-4N1NUWYiH9BaHVcWADrKGKs_M57Zz9xeeP09qUAzMsGDWWH7M8Exes56aZLgWr5q4jzP_Da0_ldb8imGy-VoYa7ww1pcwAAd0PlmSicGmw5jkkTJSt7sedKtA=w268-h202" width="268" /></a></div></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj2YopX4_iO7VvoGxa_n2Pwwnn60GRD55lilPCAwE3MhcpzvSPF-srE16uSEQjQ0jrsDEzPflw95NAFNQfBYXlMGmHwtlIX3PsxKXOvhZb5iA9CH5FN5hoWYLDiflo0Px1Owp8-acLxiz4VOS3Y4LAEBcu34GxhtvrJJlocy8aE0a-Ujrq9uDgk3aox9g=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="206" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj2YopX4_iO7VvoGxa_n2Pwwnn60GRD55lilPCAwE3MhcpzvSPF-srE16uSEQjQ0jrsDEzPflw95NAFNQfBYXlMGmHwtlIX3PsxKXOvhZb5iA9CH5FN5hoWYLDiflo0Px1Owp8-acLxiz4VOS3Y4LAEBcu34GxhtvrJJlocy8aE0a-Ujrq9uDgk3aox9g=w273-h206" width="273" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="color: #ffa400; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">An MMR certificate, however, is not necessarily my goal. I have been learning so much from other modelers to fine tune my skills along with the fun of our conversations and just hanging out with fellow enthusiasts. </span></div><div><span style="color: #ffa400; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Here are the Mid Eastern Region Division members assessing the Cotton Depot in Kingston... Left to right, Glyn, a MMR, Mike, on his way to MMR, Fred, also an MMR and a lead judge, and Jack. Glyn, Mike, and Jack are also being trained to judge. Next post will cover the new scenery addition.</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEizZyMKojgi03u-xCFmyT1KG_tzrSu0isV6E5_qqm4qCgjpkXjUkGMkVWd63UpELimsXVCyb9qStm0Q94Neoodsp4CLHrhD4lvsZYyb4XQjX65blczPYm80sw_zilCFno5jI9AwiAAiM5BP7jJItmbK86W2jPtTbEn05aAfoJEpr2fw-XLJPWGOx5U1eA=s640" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEizZyMKojgi03u-xCFmyT1KG_tzrSu0isV6E5_qqm4qCgjpkXjUkGMkVWd63UpELimsXVCyb9qStm0Q94Neoodsp4CLHrhD4lvsZYyb4XQjX65blczPYm80sw_zilCFno5jI9AwiAAiM5BP7jJItmbK86W2jPtTbEn05aAfoJEpr2fw-XLJPWGOx5U1eA=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><span style="color: #ffa400; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #ffa400; font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #ffa400; font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #ffa400; font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #ffa400; font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #ffa400; font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div>Thomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06836335609167537145noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3155398535069542887.post-7191300765147523702021-08-25T21:26:00.001-04:002022-03-24T19:07:53.938-04:00Out of Town Guests<p> <span style="color: #f6b26b; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">We were privileged to have a couple of members from our Civil War RRs group visit the W&A, Roger Rossi from TX and Dan Free from NYC. Left to right... Dave Eberhardt, friend since high school days whose layout was my first experience building layout models; Christopher Eldridge who has scratch built several structures on the W&A. It helps that in addition to being an incredible model builder he is also a master carpenter; Dan Free who wrote and published his book on Japanese RR's; Frank Marticelli from my local model railroad club, and Roger.</span></p><p><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OG3p9jcfXRc/YSbrW_93HBI/AAAAAAAADGE/JKEqy8A32OMbPh7ldjJ1jozJcjPZc5t9ACLcBGAsYHQ/s640/Roger%2B%2526%2BDan.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OG3p9jcfXRc/YSbrW_93HBI/AAAAAAAADGE/JKEqy8A32OMbPh7ldjJ1jozJcjPZc5t9ACLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/Roger%2B%2526%2BDan.jpg" width="480" /></a></span></div><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Here is the cover of Dan's book. It is a most remarkable work of research!</span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hQojORPLu-4/YSbs11Q6B0I/AAAAAAAADGM/r0P3pz7ZL0Q7PjEFB8jlRVJQ86eVFkWiACLcBGAsYHQ/s640/Japanese%2BRRs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hQojORPLu-4/YSbs11Q6B0I/AAAAAAAADGM/r0P3pz7ZL0Q7PjEFB8jlRVJQ86eVFkWiACLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/Japanese%2BRRs.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">I have been busy working on a couple of locomotives installing the Tsunami 2 1100 decoder as well as working on my NMRA Achievement Program for structures. Although a fair amount of paperwork, it has helped me become more thoughtful and organized on my approach to building. It has also been a fabulous time having a few NMRA Division members visit as judges. <br /> </span><p></p>Thomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06836335609167537145noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3155398535069542887.post-84387267836645605182021-03-06T17:20:00.014-05:002021-03-06T17:25:05.066-05:00Adams Express Group Build Project<p> <span style="color: #f6b26b; font-size: medium;">About one month ago, Bernie Kempinski posted a suggestion / challenge for a group build of a box / freight car. The purpose is to generate activity and motivation for those who have wanted or perhaps have stalled on a project. It also can inform members and viewers as to the possibilities to increase your railroad fleet. I chose to scratch build the Adams Express car. As far as we know, there are only two ACW era photos. Interesting in that there are three different types reveled in these images shown below...</span></p><p><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-size: medium;">This first image, taken in Nashville, has long side openings and an exterior door. The truck side frames are unique in that they are braced with two vertical beams to accommodate heavy loads. One can assume that the color was on the lighter side since the lettering and numbers are dark. A cool modeling detail is the calk marks on the sides. Although they could be considered graffiti today, these were either instructions or notations for the handlers.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Jg9ojOT_oCI/YEP3sf2o6dI/AAAAAAAAC84/Wmyy5hwFPZYSyeS-TYok4zXWcr7PZ4FHACLcBGAsYHQ/s391/Adams%2BExpress%2Bcar%2BNashville%2B%25282%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="372" data-original-width="391" height="608" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Jg9ojOT_oCI/YEP3sf2o6dI/AAAAAAAAC84/Wmyy5hwFPZYSyeS-TYok4zXWcr7PZ4FHACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h608/Adams%2BExpress%2Bcar%2BNashville%2B%25282%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-size: medium;">This next image shows two Adams cars photographed in Chattanooga, circa 1864...</span><p></p><p><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-size: medium;">On the left, a distinct difference from the above is that the door runs on the inside and has a curved roof versus peaked. And seeing white lettering, most likely the color is quite dark. Looking at a photo I took at the Sacramento Museum, it could be a bluish green, seen below this photo.