https://bigbluetrains.com/ Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:40:45 +0000 MyBB https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=9772 Sat, 19 Aug 2023 19:38:01 +0000 davidstrains]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=9772 Is anyone into shelf layout track planning? That is where I am headed.]]> Is anyone into shelf layout track planning? That is where I am headed.]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=9650 Thu, 13 Oct 2022 02:01:51 +0000 aztarget]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=9650
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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]]>
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]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=8802 Thu, 25 Oct 2018 21:17:49 +0000 pennman]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=8802 https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=8410 Sat, 13 May 2017 10:53:49 +0000 Yannis]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=8410
My name is Yannis, new member here from Greece. I have been previously reading this forum and ,better late than never, decided to join the community!

I am modeling the ATSF in the mid to late sixties (1964 to 1967), on the Surfline in HO scale. I am currently building a 13' x 15' temporary layout (folded dogbone, stacked loops, operated point to point). I call it temporary and training layout since i realized that its better to start from scratch in a new permanent house without perpetuating past layout design mistakes. Therefore i left any aspirations of moving this layout aside (which fits this space nicely though), and decided to continue building it anyway for practice/training purposes. Having something else to look forward to which will encompass many of the things i have learned so far, i have already designed the permanent layout for the (when the time comes) next permanent house (point to point design with continuous run option if needed).

In addition to model railroads i am also building 1/48 U.S. aircraft models. Anyhow, glad to have become a member, and i am looking forward to learn and contribute from/to the community.

Yannis]]>
My name is Yannis, new member here from Greece. I have been previously reading this forum and ,better late than never, decided to join the community!

I am modeling the ATSF in the mid to late sixties (1964 to 1967), on the Surfline in HO scale. I am currently building a 13' x 15' temporary layout (folded dogbone, stacked loops, operated point to point). I call it temporary and training layout since i realized that its better to start from scratch in a new permanent house without perpetuating past layout design mistakes. Therefore i left any aspirations of moving this layout aside (which fits this space nicely though), and decided to continue building it anyway for practice/training purposes. Having something else to look forward to which will encompass many of the things i have learned so far, i have already designed the permanent layout for the (when the time comes) next permanent house (point to point design with continuous run option if needed).

In addition to model railroads i am also building 1/48 U.S. aircraft models. Anyhow, glad to have become a member, and i am looking forward to learn and contribute from/to the community.

Yannis]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=8367 Sat, 08 Apr 2017 17:26:41 +0000 Corsair]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=8367
I have been working on a couple of diesels, a Kato GP35 and a Walthers SW1. The switcher is much farther along, a freelance unit that I can have fun with and build some skills before tackling the prototype model. Here's where it's at so far







Eventually I would like a room sized layout and I have a working concept so that I can start building a collection of 'stuff.' The long term goal is a short line connecting 3-4 industries to the BN in the late 70's/early 80's. The setting is the PNW so I can have fancy switchers as road power, along with F-units and Alcos at the interchange. SP and WP run throughs also appeared at that place and time.

The short line will serve a brewery/malting operation, a feed mill and an aggregate mine. I would like to put a cement plant at the interchange. While I don't have an extra room, I do have space for a 16" x 70" ISL with option for an add on lead/fiddle track. I'm playing with the idea of using that entire space for the brewery with a Timesaver type track plan. It would make a nice 'end of the line' someday with a passing siding replacing the fiddle track. I think detailing that module and enough equipment to operate it would be a nice starting place.


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I have been working on a couple of diesels, a Kato GP35 and a Walthers SW1. The switcher is much farther along, a freelance unit that I can have fun with and build some skills before tackling the prototype model. Here's where it's at so far







Eventually I would like a room sized layout and I have a working concept so that I can start building a collection of 'stuff.' The long term goal is a short line connecting 3-4 industries to the BN in the late 70's/early 80's. The setting is the PNW so I can have fancy switchers as road power, along with F-units and Alcos at the interchange. SP and WP run throughs also appeared at that place and time.

The short line will serve a brewery/malting operation, a feed mill and an aggregate mine. I would like to put a cement plant at the interchange. While I don't have an extra room, I do have space for a 16" x 70" ISL with option for an add on lead/fiddle track. I'm playing with the idea of using that entire space for the brewery with a Timesaver type track plan. It would make a nice 'end of the line' someday with a passing siding replacing the fiddle track. I think detailing that module and enough equipment to operate it would be a nice starting place.


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Having said that, I still consider myself pretty much a newbie. Until now, I have always lacking in one or more of the following: time, money, space or permission. Now that I've retired, divorces, and have moved into a condo in Kearney, NE, with a humongous family room in the basement, I think I've about run out of excuses.]]>
Having said that, I still consider myself pretty much a newbie. Until now, I have always lacking in one or more of the following: time, money, space or permission. Now that I've retired, divorces, and have moved into a condo in Kearney, NE, with a humongous family room in the basement, I think I've about run out of excuses.]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=7711 Fri, 23 Oct 2015 19:54:34 +0000 Catweasel]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=7711
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]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=7398 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 04:38:12 +0000 cnrglen]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=7398 I was a member of the zealot forum many moons ago but I drifted away for a bit.
I have a smaller layout at home, measuring about 16 x 6 feet. I'll post pictures soon.
I have interests in craftsman kits, kitbashing and scratchbuilding both structures and rolling stock.]]> I was a member of the zealot forum many moons ago but I drifted away for a bit.
I have a smaller layout at home, measuring about 16 x 6 feet. I'll post pictures soon.
I have interests in craftsman kits, kitbashing and scratchbuilding both structures and rolling stock.]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=7373 Sat, 21 Feb 2015 02:51:40 +0000 Hunkiedoo]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=7373 https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=7367 Tue, 17 Feb 2015 15:18:45 +0000 scribbelt]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=7367
My main interest is modeling an Ho scale 12x13 transition freelanced layout.
At the age of 6, I received as a Christmas gift an O gauge Lionel train set, kept it for quite a few years, built a 4x8 layout with real dirt and rocks including my Eldon race track set.

