Weekend Update 10/2/22

[SP-Wolf]

Hey Guys,

I put two more S-4's in service.


Starting point:


Mods added:


And -- ready for work:



Thanks,
Wolf

[tehachapifan]

Those look great, Wolf! Bachmann or Atlas? I still have a hard time telling the difference visually.

[SP-Wolf]

Those look great, Wolf! Bachmann or Atlas? I still have a hard time telling the difference visually.

Thank you very much.
These are Atlas.

It is amazing how the Atlas and Bachmann are very close in appearance.

Here they are together


Best regards,
Wolf

[SirTainly]

Nice job on the Alcos! I got to drive 1474 at the Southern California Railway Museum during the summer.

[SAH]

I built a  circular train elevator over the past month.  10 years in the making.  9 years and 11 mons of procrastination/rationalization as to why I don't need one, 1 day admitting I need one and 29  days of parts procurement and construction.  Kind of a capsule summary of life in general.

[John]

I built a  circular train elevator over the past month.  10 years in the making.  9 years and 11 mons of procrastination/rationalization as to why I don't need one, 1 day admitting I need one and 29  days of parts procurement and construction.  Kind of a capsule summary of life in general.

whats that material your using for the subroadbed?

[wazzou]

whats that material your using for the subroadbed?

It looks like a black 2 layered, reinforced plastic.

[MK]

My guess is Coroplast, corrugated plastic.  Election Day is approaching. 

[wazzou]

My guess is Coroplast, corrugated plastic.  Election Day is approaching. 

That’s it.  I couldn’t recall the term.

[wm3798]

It's been over a year since I bought the place, and my modules have been here since Day 1, but last night was the first time I had trains actually running.


My friend John Bailey visited, and brought his collection, which blended nicely with my retro equipment.  It was a blast to goof around with someone I've known and considered my best friend since 1st grade in 1970.



We had such a good time, that tonight Rho shared an idea she came up with to store a modular layout up in the loft...  I now have an engineering project to ponder!

Lee

[sirenwerks]

My guess is Coroplast, corrugated plastic.  Election Day is approaching. 

You read my mind.  I've been scouting roadside placements near the local elementary school.  The stuff is great for mocking up large structures, especially ones with curves.

[SAH]

My guess is Coroplast, corrugated plastic.  Election Day is approaching. 

Winner.  A 24" x 48" sheet will yield one loop if cut as four 90deg turns.  Found them at a decent price on Amazon.  More expensive than plywood but not by much these days.

[John]

Winner.  A 24" x 48" sheet will yield one loop if cut as four 90deg turns.  Found them at a decent price on Amazon.  More expensive than plywood but not by much these days.

Pretty neat .. I'll be interested to hear how it holds up over time and what movement it gets as the temps change ... . just goes to show we don't need to over build some of this stuff

[NtheBasement]

Yay, the amazing bridge has come back!  I remember that thread from 10 years ago.  Looking forward to seeing more.

Ive started back building the Canyon Diablo Bridge. The build thread has been repaired and live for (re)viewing.

[MK]

You read my mind.  I've been scouting roadside placements near the local elementary school.  The stuff is great for mocking up large structures, especially ones with curves.

I used them for experimental "throw away" R/C airplanes.  Although now a days, like everyone else, folks are cost cutting by using cheap plastic bag like signs for their election campaign.