tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19153961623382449002024-03-04T14:21:48.481-06:00Owensville Terminal Railroad Owensville Terminal Railroad: A Freelanced Model Railroad in HO Scale. Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger76125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1915396162338244900.post-38381994560357199672024-01-08T08:12:00.002-06:002024-01-08T08:13:09.388-06:00WFS Connected <p>I have completed construction of the new lift-out section and have connected the WFS with the OASIS District layout. Everything tested out perfectly.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgyPBLhAWEibt5jWFo0dgQNJy4vTd7pxys8e6tssM1W5NCvZ8WOYuPNwtD7UjkLmqT8_2jN7X0sLlcuUlfTTjEwlm5FXQ6GMtEaz1VWVdLmQT-7eKmtO_A3sAosovBvOmKu43QdLAvDriFyBe2Kyo_pFOjpET2cjYCl_fpG0F9wot3WpIutY4g55JGWMBD/s3631/20240103_105236.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2303" data-original-width="3631" height="406" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgyPBLhAWEibt5jWFo0dgQNJy4vTd7pxys8e6tssM1W5NCvZ8WOYuPNwtD7UjkLmqT8_2jN7X0sLlcuUlfTTjEwlm5FXQ6GMtEaz1VWVdLmQT-7eKmtO_A3sAosovBvOmKu43QdLAvDriFyBe2Kyo_pFOjpET2cjYCl_fpG0F9wot3WpIutY4g55JGWMBD/w640-h406/20240103_105236.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_I4LMT7PDi1Os0eXe7Vu1ApcuxySxk_XO2pgFtmARXhmMYEB53Qn5YHSHh-K-Llb9ZcReOXBnFjX07jbA0JzzRqy9vJwAfraOmDUvRIpq6TObIBmgdjDHnIRmJH53LkLV4DwTI2Ry_g4hzEC2skLswwyKKZYaWLuKhpK69Qff5EuXy7vPSUmC6yIRsoFd/s2894/20240104_213620.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1361" data-original-width="2894" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_I4LMT7PDi1Os0eXe7Vu1ApcuxySxk_XO2pgFtmARXhmMYEB53Qn5YHSHh-K-Llb9ZcReOXBnFjX07jbA0JzzRqy9vJwAfraOmDUvRIpq6TObIBmgdjDHnIRmJH53LkLV4DwTI2Ry_g4hzEC2skLswwyKKZYaWLuKhpK69Qff5EuXy7vPSUmC6yIRsoFd/w640-h300/20240104_213620.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh451x5Ouqihmdw-2nPuL64Qx-JTorml39W5s_pm8stshUHCk-YEq90O7h-s1kUyirihxjxMGyoEMCjxGL8Yo5SsIvZngSAwr7LYIpu7pyq0zH-5ZKXtUPfWX6yts6P-gPzKsReARuKeEnq6B-045cYKCHrKHcOAkApTmXWZ6KW0YFGE3NLdhT2LKwPJV7F/s3707/20240104_213524.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2674" data-original-width="3707" height="462" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh451x5Ouqihmdw-2nPuL64Qx-JTorml39W5s_pm8stshUHCk-YEq90O7h-s1kUyirihxjxMGyoEMCjxGL8Yo5SsIvZngSAwr7LYIpu7pyq0zH-5ZKXtUPfWX6yts6P-gPzKsReARuKeEnq6B-045cYKCHrKHcOAkApTmXWZ6KW0YFGE3NLdhT2LKwPJV7F/w640-h462/20240104_213524.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I have decided to leave the tail track in place on the left side of the WFS instead of building a longer section. The extra 8 inches available doesn't help much, so no need to change things here.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiTVoekUv8o6gqNp8ujSLFDm4eHPuUbQHMcaYKlKHQdwklXXsRrVh4w4qaVGyUf_PX2uYa6sv86A3XS5cPVtfrdAPhdhKnD5X3KznZo3WEgkWqzw84w4NA54czZ6Oc6znLyDnFtJmEKmiOO5l4s5u7FC_92IXrjkK20mp5m5BcoWwo8s7Ll0dlEtA5Om8l/s4000/20240106_064914.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiTVoekUv8o6gqNp8ujSLFDm4eHPuUbQHMcaYKlKHQdwklXXsRrVh4w4qaVGyUf_PX2uYa6sv86A3XS5cPVtfrdAPhdhKnD5X3KznZo3WEgkWqzw84w4NA54czZ6Oc6znLyDnFtJmEKmiOO5l4s5u7FC_92IXrjkK20mp5m5BcoWwo8s7Ll0dlEtA5Om8l/w640-h480/20240106_064914.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The new staging area does not require scenery, but I will probably paint this a dark gray or black. It will also be hidden behind a low-level fascia board as well. Here's a video of the first test run of the connecting section.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZtaCIPedTt4" width="320" youtube-src-id="ZtaCIPedTt4"></iframe></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm setting up a new tool to assist with operating the layout. More on that in the near future! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Tom </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1915396162338244900.post-89030908658505372142023-12-30T11:33:00.004-06:002023-12-30T11:34:12.557-06:00Wetterau Food Services Micro Layout : WFS Layout Update<div>I am expanding the layout by combining the OASIS District with my Wetterau Food Services Micro Layout. Here is a link with all of the details. Below the link is the new track plan featuring the new set up for the combined layouts.</div><div><br /></div><a href="https://wfsmicro.blogspot.com/2023/12/wfs-layout-update.html?spref=bl"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Wetterau Food Services Micro Layout : WFS Layout Update</span></b></a><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmsh8z0uxXYHMXNBENAGJiRnXzorB6Jt8uTzVMfAzSMdxAWCO9Qkv7Bhjjki3WJg9svBkO1jUDPDd8-Di7QC-h7Vz8LCNGuTwHpJ9YNRoLWlL-J1HS6big3L4qMrAq1F7i65yYB2ggzh3azq1KuCbmWQT9J0-A_bziJkHk1oX6vFew3YgnU0nnX5BRQaf3/s4487/oasiswfs.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4487" data-original-width="4241" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmsh8z0uxXYHMXNBENAGJiRnXzorB6Jt8uTzVMfAzSMdxAWCO9Qkv7Bhjjki3WJg9svBkO1jUDPDd8-Di7QC-h7Vz8LCNGuTwHpJ9YNRoLWlL-J1HS6big3L4qMrAq1F7i65yYB2ggzh3azq1KuCbmWQT9J0-A_bziJkHk1oX6vFew3YgnU0nnX5BRQaf3/w604-h640/oasiswfs.jpg" width="604" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1915396162338244900.post-15518057204760064542023-08-19T10:11:00.004-05:002023-08-19T10:17:43.739-05:00Owensville Terminal Micro Layout <p>I started building a micro layout based on my Owensville Terminal Railroad theme last year. I finished it this past week.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSRcpOh16A7WlpOYBF9KUEAgEpI5CCwfp93V78LoOkaXsn_y2LG9TySMY7-swsdB6NTq27uwAFCk1qpro0miTQMj1_uLUlvqpfbXiGcRMCKQnXmA-SNF2HTs4Ckt251r-Xk9pKZEaW60zOQq1lBD3NfnmkObJUrT1CBg-v8l4FCXfUAf5UUKocAllhfsxk/s3630/image08.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2319" data-original-width="3630" height="408" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSRcpOh16A7WlpOYBF9KUEAgEpI5CCwfp93V78LoOkaXsn_y2LG9TySMY7-swsdB6NTq27uwAFCk1qpro0miTQMj1_uLUlvqpfbXiGcRMCKQnXmA-SNF2HTs4Ckt251r-Xk9pKZEaW60zOQq1lBD3NfnmkObJUrT1CBg-v8l4FCXfUAf5UUKocAllhfsxk/w640-h408/image08.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>The layout is H0 scale and measures roughly 16" x 30", not counting the hidden staging track and sector plate. There are no turnouts on this layout, and the hidden sector plate is used to move cars between the three tracks.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrPxzIX0IM-iAoqr6uAFD5d8FOAR14K5Ibtm4JzqtVJ2dzxYNBcw2zOsmZAFjm0nUcLWeS1Vwc8QYs_X12z9Uc2yEN4dTmuKChLXwm-jezHjGxj95ZrM_upNo_sMfwfsr98XwNk-veV2FYuolDkQan1c_GJ89MXbB0LYCYhl2C8wV_33ct44VuNW4g7e5W/s3000/20230811_091048~2.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2793" data-original-width="3000" height="596" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrPxzIX0IM-iAoqr6uAFD5d8FOAR14K5Ibtm4JzqtVJ2dzxYNBcw2zOsmZAFjm0nUcLWeS1Vwc8QYs_X12z9Uc2yEN4dTmuKChLXwm-jezHjGxj95ZrM_upNo_sMfwfsr98XwNk-veV2FYuolDkQan1c_GJ89MXbB0LYCYhl2C8wV_33ct44VuNW4g7e5W/w640-h596/20230811_091048~2.