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QGOsIoEOuWc/YEP4_S_s1aI/AAAAAAAAC9A/tMJIIYT4es8OMrE49viJbzrd2L28DzlUgCLcBGAsYHQ/s800/Adams%2BExpress%2Bcar.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="457" data-original-width="800" height="366" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QGOsIoEOuWc/YEP4_S_s1aI/AAAAAAAAC9A/tMJIIYT4es8OMrE49viJbzrd2L28DzlUgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h366/Adams%2BExpress%2Bcar.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gaRJwIwnSmI/YEP57yljN1I/AAAAAAAAC9I/NJGDsZK5CyEB0C1DR7cnnMgcpo3lYaWDwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/green.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1362" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gaRJwIwnSmI/YEP57yljN1I/AAAAAAAAC9I/NJGDsZK5CyEB0C1DR7cnnMgcpo3lYaWDwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h426/green.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-size: medium;">Back to the Nashville photo, the Adams car to the right has other differences which include a shorter height, a boarded up window and what appears to be an even lighter color with dark lettering. </span></p><p><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-size: medium;">Here is a sequence of photos of my partially completed version of the car in the Chattanooga photo...</span></p><p><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-size: medium;">Siding is Northwestern scale lumber, 1/8" scribed siding, but the planks are too wide. I would use the more prototypical 1/16" for others. The roof is card stock and scored to illustrate a metal roof. I will add Panamint HOT82sACW 3D printed trucks and InterMountain metal wheels. I used metal crate castings for weights and have one door open to see in. Look close and there is a waybill attached to one of the crates. On the other end is a 1/4 oz. weight to bring the total weight to about 46 grams. Alexander link and pin couplers are also attached. Grab irons are Detail West .019 brass wire. Grandt Line #5101 nut/bolt castings also add to the detail. Turnbuckles are by Tichy. Queen posts I believe are Grandt Line. I found these in a drawer, to my joyful surprise, but were loose so the manufacturer is a guess. Lastly will be to create decals or cut individual letters... oh boy.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XuongppRWaA/YEP7UBjyPdI/AAAAAAAAC9Q/usDuKIxqt38o_JXLZD6QJew1xSgzMYmeACLcBGAsYHQ/s640/cutting%2Bdoor%2Bopenings.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XuongppRWaA/YEP7UBjyPdI/AAAAAAAAC9Q/usDuKIxqt38o_JXLZD6QJew1xSgzMYmeACLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/cutting%2Bdoor%2Bopenings.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LYzojGUO0q4/YEP7UBzkq1I/AAAAAAAAC9U/-47liA_hjjQUqjOKKUcIfkqADEe_0B5tQCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/dead%2Bblocks.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LYzojGUO0q4/YEP7UBzkq1I/AAAAAAAAC9U/-47liA_hjjQUqjOKKUcIfkqADEe_0B5tQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/dead%2Bblocks.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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I decided to at the least share a few photos of the current state of the mill. </span></p><p><span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">The primary source for the interior detailing comes from this painting by Menzel:</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1lsfqdyYSpc/YBsa2MRVTzI/AAAAAAAAC5U/mLAIIP865mA1j_UsRanc_4lI0f8dznDvwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1800/2.-Menzel-Iron-rolling-mill-Modern-Cyclops.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1105" data-original-width="1800" height="392" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1lsfqdyYSpc/YBsa2MRVTzI/AAAAAAAAC5U/mLAIIP865mA1j_UsRanc_4lI0f8dznDvwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h392/2.-Menzel-Iron-rolling-mill-Modern-Cyclops.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">One of the first interior elements were 3D printed by my good friend, and ACWRR member, Gerry Dykstra. He fashioned rollers that are a visual feature for this model.</span><div><span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">This is one of many images Gerry sent to me and was the basis for his 3D printed roles:</span><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Qo5dR1SIkgw/YBsbRxxk88I/AAAAAAAAC5c/cvsDPw-NRjwQM9nqN4HVa3joJBcoYeOTgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1024/Rollers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="458" data-original-width="1024" height="284" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Qo5dR1SIkgw/YBsbRxxk88I/AAAAAAAAC5c/cvsDPw-NRjwQM9nqN4HVa3joJBcoYeOTgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h284/Rollers.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">These are the results of his printer. I add the bracing, stanchions and drive shafts all from brass rod and tubing.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-B_AvbxQxvLM/YBscixNMfgI/AAAAAAAAC54/CGDFbft9ZDkgylKQERnd4q275s8n5VnOQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Roller%2Blevers.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-B_AvbxQxvLM/YBscixNMfgI/AAAAAAAAC54/CGDFbft9ZDkgylKQERnd4q275s8n5VnOQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/Roller%2Blevers.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">Another massive machine was the steam hammer. Here is another image, compliments to Gerry's research, that was the template for the model I scratch built.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6SxAAWRteAY/YBse0Q3mXcI/AAAAAAAAC6M/uMUyI6kqTN89zE3wRZ0eVUpOm9M6rhKzwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_4126%2B%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1371" data-original-width="2048" height="428" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6SxAAWRteAY/YBse0Q3mXcI/AAAAAAAAC6M/uMUyI6kqTN89zE3wRZ0eVUpOm9M6rhKzwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h428/IMG_4126%2B%25282%2529.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">After scrapping the first attempt, due to oversize measuring on my part, this is the final completed model. The horizontal and vertical rods are the truss rods that kept the walls together.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SRFQixhoB0k/YBsfLy2DKmI/AAAAAAAAC6Y/G_5Aq3WsVIYV__lOf0sZNAEL2d4lb2ptwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_4348.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SRFQixhoB0k/YBsfLy2DKmI/AAAAAAAAC6Y/G_5Aq3WsVIYV__lOf0sZNAEL2d4lb2ptwCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_4348.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">Constructing the Bow Trusses were a tedious process. Here are two photos...