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Re: Freelance 2013-2 (MAW) - shortliner - 08-06-2013
I honestly think that this is your best version yet, Reinhard - looking really good
Re: Freelance 2013-2 (MAW) - postman - 08-06-2013
We want a video having operations. :hey:
Re: Freelance 2013-2 (MAW) - ratled - 08-06-2013
postman Wrote:We want a video having operations. :hey:From 4 months ago....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bFEeUac-Bo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nx4z7uQxJuw
ratled
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Re: Freelance 2013-2 (MAW) - Painkiller - 08-06-2013
Your work is fast my friend. It is hard to inmagine that this was South Cal a few months ago. At first I was saying "What?!!" when you made the move but soon all the pieces came together and now it looks phantastic! I guess the rural farming areas does give you a feeling of relaxation and a feeling of home! Well done!
Re: Freelance 2013-2 (MAW) - faraway - 08-07-2013
Thanks for the friendly comments. May be it will take some time until I do another little video.
A new toy arrived from M.B.Klein today. Athearn made a beautiful model, the drive needs some more break in to be really smooth but the "bulb technology" is outdated. They are dimmed far to much for a modern engine to prevent excessive heat and short live time.
![[Image: file_zpsb35bffcb.jpg]](http://i966.photobucket.com/albums/ae149/faraway52/FL2013-2/file_zpsb35bffcb.jpg)
ps. Shipping was very unusual this time. The parcel arrived at Chicago USPS facility 8/1. That was the last entry I could trace at USPS and DHL online tracking sides. I was concerned and expected a lost parcel. Only seven days later had the parcel made it's way over the pond, through central customs, to local customs and a paper letter arrived in my postbox on 8/7. That was outstanding fast but absolute no online trace of the parcel. It is still shown in Chicago..... :?:
Re: Freelance 2013-2 (MAW) - faraway - 08-08-2013
I intend to replace this Vernon prototype based building with a freelance complex made of Pikestuff elements. Two kits are on order to get the raw material. I could not find a suitable prototype at the MAW and will go freelance/phantasy therefor. The sole purpose is to have loading/unloading of boxcars on the layout.
The kind of prototype used for Pikestuff is extreme universal and wide spread in the US and I can kitbash a structure fitting in my space. And last not least I like the plain blue Pikestuff architecture.
We will get shiny steel bins at the left, red bricks at the right and friendly blue in the center.
![[Image: file_zps982c7e83.jpg]](http://i966.photobucket.com/albums/ae149/faraway52/FL2013-2/file_zps982c7e83.jpg)
Re: Freelance 2013-2 (MAW) - faraway - 08-09-2013
A little operating story
On my way to get two boxcars
![[Image: file_zps559bb7e1.jpg]](http://i966.photobucket.com/albums/ae149/faraway52/FL2013-2/file_zps559bb7e1.jpg)
from this industry lead
![[Image: file_zpsca9aa3bf.jpg]](http://i966.photobucket.com/albums/ae149/faraway52/FL2013-2/file_zpsca9aa3bf.jpg)
and push them into the yard
![[Image: file_zpsa24a4683.jpg]](http://i966.photobucket.com/albums/ae149/faraway52/FL2013-2/file_zpsa24a4683.jpg)
![[Image: file_zps78e0bbfb.jpg]](http://i966.photobucket.com/albums/ae149/faraway52/FL2013-2/file_zps78e0bbfb.jpg)
looks good, they are coming
![[Image: file_zpscd18e204.jpg]](http://i966.photobucket.com/albums/ae149/faraway52/FL2013-2/file_zpscd18e204.jpg)
I am so sorry, the road is blocked again
![[Image: file_zps7d5c3093.jpg]](http://i966.photobucket.com/albums/ae149/faraway52/FL2013-2/file_zps7d5c3093.jpg)
to be continued.....
Re: Freelance 2013-2 (MAW) - shortliner - 08-09-2013
Looks as though the driver of the blue truck cut it fairly close - Good thing the cops weren't sitting nearby on a "donut" break!
Re: Freelance 2013-2 (MAW) - faraway - 08-09-2013
The little operating story continues.
Three new cars on their way
![[Image: file_zps6f66efee.jpg]](http://i966.photobucket.com/albums/ae149/faraway52/FL2013-2/file_zps6f66efee.jpg)
and set out at the customers loading docks
![[Image: file_zps0ccc6333.jpg]](http://i966.photobucket.com/albums/ae149/faraway52/FL2013-2/file_zps0ccc6333.jpg)
The hopper goes to another customer
![[Image: file_zpsd3f2a53a.jpg]](http://i966.photobucket.com/albums/ae149/faraway52/FL2013-2/file_zpsd3f2a53a.jpg)
on it's way to the elevator
![[Image: file_zpsa62f6caa.jpg]](http://i966.photobucket.com/albums/ae149/faraway52/FL2013-2/file_zpsa62f6caa.jpg)
Two full hoppers will leave town with the local
![[Image: file_zps2f6d8746.jpg]](http://i966.photobucket.com/albums/ae149/faraway52/FL2013-2/file_zps2f6d8746.jpg)
passing down town
![[Image: file_zps6be900fb.jpg]](http://i966.photobucket.com/albums/ae149/faraway52/FL2013-2/file_zps6be900fb.jpg)
and entering the yard
![[Image: file_zps2a42e438.jpg]](http://i966.photobucket.com/albums/ae149/faraway52/FL2013-2/file_zps2a42e438.jpg)
The local is ready to depart
![[Image: file_zps800034bf.jpg]](http://i966.photobucket.com/albums/ae149/faraway52/FL2013-2/file_zps800034bf.jpg)
Re: Freelance 2013-2 (MAW) - modelsof1900 - 08-09-2013
Reinhard,
great pictures and a wonderful layout arrangement. Congrats, again!
Re: Freelance 2013-2 (MAW) - Southern Tuxedo - 08-09-2013
Reinhard,
I just love the operating session photos.
Mark
Re: Freelance 2013-2 (MAW) - Kev1340 - 08-09-2013
Great stuff Reinhard
Cheers,
Kev
Re: Freelance 2013-2 (MAW) - Painkiller - 08-09-2013
That is a very nice set of photos... I have been eyeballing on your track plan and I have found that it would work fine with me too... If i am to stay here another winter, I might get along to make a L-shaped layout along the walls... I guess as mentioned above, the scenes you create are very credible and in this MAW version very eye pleasing to see...
Re: Freelance 2013-2 (MAW) - cnw1961 - 08-09-2013
Reinhard, very nice scenes and pics, but the best about your MAW layout is your GP20. I love that engine!
Re: Freelance 2013-2 (MAW) - Ralph - 08-09-2013
I really enjoyed the operations story! Thanks for taking us along for the ride! LOVE the pictures at the elevator.