<![CDATA[ - Johnathan (Catt) Edwards - The 'ol Furrball]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/ Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:19:09 +0000 MyBB <![CDATA[About our good friend Catt]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=8764 Fri, 10 Aug 2018 17:12:08 +0000 ezdays]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=8764
Quote:This is on facebook:

Hello everyone, Karen here. Sorry to say John passed away yesterday at 1:42 pm.
He has been suffering so much lately. The Doctors couldn't find anything wrong. They did all kinds of tests on him.

This is not the news that any of us wanted to hear. Our prayers are for him and his family. Just a tremendous loss.

Mikey is going to set up something in our fallen flags forum, as is our custom to honor those that we've know and respected for so long....]]>
Quote:This is on facebook:

Hello everyone, Karen here. Sorry to say John passed away yesterday at 1:42 pm.
He has been suffering so much lately. The Doctors couldn't find anything wrong. They did all kinds of tests on him.

This is not the news that any of us wanted to hear. Our prayers are for him and his family. Just a tremendous loss.

Mikey is going to set up something in our fallen flags forum, as is our custom to honor those that we've know and respected for so long....]]> <![CDATA[G & T Cipelle warehouse]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=7888 Fri, 29 Jan 2016 01:28:37 +0000 Catt]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=7888
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[Image: GT-C_warehouse.jpg]]]> <![CDATA[Grande Valley Railway in N version 4.0]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=7651 Sat, 12 Sep 2015 13:15:09 +0000 Catt]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=7651
The bottom is a currently un supported bridge that spans the room with it's only support at both ends (I will be adding legs for support but the is a duck under so the plan is to deside the best place for the legs and still allow access to the inside.

Vital statistics are 10'6" wide by 8'10" deep (doorway to enter room is about 1 inch from the lower lefthand corner of the layout).Height of the layout is 48" to the top of the layout deck.Three slelves are 18" wide fourth on the right is 18" at the top of the drawing widening out to 24".The 24" width is for a large grain elevator farm implement sales and service that will be close to 48" long with a 5 track grain car yard.

[Image: GVR_4.0-1.jpg]

This layout will be both DC and DCC thanks to a high quality double pole double throw,center off toggle switch.]]>
The bottom is a currently un supported bridge that spans the room with it's only support at both ends (I will be adding legs for support but the is a duck under so the plan is to deside the best place for the legs and still allow access to the inside.

Vital statistics are 10'6" wide by 8'10" deep (doorway to enter room is about 1 inch from the lower lefthand corner of the layout).Height of the layout is 48" to the top of the layout deck.Three slelves are 18" wide fourth on the right is 18" at the top of the drawing widening out to 24".The 24" width is for a large grain elevator farm implement sales and service that will be close to 48" long with a 5 track grain car yard.

[Image: GVR_4.0-1.jpg]

This layout will be both DC and DCC thanks to a high quality double pole double throw,center off toggle switch.]]> <![CDATA[Some Z scale projects]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=7453 Wed, 15 Apr 2015 19:33:19 +0000 Catt]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=7453
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Some cylindrical grain hoppers to be.I ordered the decals yesterday.These will be Rail Net cars.

[Image: RailNet_Grain-hoppers-1.jpg]

Two flatcars I am working on.The one on the right was Western Pacific is now the Watervliet & Portage another shortline railroad owned by Midwest Trainsportation Systems.

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Some cylindrical grain hoppers to be.I ordered the decals yesterday.These will be Rail Net cars.

[Image: RailNet_Grain-hoppers-1.jpg]

Two flatcars I am working on.The one on the right was Western Pacific is now the Watervliet & Portage another shortline railroad owned by Midwest Trainsportation Systems.

[Image: TwoFlats_1.jpg]]]> <![CDATA[Freight car projects for the Grande Valley Railway]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=7212 Sun, 30 Nov 2014 14:32:23 +0000 Catt]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=7212
[Image: Details_1.jpg]

For what it's worth the Athearn PS-2 floor is a direct P-N-P for the TYCO shell which gets you screw mounted trucks and body mount couplers.]]>
[Image: Details_1.jpg]

For what it's worth the Athearn PS-2 floor is a direct P-N-P for the TYCO shell which gets you screw mounted trucks and body mount couplers.]]> <![CDATA[Kit bashing a kit bash]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=7056 Tue, 09 Sep 2014 01:02:24 +0000 Catt]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=7056

Anyway here are 3 pics showing it now and with the addition setting in place.