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ACAMc5LINyg/YBsgAt1MOII/AAAAAAAAC6g/LLJQpXUmop8Ps52yRFV92BplV0ULpf6igCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3744.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: right;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ACAMc5LINyg/YBsgAt1MOII/AAAAAAAAC6g/LLJQpXUmop8Ps52yRFV92BplV0ULpf6igCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_3744.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2QShJYWqpks/YBsgagpTtlI/AAAAAAAAC6s/IhdeSEypnkM55EtupGvFHMopJPayA-IxgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2016/IMG_3806.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2QShJYWqpks/YBsgagpTtlI/AAAAAAAAC6s/IhdeSEypnkM55EtupGvFHMopJPayA-IxgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/IMG_3806.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">Adding additional details including figures, this is it's current state...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-74yctVRQ_eg/YBsZyGFPiEI/AAAAAAAAC5I/OZK0SMOEWFojeSwe0ctHaYqm5SXd5XmSQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2016/AP%2BMerit%2B1%2Bmill.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-74yctVRQ_eg/YBsZyGFPiEI/AAAAAAAAC5I/OZK0SMOEWFojeSwe0ctHaYqm5SXd5XmSQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/AP%2BMerit%2B1%2Bmill.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">If you look closely, I fabricated aprons on several workers tending the rollers. These were formed with very old toothpaste tubes that used to made from metal. Initially I was using these to create flags, about 40 years ago. </span></div><div><span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">I attached BTS tongs to figures that just happened to have their arms in the right position. Although I have altered figures arms, etc., I prefer to find figures that are close to or happen to have just the right position. These are a combination of Musket Miniatures, Prieser and Model Power. </span><br /><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>Thomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06836335609167537145noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3155398535069542887.post-20666003336557664382020-08-29T15:02:00.002-04:002021-02-03T17:48:21.362-05:00SCHOFIELD ROLLING MILL - ATLANTA<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: large;">Track-side industry was scarce, even rare in the 1850's and through most of the 1860's. Although there may have been more, I have not researched past 1865 being a stickler for this time period. However, when industries can be identified, especially if my intention is to simulate operations, I will find a way to position it. This became so with a mill just outside of Atlanta, the Schofield Rolling Mill. The photo below shows the remains of the mill taken by the photographer who accompanied Gen'l Sherman during the Atlanta Campaign, George Barnard, in 1864. The remains of a whole lot of rail cars plus a couple of loco</span><span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: large;">motives also fill the scene. </span><span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: large;">Atlanta was under siege and General Hood's Army of TN was in retreat. Abandoning Atlanta required abandoning the trains as well because Sherman's army cut off the rail lines. Consequently, the trains </span><span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: large;">were intentionally torched</span><span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: large;">. The rail cars also just happened to be loaded with munitions! Hence, the mess. </span><br />
<span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: large;">There are other images of similar rolling mills, however, this is the only photo of Schofield I could find. And as you can see, there are two tracks. Most likely, but uncertain, is that one track is a passing siding and the other a main. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: large;">You may recall the scene in Gone With The Wind where Rhett is leading a carriage with Millie, her new born and Scarlet through the burning cars in the Atlanta rail yard. That was the a depiction of Confederate soldiers needing to burn the cars and inadvertently so went the mill. Matter of fact, Wilbur Kurtz, consultant to the movie, had the prop builders add a sign to one of the buildings that read MILL. You can see this on photo outtakes of the film.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: large;">A close proximity to how the Schofield mill looked is this illustration. The caption lists it as <i>Atlanta-Rolling Mill-1871</i>. Serious selective compression will be required. I am modeling the 1863 version which, with poetic license, compression was required. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: large;">Apparently, production output of the mill included mostly rail and canon tubes. One interesting feature of the structure is that it was open along most walls. This makes sense given the hot summers down south and the need for ventilation. Further research, and help from my buddy Gerry Dykstra, surfaced images of how the interior may have looked. </span><br />
<span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: large;">This following painting is by von-Menzel depicting a mill in Europe. Many conversations later I was able to confirm that the interior was built of wood beams. Gerry indicated that the floor most likely was iron sheets vs. brick or stone as they would have exploded like shrapnel if hot iron hit it. The vertical beams would most likely </span><span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: large;">have</span><span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: large;"> been wrapped with iron sheet as well about 4' from the floor up to protect against flame. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: large;">This next painting is a mill in Toronto. A big difference here is the roof design. This looks to be an A-type. The Atlanta mill roof was curved, similar to those of the Car Sheds in Atlanta and Chattanooga. Bow trusses will be built to accommodate the mill's curved roof. </span><span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: large;">As you can see, there are a plethora of possibilities </span><span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: large;">to be considered f</span><span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: large;">or the interior.</span><br />