I started HO model train modeling in December 2009 after I gave up Discus fish breeding.

For the moment my layout does not have any landscaping, the reason being is that it will be moved to an other location in the basement in a couple of years from now.
I have quite a few buildings on my layout, mostly plastic kits, I have one Craftsman kit and intend to build a few more.
Most of my buildings have lighting ,shadow boxes and some have interior scenes.
I will eventually post some photos of my buildings.

A special thanks to Dr. Wayne who encouraged me to visit this forum, I was really impressed with the pertinence of the posts and available information on the forum.

Thank you for letting me join this forum and I hope I will eventually meet other fellow modelers to exchange ideas, visit layouts, swap stuff etc,
I'm quite alone in my neck of the woods, luckily I have my wife who supports and encourages me in perusing my accomplishments in this wonderful hobby.


Have a nice day.]]>
My main interest is modeling an Ho scale 12x13 transition freelanced layout.
At the age of 6, I received as a Christmas gift an O gauge Lionel train set, kept it for quite a few years, built a 4x8 layout with real dirt and rocks including my Eldon race track set.

I started HO model train modeling in December 2009 after I gave up Discus fish breeding.

For the moment my layout does not have any landscaping, the reason being is that it will be moved to an other location in the basement in a couple of years from now.
I have quite a few buildings on my layout, mostly plastic kits, I have one Craftsman kit and intend to build a few more.
Most of my buildings have lighting ,shadow boxes and some have interior scenes.
I will eventually post some photos of my buildings.

A special thanks to Dr. Wayne who encouraged me to visit this forum, I was really impressed with the pertinence of the posts and available information on the forum.

Thank you for letting me join this forum and I hope I will eventually meet other fellow modelers to exchange ideas, visit layouts, swap stuff etc,
I'm quite alone in my neck of the woods, luckily I have my wife who supports and encourages me in perusing my accomplishments in this wonderful hobby.


Have a nice day.]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=7313 Thu, 22 Jan 2015 21:35:11 +0000 penncalco]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=7313

I am a total Penn Central nut and love those big black locomotives, no matter what locos I buy they all get the same black spray job and PC decals, that includes some locos that never ran on the PC.

I model to please myself and have a ball doing what I do, both my N and HO scale layouts are small, totally fictitious but look a little like Pennsylvania, my dream is to visit the Station Inn at Cresson PA, I hope to learn and where possible contribute on this forum]]>

I am a total Penn Central nut and love those big black locomotives, no matter what locos I buy they all get the same black spray job and PC decals, that includes some locos that never ran on the PC.

I model to please myself and have a ball doing what I do, both my N and HO scale layouts are small, totally fictitious but look a little like Pennsylvania, my dream is to visit the Station Inn at Cresson PA, I hope to learn and where possible contribute on this forum]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=7026 Sun, 24 Aug 2014 12:06:13 +0000 lglrr845]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=7026 My name is Mike and I am here to learn and to show off what I have done in various scales of modeling.
My family has been building O scale structures for close to 20 years, we sell mostly on Ebay these days but we used to attend the York show before it got crammed into one or two halls.
I myself build in HO, although I do not have a functioning layout yet, sorta like the shoemaker who has no shoes. My user name is the reporting mark of my railroad, the Lehigh and Great Lakes, and the number of my first decent kit bash locomotive, a 2-6-6-0.
As I said before, I would love to learn more advanced methods of building in various scales. Even though I haven't been as active lately on working on my projects, I do intend to get back to work on them soon. Currently, I am in college for CADD, computer aided drafting and design, and whatever I learn there I hope I can apply to the family business.
I have many HO projects on the go, all of them revolving around motive power, might even be possible I have too many projects on the go.

]]> My name is Mike and I am here to learn and to show off what I have done in various scales of modeling.
My family has been building O scale structures for close to 20 years, we sell mostly on Ebay these days but we used to attend the York show before it got crammed into one or two halls.
I myself build in HO, although I do not have a functioning layout yet, sorta like the shoemaker who has no shoes. My user name is the reporting mark of my railroad, the Lehigh and Great Lakes, and the number of my first decent kit bash locomotive, a 2-6-6-0.
As I said before, I would love to learn more advanced methods of building in various scales. Even though I haven't been as active lately on working on my projects, I do intend to get back to work on them soon. Currently, I am in college for CADD, computer aided drafting and design, and whatever I learn there I hope I can apply to the family business.
I have many HO projects on the go, all of them revolving around motive power, might even be possible I have too many projects on the go.

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