[Image: rebuild_1.jpg]

[Image: rebuild_3.jpg]

You can tell by the spider web I have not been doing much to the big layout. :oops:

[Image: rebuild_2.jpg]

With the addition setting in place you can get a fair idea of the new foot print.By the way the addition is Variety Printing even though this has been W.Fowler Fine Furniture since I first opened the kit waaay back then.]]>

Anyway here are 3 pics showing it now and with the addition setting in place.

[Image: rebuild_1.jpg]

[Image: rebuild_3.jpg]

You can tell by the spider web I have not been doing much to the big layout. :oops:

[Image: rebuild_2.jpg]

With the addition setting in place you can get a fair idea of the new foot print.By the way the addition is Variety Printing even though this has been W.Fowler Fine Furniture since I first opened the kit waaay back then.]]> <![CDATA[The traveling Grande Valley Railway (Onandaga Sub)]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=6226 Wed, 31 Jul 2013 04:04:54 +0000 Catt]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=6226
Basic specs are ,as already mentioned the size will be 32" x 48" ,the track will be (for the N scale) ATLAS True Track code 65 roadbed track. The plan is to use the track unmodified but if it needs it I will modify it.

Even though the layout is small ,there is a high possibility that it will be DCC equipted.

This pic is simply a progress pic to give you an idea of what the layout will look like.All buildings will either be kitbashed or scratchbuilt.

[Image: n-plan-a.jpg]]]>
Basic specs are ,as already mentioned the size will be 32" x 48" ,the track will be (for the N scale) ATLAS True Track code 65 roadbed track. The plan is to use the track unmodified but if it needs it I will modify it.

Even though the layout is small ,there is a high possibility that it will be DCC equipted.

This pic is simply a progress pic to give you an idea of what the layout will look like.All buildings will either be kitbashed or scratchbuilt.

[Image: n-plan-a.jpg]]]> <![CDATA[Collecting model vehicles]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=5738 Sat, 12 Jan 2013 14:52:41 +0000 Catt]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=5738
[Image: meijer1.jpg]

Hidden behind that cab shroud is a very nicely modeled Thermo King reefer unit.

I will be posting more pics of my vehicle collection(s). :mrgreen:]]>
[Image: meijer1.jpg]

Hidden behind that cab shroud is a very nicely modeled Thermo King reefer unit.

I will be posting more pics of my vehicle collection(s). :mrgreen:]]> <![CDATA[Z Scale Caboose Projects]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=5500 Sat, 03 Nov 2012 14:05:35 +0000 Catt]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=5500
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[Image: boose-4.jpg]]]> <![CDATA[Current HO loco projects]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=5363 Sun, 02 Sep 2012 14:07:11 +0000 Catt]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=5363 This one is a KATO GP35 being converted to a GP38-3 (deturboed and derated to 2,000 hp) it's not done yet but half the fun is sharing what your doing .Right?

[Image: mtsl-2a.jpg]

[Image: mtsl-2b.jpg]

Loco is DCC (DH123D) needs head and ditchlights,one fan removed and a horn most likely a 5 chime of some sort.I am undecided as to wether I want to leave the front light where it is or mount it on the low nose.That is what I did with this units sister loco using a ATLAS SD35 low nose with headlight

I will post pics of the other unit soon.]]> This one is a KATO GP35 being converted to a GP38-3 (deturboed and derated to 2,000 hp) it's not done yet but half the fun is sharing what your doing .Right?

[Image: mtsl-2a.jpg]

[Image: mtsl-2b.jpg]

Loco is DCC (DH123D) needs head and ditchlights,one fan removed and a horn most likely a 5 chime of some sort.I am undecided as to wether I want to leave the front light where it is or mount it on the low nose.That is what I did with this units sister loco using a ATLAS SD35 low nose with headlight

I will post pics of the other unit soon.]]> <![CDATA[New gondola from the GVRR shops]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=4939 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 03:55:36 +0000 Catt]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=4939
[Image: newgon1.jpg]

The sides of the car were cut from a plastic for sale sign bought at Wal-Mart.

[Image: newgon2.jpg]

The ends top chords and verticle supports were all made from Evergreen Plastics strip ans siding stock.

[Image: newgon3.jpg]

Brake gear ,stirrups,and crossovers are from a Accurail boxcar detail set.The ladders are Con-Cor boxcar ladders.

[Image: newgon4.jpg]

Last pic is a profile shot to show how it all comes together.

