Current Projects

[LiveSteamer]

Looking good. Isn't it a nice feeling when the layout starts to come together.

Thank you. It sure is a nice feeling for sure.

[LiveSteamer]

I have all the tracks laid down for the staging yard. It can accommodate 28 rail cars and with just hopper cars it can accommodate 32. I also have a new project sitting on the staging tracks and that is the heavy hook and flatcar you will see below. Mother Nature needs to stop sending us all this cold weather and snow so I can get out and get these painted black and yellow. Yes the C&I did have a wreck train but not this exact one. But hey it's my railroad and I think it will fit perfectly in with everything else. Well enough about everything. Hope everyone has a safe and wonderful weekend. Enjoy!!!!!!

The staging yard will be attached to the wall, hence as to why it is built on a piece of wood used for a shelf.
Staging Yard
   

Staging Yard
   

Big Hook
   

[tompm]

Looking good Matt. I am interested to see how your work train turns out.

[LiveSteamer]

Looking good Matt. I am interested to see how your work train turns out.

Thank You Tom. I now have the crane taken apart to start removing the lettering and getting it ready for paint tomorrow.

[TMo]

Sending me back into the wayback machine. I had an identical one as a kid. I think it came with a utility trailer. Tyco maybe?

[LiveSteamer]

Sending me back into the wayback machine.  I had an identical one as a kid.  I think it came with a utility trailer.  Tyco maybe?

There is another rail car that does go with it. The one I have is a B&O one but that won't last long. The weather is to be warm this week so I am going to be busy stripping and painting it as well.

[LiveSteamer]

All painted and waiting for numbering and lettering.

It will be numbered X132

[TMo]

Looks better already!

[LiveSteamer]

Looks better already!

Thank you. Tomorrow needs to get here so I can get the rest of the stuff painted. I do however need to figure out how I can remove the cables so I can paint the boom yellow or I could just leave it black.

[LiveSteamer]

What do we do at 245 in the morning? Put decals on trains!!!!!!!!!

These will dry for a few hours and then the numbers will be added.

One step closer. 

   

   

[LiveSteamer]

The boom trailer is now painted and waiting lettering, numbering and other details.

   

   

[tompm]

Rolling right along making good progress.

[ngauger]

Looks great so far. Nice work!

[TMo]

I remember a day last year when you were approaching decals with trepidation.... Now you're almost applying them in your sleep! Well done!

[LiveSteamer]

I remember a day last year when you were approaching decals with trepidation....  Now you're almost applying them in your sleep!  Well done!

Yeah I remember that. I was scared and once I got the hang of it, everything went smoothly.

Thank you everyone for the kind words.