Starting another new structure for the addition:

The Gas Station at shady grove. it's pretty small, only about 2 X 3" including the canopy. I was originally going to change the station's name but then I found that Texaco was in Canada so I guess I can keep it.

Few weeks ago, a friend modeler offered me an ACF Type 27 Riveted 10,000 Gallon Tank Car Intermountain kit. Although the fact that he is building gorgeous buildings, my friend is not fond in building cars and their thiny parts. The kit was bought in a train shown earlier and was identified as a PAM AM OIL tank car. I had no use of a PAN AM Oil tank car on my layout but couldn't refuse the offer. Upon opening the box, I was surprised to see that only the general markings were left on the car. With a careful inspection of the car I can see some very light marks that revealed that the initial owner had carefuly removed all markings specific to PAN AM. I would be very interested in knowing how he did such a good job.

The car was partly assembled by my friend. Only the smaller parts were left to be done. I decided to remove the molded on brake details and replace them with metal rods and pipings as I do with all the cars I now build. As I didn't need the data decals, I was able to use some decals left from a previous project.

After the application of Dullcoat, the light marks left after the removal of PAN AM markings disappeared completely. 

   

WPMA-29 working T & T Freezer during their night shift.

Bruce

   

If anyone is looking to sell or know where I can purchase a G scale Aristocraft RS3 in Erie and/or Erie Lackawanna livery please let me know.

Just fired my layout up after a long time away, I was running 2 of my engines just a few laps and it seems they have lost there minds. My Kato GP35 just sits and hums with the lights on and my Kato GP30 ran a few laps and now its doing the same thing! should I flash and reprogram them? or do you think something else is up? I have several other engines that are running fine.

Hi everyone, I thought I would share with you my latest structure that I have completed.
It's called the Dubois house kit #600 by "Laser Art Structures" by Branchline Trains.
I also used their Cadillac garage kit # 631 as a matching garage for this stately looking home.
The cupola on top of the garage was added as an extra.
I made up this winter scene right on my workbench, for fun & for a Christmas greeting.

   

Here is a photo that I took of the 2 structures outside.

   

And here an overview of these 2 structures taken in natural light.

   

A very Happy 2019 to everyone!

Greg

Hi everyone 

Thought I'd come join in the fun on the forum. My name's Simon I'm a professional modelmaker & I've been building brass locomotives in 0 scale for many years.

I'm from over the pond in Yorkshire, England & after many years modelling UK prototypes I want to dip my toe in American 0 scale. I've always liked American diesels especially the Southern Pacific & more recently Norfolk Southern. 

My plan is to make a small switching layout with a 20 year time frame so I can run most models. I've currently got some freight cars by Weaver & Atlas & some diesels from Overland, Weaver & Atlas.

Hopefully I can show some of my work this next year & learn some new things in the process.

Cheers

Si

As a update I may not be as active as I once was because the good doctors decided I couldn't take care of myself seeing I was in the hospital for congestive heart failure in less then a months time.   Needless to say my health has improved since there is no easy to grab goodies or cans of diet Coke.

As of now I'm stuck in a nursing home that has no hobby area but, that should change as I will be transferring to another home with a hobby area so,my plans is to build 1' X 6' N Scale ISL.   I plan on modeling the late 50s or perhaps the 60s.

WPMA-17 dropped a car for Sea Side Foods.

Bruce

   

Hope that Conrails' piggyback train TV-61 isn't carrying anyones Christmas present.

Bruce