[Image: newgon5.jpg]

Further information,wheels are Proto 2000 metal wheels,couplers are KaDee #5s.At this point in time I have nothing but time inversted in a project that gives me a modern 50' gondola.Colour and road name are yet to be decided. Eek]]>
[Image: newgon1.jpg]

The sides of the car were cut from a plastic for sale sign bought at Wal-Mart.

[Image: newgon2.jpg]

The ends top chords and verticle supports were all made from Evergreen Plastics strip ans siding stock.

[Image: newgon3.jpg]

Brake gear ,stirrups,and crossovers are from a Accurail boxcar detail set.The ladders are Con-Cor boxcar ladders.

[Image: newgon4.jpg]

Last pic is a profile shot to show how it all comes together.

[Image: newgon5.jpg]

Further information,wheels are Proto 2000 metal wheels,couplers are KaDee #5s.At this point in time I have nothing but time inversted in a project that gives me a modern 50' gondola.Colour and road name are yet to be decided. Eek]]> <![CDATA[My Grande Valley Railway in the "N"ormal scale]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=3870 Thu, 24 Mar 2011 12:33:49 +0000 Catt]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=3870
Back around September of last year I got fired up and started working on this layout again.The plan was to run the layout completely around the room,but to do so required several moveable sections.The first of these was a 6' long section on wheels that was hinged off the layout.It was built,it was tested,it worked purfectly.The problem was it had to be moved for anyone to enter the room once I was in here,and had to be moved if I or someone else wanted out.I lived with it for four months then noticed I was losing interest in the layout again.Time for the next phase (I am enjoying myself again Eek )

Anyway here are some pics.

[Image: change-1.jpg]

This is the first construction pic as you can see it was abit messy.That support leg is 1.5" PVC pipe and is quite up to the job.

[Image: endloop1.jpg]

Progress shot ,I'm liking it better already.

[Image: endloop2.jpg]

One more progress shot.

[Image: theloop1.jpg]

The loop finished and ready for scenery.]]>
Back around September of last year I got fired up and started working on this layout again.The plan was to run the layout completely around the room,but to do so required several moveable sections.The first of these was a 6' long section on wheels that was hinged off the layout.It was built,it was tested,it worked purfectly.The problem was it had to be moved for anyone to enter the room once I was in here,and had to be moved if I or someone else wanted out.I lived with it for four months then noticed I was losing interest in the layout again.Time for the next phase (I am enjoying myself again Eek )

Anyway here are some pics.

[Image: change-1.jpg]

This is the first construction pic as you can see it was abit messy.That support leg is 1.5" PVC pipe and is quite up to the job.

[Image: endloop1.jpg]

Progress shot ,I'm liking it better already.

[Image: endloop2.jpg]

One more progress shot.

[Image: theloop1.jpg]

The loop finished and ready for scenery.]]> <![CDATA[Weathered cabeese]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=3732 Sat, 05 Feb 2011 15:57:32 +0000 Catt]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=3732
First one is a Con-Cor Pennsy bay window.

[Image: penbose4.jpg]

Second one is a Walthers Conrail bay window.

[Image: conbose4.jpg]

Weathering on both was done with Eye shadow bought at a Dollar store.

End platforms on both cars have been painted since these pics were taken.]]>
First one is a Con-Cor Pennsy bay window.

[Image: penbose4.jpg]

Second one is a Walthers Conrail bay window.

[Image: conbose4.jpg]

Weathering on both was done with Eye shadow bought at a Dollar store.

End platforms on both cars have been painted since these pics were taken.]]> <![CDATA[ABC-Mfg.]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=3155 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 14:28:10 +0000 Catt]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=3155
[Image: abc-mfg1.jpg]

[Image: abc-mfg2.jpg]

[Image: abc-mfg3.jpg]

At this point I have nothing but time invested in this model.The windows and doors are by RS laser who is a member here if my memory serves me right.They are available in at least two if not three scales.

This is Z scale by the way, it is 65' wide,85' long and 40' tall at the peak.]]>
[Image: abc-mfg1.jpg]

[Image: abc-mfg2.jpg]

[Image: abc-mfg3.jpg]

At this point I have nothing but time invested in this model.The windows and doors are by RS laser who is a member here if my memory serves me right.They are available in at least two if not three scales.

This is Z scale by the way, it is 65' wide,85' long and 40' tall at the peak.]]> <![CDATA[Scratchbuilt Z scale 70' Woodchip gon]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=2028 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:05:18 +0000 Catt]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=2028
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