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Sector plate prior to being painted </i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>The baseboard was made with foamcore, and the backdrop panels are hardboard painted with oil paints to create the autumn landscape. Staging and the sector plate are only long enough to accommodate a single loco and car, so switching cars must be done in a particular sequence. First, an arriving car is left on the main track. The loco then proceeds to the feed mill track to pull the car sitting there. Next, this departing car is off-spotted at the middle track, then the loco goes back and recouples to the arriving car so it can be dropped off at the feed mill. Now the loco picks up the departing car from the middle track, heads for the sector plate that is rotated back to the main track. The car and local can now head back down the main track and proceed to exit the layout at the staging track on the left-side of the layout.</p><p> </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkWXwoe06n07d5A3YBrOqFhCDBG2JfYSasrvH6VaI50LMyMfxYJYIHqPXvMOLA5l-8MTtNl5eS1TQvxwoCcI3F8BBJo8T--jl-Gqh2t5pLIsqdC4O4fjwD7zLoelkmv-UOZX0bgSrj9WXWMQDfuiB2sEXL5ZtBiikhu4o-63zEwDbUFgfvH7zwhUY2nb0E/s2155/20230816_182835~2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1254" data-original-width="2155" height="372" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkWXwoe06n07d5A3YBrOqFhCDBG2JfYSasrvH6VaI50LMyMfxYJYIHqPXvMOLA5l-8MTtNl5eS1TQvxwoCcI3F8BBJo8T--jl-Gqh2t5pLIsqdC4O4fjwD7zLoelkmv-UOZX0bgSrj9WXWMQDfuiB2sEXL5ZtBiikhu4o-63zEwDbUFgfvH7zwhUY2nb0E/w640-h372/20230816_182835~2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Here are some photos of the completed layout... <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF0wbSD5tlHA3OCfL-V4ssmKPvxYhLV1bynj408fdwcBDIhlB4nB_u6QGa8SfbpbwJATvvPSJHIxL17ntYFkeiJFRkXKkk5_FVj6aPUJzXikTQLL92Wm1OlejFAJ1-D3IT6AomKLAvhqHlplnOYmwjS16iAtu-ShfgPVxWuQSM3MzMZ_YkTMqNcb73VPfi/s3224/20230819_081359~2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1850" data-original-width="3224" height="368" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF0wbSD5tlHA3OCfL-V4ssmKPvxYhLV1bynj408fdwcBDIhlB4nB_u6QGa8SfbpbwJATvvPSJHIxL17ntYFkeiJFRkXKkk5_FVj6aPUJzXikTQLL92Wm1OlejFAJ1-D3IT6AomKLAvhqHlplnOYmwjS16iAtu-ShfgPVxWuQSM3MzMZ_YkTMqNcb73VPfi/w640-h368/20230819_081359~2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCJ53TKMOw00KruPCxXWwOXuKMXy8Kd9k247nGMlZrBkv2jxKpVvzSulmh1eBN8XS8S7ehM_9aGiaAyp2toBKEtl5m_Sm7sMRwrdI14o8pyzy0sSXVUGQaAaHJuVIJupMfPcm49T00N45EOfrQOc7Su9-lopM1WgeYlt_X670_qZrW2Kt_oDbInx5rA9aP/s629/CYMERA_20230816_194802~3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="629" height="406" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCJ53TKMOw00KruPCxXWwOXuKMXy8Kd9k247nGMlZrBkv2jxKpVvzSulmh1eBN8XS8S7ehM_9aGiaAyp2toBKEtl5m_Sm7sMRwrdI14o8pyzy0sSXVUGQaAaHJuVIJupMfPcm49T00N45EOfrQOc7Su9-lopM1WgeYlt_X670_qZrW2Kt_oDbInx5rA9aP/w640-h406/CYMERA_20230816_194802~3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWhHImSQlyfs22Fzb_bKsQ47vmU0XU5t8TIyy1T9wO23CGjx3qBmpCOdPNBWuhyRmeQFNDzramvAhtP4O49Z7QVr8Sr36uckkfIAuwogVV3Es3SrGOW5TG-Wfx9qqb9DVMJwBOE5x7Kz_g4xwAL46g4Rrvtr4eYJiWzXvZSa9IhPz0FGj5VeALgUYMR3ER/s2923/20230816_183148~2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2812" data-original-width="2923" height="616" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWhHImSQlyfs22Fzb_bKsQ47vmU0XU5t8TIyy1T9wO23CGjx3qBmpCOdPNBWuhyRmeQFNDzramvAhtP4O49Z7QVr8Sr36uckkfIAuwogVV3Es3SrGOW5TG-Wfx9qqb9DVMJwBOE5x7Kz_g4xwAL46g4Rrvtr4eYJiWzXvZSa9IhPz0FGj5VeALgUYMR3ER/w640-h616/20230816_183148~2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoihphdkPOthEgsEVpa7qgZs7bw4ROm3R2mxloCkY1NmgDMpFARA3ePjdXT8jcVTXMrlC414iRgFbwYGIkEw5QnqZeWhG_1AYwCJNLtjRmJ04xBVpl_sCmaD_5Zi2M4t31GICQ0swZRVVc0HAeYheawpxdD8j1swdD-ur59KJPTd9UugC7lAi2dcm4AA9m/s2702/20230816_210320~3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1987" data-original-width="2702" height="470" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoihphdkPOthEgsEVpa7qgZs7bw4ROm3R2mxloCkY1NmgDMpFARA3ePjdXT8jcVTXMrlC414iRgFbwYGIkEw5QnqZeWhG_1AYwCJNLtjRmJ04xBVpl_sCmaD_5Zi2M4t31GICQ0swZRVVc0HAeYheawpxdD8j1swdD-ur59KJPTd9UugC7lAi2dcm4AA9m/w640-h470/20230816_210320~3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>I had a lot of fun building this micro layout. This is the first time I attempted to create an autumn scene, and I am really pleased with how it all turned out in the end. </p><p><br /></p><p>Tom</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1915396162338244900.post-65677804445241812272023-07-08T09:35:00.002-05:002023-07-08T09:35:20.329-05:00Weathering Rolling Stock<p>Weathered several pieces of rolling stock this past week. Several more to go, but the list of unweathered cars is shrinking.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhjXgWamkQdpuaZ3kxcscZJZjiNHTw4s1qNdfPahjfcqnuZ2P4gmlSyHOzCyJviD7yIqd6-jPQXwtwdZFDuxDifZ5op71WnIVxn7hy5wOKWreDXpkSw0KiXjZs0aKerdha1sfaIpw1KvFf3ZucaLeNjop-iM_KSnYlAIjuxGyjrU_3XoA8-gQsxN6JZQgU/s3952/20230706_073609~2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2784" data-original-width="3952" height="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhjXgWamkQdpuaZ3kxcscZJZjiNHTw4s1qNdfPahjfcqnuZ2P4gmlSyHOzCyJviD7yIqd6-jPQXwtwdZFDuxDifZ5op71WnIVxn7hy5wOKWreDXpkSw0KiXjZs0aKerdha1sfaIpw1KvFf3ZucaLeNjop-iM_KSnYlAIjuxGyjrU_3XoA8-gQsxN6JZQgU/w640-h450/20230706_073609~2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIjhAicL95ldnwPNAPqur91redfaPQl0_YPB2qTKrK8MIiCKAHX1P0fbpYO18QHy4OzruyqMIXMs1QRAYaM88QcGDWgRxHTdG5xWwKtFH6-3Wvo5pGmMrWwAAu6rjpLL6twsGVE2f-d-o_s4UfUs208NM8ppxtukvNNYFWVuICXXtIXZxbf6aXJyqVPZ_w/s3395/20230706_100211~2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="3395" height="410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIjhAicL95ldnwPNAPqur91redfaPQl0_YPB2qTKrK8MIiCKAHX1P0fbpYO18QHy4OzruyqMIXMs1QRAYaM88QcGDWgRxHTdG5xWwKtFH6-3Wvo5pGmMrWwAAu6rjpLL6twsGVE2f-d-o_s4UfUs208NM8ppxtukvNNYFWVuICXXtIXZxbf6aXJyqVPZ_w/w640-h410/20230706_100211~2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSc8Lm3hhU7SXCYdbmrI7RHCDYZsWkMdHnEDo_JFLtvodxuAOs4unFwH67IyWbp7nWq7AYChZElDsnE3hHLHzlA70R8uf7gu7HgRWXIAqerSyrG3sXA5ZLNSz8bhOt9BAgumFD3w3WRL4M_Vn6GCrps7aKgfT1sL_MJevb7akVdLach59_pzJOIcm11IMR/s4000/20230708_082037~2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSc8Lm3hhU7SXCYdbmrI7RHCDYZsWkMdHnEDo_JFLtvodxuAOs4unFwH67IyWbp7nWq7AYChZElDsnE3hHLHzlA70R8uf7gu7HgRWXIAqerSyrG3sXA5ZLNSz8bhOt9BAgumFD3w3WRL4M_Vn6GCrps7aKgfT1sL_MJevb7akVdLach59_pzJOIcm11IMR/w640-h480/20230708_082037~2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsBDbTUPRqW1SH_8WLM1knZqJQrQIdmlFXZ_iHsUER9JuTWOcLk9FInwLkiS47H49lKvJrnYfigYgCysijKgUhkG6k_qF6_LiTgAJG4rDrhZHMHZmPpxloNxMhIw8J13C_7Lpo7sRtOSiPXo-oEg1CWFz0-a3B1_kgnNGBRq9Yqha0IB1j4SmXJwy5P6eS/s3050/CYMERA_20230707_233011~2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="743" data-original-width="3050" height="156" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsBDbTUPRqW1SH_8WLM1knZqJQrQIdmlFXZ_iHsUER9JuTWOcLk9FInwLkiS47H49lKvJrnYfigYgCysijKgUhkG6k_qF6_LiTgAJG4rDrhZHMHZmPpxloNxMhIw8J13C_7Lpo7sRtOSiPXo-oEg1CWFz0-a3B1_kgnNGBRq9Yqha0IB1j4SmXJwy5P6eS/w640-h156/CYMERA_20230707_233011~2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1915396162338244900.post-88058918588255409162023-07-05T08:44:00.003-05:002023-07-05T08:44:55.580-05:00Weathering Locomotives <p>I weathered the last two locomotives for the OASIS District layout. No more shiny plastic!