Weekend Update 6/16/24

[up1950s]

>>>>> a thunder storm has just rolled in so I am posting early before my feed might be lost <<<<<<

https://www.trains.com/trn/railroads/maps/railroad-bottlenecks-in-2035/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cowan_Tunnel

https://www.railwaygazette.com/traction-and-rolling-stock/tri-mode-tunnel-rescue-train-designed-for-the-worst-case-scenario/66567.article

https://www.flickr.com/groups/rrguessesmemories/pool/with/8681395674

https://www.frrandp.com/2021/06/the-hanover-railroad.html

https://pixabay.com/photos/train-yard-transportation-2812644/

[bbussey]

Continuing work on the EP4. Getting closer to the finish line. Side screens and headlight LEDs installed, along with the lighting circuit boards. Tasks remaining include wiring the LEDs to the boards, headlight lenses, window glass and the DC pantograph.

[DMU-Fan]

 @bbussey that locomotive is looking AMAZING!

[peteski]

Wow Bryan, I'm out of superlatives. The best I could to was to up-vote your post! 

[bbussey]

Wow Bryan, I'm out of superlatives. The best I could to was to up-vote your post! 

I’m hoping to be finished by Sunday night.

[dem34]

Pack it up. Weekend's been won already.

[CR4100]

I agree. Weekend update has already been won.

Here is my contribution, an ARI 3425 center flow car. These are found in the BNSF 409000 - 409349 series.
I did these as a three piece design to make painting the hatches easier. The steps are a on the thicker side but they have plenty of area for glue to take hold if they get broken off. Ask me how I know that.

[sizemore]

I’m hoping to be finished by Sunday night.

Pics (and video) or it didn't happen. 

The S.

[dem34]

Worked on a Kato E8 in the pile over the week. Starting with PC for the first one. Its going to need some weathering to look the part though.


Replaced the molded grabs. Added all the missing ones. Used KV models porthole delete panels and Split beam headlights and added CMR nose lift rings.

[mplsjct]

A taconite train stretches out behind a couple of U boats at Van Buren street….

[James Costello]

Here is my contribution, an ARI 3425 center flow car. These are found in the BNSF 409000 - 409349 series.

Wait, this is a print right @CR4100 ? Incredible.

[CR4100]

Wait, this is a print right @CR4100 ? Incredible.

Yes, It's a 3D print I did on an Elegoo Mars 3 Pro.

The EP-4 from @bbussey above it also a 3d print. The curves on the nose are a thing of beauty. 

[PiperguyUMD]

Taking a break from making trees and plumbing the K2 to railfan.

[Mike Madonna]

Continuing work on the EP4. Getting closer to the finish line. Side screens and headlight LEDs installed, along with the lighting circuit boards. Tasks remaining include wiring the LEDs to the boards, headlight lenses, window glass and the DC pantograph.

Bryan,
Looks like the "finish line" is near, lol
I too am getting close. Doing paint and weathering this weekend....

[bbussey]

Bryan,
Looks like the "finish line" is near, lol
I too am getting close. Doing paint and weathering this weekend....

Very near. The windows were installed tonight and were the last body detail. Final assembly tomorrow night.