Proposed HO/HOn3 Layout. Colorado Midland/D&RG/C&S

[dcarrell8]

Thanks Dennis, info and link appreciated!
As to the grades, yes the curves do add extra friction. I “compensate” my grades by using a straight level across the (longer) arc when setting the grade. Works pretty well…
Otto

I figure I will do the same if I need more rise.  I'm trying desperately to avoid a helix.  I may still need one at the other end of the layout.

[dcarrell8]

Still messing around with photography.  At this point I know just enough to be dangerous.  If I get something that looks decent it was by accident.  Cause and effect with Light, and camera settings are a slow learning process.
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[dcarrell8]

Here is a collage of pictures of the "Finished" section.
~Dennis

[dcarrell8]

I've finally got a good start on staging. 
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[Hawghead]

Dennis,

Although them paper switches are probably a lot cheaper I don't think you're going to be satisfied with their performance    I watched your video on the new track plan design and am looking forward to seeing it come together.

Scott

[dcarrell8]

Dennis,

Although them paper switches are probably a lot cheaper I don't think you're going to be satisfied with their performance    I watched your video on the new track plan design and am looking forward to seeing it come together.

Scott

Thanks Scott, Yeah the web of the paper rail might be a bit to short for the flanges!
I hope I have good luck moving forward with the updated track plan.
~Dennis

[Cajonpassfan]

Sweet! You're nailing it, Dennis...can wait to see more.
Otto

[dcarrell8]

Thought I'd share some of my luck over the past few months.  A friend of mine who happens to be a Boy Scout leader in the Oklahoma City area was having a conversation with the father of one of his scouts when he learned that he was a Model Railroader and a Staff Photographer for White River Publications.  My friend mentioned my Layout and showed him pictures from my Facebook page.  That led to an exchange of text messages between me and the photographer who thought he might come out and take pictures some time.

I wasn't sure what the process for publication was so I reached out to Dave Vollmer through The Railwire. I knew he was a published modeler and might offer sound advice.   To make a long story short I took a crash course in model photography by binge watching every video on youtube that seemed relevant and useful to a model railroader.  Armed with scant knowledge of photography I took what felt like 10,000 pictures of the finished 2X8 section of the layout. (The Timesaver)  Dave provided me the email of Chris Lane the editor of the HOn3 Annual and I sent some sample pics of the layout.  Chris was gracious enough to allow me in this years publication.   Page 78... Otter Creek & Rio Grande a John Allen inspired Timesaver Layout.

All this happened in the last two or three weeks of September while I was stressing over a job loss and getting sick with Covid!  It all worked out well, I got a great job/promotion within my department without having to move. I survived the Rona and managed to get published in the HOn3 2021 Annual. 


A warm congratulations and thanks to Dave for his stunning photo on the cover of the HOn3 Annual and a wonderful article on how to make commercial track to look like the real thing. 

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[Dave V]

Congratulations! The article and photos came out great. Also, I hear you're a regular on "Back on track." I've been invited as a guest for this Saturday's episode.

[dcarrell8]

I Can't say I've been a regular.  The last few years I've had to work on Saturdays.  My new work schedule allows me to enjoy the live stream more often now.  I've been a guest and it was a lot of fun.

~ Dennis

[Dave V]

I'd never heard of it previously TBH. Usually I'm not big into talk streams, but I'll give this a go. It should be fun.

[dcarrell8]

I'd never heard of it previously TBH. Usually I'm not big into talk streams, but I'll give this a go. It should be fun.

I only enjoy Live streams if I can take part while it's live.  Some are better than others, usually dictated by the quality of questions for the guest.  I'll try and have an arsenal of questions for you!

[nscalbitz]

Lookin' good so far...
   I'm guessing after 16 pages the "Proposed " in the subject could probably be done with.
  cheers dave

[Hawghead]

Dennis,

Congrats on the article, well deserved.  I'm enjoying your videos on the layout construction and am looking forward to the next on your staging yard.  I thought the yard design was a little over complicated but then again I'm not the one that had to build all the switches .  So you do you or you go girl or what ever the current hip vernacular is .

Scott

[Ed Kapuscinski]

Thought I'd share some of my luck over the past few months.  A friend of mine who happens to be a Boy Scout leader in the Oklahoma City area was having a conversation with the father of one of his scouts when he learned that he was a Model Railroader and a Staff Photographer for White River Publications.  My friend mentioned my Layout and showed him pictures from my Facebook page.  That led to an exchange of text messages between me and the photographer who thought he might come out and take pictures some time.

I wasn't sure what the process for publication was so I reached out to Dave Vollmer through The Railwire. I knew he was a published modeler and might offer sound advice.   To make a long story short I took a crash course in model photography by binge watching every video on youtube that seemed relevant and useful to a model railroader.  Armed with scant knowledge of photography I took what felt like 10,000 pictures of the finished 2X8 section of the layout. (The Timesaver)  Dave provided me the email of Chris Lane the editor of the HOn3 Annual and I sent some sample pics of the layout.  Chris was gracious enough to allow me in this years publication.   Page 78... Otter Creek & Rio Grande a John Allen inspired Timesaver Layout.

All this happened in the last two or three weeks of September while I was stressing over a job loss and getting sick with Covid!  It all worked out well, I got a great job/promotion within my department without having to move. I survived the Rona and managed to get published in the HOn3 2021 Annual. 


A warm congratulations and thanks to Dave for his stunning photo on the cover of the HOn3 Annual and a wonderful article on how to make commercial track to look like the real thing. 

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Somehow I missed all of this.

Congrats on all fronts!!