Weekend Update 11/10/13

[davefoxx]

That looks like a photo of a model on someone's well-detailed layout!

That's because the locomotive is a Bachmann N scale Consolidation, the caboose is a Bowser N5, and the bridge is a Central Valley truss.   

DFF

[Bsklarski]

Steve,

Is that how that unit's cab door was hinged?  I thought they always hinged on the outside (cab corner).

DFF

Yeah not to sound mean... After about 10,000 times of the door slapping into the handrail and making that bouncy sound its something you never forget. Unless Alcos were different?

[spookshow]

Steve,

Is that how that unit's cab door was hinged?  I thought they always hinged on the outside (cab corner).

DFF

Looks correct to me - http://www.railpictures.net/images/d1/1/9/0/9190.1295916801.jpg

Cheers,
-Mark

[wazzou]

Many Alco's had a little notch in the nose where the door swings open.

Interestingly, some swung to the outside also.

http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=295783&nseq=52

fixed url tags.  -gfh

[davefoxx]

Looks correct to me - http://www.railpictures.net/images/d1/1/9/0/9190.1295916801.jpg

Cheers,
-Mark

I learn something every day.  Good to know!

DFF

[mandealco]

Hi Dave
Most of the doors on the angled century front were hinged on the inside, I think I have seen some on the outside.  The squared corner cabs, such as the C-630, were hinged on the outer edge.  One advantage of putting the open door on the Atlas cab, is the hinges are already in place, the LL cab doesn't have any.

Thanks Pudd, not all MLWs were dirty, I'm sure they were clean for at least a day!

Cheers
Steve

[kelticsylk]

Frank,

I'm not so sure that I would be concerned with the height as much as the slope.  Figuring that most people will be focusing in on the trains, it isn't as important to get the overall height right as it is the slope.  In other words, space looks tight for you, so the higher you go with the mountains, the more vertical your cliffs need to be.  If they are completely vertical for the height you're talking, I don't think that you will capture the look and feel of Horseshoe Curve.  I would recommend cutting back the height and focusing on getting the slope correct.  That's the risk of modeling a highly recognizable area, like Tehachapi and the loop.  You have to get it right.

DFF

Dave,
The backdrop is only 6" from Track 4 so I wasn't thinking of reproducing more than the rock face of the cut. Most of the mountain would be painted on the masonite. The craft paper only shows the height of the combination. My grandson was coming to visit and I didn't have much time for anything more complex. I'm gonna try to sketch the planned artwork on the masonite and see if it looks right.

[davefoxx]

Dave,
The backdrop is only 6" from Track 4 so I wasn't thinking of reproducing more than the rock face of the cut. Most of the mountain would be painted on the masonite. The craft paper only shows the height of the combination. My grandson was coming to visit and I didn't have much time for anything more complex. I'm gonna try to sketch the planned artwork on the masonite and see if it looks right.

Sounds like you know what you're doing.  I'm looking forward to seeing the result, because I've been enjoying following along with your blog.

DFF

[Dave V]

Began setup of the Juniata Division in its new home.  The island-style of both sections is not exactly and efficient use of space.  Plans are afoot to fix this someday soon.



The pants in the photo belong to the USAFA Cadet we sponsor...  He's still a Doolie so he has to stay in his Class As.  He's being "indoctrinated" into N scale railroading...

[Scottl]

Nice to see the layout again, it seems to have fared well during the move.

[wcfn100]

If you ever have an open house or do a public show, please let us know.  My son has been talking about seeing your layout since I told him you we're moving here.

Jason

[kelticsylk]

Sounds like you know what you're doing.  I'm looking forward to seeing the result, because I've been enjoying following along with your blog.

DFF

Made me laugh. There is no way I know what I'm doing but it sure is fun 

[BCRail_FSJ]

Installed lighting above the Beatton River benchwork.  This makes photographing the bridge mockup more fun.

[bnsfdash8]

I got DCC and SMD ditch lights installed in my ex CR GP38-2. They flash via F2.

[Jeff AKA St0rm]

I got DCC and SMD ditch lights installed in my ex CR GP38-2. They flash via F2.

Do you have any how too photos