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<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-g900z6HYRDc/XnaaP2dFaBI/AAAAAAAAChw/IzJk7YQwARAZ28OkSV8YAZi7-8iDtDPAQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Mill%2Bfoot%2Bprint.JPG" style="clear: right; display: inline; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-g900z6HYRDc/XnaaP2dFaBI/AAAAAAAAChw/IzJk7YQwARAZ28OkSV8YAZi7-8iDtDPAQCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/Mill%2Bfoot%2Bprint.JPG" width="480" /></a><span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: large;">To begin, I had identified a spot for the mill. The layout expansion not only solidified this plan, it also allowed the inclusion of a passing siding and room for a very compressed model of the mill. This will be north of Atlanta. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: large;">However, the real mill was adjacent to two tracks, the Georgia RR and the East Tennessee & Ga. RR. Location was actually west of Atlanta. The diagram below was done by an on-line friend, Zoe, who unfortunately passed away a few years ago. Her plan was to create a virtual W&A. Although not completed, her research was invaluable. The W&A roundhouse is left, northwest of downtown. The tracks along its left side headed south passed the mill.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: large;">Speaking with Gerry Dykstra, he sent me a drawing of the floor plan as he would imagine it, as there is no such drawing, at least in my research. Working off this period photo, Gerry was able to draft a floor plan including rollers, furnaces and other essential elements.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: large;">The roof will be 3/4 with the open end of course facing the aisle.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: large;">Nest step was to build a base. The majority of layout structures are removable. The same is planned for the mill. A</span><span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: large;">s I could not find a thick enough styrene, t</span><span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: large;">his is a laminate. Quick Grip is THE BEST!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">Base done, next was needing to build the roof first because it has a steep curve. Similar to the card shed, the roof is built first then the bow trusses. To built roof a jig was required. The jig is thin sheet metal.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">First layer of styrene is little more than paper thin. Roof texture, Evergreen Metal Roofing #4521, is the top layer. 'Bondene' is the adhesive which works GREAT with most styrene, vs. Testors which seems to work only with Evergreen. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tVi9yGIUHxY/X0qfoQjaHdI/AAAAAAAACuY/HX3_jpVFteIeDLbXJX8eE9AiuSrZhFkIgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_37261.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="800" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tVi9yGIUHxY/X0qfoQjaHdI/AAAAAAAACuY/HX3_jpVFteIeDLbXJX8eE9AiuSrZhFkIgCLcBGAsYHQ/w600-h800/IMG_37261.JPG" width="600" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">Several sections of the metal roofing were needed to complete the length. Once these were set, next was to add the seems. These metal roofs were made in sections. The material was a tin makeup. The seems represent the soldered sections.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ECM8oG0sldw/X0qgVyEnaPI/AAAAAAAACug/2_IL7ty7UlEkn6W2zIl4rNqAh-3-fihNQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_4054.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ECM8oG0sldw/X0qgVyEnaPI/AAAAAAAACug/2_IL7ty7UlEkn6W2zIl4rNqAh-3-fihNQCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_4054.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">As you can see, MANY of these little buggers were required. Once done I chose a silver metallic spray paint as a base color. Roof was then painted a heavy wash of gray craft paints.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KPZPJF1rFyo/X0qhB6E2fxI/AAAAAAAACuo/CaiG9--lLAcV9NXemmMnG9cvs_xUnVgFQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_4105.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KPZPJF1rFyo/X0qhB6E2fxI/AAAAAAAACuo/CaiG9--lLAcV9NXemmMnG9cvs_xUnVgFQCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_4105.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">You notice the area where seems stopped. This was to allow the back section of the structure to be attached. The sides were cut from the Dykstra template...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mrr77847lpY/X0qhndqo70I/AAAAAAAACuw/sn4LZckYq4YrVYBSdzDIfuOQcez3HcNXQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Cutting%2Bthe%2Btemplate.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mrr77847lpY/X0qhndqo70I/AAAAAAAACuw/sn4LZckYq4YrVYBSdzDIfuOQcez3HcNXQCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/Cutting%2Bthe%2Btemplate.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qneyXwmGEsY/X0qhrd8B_gI/AAAAAAAACu0/PK9ewIuxkMA7vEpIrGapsKCkYoR971FJwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Side%2Bwalls1.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qneyXwmGEsY/X0qhrd8B_gI/AAAAAAAACu0/PK9ewIuxkMA7vEpIrGapsKCkYoR971FJwCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/Side%2Bwalls1.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">The oval areas were louvers. Once attached as the sides, the roof interior was next. A terrific web site, Textures.com, offers free images. I was luck enough to find wood that matched what we deduced for the ceiling. A key bit of research came from another friend, Charlie who did the Chattanooga Car Shed... O scale! </span><span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">Charlie had this done to full scale; it came out to about 4'.</span><span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: x-large;"> </span></div><div><span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BOG8xSJVt6o/X0qikkxM0cI/AAAAAAAACvE/wqvnmjRTMNE-vVBpiG-CnGYzC2K0HQxrACLcBGAsYHQ/s1280/M%2526C%2Bshed%2Broof%2Bdetail.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BOG8xSJVt6o/X0qikkxM0cI/AAAAAAAACvE/wqvnmjRTMNE-vVBpiG-CnGYzC2K0HQxrACLcBGAsYHQ/s640/M%2526C%2Bshed%2Broof%2Bdetail.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div>