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5G0Tc-YS9a9F4GxQnBM8jzIWSb6PkJ4kK7Zmb_YeHj2KpIGgVm0ElOmBa87zw0T4VzJR4c1n01sHfApQ9pfm9nEJdKtm3ETynrUX2vC8PjHHlSxpOgZ6ocwCOddLLsIVdFQD3Fwyu4ddjQXSR9I8kFlfphzeg_1ObbrO1QtYKf5tYiApDQueD7BelLLn7/s2639/20230705_080351~3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1296" data-original-width="2639" height="314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5G0Tc-YS9a9F4GxQnBM8jzIWSb6PkJ4kK7Zmb_YeHj2KpIGgVm0ElOmBa87zw0T4VzJR4c1n01sHfApQ9pfm9nEJdKtm3ETynrUX2vC8PjHHlSxpOgZ6ocwCOddLLsIVdFQD3Fwyu4ddjQXSR9I8kFlfphzeg_1ObbrO1QtYKf5tYiApDQueD7BelLLn7/w640-h314/20230705_080351~3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1915396162338244900.post-33885875967680453712023-07-03T23:28:00.001-05:002023-07-03T23:28:37.912-05:00Operating the OASIS District Layout <p>This past weekend, I operated the layout and put together a video of a typical operating session on the OASIS District layout. I use car cards and waybills for routing cars on and off the layout.</p><p><br /></p>
<iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/-46Znu8Vu1w" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe><div><br /></div><div>Tom</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1915396162338244900.post-51799381600216357372023-04-09T07:32:00.002-05:002023-04-09T07:32:11.243-05:00New Power at Fourth Street Yard <p>A big "thank you" to Mike Kieran for sending me a replacement GE 70 tonner after the gears cracked on my old Bachmann unit.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwtK4e-ICCNqvK2R3qSQ0OW6lcvv3mADU6kkn91_I_OcJWBvQ4VXy_vyOiWiJPO0vaLqc8XjiTTTU19HmLLX6ipml20JJc-bf_Owi41z-RzFAO3MdGIjmki4xFJkperBlfjiu8857CERcnvccZOfFib2vOogWtoyJUVfRQJs6F_EwZrUAXNp_bkuMRag/s493/CYMERA_20230409_072445.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="343" data-original-width="493" height="279" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwtK4e-ICCNqvK2R3qSQ0OW6lcvv3mADU6kkn91_I_OcJWBvQ4VXy_vyOiWiJPO0vaLqc8XjiTTTU19HmLLX6ipml20JJc-bf_Owi41z-RzFAO3MdGIjmki4xFJkperBlfjiu8857CERcnvccZOfFib2vOogWtoyJUVfRQJs6F_EwZrUAXNp_bkuMRag/w400-h279/CYMERA_20230409_072445.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>I swapped out the replacement unit red shell with the extra green shell I removed from my other working GE 70 tonner. That unit now sports the weathered green shell from the broken motor unit. I applied my custom Owensville Terminal decals to the loco, and it looks like it's fresh from the paint shop.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSs9Al6WelnwIP1hmZ2wKunJbRJBtd5BDaGO4eRS7MTh6BjirHHYodHJHAhPUsybxqbac9GS7X8zLoBIcNVRJskdW-eTTnU33UcRkT6reEeloAI2071t-BKcdg9KuI3mur5Vm-cxj8dgZEWECMYe4k6_EMFJ00wOT5VC9bG-0hUJqLl_berKiJA9VVpg/s1340/CYMERA_20230409_071500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1340" data-original-width="1340" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSs9Al6WelnwIP1hmZ2wKunJbRJBtd5BDaGO4eRS7MTh6BjirHHYodHJHAhPUsybxqbac9GS7X8zLoBIcNVRJskdW-eTTnU33UcRkT6reEeloAI2071t-BKcdg9KuI3mur5Vm-cxj8dgZEWECMYe4k6_EMFJ00wOT5VC9bG-0hUJqLl_berKiJA9VVpg/w400-h400/CYMERA_20230409_071500.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>GE 70 tonners No. 71 and 70 pose for a photo at Fourth Street Yard in Owensville, Missouri. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibUVSYYT5bT518BCpNh-ssC0l9pa8dG-bSOKAFrwF7amRToJja9EM3M6If-qINddYGu3XpqAQS_sHwTUZN5q1eRpAh45seEipFeQQCf3FALHjlyEXFYhYu3rXR0m6t6vFLQumCVgs97WnvqhChFM_fzZM7C17WO1kdQKYKyOTyYN-uQF6zCtp8Tw01BQ/s3200/CYMERA_20230408_172203.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="3200" height="364" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibUVSYYT5bT518BCpNh-ssC0l9pa8dG-bSOKAFrwF7amRToJja9EM3M6If-qINddYGu3XpqAQS_sHwTUZN5q1eRpAh45seEipFeQQCf3FALHjlyEXFYhYu3rXR0m6t6vFLQumCVgs97WnvqhChFM_fzZM7C17WO1kdQKYKyOTyYN-uQF6zCtp8Tw01BQ/w640-h364/CYMERA_20230408_172203.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1915396162338244900.post-55752345301204280922022-12-30T16:13:00.006-06:002022-12-30T16:15:25.160-06:00Yard Office Access Road Crossing <p>Number 72 setting out a Frisco boxcar at the loading dock in Owensville, Missouri. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9IR2klsMf1sJbPY4qn71xyvtkGstINygzxvcCtc2c4Gg40CxhYCVx6trl9Y-YAaQr8mZiqn50bF2IXIBfft49tfDRMkLZAyHximaIBCWrs-25dfz-MHYvTL4I73xslcRhOoN5JMz427oKnhlERU7mUhJW4IvamJZOe4Yv-8yFhMr_QWgbRfDi0y0pxA/s2664/northend.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1589" data-original-width="2664" height="382" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9IR2klsMf1sJbPY4qn71xyvtkGstINygzxvcCtc2c4Gg40CxhYCVx6trl9Y-YAaQr8mZiqn50bF2IXIBfft49tfDRMkLZAyHximaIBCWrs-25dfz-MHYvTL4I73xslcRhOoN5JMz427oKnhlERU7mUhJW4IvamJZOe4Yv-8yFhMr_QWgbRfDi0y0pxA/w640-h382/northend.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1915396162338244900.post-79308861195735535172022-12-14T09:51:00.000-06:002022-12-14T09:51:04.376-06:00Locomotive Painting Project <p>I decided to do a custom paint job on one of my older locomotives that I actually attempted to paint back in 2006-2007. The original attempt was going to be a blue and white paint scheme related to the old Rock Island Railroad Bankruptcy Blue scheme of 1975.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmjBsb9-Kvt_0EIYJeFNMT2OdpHMw7NjF_FpuWiI54Ok8q5_XEctbulveVm5sKMRvy2A3c0j0cyxKwhCSBNXNIAZ7VMVvZn8rJpemMJ6UZoN1EuIvoq52PTClyUzWy5W8ThtVTSubxED0ilW_jwz_0QSOhOTUkqHrOsyIEcr4gSl5iKudNUdOcgFIK2g/s456/CYMERA_20221129_155918~2.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="321" data-original-width="456" height="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmjBsb9-Kvt_0EIYJeFNMT2OdpHMw7NjF_FpuWiI54Ok8q5_XEctbulveVm5sKMRvy2A3c0j0cyxKwhCSBNXNIAZ7VMVvZn8rJpemMJ6UZoN1EuIvoq52PTClyUzWy5W8ThtVTSubxED0ilW_jwz_0QSOhOTUkqHrOsyIEcr4gSl5iKudNUdOcgFIK2g/w640-h450/CYMERA_20221129_155918~2.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Incomplete custom paint job on a DC Athearn SW1500 <br /><br /><br /></i></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3nfbumaI57RMk4_h_rjmLaJW7lcvyC_dEOl5NlPHBdlxo1DtobRTf5Uz0Gs6q0B8FEkk1hIRwnH4BgpS9mxjxo9ar0ptWUIiYsMGfRHkHtB2frLdnWKHWngJbDmeireGS4vc0muk_xqiA81U73QoiSzkV33ENxt_zFo16u-domnzIFj3UjSqvNHVyIg/s2048/CYMERA_20221129_192114.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1285" data-original-width="2048" height="402" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3nfbumaI57RMk4_h_rjmLaJW7lcvyC_dEOl5NlPHBdlxo1DtobRTf5Uz0Gs6q0B8FEkk1hIRwnH4BgpS9mxjxo9ar0ptWUIiYsMGfRHkHtB2frLdnWKHWngJbDmeireGS4vc0muk_xqiA81U73QoiSzkV33ENxt_zFo16u-domnzIFj3UjSqvNHVyIg/w640-h402/CYMERA_20221129_192114.