What's New on the PRR Panhandle 2.0?

[J. S. Bach]

Not really. Just wishful hoping that I may still be around at that time. Who knows.

I hope so, another visit would be nice after this virus mess is over.

[rogruth]

Not really. Just wishful hoping that I may still be around at that time. Who knows.

I hope so, another visit would be nice after this virus mess is over.

Dave,
That would be nice.

[G3750]

Not really. Just wishful hoping that I may still be around at that time. Who knows.

I hope so, another visit would be nice after this virus mess is over.

Dave,
That would be nice.

Roger,

This is for you, especially. Go to the OGR Forum (I tried uploading the video using iCloud and failed, but it's over there).

https://ogrforum.ogaugerr.com/topic/i-d ... 6951491908

Take a look and comment back here.

George

[rogruth]

Very nice!!!!!
I did not get back to that area very often after 1975.
I did see a transition of transporting iron ore in partially loaded coal hoppers
to fully loaded ore hoppers. Saw a lot of changes in that time from 1940s t0 1970.
The memories of those times are off set by what I saw in the early 2000s
No wonder many model that period.

[G3750]

Very nice!!!!!
I did not get back to that area very often after 1975.
I did see a transition of transporting iron ore in partially loaded coal hoppers
to fully loaded ore hoppers. Saw a lot of changes in that time from 1940s t0 1970.
The memories of those times are off set by what I saw in the early 2000s
No wonder many model that period.

I am glad you enjoyed the video!

My father recalled that ore was transported in half-filled gondolas due to the weight.

One of the (little things) I'm also proud of it that I was able to back that train (not quite at that speed) the length of the layout back into the Staging Area without incident. That crossed about a dozen switches including a double cross-over.

George

[rogruth]

Very nice!!!!!
I did not get back to that area very often after 1975.
I did see a transition of transporting iron ore in partially loaded coal hoppers
to fully loaded ore hoppers. Saw a lot of changes in that time from 1940s t0 1970.
The memories of those times are off set by what I saw in the early 2000s
No wonder many model that period.

I am glad you enjoyed the video!

My father recalled that ore was transported in half-filled gondolas due to the weight.

One of the (little things) I'm also proud of it that I was able to back that train (not quite at that speed) the length of the layout back into the Staging Area without incident. That crossed about a dozen switches including a double cross-over.

George

Now that back-up move would be a good show.

[chuck]

Great video. Is the double slip a Ross product?

And the backdrop is awesome!!!

[G3750]

Great video. Is the double slip a Ross product?

And the backdrop is awesome!!![/quote]

Yes, the double cross-over is a Ross product.

And I really couldn't be happier with the decision and my experiences in acquiring the backdrop. The effect is truly special.

George

[J. S. Bach]

https://ogrforum.ogaugerr.com/topic/i-double-decapod-dare-you?reply=153603996951491908#153603996951491908
Take a look and comment back here.George

Very nice. I am glad to see some train action after all of the progress reports that you have been posting.

[G3750]

https://ogrforum.ogaugerr.com/topic/i-double-decapod-dare-you?reply=153603996951491908#153603996951491908
Take a look and comment back here.George

Very nice. I am glad to see some train action after all of the progress reports that you have been posting.

Thanks! Me, too!!!

George

[G3750]

Updated 2/23/2021:

• I added a track feeder pair to the track in the fake ("Wile E. Coyote"-style) tunnel at the extreme western end of the Panhandle. This will allow me to park a lighted cabin car in the tunnel as if it is departing for points west (Indianapolis or St. Louis).
• Drilled holes in the styrofoam and bench work for electrical lighting bus wires. These will power the HO-sized houses along the back wall of the layout behind the station.
• Came to a decision regarding the area just east of the station. Originally, I wanted to fit a highway overpass across the tracks. The reality is there just isn't room for it. Cramming it in there would create the look I really am trying to avoid in this layout - jammed.

George

[rogruth]

I like the cabin car idea. And you can turn it off to "show" that the train has moved on. Cool.
Without seeing it, I would bet you don't need an overpass. I don't recall one in Steubenville
during that time except the river bridges. But I could be wrong.
If I remember, you are going to have operating sessions so why make it harder?.
You have got to be having FUN. That's what a hobby is for.

[G3750]

I like the cabin car idea. And you can turn it off to "show" that the train has moved on. Cool.
Without seeing it, I would bet you don't need an overpass. I don't recall one in Steubenville
during that time except the river bridges. But I could be wrong.
If I remember, you are going to have operating sessions so why make it harder?.
You have got to be having FUN. That's what a hobby is for.

Roger, thanks for the great suggestions.

The only overpass in the area was a short bridge for the Panhandle over the extreme north end of 6th Street. And yeah, that overpass would make it a bit harder to see down the track.

George

[G3750]

Updated 03/07/2021:

I have been concentrating on the hillside scenery above the Steubenville train station. Part of this will consist of a series of 6 houses along Highland Avenue. The photos show the prototype, a couple of Google Earth shots, and my mock-ups for the hillside and houses. The houses themselves will be HO structures with about 1.5" extending out of the backdrop.

At this point, I've acquired 3 of the houses. Two of them are under construction with components in the paint booth. I'm waiting on the others (on back-order from Walthers). I must say that I am much more comfortable with O than HO sized models - too small.

https://www.icloud.com/sharedalbum/#B0BGrq0zw6tbNZ

George

[rogruth]

Ah George, what can I say?
It will be a real high for me.