Weekend Update 3/1/20

[altohorn25]

@altohorn25 are those combines Z Scale or N Scale? 
When compared to the truck of the flatcar, they look much smaller than I would think they should for an N Scale model.

They're n scale according to the manufacturer. 1:160

Someone else mentioned they looked small.....while I agree a bit with that, these machines were not huge like modern combines.

Probably a bit of both (a bit under scale, but optical illusion in that they weren't big anyways).

[Chris333]

Here's a Gilpin Tramway ore dump car in 1:220 (Zn2), and then a 1:300 D&RGW 30' box (test model, the next iteration has truss rods and brake staff/wheel).   Note.. the track shown is 1:450 standard gauge made with CCE Models' North American roadbed and Code 40 rail.

Would these happen to be for the guy who just scratchbuilt a Zn2 shay?

[BCR 570]

Those combines would look good coming into Dawson Creek from the MF plant in Toronto on a CN flatcar.  May have to get some of those.

Tim

[Dave V]

Those combines would look good coming into Dawson Creek from the MF plant in Toronto on a CN flatcar.  May have to get some of those.

Tim

[up1950s]

@altohorn25 are those combines Z Scale or N Scale? 
When compared to the truck of the flatcar, they look much smaller than I would think they should for an N Scale model.

Here is a cool 6 minute video of the MF 830 . chopped into 4 segments or so

[chicken45]

Aside from the fact that the NZT ruler is a superior tool, and out of production, @DKS is a friend and mentor to a lot of us. What we have that he produced it this priceless in so many ways.

Those are exactly the reasons I want one!

[Maletrain]

Those macro photos of the T scale track really show the excess rail head width.  I wonder if there will ever be code 15 rail available?

[johnb]

[dem34]

Would these happen to be for the guy who just scratchbuilt a Zn2 shay?

Mark Fielder? Guy's doing some interesting stuff with that little Zn2 layout and that's after I was already a fan of his warship models.

[Chris333]

Mark Fielder? Guy's doing some interesting stuff with that little Zn2 layout and that's after I was already a fan of his warship models.

Not sure if it's him: https://www.trainboard.com/highball/index.php?threads/zn2-layout-new-mexico-mining.129869/

[peteski]

A few of you will recognize me as one of the few T gauge modelers here.  I say "T gauge" specifically this time because I've started making some narrow gauge models in other scales using T gauge (3mm gauge) track.  There is now commercial T-gauage flex track with wider spaced, longer ties that should work in either scale (not shown, I'm waiting on a pack to see how it looks);  If acceptable I'm planning on making some custom (dummy) turnouts to fit like I've done in T scale. 

Awesome modeling as usual, and thanks for the penny shot! It really puts things in perspective. 

[glakedylan]

My extreme foobie BL2 PRR #565 is completed for now
added the last touches today which included weathering the trucks and fuel tanks
for a first time paint, lettering, numbering i am satisfied
it passes the 3ft rule and future projects will give opportunity for improvement
in skill level and process
thanks to those who followed, your feedback was appreciated and helpful


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sincerely
Gary

[dem34]

Not sure if it's him: https://www.trainboard.com/highball/index.php?threads/zn2-layout-new-mexico-mining.129869/

That's who I was thinking about.

[Mike Madonna]

John,
Nice shot!
Was the PE box car done with decals? If so, whose?
Thanks!!

[johnb]

thanks Mike, it is a factory MTL weathered car, part of a SP runner pack,  1 SP, 1 PE, 1T&NO and 1 SPdeM car....this was the MTL item that made me model the 1950's l