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Stripped and ready to go </i></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">After stripping off the old paint, I sprayed the loco with a flat primer gray. I tried to find a flat green paint to match as close to the Bachmann 70 ton switcher green as I could. Unfortunately, I could not find an exact match, and the green that looked best was only available in gloss finish. No big issue, since I could dull this down with Krylon 1311 matte spray, and a whole lot of weathering. I'm looking for a switcher that looks quite dirty. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg78lZ4fQZjM3_IHAfzYHqKNj2NHqPS5vatmF2PAj6GUKBa5YBNecIHoBE2okENclFjlu_ILiJoufCWLwf2i6KHtWp_Fi1u7b61kQfI24E_1Mi7Kf4WQ1RaAxY53q-jpH3ar7x23lOn13DW7vLGuUb1fHqsrQt6M7tAhx4rZvQq_PirUXwjiWfNDZVHqg/s3521/20221203_082133.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2158" data-original-width="3521" height="392" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg78lZ4fQZjM3_IHAfzYHqKNj2NHqPS5vatmF2PAj6GUKBa5YBNecIHoBE2okENclFjlu_ILiJoufCWLwf2i6KHtWp_Fi1u7b61kQfI24E_1Mi7Kf4WQ1RaAxY53q-jpH3ar7x23lOn13DW7vLGuUb1fHqsrQt6M7tAhx4rZvQq_PirUXwjiWfNDZVHqg/w640-h392/20221203_082133.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Initial Painting </i></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I went ahead and sprayed the unit with Krylon 1311 Matte Spray to dull down the gloss. Next, I applied my custom decals made from an old set from Testors. After the decals set, I then painted the handrails with yellow acrylic paints. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMbie_RjlAtmiwYSxrWmVeCeiHhma8YsLL7CzfbwgCP9k3pAbm-CzUa-IbiOBHyshXcxDTmeRRtMw_aiZCZRz1l0iLIanWmlOwQTpRMAq4nYguvHDcABWvh2LZVplZps1oKRclFpT6gDQYplxFDAuOUlSS8otSiyAxZdbWCWqTaGcULZmPsenAAFuAeg/s1911/CYMERA_20221210_144820.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1141" data-original-width="1911" height="382" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMbie_RjlAtmiwYSxrWmVeCeiHhma8YsLL7CzfbwgCP9k3pAbm-CzUa-IbiOBHyshXcxDTmeRRtMw_aiZCZRz1l0iLIanWmlOwQTpRMAq4nYguvHDcABWvh2LZVplZps1oKRclFpT6gDQYplxFDAuOUlSS8otSiyAxZdbWCWqTaGcULZmPsenAAFuAeg/w640-h382/CYMERA_20221210_144820.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Fresh from the Factory </i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The next step was to apply Monroe Models Weathering Powders to further dull the glossy paint. After applying the powders, I gave the loco shell a light coat of Krylon 1311. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghuyv7aX4GAZbezlEgvH4Cf4mtNFkcl-kL1SuJXPbfO4aa6QBcdKm1xWQXaGCHC8dD1TctbFq0_Dd_KwediLS_jQTU1Vy6jOpSU2vKhTK0xd3vcBxLEVjAmADlenROUDSAZI9u3RpwAh6AkQ-m-fsCRm5_sfdGZUUFdaU5khF0K10irK5-SNpMVXX-0w/s1518/20221210_173052~2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1042" data-original-width="1518" height="440" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghuyv7aX4GAZbezlEgvH4Cf4mtNFkcl-kL1SuJXPbfO4aa6QBcdKm1xWQXaGCHC8dD1TctbFq0_Dd_KwediLS_jQTU1Vy6jOpSU2vKhTK0xd3vcBxLEVjAmADlenROUDSAZI9u3RpwAh6AkQ-m-fsCRm5_sfdGZUUFdaU5khF0K10irK5-SNpMVXX-0w/w640-h440/20221210_173052~2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I use a variety of acrylic tube paints (I like the Liquitex brand) in burnt sienna, burnt umber, black, and white to create various grease and dirt stains. I also apply a bit of India Ink and alcohol wash to various areas, but a light touch and light quantity of wash is advisable. The AI wash interacts with the Krylon 1311 matte spray that can turn everything into a heavy white haze. A light touch helps to control the hazing, and I was able to haze a few areas where I wanted it. I wanted an extremely dirty looking loco to represent age and use. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3tWODvpdV9NGDPdamws-TUncPLUoGRVLD4GSIY2oV4E2QVIrGO5Nlah_Z9y01Jxpntt7M0PS3aZEq1fy9NZ8vqezt0kP02rKrmSdH1zoT6eQkvRbJOZUqCahAj1T1lZRROWPEBURvQ7JYUjn9baPCo4FRtxvwrvSci_56EIPcur171ubbF_1w8x9SEg/s1229/20221213_220504.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="908" data-original-width="1229" height="472" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3tWODvpdV9NGDPdamws-TUncPLUoGRVLD4GSIY2oV4E2QVIrGO5Nlah_Z9y01Jxpntt7M0PS3aZEq1fy9NZ8vqezt0kP02rKrmSdH1zoT6eQkvRbJOZUqCahAj1T1lZRROWPEBURvQ7JYUjn9baPCo4FRtxvwrvSci_56EIPcur171ubbF_1w8x9SEg/w640-h472/20221213_220504.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>The Completed Project </i></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGErn-sy2dL7uD_qVT8PH0El85WdKyBmwuLbomgCn2Sb-dDJK_jaY0Y1LVlKy_1IHW2jSKAE78nw2OPVnZr3uSZG6GaFQxsfxcJFDVmf0nTHPjbm-SpVUP3UsRwdF8xjzsJmjlf0Bl_ZmFvIUepupEKH7luGl_7sFosSqihRrXMGYCN3hNLeGe7i1p5A/s3388/CYMERA_20221214_083830.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1906" data-original-width="3388" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGErn-sy2dL7uD_qVT8PH0El85WdKyBmwuLbomgCn2Sb-dDJK_jaY0Y1LVlKy_1IHW2jSKAE78nw2OPVnZr3uSZG6GaFQxsfxcJFDVmf0nTHPjbm-SpVUP3UsRwdF8xjzsJmjlf0Bl_ZmFvIUepupEKH7luGl_7sFosSqihRrXMGYCN3hNLeGe7i1p5A/w640-h360/CYMERA_20221214_083830.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>In Service on the Layout </i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmxhNplMHtWAoxXLxnheU2UIFambFjKLgQsvzz2P5HpOJymasiwhFThVxHMPifY3WAqcOISX1mq-SJPklKB8R1IQsZu58isPT-6vQcSUolkQbLfeYjD8YmrvOK6PSfxm4Uh9D5hPvd8NhbKvYoYpYa7D2fLB9zOOKvB4YQ276KdZPEE9kRjEox5xrdCg/s2048/CYMERA_20221213_224915.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmxhNplMHtWAoxXLxnheU2UIFambFjKLgQsvzz2P5HpOJymasiwhFThVxHMPifY3WAqcOISX1mq-SJPklKB8R1IQsZu58isPT-6vQcSUolkQbLfeYjD8YmrvOK6PSfxm4Uh9D5hPvd8NhbKvYoYpYa7D2fLB9zOOKvB4YQ276KdZPEE9kRjEox5xrdCg/w640-h640/CYMERA_20221213_224915.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Before and After</i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>Overall, I'm pleased with how it turned out. Not perfect, but good enough for me. I feel more confident with attempting this in the future with a locomotive I have on my wish list. I'm now hooked on sound-equipped locos, so I will be adding a high-end model to the roster when my hobby budget allows me to buy one. </div><div><br /></div><div>Tom</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1915396162338244900.post-45681364849790420392022-12-10T10:44:00.004-06:002022-12-10T10:46:00.775-06:00Trackside at Owensville<p> Close up action at Fourth Street Yard</p><p><br /></p>
<iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/01lcvF2iLa8" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe><div><br /></div><div>Track cleaning and running a locomotive is ongoing to keep things in top working order. I'm also in the process of repainting an Athearn Sw1500 blue box locomotive into the Owensville Terminal green and yellow paint scheme. The old blue and white paint has been stripped. The project is well underway with new paint and decals already applied. A photo of the repainted loco coming soon. </div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhei5_gMTin39chWcVCAiZYFaFQq3AxuxyAehdZw7RfqxUghcUSlXMqaXuWcV2rhFFZ-_8fL22Ol_Tamh7A0HMMrSjEYBisEg00nBAUlk8gdLX6UgMknYGogaqzj7E8NkK6uhb1Toz36x1eOCReDRWIiS74DCuNkUC7WXavfyt4JRnk0LGV3NiM3fIuCQ/s2048/CYMERA_20221129_192114.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1285" data-original-width="2048" height="402" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhei5_gMTin39chWcVCAiZYFaFQq3AxuxyAehdZw7RfqxUghcUSlXMqaXuWcV2rhFFZ-_8fL22Ol_Tamh7A0HMMrSjEYBisEg00nBAUlk8gdLX6UgMknYGogaqzj7E8NkK6uhb1Toz36x1eOCReDRWIiS74DCuNkUC7WXavfyt4JRnk0LGV3NiM3fIuCQ/w640-h402/CYMERA_20221129_192114.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Shell stripped and for new paint</i>. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1915396162338244900.post-52696458943630828372022-11-28T10:45:00.002-06:002022-11-28T10:45:25.612-06:00Trackside Action <p>An Owensville Terminal Transfer using pooled power from Missouri Pacific pulls outbound cars at the Fourth Street Yard in Owensville, Missouri.</p><p><br /></p>
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/lE67sFued34" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1915396162338244900.post-24901851941627873462022-11-27T20:21:00.005-06:002022-11-27T20:21:52.738-06:00Layout Construction Highlights<p>I've created a new YouTube Channel for the OASIS District Layout.</p><p>Here's a video slideshow of the construction of the layout.</p><p><br /></p>
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/VA9MMv2VTnI" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1915396162338244900.post-76359106084805139392022-11-19T16:53:00.008-06:002022-11-19T20:03:56.032-06:00OASIS District Layout Completed <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHifOnTUIaH6jLYXPJ1euefW2ANV2r_ij4L-3X3tDV3NMs5Hu9qgxJujvz6bxm9_Mfs23VwmTD0PKwM2yy8mhJi-8gliDMsFr1renyTVYyc-Y2SfJ0bELvwteJSB0g8-HZgj4WFaSVYt1a7-YySL-ZH5A6GXAVCWZEG-tXuwqYaqPyf-sDgOo4makJSA/s2048/CYMERA_20221119_162247~3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="794" data-original-width="2048" height="248" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHifOnTUIaH6jLYXPJ1euefW2ANV2r_ij4L-3X3tDV3NMs5Hu9qgxJujvz6bxm9_Mfs23VwmTD0PKwM2yy8mhJi-8gliDMsFr1renyTVYyc-Y2SfJ0bELvwteJSB0g8-HZgj4WFaSVYt1a7-YySL-ZH5A6GXAVCWZEG-tXuwqYaqPyf-sDgOo4makJSA/w640-h248/CYMERA_20221119_162247~3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>The OASIS District Layout is now completed, although a model railroad is never truly finished. I do plan to add extra details and tweak a few things on the layout in the future. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXBEfIvu3wTqXydiNQLjdLhd8LPkJL_CXllZdJJGeHbt1nF4BfOEJ9zHJtd93h3iamDBN_bPK8vlYlOurNKhFx5x70yiaKsL80xuTkiuHFaXMvm_Db299wWn3reA0UNA3373T8ny14_YvxE1pknIeOrRwvya4lIroYwNvyyzzRcvW4EEspWbjaZtmLNg/s702/oastrk.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="517" data-original-width="702" height="472" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXBEfIvu3wTqXydiNQLjdLhd8LPkJL_CXllZdJJGeHbt1nF4BfOEJ9zHJtd93h3iamDBN_bPK8vlYlOurNKhFx5x70yiaKsL80xuTkiuHFaXMvm_Db299wWn3reA0UNA3373T8ny14_YvxE1pknIeOrRwvya4lIroYwNvyyzzRcvW4EEspWbjaZtmLNg/w640-h472/oastrk.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjwSjaZBeWGimxmttbigK7F4KsICPlm9wk6uO5MaJdoZv1MpcInGK2eGBIJ1Lvk417dPhHmmeIsu9lKI4BmMi18TbOrkiyyN2n1ssAUKoEf1qMg_jK4mXTDnPU0I74eISx0IisVBWW6PULsaTUjB2AQtMtj_DOYWHUDbffF7M-lu1ib2xsKNw7-WO19w/s2640/oas03.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1325" data-original-width="2640" height="322" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjwSjaZBeWGimxmttbigK7F4KsICPlm9wk6uO5MaJdoZv1MpcInGK2eGBIJ1Lvk417dPhHmmeIsu9lKI4BmMi18TbOrkiyyN2n1ssAUKoEf1qMg_jK4mXTDnPU0I74eISx0IisVBWW6PULsaTUjB2AQtMtj_DOYWHUDbffF7M-lu1ib2xsKNw7-WO19w/w640-h322/oas03.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDp9zu4GfvVdjJ7bOqa3Lv6BXGahqQ_7yG9XX-RrhC9sp_ccCFVZDNjkCa5RRtJkuWHEz9qMgxhvmms4F2t70OeMhrN_dRK7vnC9aZCb0jOf5SV5PwF7s6TpgJMmrWqDa8aoW35-cLU8hGBoCJYfMuxSIgBK2LjbZu-IfwaopIiuK2KDYnhsM46iWphg/s2015/oas02.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="882" data-original-width="2015" height="280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDp9zu4GfvVdjJ7bOqa3Lv6BXGahqQ_7yG9XX-RrhC9sp_ccCFVZDNjkCa5RRtJkuWHEz9qMgxhvmms4F2t70OeMhrN_dRK7vnC9aZCb0jOf5SV5PwF7s6TpgJMmrWqDa8aoW35-cLU8hGBoCJYfMuxSIgBK2LjbZu-IfwaopIiuK2KDYnhsM46iWphg/w640-h280/oas02.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsSXOCSVdeUJq0aSUf7GzkL4nLHijrFzSH9vzvyHkc_7zoaU9t933hWVMSL3FUDHNtUY0kErFWMV4ItwVXTb_JnAiUzNIYWDiD50312L3O-UTPxOcy4DvPNXoOocyHFoDQiS2-fPgC9GGKjoK4NAQ1TQqxQvo63sOKk7GzYrBtWoo-r4fF-TT4nbbgwA/s3200/oas01%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1339" data-original-width="3200" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsSXOCSVdeUJq0aSUf7GzkL4nLHijrFzSH9vzvyHkc_7zoaU9t933hWVMSL3FUDHNtUY0kErFWMV4ItwVXTb_JnAiUzNIYWDiD50312L3O-UTPxOcy4DvPNXoOocyHFoDQiS2-fPgC9GGKjoK4NAQ1TQqxQvo63sOKk7GzYrBtWoo-r4fF-TT4nbbgwA/w640-h268/oas01%20(1).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p>I plan to post additional layout photos in the future and of course, I will be operating the layout quite often.</p><p>A sincere "thank you" to everyone who has followed along over the last 5 years! </p><p><br /></p><p>Tom</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1915396162338244900.post-91757104189905381232022-11-17T09:32:00.013-06:002022-11-17T10:40:58.053-06:00Layout Update 11-17-22<p><i><b>Lighting System Ordered</b></i></p><p>The lighting fixtures I want to use for the layout are back in stock! I placed an order, and they should be here by Saturday. </p><p>My layout room uses daylight LEDs, but as you can see in the photo below the valance produces a cast shadow at the top of the backdrop. I'll be using 6500k cool white fixtures behind the valance,and they'll be mounted to the top portion of the backdrop brackets. This should be a super easy install. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj96PRso4LchgrO6BJvtUQdK_gI9zE6sZzh0gN3pE4S8AoteztdtPs2G9YAsXz-2dB7V-eM5QeD5aXmbByI4qs90sPDtMOP2nGUQyVP9w-9ylDcoMYPJVdmBxK-Odg6J7TYBrL6AZHrWIVLyJDSkVfauAsaSzEBXdgTjfWr0RgYHfMSe7SJxEq27jHhNw/s3681/20221008_205308~5.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1327" data-original-width="3681" height="231" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj96PRso4LchgrO6BJvtUQdK_gI9zE6sZzh0gN3pE4S8AoteztdtPs2G9YAsXz-2dB7V-eM5QeD5aXmbByI4qs90sPDtMOP2nGUQyVP9w-9ylDcoMYPJVdmBxK-Odg6J7TYBrL6AZHrWIVLyJDSkVfauAsaSzEBXdgTjfWr0RgYHfMSe7SJxEq27jHhNw/w640-h231/20221008_205308~5.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span><b>Valance produces a strong cast shadow</b></span></i> </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-k03gd8Z8Ayehg9XSCmcCpxHTGlyJaeHFZmdO6j3ZPic49JgjbYzBoznaOIx4fmsFN-DKizywwRgl3OfBXQBmW3wuYM4DoedEHGHH1IZprhKimI2c7aEYNijcJYBsQP8hw2fbQtYv7T7yvjLRk0TAiUmC0I3yCMNsGARQQGh6FnOusahthO9JEF9Dlg/s1535/CYMERA_20180409_170726.