Model Train Journal

I does look big next to 1:48 models; even pulling the heavyweights down at the club. It'll be in service for the two back to back weekend open houses; regular first of the month , this Saturday on the 7th and a 2nd special session for O Scale South the following weekend. If you're in the area either...

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w19/Atlpete148/GSL%20Steam%20Locomotive%20Models/826%20mug_zpshwnzdmwy.jpg Nice rainy day off before going back to the grindstone; was finally able to complete 826’s repairs as follows. Replaced the metal draw-bar with a plastic one to get rid of a nasty intermitt...

COOL layout Robert, I like the way the the trestle straddles the lower track; I'm assuming you have plans to build up some appropriate super-structure around it.
Keep these coming as you make improvements.

8^)

cue Hammond B3...... ".......We invite you to tune in tomorrow for the next episode of... "The Edge of Wetness" Actually agree with Rich; do get a little bent with importers/manufacturers using photos of prototypes with features like specialized/custom pilots (coupler covers or those ...

Indeed, it’s a nice runner, picked switches and wheel-axle failures notwithstanding but hey it’s a good fifteen years older than me soooo no complaints…… was able to work the broken screw off the saddle and boiler with vice grips, which while slow at least left the tapped threads intact/undamaged so...

Next shop job from the Great Southern Lines is #826. I post this reluctantly as I realized this evening there’s another Mi-Loco J string running here concurrently, but I only get my paws on these as they cross the workbench (and I can get ‘em in the light tent) so here you go, sorry. Also, sorry if ...

E6000, handles like a drier more vaporous version of silicon sealer. Its described as a permanent adhesive, but its flexible, can be pulled apart or razored once dry. Its not so reactive that it dissolves paint on contact either which is important if it beads out from your seam- quick wipe with a pa...

I typically use an inexpensive, clear non-permanent adhesive on metal Walthers sides that I get dirt cheap at Michael's, if I have to disassemble the car afterward, which I'll do if I want to light them or put more interior detail in, I can do it without bending the sides. Otherwise its very good. S...

Nice looking 4-6-0 there Bob, I like that smaller SAL power like #631 a lot; it has sort of "hot rod" look with the skinny boilers, large cabs and flat tenders. The modernized coach is a re-worked Walthers #9175 ( a lot of these floating around on Ebay, very popular in its day) which is pa...

(Yes I am itching to do a CGW passenger train to go with Jim’s #505) Sooo, nice to have a long weekend to leverage my indolence regarding Christmas shopping and yardwork into only slightly less productive things like finishing #201 here. http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w19/Atlpete148/GSL%20Steam%...

Rufus T. Firefly wrote:.......broken zamac parts, missing parts.........box full of good play value.

I'm there brother- like a moth to a flame.

Reminds me of that dog in the animated movie "Up"

Squirrel!!

Ambroid Payroll Car? I have never seen one before. I look forward to its betterment at the Firefly Shops.

It does appear to have Wooten firebox Bob, which is curious to me as it otherwise does not resemble any Anthracite Road's power that I'm familiar with. Maybe someone here can recognize the provenance of the boiler arrangement. John, I don't intend on a wholesale re-paint of this as I don't have a sa...

Next up in the build/repair queue; http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w19/Atlpete148/GSL%20Steam%20Locomotive%20Models/GSL%20201%20a_zpsdhtkkd1m.jpg this 4-6-0 custom built , brother James tells me this might be from a ScaleModels kit as his very nice CGW 4-6-0 (which I covet terribly.) The club rec...

I always like seeing your rolling stock Dave, these NP shorties are....Gloorcraft?..... ?
Nice looking cars.
Pete (not Jim)