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<span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">For my HO version, another good friend, Jimmy Judge, scaled the Textures.com image to HO. As you see, these were cut into strips as I needed to install the cross bracing first because these needed to be glued directly to the ceiling. The paper would have impeded the adhesion. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Q9UKajY6x1A/X0qjHCIcHyI/AAAAAAAACvM/NvB1enbhCIInecXHojrhuhcmaTjEGpgQgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2016/Installing%2Bthe%2Bpaper%2Bpanels.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Q9UKajY6x1A/X0qjHCIcHyI/AAAAAAAACvM/NvB1enbhCIInecXHojrhuhcmaTjEGpgQgCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/Installing%2Bthe%2Bpaper%2Bpanels.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">The result was gratifying, especially after some gritty weathering.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MR1dg5HKeIM/X0qjteixVKI/AAAAAAAACvY/axNdSrnQc1YzwEGWpA4owh7Ri8U8Q9lAwCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/paneling.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MR1dg5HKeIM/X0qjteixVKI/AAAAAAAACvY/axNdSrnQc1YzwEGWpA4owh7Ri8U8Q9lAwCLcBGAsYHQ/s0/paneling.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">Of course I did not recognize the need for corbels as this project was learn as you go. These were willed with my Dremel hitched to a vise and used as a lathe.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9R94WaLdzqA/X0qkJInwPqI/AAAAAAAACvg/8NO-Lc0VFSUSV5-zXTq-4mjAmPRPouVTgCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/Corbels%2B%2526%2Bpilars.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9R94WaLdzqA/X0qkJInwPqI/AAAAAAAACvg/8NO-Lc0VFSUSV5-zXTq-4mjAmPRPouVTgCLcBGAsYHQ/s0/Corbels%2B%2526%2Bpilars.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">Roof completed, work on the lean-to section commenced. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3i5Kd5edmTU/X0qkk12tdhI/AAAAAAAACvs/Qn1UTZn66OcsgM1GLwZ4qnu-Gv9na4GgwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_4056.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3i5Kd5edmTU/X0qkk12tdhI/AAAAAAAACvs/Qn1UTZn66OcsgM1GLwZ4qnu-Gv9na4GgwCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_4056.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">This roof would be where the chimneys from the furnaces and boilers protruded. The chimneys came out to be the featured element.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TSYeZROiJGI/X0qk4ywdsrI/AAAAAAAACv0/53ALNqtUkCI0biIBCGKgg-viAWOrja4mgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_4055.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TSYeZROiJGI/X0qk4ywdsrI/AAAAAAAACv0/53ALNqtUkCI0biIBCGKgg-viAWOrja4mgCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_4055.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">Using another Textures.com paper, each chimney required 8 pieces to achieve the look of the period photo.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8WKNMOXcmBY/X0qlU4svTrI/AAAAAAAACv8/93mmBRINg30xuF4LR1l_T9I8rZkqjhZSQCLcBGAsYHQ/s692/Schofield%2BMill.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="554" data-original-width="692" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8WKNMOXcmBY/X0qlU4svTrI/AAAAAAAACv8/93mmBRINg30xuF4LR1l_T9I8rZkqjhZSQCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/Schofield%2BMill.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">After many conversations with different construction friends and Mr Dykstra, copper flashing was deduced.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5z2Os8igIUE/X0qlv6RuIHI/AAAAAAAACwE/tKDmtbWEm0s6u56zeLam6rz0Jm7gpoFtACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_4074.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5z2Os8igIUE/X0qlv6RuIHI/AAAAAAAACwE/tKDmtbWEm0s6u56zeLam6rz0Jm7gpoFtACLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_4074.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0x-ii0RpxJc/X0ql0IcQt_I/AAAAAAAACwI/ZEY4k45x2DEIdLhMLZqWrR1yrX3W1JiOgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_4079.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0x-ii0RpxJc/X0ql0IcQt_I/AAAAAAAACwI/ZEY4k45x2DEIdLhMLZqWrR1yrX3W1JiOgCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_4079.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">Stay tuned. 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<span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">Over the last several weeks, as we have been honoring the "stay home" recommendations, I have been hearing from several friends and members about their respective projects. This post is to give y'all an idea on what folks are doing, from masters to beginners. There are four, most of whom you have seen before. First up, Charlie Taylor's M&C, Memphis and Charleston. He is currently further detailing the area in and around Memphis. Charlie is one of us 'crazy' modelers. In addition to hand carving tunnel entryways as limestone block, Charlie just finished carving this cobblestone street. </span><br />
<span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">This is the area planned for the cobblestones, around the M&C Depot. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">And here are two photos with final results...</span></div>
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<span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">Next we have a relatively new modeler, Paul Ciesmelewski. I met Paul through a local hobby shop, Hobby Masters, which unfortunately is no longer. However, Paul is one of those other rare modelers focusing on civil war and coincidentally, the Western & Atlantic. He has already scratch built the Chattanooga Car Shed and a church. His next project is the premier hotel of this dirt water town, at the time, the Crutchfield House. It was located within a short walking distance from the shed, or passenger depot. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">He has a unique approach in that he is building the shell to be able to be removed from the interior structure. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">Paul is dividing the interior into three floors and about 16 rooms. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">Main structure complete, he is adding this roof. Eventually Paul plans to add basic interiors, wall paper and home made furniture items. His 'crazy', however,... adding lights to the fireplaces! His layout will also depict the battle of Mission or Missionary Ridge in 1863. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">Someone known to most ACWRRHS members and perhaps in the model railroad community, LeBron Mathews, is DE-constructing his W&A with a reno plan to allow more options to run his railroad, operations and, as important given his inventory, storage. As he has begun to remove structures and dismantle track, to counter balance the remorse of tear-down he is also upgrading structures with finer details, if you can imagine that for LeBron. The LOC (library of Congress) is his primary source. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">Most of LeBron's work is scratch building. One example of his upgrading is the Atlanta Hotel. A photo prior to the changes below.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">His rebuild shows a completely different roof trim, sign with yellow trim, balcony spindles removed for a solid wall and red shutters. What other changes can you see?</span></div>
