CodyO`s Pennsy Modular 16'X4'

[Ed Kapuscinski]

Thanks @Ed Kapuscinski, someday I`ll get the asshats down here, its a bit of a drive so I want people to at least be able to run a train!

Have you actually run a train on a weekday night yet? Wait, maybe @seusscaboose's last time, but track cleaners don't count... lol.

[ednadolski]

Very nice work!

Ed

[jpec]

Finished the middle module and started on the last straight module on this side once I'm done I'll be at 50%

I also settled on using cobalt switch machines for tthe turnouts.

I'm going to have to offset one of the point motors for this switch though!

Ever consider mounting the control topside, encasing it in a structure then running the linkage through tubing under scenery?

Jeff

[CodyO]

Ever consider mounting the control topside, encasing it in a structure then running the linkage through tubing under scenery?

Jeff

This could work also....
 I was planning for it to be a hill behind those Tracks.

Thanks folks!

[Ed Kapuscinski]

Lol, scrolling through this again, for a second I thought I saw a cocktail shaker on the layout and thought, "damn, Corey goes HARD". Then I realized it was probably a coffee cup.

[CodyO]

It was a coffee mug... but I like my drinks cold so yes it did have liquor in it....

[CodyO]

Alright guys,
I need some help with what kind of bridge to do,

Stone Arch-Customish build-i`m guessing I`ll just attach the "Archs" to the side of the elevated Ply
ME-Open Deck Girder
Central Valley Truss Bridge

I was thinking of an Open girder om each side with a truss in the middle also.

[Point353]

Alright guys,
I need some help with what kind of bridge to do,

Stone Arch-Customish build-i`m guessing I`ll just attach the "Archs" to the side of the elevated Ply
ME-Open Deck Girder
Central Valley Truss Bridge

I was thinking of an Open girder om each side with a truss in the middle also.

Sherman Creek stone arch bridge:
https://bridgehunter.com/pa/perry/bh46272/
http://kc.pennsyrr.com/layouts/JBRITTON1/tour_view.php
See the photo at the bottom of page 29:
http://www.prrths.com/Keystone%20Modeler/Keystone_Modeler_PDFs/TKM%20No.%2097%20-%20Summer%202016.pdf

[Dave V]

I'll second that notion that the good old Atlas "viaduct" can be made to look Pennsy enough, particularly with the addition of the anti-spalling hardware.

[Ed Kapuscinski]

I'll second that notion that the good old Atlas "viaduct" can be made to look Pennsy enough, particularly with the addition of the anti-spalling hardware.

Agreed.

[Lemosteam]

If you are looking for a more open design see page 41 of the spring TKM
http://www.prrths.com/Keystone%20Modeler/Keystone_Modeler_PDFs/TKM%20No.%20100%20-%20Spring%202017.pdf

More info on the McKeesport bridge.  Maybe just a portion could be modeled, and the supports could be 3D printings, if I had the dimensions.
http://pghbridges.com/mckeesport/0597-4467/mckeesptconnA.htm

[chicken45]

Don't forget about @dougnelson 's sweet take on the Atlas Viaduct!

[Dave V]

Don't forget about @dougnelson 's sweet take on the Atlas Viaduct!

See the photo at the bottom of page 29:
http://www.prrths.com/Keystone%20Modeler/Keystone_Modeler_PDFs/TKM%20No.%2097%20-%20Summer%202016.pdf

Already addressed.

[chicken45]

Already addressed.

Yes I know. I tagged Doug so he can come in here and drop some hi res love up in dis thread, yo.

[dougnelson]

I can vouch for the Atlas viaduct - but it needs some help.  I applied matte medium gel to each stone with a toothpick to achieve a typical PRR stone texture that the Atlas viaduct does not have.  (This is actually not as crazy as it sounds - it only took about a half hour).  I then painted the stones a dark gray, drybrushed lighter gray and tan highlights, and used a mortar paste to pop the mortar lines.