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Re: Newport & Rock Falls: Another Retro Micro-Layout
« Reply #465 on: January 08, 2022, 08:09:42 PM »
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Yes, that could come to pass.  I'll have to consult with @DKS about designing a coin operated controller! :D
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Re: Newport & Rock Falls: Another Retro Micro-Layout
« Reply #466 on: January 08, 2022, 10:13:21 PM »
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Quote from: wm3798 on January 08, 2022, 08:09:42 PM
Yes, that could come to pass.  I'll have to consult with @DKS about designing a coin operated controller! :D

At the Chuck E. Cheese in Augusta when I was a kid they had a token operated train layout. You put the token in, the train did a few laps, and then you got like 2 or 3 tickets. The question becomes what would be the best thing for the layout to give you in exchange for a token?
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Re: Newport & Rock Falls: Another Retro Micro-Layout
« Reply #467 on: January 08, 2022, 10:19:36 PM »
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A ticket that says you can sleep inside.




First switch list is in the books.  Only had to go into the tunnel access once, and technically, that was before the job started.
I've got to call the Union, though.  The brake man keeps trying to eat the telegraph poles.

Happy Hi Railing!
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Re: Newport & Rock Falls: Another Retro Micro-Layout
« Reply #468 on: January 08, 2022, 10:58:36 PM »
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Oh yeah!  We Hi Railin' now!





I even found a Pocket Camera with a Magicube flash to get these awesome shoots!  Just picked them up at the Fotomat!

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Re: Newport & Rock Falls: Another Retro Micro-Layout
« Reply #469 on: January 10, 2022, 10:37:33 PM »
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Arnold steams up the place as the Royal Blue makes the rounds.







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Re: Newport & Rock Falls: Another Retro Micro-Layout
« Reply #470 on: January 10, 2022, 10:42:23 PM »
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Nice! Are the lights inside most buildings blue, or is the camera's white balance confused?
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Re: Newport & Rock Falls: Another Retro Micro-Layout
« Reply #471 on: January 11, 2022, 07:26:12 AM »
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Quote from: peteski on January 10, 2022, 10:42:23 PM
Nice! Are the lights inside most buildings blue, or is the camera's white balance confused?

It's the camera. Here's a more accurate representation of the lighting:

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Re: Newport & Rock Falls: Another Retro Micro-Layout
« Reply #472 on: January 28, 2022, 09:29:40 PM »
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Damned hidden trackage!


The right tools for the job!


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Re: Newport & Rock Falls: Another Retro Micro-Layout
« Reply #473 on: January 29, 2022, 06:06:36 AM »
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Quote from: wm3798 on January 28, 2022, 09:29:40 PM
Damned hidden trackage!


The right tools for the job!




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Re: Newport & Rock Falls: Another Retro Micro-Layout
« Reply #474 on: January 29, 2022, 08:47:52 AM »
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Right tool for the job?!  Just pick the mini-layout up, turn it on its side, and dump the derailed rolling stock out.  Problem solved.  :D

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Re: Newport & Rock Falls: Another Retro Micro-Layout
« Reply #475 on: January 30, 2022, 01:29:37 AM »
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Do it on your bed, or over a thick carpet, and the old rolling stock would take it fine.  Not like some of today's that will break if one sneezes on it.
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Re: Newport & Rock Falls: Another Retro Micro-Layout
« Reply #476 on: January 30, 2022, 09:22:19 PM »
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At least we know it wasn’t a problem with the track work.  :D
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Re: Newport & Rock Falls: Another Retro Micro-Layout
« Reply #477 on: January 31, 2022, 11:06:51 AM »
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A little Monday morning switching...


Only one way, though.  No working front coupler on the old Rivarossi switcher!
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Re: Newport & Rock Falls: Another Retro Micro-Layout
« Reply #478 on: March 10, 2022, 02:19:27 PM »
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As has been reported elsewhere in these pages, the Newport and Rock Falls has secured a more functional if not permanent location in my office, adjacent to the slightly larger and slightly less retro HiRail layout.


After addressing @davefoxx 's concerns about its location in the sun, I thought I'd take a moment to ponder the wisdom of my choice. 











I'll let you be the judge.  I am most grateful to have this work of art in my collection. 

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Re: Newport & Rock Falls: Another Retro Micro-Layout
« Reply #479 on: March 10, 2022, 04:09:27 PM »
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Love those Trix switcher glamour shots, Lee!

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