Weekend Update 5/12/24

[up1950s]

https://www.foxnews.com/us/us-customs-suspend-railway-operations-international-crossings-texas-starting-monday

https://tracksidetreasure.blogspot.com/2017/09/cn-bagged-gondola-loads-halifax-fort.html

https://forum.mrhmag.com/post/cars-lettered-for-very-short-short-lines-12215032

http://www.trainsarefun.com/lirr/Freight%20after%201966/LIRR%20-%202nd%20Transition%20Freight%20History%201966-1986.htm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=8bfS-T8EWNc

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https://www.trackopedia.com/en/encyclopedia/maintenance-of-way/tools-and-small-machines/bending-machines

https://www.linearmotiontips.com/vesconite-material-gives-rail-transport-equipment-decades-of-service/

https://www.trains.com/trn/train-basics/abcs-of-railroading/transporting-trains-locomotives-and-rolling-stock-moving-via-the-highway/

[Lemosteam]

The substation has been on hold as I was struggling with how to “electrify” it. I started researching some small subs’ images, and finally landed on both a look and a solution. I say solution, because I want the ironwork and structure to remain removable. The platform is on magnets as is the ironwork, so… more magnets!  The solution was to use bendable wire with tiny magnet chunks at their conduit end and be epoxied to the transformer components. The “conduit” is straightened steel wire for hanging ceiling tile grid, so the magnets will attract to them giving the illusion of conduit fittings.

I also added a WS light pole in front to illuminate the transformers at night that has a wire from the building to the light using the EZ Line.

Here is how it turned out before the wire drops were added:







Here is the substation after adding the wires:













Here it is mounted on the layout. Later I will add magnetized end wires from the catenary ironwork down to the sub, as it is also removable. The station will also supply power to the telephone pole near the corner of the substation. I am also waiting one some pole transformers to mount on the poles to power the other structures

[SP-Wolf]

Another completed project.

T&NO F9M's





Thanks,
Wolf

[Ed Kapuscinski]

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[shark_jj]

I decided to tackle roads on my layout this week by doing a small test section.  I had considered Woodlands Scenic Smooth It, the Busch road system, or styrene.  I made the decision to try pre mixed Tile Grout which was precoloured grey.  I made the lines by masking them out and using my PanPastels.  I weathered the road with PanPastels and sealed the whole thing with some DullCote.  So far I am happy with the results.  More information on how I did it and things I learned can be found on my Grand Trunk Southern thread.
https://www.therailwire.net/forum/index.php?topic=26250.105

[rickb773]

Did repair/upgrade work on my Lyedrick Mine Junction T-Trak module.
Silly me thought that a purchased tunnel entrance would be big enough to handle trains traveling through it.
The double stacks disagreed. So, I raised it 1/4 inch.
The module also had never been ballasted so I did that also.

[bbussey]

TrainWorld was running a $99 blowout sale on BLI Pennsy P4a electrics.  So I picked up a third one.  Still needs the mechanism modifications, when I have some time.

[eric220]

TrainWorld was running a $99 blowout sale on BLI Pennsy P4a electrics.  So I picked up a third one.  Still needs the mechanism modifications, when I have some time.

Thanks for the heads up. The sale is still on, and I’ve got my order in!

[brokemoto]

TrainWorld was running a $99 blowout sale on BLI Pennsy P4a electrics. 

Thank you for the "heads up".  The sale still is on, as of this posting..  I put in my order.

[Sumner]

Working on the HandCab....moving along with the build and wiring...







More info on here at ...

https://www.therailwire.net/forum/index.php?topic=57654.msg796868#new

Sumner

[Dave V]

TrainWorld was running a $99 blowout sale on BLI Pennsy P4a electrics.  So I picked up a third one.  Still needs the mechanism modifications, when I have some time.

Pennsygasm achieved.

[wm3798]

Just tinkering.

[wm3798]

That's some good looking stuff, Rick.  There's just something magic that happens when you let the scenery dip below the track level... Nice work.

And I love that old LifeLike Geep!

Lee

[Dave V]

[chuck geiger]

99 Cent Stores are closing this weekend and they are selling any 25 items for 5 bucks. Stocked up
on white glue, Krazy Glue, and a few more items.