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<span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">How does he know this? There are a couple of sources. One is the LOC where TIFF files reveal slight variations of color as well as details otherwise undetected. Second source is information about structure building at that time. As an example, two primary colors were used for trim and shudders. Generally speaking, green was primarily used on residential and small businesses. Red would be found on the more high end establishments such as the Atlanta Hotel, one of a few in Atlanta.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">His coloring and weathering is off the charts! George Selios would be proud!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">Next up is the Delaware Central RR. Our good friend, and co-founder of the American Civil War RR Historical Society, DC Cebula is beginning his foray building a layout. After MUCH re-configuring... no not the layout plan although that is always a process, he is revamping his basement first! Already with new lighting, outlets, relocating his "stuff" and having purchased lumber, here is his latest track plan. Grids are 1' so this will be a 4'x12', however I believe he mentioned he is working to extend it to 18' . The red line is the backdrop, narrow side for staging. However, please do take a ride to and into his new BLOG! </span></div>
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<span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">One fella you may have heard about in one conversation of another as only a few of us know is Rhett Tyler. He certainly has the right name for our era. Rhett has been nt only modeling but has built some of thee most detailed accurate models of locomotives. He did one for me based on a photo from Chattanooga, #50, a USMRR 4-4-0. That was when I was planning to have Union forces in Chattanooga and Confederate in Atlanta. However, after he built this gorgeous model I soon after dropped the Union idea. It is now being reconfigured as the Tennessee, a Georgia RR loco. Check out the piping and the prototypical cross head guide. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">Decals are compliments to John Ott, another master who we quite honored to have in our midst and joined us for the Gettysburg meet in 2015.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">Rhett is modeling the New York Central & Hudson River RR. His bridge is scratch built. And these are just a few of his collection of locomotives. I believe he has close to 14. His knowledge of locomotives is extraordinary as well as rolling stock of the era. I have called him on many occasions when uncertain about a design element when doing my own rebuilds.</span></div>
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Thomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06836335609167537145noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3155398535069542887.post-31789117840994767372020-04-26T11:08:00.000-04:002020-04-26T11:08:14.549-04:00CHATTANOOGA CAR SHED PART IV<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="color: #f1c232;"><span style="font-size: large;">90% completed and closing in on several details, this is pretty much how she'll be looking with the Crutchfield House, the premier hotel of Chattanooga in the background. Not my backdrop though.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #f1c232;"><span style="font-size: large;">When viewing this structure in period photos they all have the roof showing up white. Being a metal roof of tin, that is understandable given it would be reflecting the sun. But the actual color of course is not white. After looking at many photos of tin roofs on line, several conversations with friends and one or two with metal workers, the roof has a dull to very low gloss of gray. I am still experimenting such as a medium gray with light gray dry brushing to a semi metallic gray color on the cupola. All brush painting and no airbrushing or spray painting. </span></span><br />
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Thomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06836335609167537145noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3155398535069542887.post-17277194923573599482020-02-25T12:50:00.001-05:002020-03-08T13:47:31.673-04:00FEB 2020 OPS SESSION / SHAKEDOWN & PEACHTREE ST RENOVATION VIDEO<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">It's what can happen when my honey decides to go visit one of her friends for more than 4 days... INVITE THE CREW! In addition to DC and Andy, a very good friend and contributor was able to visit as well, LeBron Matthews. One day we will feature his remarkable modeling as he too models the W&A, referenced as the south branch. LeBron is from Columbus Georgia. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">This crew was here on Wednesday working on different projects as well as to help prep for the Thursday night ops session. DC continues to scenic the new section. More on this section and DC's work in a future post.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">LeBron scenicing Atlanta; grass was more likely in many areas around the tracks and yard than I considered. Where there is no traffic most likely there'd be grasses. Needless to say, the added greenery has a few effects. 1) it pulls the elements of Atlanta together, the green is the connector to the structures. 2) it fills out the area of Atlanta; makes it "pop" as some like to say.</span><br />
<span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">3) the color adds a pleasing invitation to the eye.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">Andy took on his first structure, a Woodlands Scenics casting of the Tack Shed. The door off the hinge was his intention!<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MDoJc8AEytQ/XlVKwVkxb5I/AAAAAAAACe0/RkYZAUboCdgx2vFvz58KPvFzHBSNJLMywCEwYBhgL/s1600/Andy%2527s%2Btack%2Bshed%2Bcompleted.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MDoJc8AEytQ/XlVKwVkxb5I/AAAAAAAACe0/RkYZAUboCdgx2vFvz58KPvFzHBSNJLMywCEwYBhgL/s640/Andy%2527s%2Btack%2Bshed%2Bcompleted.jpeg" width="640" /></a></span><br />
<span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">Six other fellas came by for the session. Adding LeBron and Paul, we grouped them into four 2-man crews, one engineer and one brakeman. In addition to operating the loco, the engineer handled the way bill/schedule. Brakeman had responsibility for coupling, switching. <span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">Here Lebron, engineer, along with his brakeman Paul, maneuver the Dr. Thompson consist into Big Shanty. DC and I were trouble shooters.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">Left to right, LeBron, DC, Ray, Paul, Bill, TR, Dave, Hilmar, Ed and Andy. Paul, Ed and Hilmar are from our local RR club, Garden State Central. Paul is building an HO scale W&A layout, focusing on the Battle of Mission Ridge. Ray has a MASSIVE HO multi-level layout, Norfolk and Western. Bill and Dave contribute to his layout and all three are members of the Model RR Club. Andy is our resident photographer and videographer. He excels at tree making ,and during this visit apprenticed with LeBron on scenic work.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">1) Prior to ops session, have a friend review the schedule/way bills. We found out, 30 minutes prior to people arriving, the schedules included the same cars! During staging this was most apparent as one person set up a consist, went off to do another, only to return and find the cars he set gone! </span><br />