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1062" data-original-width="1535" height="442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-k03gd8Z8Ayehg9XSCmcCpxHTGlyJaeHFZmdO6j3ZPic49JgjbYzBoznaOIx4fmsFN-DKizywwRgl3OfBXQBmW3wuYM4DoedEHGHH1IZprhKimI2c7aEYNijcJYBsQP8hw2fbQtYv7T7yvjLRk0TAiUmC0I3yCMNsGARQQGh6FnOusahthO9JEF9Dlg/w640-h442/CYMERA_20180409_170726.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span><b>Backdrop brackets at top will hold mounting clips for light fixtures.</b></span></i> </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>The layout will be completed after the installation of the light fixtures. Well, as finished as a model railroad gets! </p><p><br /></p><p>Until next time, </p><p>Tom</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1915396162338244900.post-982569764991680472022-10-09T08:27:00.005-05:002022-10-09T08:27:46.654-05:00Fascia Details and Repairs<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFO7ZKomgz0AvYA7QqU9sqDMnTOetW-EyQMUs2sQ6rs9MaS5QxmoTeGj1WrXfkaSjeaGVp-Lr85P_mLPxylPezrXW3ahw_-ubYSrT9kig13vCgiGBCphhIqO4fDOwsbyLG94K3dHboR7nYM6-tt8Y3bXKb8yfQQaDC15Vy4oz2PapDFjhQf94HaqwYZw/s3473/20221008_205337.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2062" data-original-width="3473" height="380" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFO7ZKomgz0AvYA7QqU9sqDMnTOetW-EyQMUs2sQ6rs9MaS5QxmoTeGj1WrXfkaSjeaGVp-Lr85P_mLPxylPezrXW3ahw_-ubYSrT9kig13vCgiGBCphhIqO4fDOwsbyLG94K3dHboR7nYM6-tt8Y3bXKb8yfQQaDC15Vy4oz2PapDFjhQf94HaqwYZw/w640-h380/20221008_205337.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>I painted the car card and waybill boxes to match the fascia color. I also attached labels to magnetic tape for the car card boxes to coincide with track/industry locations. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTfK9nvbrHOQn7D1O82cWcQTgq9BXjndSAfuTWcJNv8cy97IK0UB7f8CzusMdYvv4me5JIAY52SNIIgztakg69rg6VPWNw23exx_47-ujNEUPwOZML3uXf2CSgn8QggqGW8KyT4s_Wjvk0tluSBsTcgEq5Clvfh9eVvpAG-JDpfiPgrvkRAbinuVca6A/s3954/20221008_205409.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2040" data-original-width="3954" height="330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTfK9nvbrHOQn7D1O82cWcQTgq9BXjndSAfuTWcJNv8cy97IK0UB7f8CzusMdYvv4me5JIAY52SNIIgztakg69rg6VPWNw23exx_47-ujNEUPwOZML3uXf2CSgn8QggqGW8KyT4s_Wjvk0tluSBsTcgEq5Clvfh9eVvpAG-JDpfiPgrvkRAbinuVca6A/w640-h330/20221008_205409.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>I also attached a track schematic diagram to assist the operator while using the car cards and waybill system. A simple but effective system to simulate railroad operations.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc44oQvRplIR4frlEPWOHCP3ThmxOsK8bZab2F8oR5EVqzi2SOAzDy9EaK5qzFVZGs7qg-Za6pEAcmzNr6-UmRdrI1sZrx4WtQGKaNMfp7iuAJWWZZ-LCNCbvcaYVBE3ePsEjmrrQrMVqbO9xTr2IMH9J1I_cRH8EvTw6nXCcK57ZjU-hC5XYUXY-N5g/s3176/20221008_232830~2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2189" data-original-width="3176" height="442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc44oQvRplIR4frlEPWOHCP3ThmxOsK8bZab2F8oR5EVqzi2SOAzDy9EaK5qzFVZGs7qg-Za6pEAcmzNr6-UmRdrI1sZrx4WtQGKaNMfp7iuAJWWZZ-LCNCbvcaYVBE3ePsEjmrrQrMVqbO9xTr2IMH9J1I_cRH8EvTw6nXCcK57ZjU-hC5XYUXY-N5g/w640-h442/20221008_232830~2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>The crossbucks that were broken by the cat have been replaced. I went with an older style of crossbuck this time around. I like the look. The crossbuck signs were not glued in place this time around so they are easily removed. The cat no longer has access to the layout room, so that problem has been fixed. </p><p><br /></p><p>I'm still waiting for my preferred lighting fixtures to get back in stock. That's the last step to go. </p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1915396162338244900.post-54960918485846610952022-08-16T12:25:00.012-05:002022-08-16T17:35:02.535-05:00Summer Update 2022<p>Not a lot going on with the layout this summer, except for one of my wife's cats who decided to jump onto the layout and do his best impersonation of Godzilla. My crossbuck signs were completely obliterated, and some of my rolling stock took a fall to the floor (fortunately no damage to them). I am going to have to make the new crossbucks removeable so they can be taken down when the layout is not in use. I also rigged up a couple of black tablecloths on the layout valance to discourage the cat from jumping onto the layout. So far it works, and the good thing is it's easy to take down when I want to operate the layout.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin2pqIe5AbqGwTGnBXDFDeq390SK-TVC7b6F_HQNqNBChW-4PFkjhPTftsD1CcY7vz_p3hgwgBYB4wLPhXhi885IkC1tRP9ndvTa2cnM93TOt6hFFgTnCz2CtntXCvYLLzQ8tWmaR-1H5UggIYIyIGh0rTi7I7u3jA15CMX94uQcws86fc3e4ZSspx2w/s3498/20220816_114104.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2777" data-original-width="3498" height="508" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin2pqIe5AbqGwTGnBXDFDeq390SK-TVC7b6F_HQNqNBChW-4PFkjhPTftsD1CcY7vz_p3hgwgBYB4wLPhXhi885IkC1tRP9ndvTa2cnM93TOt6hFFgTnCz2CtntXCvYLLzQ8tWmaR-1H5UggIYIyIGh0rTi7I7u3jA15CMX94uQcws86fc3e4ZSspx2w/w640-h508/20220816_114104.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tablecloth clipped to valance.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>I have also started weathering my fleet of freight cars. My first attempt at weathering cars was back in 2007 with a couple of my Athearn Blue Box and Accurail cars. I was never really happy with my weathering attempts, so I neglected to weather the bulk of my rolling stock. Over the years, I have watched several videos on freight car weathering as well as reading several old model railroad books on the subject. I still have a bit of a mental block when it comes to weathering. I think it stems from the fear of ruining a model, especially my more expensive locomotives. I feel my techniques are improving, but I want to continue to learn how to improve. </p><p>I weathered these two Athearn cars using Monroe Models (AIM) weathering powders. I really like working with the powders more so than using pastel chalks. Pan Pastels are a medium I may use in the future.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggQ1zk_3Rp7WXIn72ctlUfmxhLADqKr8iW_hGfeVbIxyAaLxFMUq9FMcsgiI5B61pwSw8Ti0DQFJTpR9SA09a6cb9dLl3z-L52SuPk16Le6s4SB9R1jpoaqtUiUB-Ke3wN5cPUCWcDzPwFr60cUnXEoKUtrY12DJfflzlAt87BjNik76bmpwQrjVzRwQ/s3519/20220810_095510.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2295" data-original-width="3519" height="418" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggQ1zk_3Rp7WXIn72ctlUfmxhLADqKr8iW_hGfeVbIxyAaLxFMUq9FMcsgiI5B61pwSw8Ti0DQFJTpR9SA09a6cb9dLl3z-L52SuPk16Le6s4SB9R1jpoaqtUiUB-Ke3wN5cPUCWcDzPwFr60cUnXEoKUtrY12DJfflzlAt87BjNik76bmpwQrjVzRwQ/w640-h418/20220810_095510.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Athearn Gondola</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPWeptn2hJFJwFeOtrYr_5UdLWA74tIlXgWtn9MkBKJOp1JQR1urAe4Yj0j3ByuDINJ13AVZui3_DMdhcS2KcJQnAHGRCo5LMMY-tHzX01_32829UDOKk4WudW0scRozlG27Mrpz2yH3FSbykFNXppDbIFpQqznwmwCCv28X0jZanN7a9hXuOxxMQTfA/s2988/CYMERA_20220815_093640.