Weekend Update 10/22/23

[jargonlet]

I've been working on the weird Deco ends that the C&O had on 100 of their 1937 AAR boxcars. It needs some revisions, the rivets didn't show up for one thing, but it looks the part. Got a first pass at the Creco doors as well, just need the Viking roof.

Those look good. When you get them right, I'd love to get a set.

[rickb773]

A couple of photos of the New Jersey Southern's N-Trak layout at a regional high school show last Saturday.

Erik Seidelmann's junction module.

[Rasputen]

I'm thinking it may end up as a mini-kit if I can actually finish it. Ends, doors, and roof.

Many moons ago, someone made Viking roof conversions for the IM cars.  I think it was Des Plaines Hobbies.

[thomasjmdavis]

Many moons ago, someone made Viking roof conversions for the IM cars.  I think it was Des Plaines Hobbies.

I don't know if they still make them, but they made a lot of them when they did.  33 are still in stock as of Oct. 24 (today)
https://www.desplaineshobbies.com/store/product/13367/N-VIKING-ROOF/

[dem34]

It sounds counterintuitive, but sometimes things look more realistic if they are slightly over scaled or exaggerated. That's a big part of what makes Night Shift models pop on YouTube. Rivets I would say are the easiest example. But that can also extend to things like how we selectively compress things for layouts.

[Kentuckian]

Those look good. When you get them right, I'd love to get a set.

Me too!

[Jesse6669]

A couple of photos of the New Jersey Southern's N-Trak layout at a regional high school show last Saturday.

Erik Seidelmann's junction module.

This reminds me of an area I have considered modeling--Valley Junction in Cincinnati.   Jct of PRR/PC Oasis Sub and N&W line to Clare Yard (Peavine), with a branch from the N&W crossing overhead on a plate girder trestle.   The model has a few extra tracks but is basically a great representation.  The PRR/PC did have a wye track that ran over to Clare and eastward along the Little Miami to Morrow.

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[Sokramiketes]

I'm thinking it may end up as a mini-kit if I can actually finish it. Ends, doors, and roof.

Yes please!  And yes the roof is still available as an injection molded part from Des Plaines Hobbies. 

[chuck geiger]

Revised Milkshake Oil Company

[peteski]

Looking good Chuck!

[davefoxx]

“Uh oh, looks like them Duke Boys are in a heap of trouble.”



🤣🤣🤣  This is too much fun.

DFF

[dougnelson]

Palmer Union Station roof is completed.  See more detail here:

https://www.therailwire.net/forum/index.php?topic=56332.30