<span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">2) Always invite guests to offer feedback. Most often they will not offer input to avoid offending. This also shows them that your intention is to improve the efficiency and fun. </span><br />
<span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">3) Just because a person has done the brakeman job a few times does NOT mean they know how to engineer a locomotive! Although we are familiar with shorts, we had an excessive number this time. Speaking with one engineer at the end, I realized this engineer did not know that he could not run a loco into an adjacent turnout if the rails were not aligned to the track he was exiting! Good news is that this one breakdown indicated that we did <em>not</em> have a massive, layout wide, short issue to untangle.</span><br />
<span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">4) Coupled with number 3, invite operators who <u><em>are</em></u> familiar operating on your layout. Then be sure to partner the most familiar with newest guests.</span><br />
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Thomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06836335609167537145noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3155398535069542887.post-38951945884992898462020-02-25T12:48:00.001-05:002020-02-25T12:48:54.535-05:00NEW TRACK WORK & STUBS<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">Since the layout expansion I have been quite busy laying new track including 4 stub turnouts, one being a 3-way. The latter is quite the challenge in finding a workable solution for switching the single fly rails as the typical machine throws one way or the other. Mike Prokop of our NMRA Division suggested, and confirmed by my good friend Ray Russel, that a "servo" is the way to go. Of course I have NO idea what that is or means. However, with the 2-way stubs I am most familiar. </span><br />
<span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">I use assembled stubs by BK Enterprises, known today as Trout Creek. Although you can ask for a #4, 6, etc., they typically come with longer rails than needed; they are also adjustable given the frog size you may require. </span><br />
<span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">These come with metal plates that hold the switch together. You need to unsolder the plates, then align, gauge then spike the rails. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">Simply apply your hot iron and separate the rails. There is an advantage to having the turnout nearly cut to size, most so the frog<span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">. My track, however, required modifications of these by either adjusting length and curve to meet the already laid track, and then of course ensuring gauge and flange gaps were accurate...</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">In all, two curved, one straight and one 3-way were installed. Unknowingly, I used #4 templates thinking that's what I needed. However these were too acute. I used closer to #6. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">Above photo also shows the initial positioning of the 3-way. Ray fortunately laid the ties using a jig. I simply spiked the rails. However, I had NOT considered the foundry being a visual impediment to the stub; therefore I needed to move the stub! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">I made a variety of cuts and end shapes for the ties. Photos of the times show everything from milled to roughly hewn, different lengths and naturally weathered since there was no creosote then.<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6jiiV0jYt88/XlVEl4J__jI/AAAAAAAACeI/Ct47Q6ZLMg8mtyhNSnt0omBVUjdWkmRbQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1to3%2Btrack%2Blevel.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6jiiV0jYt88/XlVEl4J__jI/AAAAAAAACeI/Ct47Q6ZLMg8mtyhNSnt0omBVUjdWkmRbQCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/1to3%2Btrack%2Blevel.JPG" width="640" /></a></span></div>
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Thomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06836335609167537145noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3155398535069542887.post-28904959485464765072019-11-29T10:53:00.004-05:002020-02-23T15:30:51.106-05:00Expanding the Aisle and Filling the Gap<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #f1c232;">Long time its been! I've had a few questions about Chattanooga Car Shed dimensions, contacting me and Musket Miniatures. My email address is <a href="mailto:thomradice@gmail.com">thomradice@gmail.com</a>. I'll be sure to follow up if you wish to post your questions there.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">I started hosting operating sessions last winter/spring. A large realization was the narrow passage at the head of the peninsula. This past May I decided to open it by making a cut between the south side of Kennesaw and the Confederate Redoubt. The two following photos show DC installing the new section and its completion.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">The outlet was repositioned in the corner. Adding the new section now allowed for a new siding and the aspiration to add the Schofield Rolling Mill. The remains are in the photo below. General Hood, abandoning Atlanta, was forced to destroy his ammunition and supply trains here which caused the destruction of the mill. </span><br />
<span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">A significant feature of this industry is that it was built along a rail line. Most industries were not. My space allows for one track. I'll TAKE IT! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">Next step was to layout a couple of turnout templates. The layout being set in 1863, installing stub switches was a given; but I had not done curved let alone a 3-way, the latter allowing for greater operational possibilities. Here are two shots, one of the curved templates then the 3-way. Ties were preset for the 3-way by my friend Ray Russel who has been a valued contributor. On blog home page, got to Labels, scroll to Videos. The first one should be "Atlanta Shift", a time lapse by Andy Salcius of the adjustment <span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">where Ray is cutting the layout and about 12 club members are moving the 14' section that expanded the aisle. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">You'll notice sections of Homasote inlaid. This is to both hold the spikes as well as ensuring a level deck. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">Once the 3-way was installed I realized I had inadequately planned for the Rolling Mill! It blocked accessibility to the entire 3-way. Hence, the turnout needed to be removed and relocated!</span><br />