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1682" data-original-width="2988" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPWeptn2hJFJwFeOtrYr_5UdLWA74tIlXgWtn9MkBKJOp1JQR1urAe4Yj0j3ByuDINJ13AVZui3_DMdhcS2KcJQnAHGRCo5LMMY-tHzX01_32829UDOKk4WudW0scRozlG27Mrpz2yH3FSbykFNXppDbIFpQqznwmwCCv28X0jZanN7a9hXuOxxMQTfA/w640-h360/CYMERA_20220815_093640.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Athearn/Bev-Bel 40' Boxcar</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>I was able to attend the National Train Show in Collinsville, Illinois (St. Louis Area) this past Saturday and picked up a copy (only $20 at the show) of <a href="https://store.mrhmag.com/store/p119/dvd/weather-like-pro-v1.html" target="_blank"><b><i>Mike Confalone's freight car weathering DVD</i></b></a> (5+ hours; $29.99 USD). I really like how realistic Mike's layout looks, and his scenery and weathering work is outstanding. I am hoping to improve my weathering techniques through the lessons learned in this video and a whole lot of practice.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifGAIDosOdz9x7IVx47ta2GrimBi00xQr_V93DnZOL1mbLQzDyHF_s0rAgTwdTtEA9YUukXIc3ftaim6fvfASFRj6XirXfSuH-0_U6I9CMrYbecVJXJur1XK6CVHIRFow1GdN9PV7RgmP3yMQ30Cp1ju2bOXl7Uzc2Hs8snCN2d90UBoTdUGH2PfqqmQ/s2817/20220813_160441.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2817" data-original-width="1986" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifGAIDosOdz9x7IVx47ta2GrimBi00xQr_V93DnZOL1mbLQzDyHF_s0rAgTwdTtEA9YUukXIc3ftaim6fvfASFRj6XirXfSuH-0_U6I9CMrYbecVJXJur1XK6CVHIRFow1GdN9PV7RgmP3yMQ30Cp1ju2bOXl7Uzc2Hs8snCN2d90UBoTdUGH2PfqqmQ/w453-h640/20220813_160441.jpg" width="453" /></a></div><br /><p>Layout lighting has not yet been installed due to supply issues. I am waiting for a couple of light fixtures that are on backorder. Hopefully they will be back in stock soon. I still need to paint my car card/waybill boxes black to blend into the fascia. Looking to have these last installations finished by Christmas at the latest. I hope!</p><p><br /></p><p>Until next time,</p><p>Tom</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1915396162338244900.post-11288905478507720612022-06-24T13:42:00.003-05:002022-06-24T13:42:45.668-05:00The Santa Fe Visitor<p>Some foreign power in the 4th Street yard at Owensville, Missouri. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1jLa34yCpPPbPAROrPL1bBoag38jpOHwtH5tQh2Qlr_JY7uM1CU3qNL4NnQic_A3DYqib49QbWBcmkN7zPX2rK_LPDN4CKw3O32IWxEw7m7eP9qxQMWUi3UUj8T0s1tfq0in9Xac4KlXLL2mneCAtnU9n0-JTALMSxqvScsqY0qBNAnSf3B9ZZS4Hfg/s680/20220624_062950.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="382" data-original-width="680" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1jLa34yCpPPbPAROrPL1bBoag38jpOHwtH5tQh2Qlr_JY7uM1CU3qNL4NnQic_A3DYqib49QbWBcmkN7zPX2rK_LPDN4CKw3O32IWxEw7m7eP9qxQMWUi3UUj8T0s1tfq0in9Xac4KlXLL2mneCAtnU9n0-JTALMSxqvScsqY0qBNAnSf3B9ZZS4Hfg/w640-h360/20220624_062950.gif" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>This old Bachmann F9 unit was recovered from a trash dump by a great grandmother who wanted to salvage it for her great-grandson. After some cleaning and soldering a few broken wires, it's back in business. She and her great-grandson were thrilled. I also replaced the horn hook couplers with some Kadee no. 5s, so now he can use the old loco with his newer rolling stock. </p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1915396162338244900.post-67644289379011872192022-04-18T09:01:00.004-05:002022-08-16T22:01:40.031-05:00Layout Photo Scenes <p> A few scenes from the layout.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLS4a_qEBE8oCQmZWkCT8LJP0Blj_KRZ2MJM4EjWOG1PT2FYDrzYRRLRpURbmMT0L-iOWP41cOyE2g6lGP7TB00IS8B8n4nTzrH2PHPzcc1Cc_nuf1PC1ZyvBJWRn3e3MV8kN6IAa3rH7SmXojwMd4QtjumTTqV_jw2PS5EXXmkLLwUFtJ6JCSjuav6w/s7917/20220418_081857.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4873" data-original-width="7917" height="394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLS4a_qEBE8oCQmZWkCT8LJP0Blj_KRZ2MJM4EjWOG1PT2FYDrzYRRLRpURbmMT0L-iOWP41cOyE2g6lGP7TB00IS8B8n4nTzrH2PHPzcc1Cc_nuf1PC1ZyvBJWRn3e3MV8kN6IAa3rH7SmXojwMd4QtjumTTqV_jw2PS5EXXmkLLwUFtJ6JCSjuav6w/w640-h394/20220418_081857.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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One drawback I was having with the BLI unit was its traction limits with pulling several boxcars. Anything over 60' in length caused the wheels to slip. I managed to add some additional weight to the unit. It can now pull two 50' without wheel slippage. Here's a video sample of the Trackmobile in action.</p><p><br /></p>
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Nothing fancy.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjRXqhJ8bJfp_FLqqb4NEmw-OQEaTGKVAu6zbkYMBgfKijkOgWn-mzpEniex137pDDYNYDbiYpqTB5ItztS_aRJBBHuqPbbW4mwfS1IKMFke9S_zyEuY7uTLp88Aa2TR2TqBoWd6zv0JQsYRxkbyaQgN-zvLlXtAVX3ajqrn6PePhcEUA8mXR-vVA_jqA=s3984" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1855" data-original-width="3984" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjRXqhJ8bJfp_FLqqb4NEmw-OQEaTGKVAu6zbkYMBgfKijkOgWn-mzpEniex137pDDYNYDbiYpqTB5ItztS_aRJBBHuqPbbW4mwfS1IKMFke9S_zyEuY7uTLp88Aa2TR2TqBoWd6zv0JQsYRxkbyaQgN-zvLlXtAVX3ajqrn6PePhcEUA8mXR-vVA_jqA=w640-h298" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiWa8861DW92RQvemlCzWtXWsu8tXoHYUoMudYwtJhjZG_RyipToRu9FLTeERF6_r4z1-2OauSIWciDm4UNLTOnQ2dl3JGS0I9-xbGfXYj-na7lDToGHYb20nQq9BQSTm9lcETztk2EL0dToffi4lU5Xv0Yht2bpHFJLoPy_KbrOurHvex-LGZEyB-WIA=s3354" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1809" data-original-width="3354" height="346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiWa8861DW92RQvemlCzWtXWsu8tXoHYUoMudYwtJhjZG_RyipToRu9FLTeERF6_r4z1-2OauSIWciDm4UNLTOnQ2dl3JGS0I9-xbGfXYj-na7lDToGHYb20nQq9BQSTm9lcETztk2EL0dToffi4lU5Xv0Yht2bpHFJLoPy_KbrOurHvex-LGZEyB-WIA=w640-h346" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>I'm at the final stage of layout construction. All that's left to install is layout lighting. I'm almost finished with the layout! </p><p><br /></p><p>Until next time, </p><p>Tom </p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1915396162338244900.post-80646480649474801982022-03-17T17:49:00.000-05:002022-03-17T17:49:06.907-05:00Fascia and Valance <p>I'm getting closer to completing the layout. I'm painting the fascia and valance this week. I still need to blend the photo backdrop into the sky, and layout lighting will be the last major installation on the layout.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi4ajNY7ogkJ2qYIE0RB1oNpILwDAY8HAUYE5KzqEZURlpG21ORzo9R1nWPCq7Ha3zDImt978FBX6g2onuq4rTLTXP89aZTjnZWdAFw_fubq89LrRf80ZGwnz2UajGyVWPQwNmxmg-7KUNOTvCCnBPrNT6ABnL0ERCrv9f8Z3wrA3fUBAhM4BZPUUDyUQ=s1753" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1070" data-original-width="1753" height="390" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi4ajNY7ogkJ2qYIE0RB1oNpILwDAY8HAUYE5KzqEZURlpG21ORzo9R1nWPCq7Ha3zDImt978FBX6g2onuq4rTLTXP89aZTjnZWdAFw_fubq89LrRf80ZGwnz2UajGyVWPQwNmxmg-7KUNOTvCCnBPrNT6ABnL0ERCrv9f8Z3wrA3fUBAhM4BZPUUDyUQ=w640-h390" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>The car card/waybill boxes will be reinstalled after the fascia paint fully dries. I'm not sure if I will be painting these dark gray or leaving them their natural wood finish.