<span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">A key step however, prior to spiking the rails, is to solder the "headblock", the long tie, to the "fly rails" , the two rails that were operated by the switch stand. The headblock will be attached to a throw bar connected to the Tortoise switch machine. It also keeps the rails in gauge.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">Photo below, the Homasote is laid-in and rails are still attached to their metal sprue which is soldered. Next pic is a close up. These turnouts are from BK Enterprises, the only source I know.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">These next two photos show<span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;"> the ties being positioned for one of the curved turnouts, then the rails being positioned.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">Next was to uninstall the 3-way. I spent some time thinking about the easiest approach as did NOT want rip out the rails, etc. and re-spike the entire configuration. As the Homasote was glued into the pink insulation foam, I considered cutting away a section of the insulation foam the length of the Homasote to undermine it.</span></div>
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Thomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06836335609167537145noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3155398535069542887.post-76200919383614374062019-09-08T19:31:00.000-04:002019-09-08T19:31:53.484-04:00KENNESAW ENTRENCHMENTS <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">Kennesaw Mountain was one of the more fortified areas protecting northern approaches to Atlanta as shown is these tow period photos and the Don Troiani painting "Thunder on Little Kennesaw" </span><br />
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<span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">My dear friend DC Cebula, who has been an ongoing contributor to the W&A, is depicting a scene combing these three images. As recently as August 30, here are images of his work. As you can see a significant element to completion is adding the dense foliage.</span><br />
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Thomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06836335609167537145noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3155398535069542887.post-29335642305305024282019-06-16T16:13:00.000-04:002019-06-16T16:13:03.920-04:00West Coast Visitors<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">This past Thursday we had the great pleasure and honor to host two friends from California. Mark Richardson is a member of our ACWRR Historical Society and has attended several of our annual meets. He is well versed in the miniature military modeling including N scale ACWRR T-Trak modules, HO rolling stock and currently he is building a 1/130 scale aircraft carrier! Man of many talents, Mark is also a Civil War Re-enactor. He was on an east coast trip with his friend Rick who had two speaking engagements, one out near Valley Forge and the other in Albany. Rick's topic is based on his book of a NY Volunteer regimental history. Being this far east, Mark asked for a visit and if we could accommodate an operating session. A few of my reliable friends came with short notice. If you been here before you have seen Martin, Dave and Jimmy.</span><br />
<span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">Left to right... Dave, Jimmy, Martin, Rick and Mark!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">After two operations sessions it came to pass that one aisle was unacceptable. Although I thought I had planned the scheduling efficiently enough, the reality of UNplanned consequences take shape. I discussed a few possibilities to minimize and not overcompensate to expand the aisle. After some consternations and reassurance from a couple of reliable friends, we decided to cut!First I took a few days to clear the deck underneath the section. Fortunately I have plenty of friends including members of the Garden State Central Model Railroad Club and those who have been contributors over the past 10 plus years. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">Here is a time-lapse shot by good friend Andy Salcius of the ATLANTA SHIFT. You will see initial planning, then Ray appears with his saws-all... it felt extreme, like being at a field hospital and the doc says, "Just amputate!" Shortly after, you see the crew appear. Not knowing how difficult the shift would be I invited about 10 fellas. At first I though 4-6 would be sufficient. But given all the unexpected shift encounters I could conjure up, 10-12 was best. This was an affirmation on good planning... hours, and it paid off as the actual maneuver took about 1 minute. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">I have a had a couple of inquiries about Musket from this blog and an email. I want to see if I can offer some explanation for the lack of response from Kris.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">I have been speaking with and emailing Kris since he purchased the business a couple/few years ago. I know he was having some health issues and would go dark on occasion. But eventually I would hear from him. He purchased a loco from me and a few structures as he was very intent on wanting to provide ACW RR items in HO. I have received figures from him in the past and many years prior from the original owner. Kris asked, or I offered I forgot which, to use photos of my layout with MM figures in scenes, etc., for his web site which he did. However, several months ago we spoke. He was going to ship me some items but they never arrived. I have sent him a couple of emails since but no response. I do know that he was getting heavily involved with creating O scale figures, artillery, etc. as he was in a new venture with someone. He did say he would start up the HO ACW figs but apparently has not. My biggest concern is that something has happened as Kris was eventually responsive. Truly sorry that some of you have had this unfortunate experience with MM. I for one know of <u>very</u> few other sources for these figures.</span></div>
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