</p><p><br /></p><p>Until next time, </p><p>Tom </p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1915396162338244900.post-37932907068436865042022-03-16T07:56:00.004-05:002022-03-16T08:09:11.229-05:00Wordless Wednesday 3-16-22<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhs93iNU4RFbtWmqU4g4XFYe45mGI0B9WDjjAWV6sZsp4gE3JtqQ3fnLJQzU0o2oZcaEvelNNNMFp1hFRj-GD287-ec2PGbplai9_T2QVy8eOAqRT2kMyP_PofrMzxOzsAJOF3Vbv7XLV_ijuGYdevUdrVyl-ZiEOJeSBoxsJTEp75tblNxzmlH_D47lA=s3757" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2187" data-original-width="3757" height="372" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhs93iNU4RFbtWmqU4g4XFYe45mGI0B9WDjjAWV6sZsp4gE3JtqQ3fnLJQzU0o2oZcaEvelNNNMFp1hFRj-GD287-ec2PGbplai9_T2QVy8eOAqRT2kMyP_PofrMzxOzsAJOF3Vbv7XLV_ijuGYdevUdrVyl-ZiEOJeSBoxsJTEp75tblNxzmlH_D47lA=w640-h372" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgyw31jY4t3_u2FYPpYVZzskJzAgqp9sPLLN8SsAXgKiYdhoZQRnrA764gBFAyFvpKbiWUVTMJZwqBYrOhwtRJTJEHZ1Dsr7NcISipqDeyvQYlHQYpg_q_Wlp5KQCKa3yzq9EBW93ZJ8IGTNw5JgeS4MzoA6l27GkpozVmbH4BS1vkHLZa_Lr2Lwqb3UQ=s3855" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2092" data-original-width="3855" height="348" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgyw31jY4t3_u2FYPpYVZzskJzAgqp9sPLLN8SsAXgKiYdhoZQRnrA764gBFAyFvpKbiWUVTMJZwqBYrOhwtRJTJEHZ1Dsr7NcISipqDeyvQYlHQYpg_q_Wlp5KQCKa3yzq9EBW93ZJ8IGTNw5JgeS4MzoA6l27GkpozVmbH4BS1vkHLZa_Lr2Lwqb3UQ=w640-h348" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEju4Ffsnx7ex2OZs6XdvOYEgaCSwlsAJVJFTCD3N3Tub1T3H_Yse22P6ludDOVqtMvggBYCE58Z7DYTlEEBEkFOTSStvyYx_QsMZnFQe0wkCzWAzEKvFtgjX18zzARaDxYUnfbh3EEV3M3IPE4BzJutt89nX2wHgMR5PVBMo-pxinw77sgrLCLeuiFxVg=s3053" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1923" data-original-width="3053" height="404" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEju4Ffsnx7ex2OZs6XdvOYEgaCSwlsAJVJFTCD3N3Tub1T3H_Yse22P6ludDOVqtMvggBYCE58Z7DYTlEEBEkFOTSStvyYx_QsMZnFQe0wkCzWAzEKvFtgjX18zzARaDxYUnfbh3EEV3M3IPE4BzJutt89nX2wHgMR5PVBMo-pxinw77sgrLCLeuiFxVg=w640-h404" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1915396162338244900.post-37304843063344281922022-03-13T08:48:00.003-05:002022-03-14T20:49:01.083-05:00Trackside Details <p>I'm adding scenic details to the layout. I learned about creating these from an old George Sellios video about his Fabulous Franklin and South Manchester model railroad layout. Metal banding, wood scraps, broken glass, tie plates, spilled grain, and old ties are littered around the yard tracks.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh97q4jXvTVy4fPQNpjmp4Ghr_kFBwu8HGjBPUt8Z98VlWhRHAB1BpSpZXGBUy1hMSujnQ8KKFMeuRroTxQRLJhcf428sQXzniCSE-NEr1xIw-4tRlkN_RFYwDqRmP_4H2At5pBwSxQRlSub9XW57HUK3wRCKLVvodc_IlPAgInanWTYBqgWscydeCIsA=s1080" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="751" data-original-width="1080" height="446" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh97q4jXvTVy4fPQNpjmp4Ghr_kFBwu8HGjBPUt8Z98VlWhRHAB1BpSpZXGBUy1hMSujnQ8KKFMeuRroTxQRLJhcf428sQXzniCSE-NEr1xIw-4tRlkN_RFYwDqRmP_4H2At5pBwSxQRlSub9XW57HUK3wRCKLVvodc_IlPAgInanWTYBqgWscydeCIsA=w640-h446" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiPu7ec7DedYkbK7fxpV4FYGbzbKqaF3oAO2OVlopB243kyojg0joDYagtJBRJ1cS8ChEwhMoAEVGEP1PFjVeOXgTaBSMvulYBDCenOJkEZ5jcp4UW1RAFXNc3wUrVlMtkFOyfeJnpCmjsQSnyNPUzeZ_fllXH4ZinfNVFfSnZ4-N4gGrF6PH02r__ynw=s1080" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="810" data-original-width="1080" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiPu7ec7DedYkbK7fxpV4FYGbzbKqaF3oAO2OVlopB243kyojg0joDYagtJBRJ1cS8ChEwhMoAEVGEP1PFjVeOXgTaBSMvulYBDCenOJkEZ5jcp4UW1RAFXNc3wUrVlMtkFOyfeJnpCmjsQSnyNPUzeZ_fllXH4ZinfNVFfSnZ4-N4gGrF6PH02r__ynw=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi6p_Kjol7Ic8WmU489p0RppdASFfQGHbEmt8hwDe09XBdfzSY0xfcQQFm096ck2PuwHYIQPBN1c15gyTUxVZzstIlMkSBijhIA1iAT5MuoLxnl_lbSVtrn4S74vnV3Bw7ZdrTj1f-6e3O6ChMBgd1S4v3vbv67yYbwEZ9w65yykrqK9J_pm7Nkv5_YIw=s1080" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="803" data-original-width="1080" height="476" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi6p_Kjol7Ic8WmU489p0RppdASFfQGHbEmt8hwDe09XBdfzSY0xfcQQFm096ck2PuwHYIQPBN1c15gyTUxVZzstIlMkSBijhIA1iAT5MuoLxnl_lbSVtrn4S74vnV3Bw7ZdrTj1f-6e3O6ChMBgd1S4v3vbv67yYbwEZ9w65yykrqK9J_pm7Nkv5_YIw=w640-h476" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiVxX1UqoffUMG8g-rlBdziglNc8Ic-FbI7OBcI2IIzHZJ2spNvUvMNzTTHoy7UwW_JlMOAY6HGVfm91cIIwAm87pNpxrlwTvCIQnFzNtY4FAotnLIK9Ukd8k-uyHM3-1fP2eQvEdTqh_D_-dq3cWpHaVCYn0N-JMvVSGt_aDvnNfJfDTmCMGx7ktzJkg=s1080" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="810" data-original-width="1080" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiVxX1UqoffUMG8g-rlBdziglNc8Ic-FbI7OBcI2IIzHZJ2spNvUvMNzTTHoy7UwW_JlMOAY6HGVfm91cIIwAm87pNpxrlwTvCIQnFzNtY4FAotnLIK9Ukd8k-uyHM3-1fP2eQvEdTqh_D_-dq3cWpHaVCYn0N-JMvVSGt_aDvnNfJfDTmCMGx7ktzJkg=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjRp9DorAwLA1Axbnq2ZlPxLp3rpkEGSj5E5cXOR8PKX3M2zPyG_IA9GSPS1sD_-T3p3lquFDCYpaUyhZ_fPMr53be6ZMZ0OfHbichmo3OadjZuDwHE04XjOj9wzw9jfXnnDafy2x1tZmdCWYNcHBV9uX1i-G6X6R48-xr-ZIulgSK2frmh6USvEAA3oA=s1080" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="810" data-original-width="1080" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjRp9DorAwLA1Axbnq2ZlPxLp3rpkEGSj5E5cXOR8PKX3M2zPyG_IA9GSPS1sD_-T3p3lquFDCYpaUyhZ_fPMr53be6ZMZ0OfHbichmo3OadjZuDwHE04XjOj9wzw9jfXnnDafy2x1tZmdCWYNcHBV9uX1i-G6X6R48-xr-ZIulgSK2frmh6USvEAA3oA=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>Until next time, </p><p>Tom</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1915396162338244900.post-74119134277873047602022-02-13T07:40:00.004-06:002022-02-15T16:38:04.930-06:00Sample Operations (Video) <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhcR8f_aVPN5ksF2sPwOiraaXkQ2TMwkHJ0DNhjZNfh0hYxA76rMq7WVgKQKC65oFWImsq9lJgU_z0vX3eqR44jjzJkT96CJsa2MK_I8IDoAcmYC8fiiBOEqQ9tRjHF5kb_daJ70I2BSB5464hS8j3hjg76tJiGvC6UXProaR1MGhFkh_EpwR_9m0SDlw=s786" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="351" data-original-width="786" height="286" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhcR8f_aVPN5ksF2sPwOiraaXkQ2TMwkHJ0DNhjZNfh0hYxA76rMq7WVgKQKC65oFWImsq9lJgU_z0vX3eqR44jjzJkT96CJsa2MK_I8IDoAcmYC8fiiBOEqQ9tRjHF5kb_daJ70I2BSB5464hS8j3hjg76tJiGvC6UXProaR1MGhFkh_EpwR_9m0SDlw=w640-h286" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>I've been testing out different operating schemes over the last few years. Things are just about finalized for my operating system.</p><p>Here's a sample of my operating sequence using car cards and waybills. </p><p><br /></p>
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