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 Posted - March 22 2014 : 01:44:53 AM
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Here is the entry officially acknowledging the LC&P by geographical location.
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Posted - March 23 2014 : 12:01:51 AM
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For a time there was talk of a merger between the Mopac, the C&EI and the LC&P. The C&EI was formally merged with the Mopac but the LC&P remained independent.
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Posted - March 23 2014 : 12:07:19 AM
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During the merger period the Lincoln line was paid a visit by a Mopac executive special. The Illinois Central runs parallel to the LC&P in places and was successful in opposing the proposed merger. 
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Posted - March 23 2014 : 12:11:31 AM
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During the time of steam operations on the LC&P locomotives were serviced at the roundhouse in Champaign Illinois. 
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Posted - March 29 2014 : 4:23:03 PM
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Here are some more vintage images from one of the previous versions of the LC&P. Here we see a work train doing some gandy dancer repairs on what was known as the High Line. 
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Posted - March 29 2014 : 4:27:11 PM
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Another vintage image of the town of Poolesville on the LC&P mainline.
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Posted - March 29 2014 : 4:30:19 PM
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Here is the same caboose as it appears today. This is currently the only caboose in LC&P colors.
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Posted - March 29 2014 : 4:35:09 PM
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That old grain elevator has been around. Look closely at the loaded Tyco livestock trailer 
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Posted - March 29 2014 : 4:38:22 PM
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Here is my original sketch for this version of the LC&P. It began as an elongated version of a plan out of the Atlas trackplan book.
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Posted - March 29 2014 : 10:00:51 PM
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| That's a pretty cool yard section you've got there; be able to store a lot of nice things to look at.
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Posted - May 09 2014 : 4:02:40 PM
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It is always a happy day on the LC&P!
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Posted - May 09 2014 : 4:52:16 PM
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Great scene metalsmith - I'm happy looking at it
http://tycodepot.com/
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Posted - May 24 2014 : 10:15:27 PM
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quote:Several lines cross here and the LC&P is host to a good deal of bridge traffic.
Originally posted by metalsmith1Â -Â March 16 2014Â :Â 01:43:21 AM
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I love that pan shot!!
And I'm so glad you have some steam, I was worried when I saw all those fancy streetcars in the first picture. 
(Kidding, of course. That's a very nice color scheme on the hood units, I like the Cooper font too.)
Edited by - Autobus Prime on May 24 2014 10:16:44 PM
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Posted - May 25 2014 : 01:17:26 AM
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| you can post moar than one pic in each comment
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Posted - July 04 2014 : 12:22:48 AM
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quote:No escape from the long arm of the law, even in HO scale 
Originally posted by metalsmith1Â -Â March 08 2014Â :Â 02:02:21 AM
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Finally found a picture of the car that inspired the street rod on my layout. I shot this at the Easter Car Show in St. louis 2014 but the car has not changed a bit in 20 years.
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Posted - August 06 2014 : 05:22:39 AM
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Oops, sorry guys, I jumped the gun, will put it in Youtube.
Edited by - metalsmith1 on August 06 2014 3:48:02 PM
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Posted - August 06 2014 : 08:41:14 AM
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quote:Here is another fun video that showcases some of the improvements that have been made to the LC&P layout this past week. Enjoy!/Users/stevengray/Desktop/Pennsylvania Race Video.dvdproj
Originally posted by metalsmith1Â -Â August 06 2014Â :Â 05:22:39 AM
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I don't think we can link to a video on your desktop. It would have to be posted to YouTube or Vimeo or something like that.
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Posted - August 06 2014 : 10:35:25 AM
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quote:you can post moar than one pic in each comment
Originally posted by microbusss - May 25 2014 : 01:17:26 AM
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THE IMFORMER....
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Posted - August 07 2014 : 7:24:16 PM
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Sorry guys, I have been having trouble getting things from my computer to Youtube and to the forum. You can find my new GG-1 video under (Pennsy Mail Race) in Youtube, I will try to get the link to work.
Edited by - metalsmith1 on August 07 2014 7:32:52 PM
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Posted - August 07 2014 : 7:42:12 PM
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quote:You can find my new GG-1 video under (Pennsy Mail Race) in Youtube, I will try to get the link to work.
Originally posted by metalsmith1Â -Â August 07 2014Â :Â 7:24:16 PM
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That's a fun video. It's neat that you put the material to a story line and acted it out with the model trains. The crawlers, background music, etc. added great production values, too.
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Posted - August 07 2014 : 8:20:11 PM
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I'm calling foul!! The GG-1 was going over 250 MPH!
And the bridge was definitely unsafe!
GREAT video...my wife even enjoyed it
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Posted - August 07 2014 : 10:33:09 PM
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| So you noticed the flexing bridge hey? I needed something flexible to connect the yard with the 4x8 table of the main layout and the main layout is actually on casters so a rigid connection was out of the question. As to the 250mph I cant confirm the number but when I was filming I had the camera running on the tripod and when I reached to make an adjustment I bumped the throttle on my trusty Tech 2 pack by accident....it was really hauling! I am really glad that you watched and shared it with your wife
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Posted - August 07 2014 : 11:07:21 PM
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| Nice clip, Eric....
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Posted - August 14 2014 : 6:44:32 PM
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My new city skyline is nearing completion. Still need to add lights and figures and paint and weather some of the structures. Nearly done with wiring for staging yard, will ballast tracks when done.
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 Posted - August 14 2014 : 6:57:44 PM
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O.O dang 
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Posted - August 14 2014 : 7:49:06 PM
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quote:My new city skyline is nearing completion. Still need to add lights and figures and paint and weather some of the structures. Nearly done with wiring for staging yard, will ballast tracks when done.
Originally posted by metalsmith1Â -Â August 14 2014Â :Â 6:44:32 PM
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Nice Chicago style cityscape, man. That just looks awesome!
-Steve
"A lot of modellers out there who go to these train shows see broken HO stuff and go, 'This is useless' when, in reality, they can still be used for modeling whether it's as a prop on your layout or a cool project to make something old new again."
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Posted - August 14 2014 : 8:38:52 PM
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| I must admit that the air quality looks pretty bad, probably should change that to grey/blue someday. Thanks for the comments though.
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Posted - August 15 2014 : 2:09:04 PM
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quote:I must admit that the air quality looks pretty bad, probably should change that to grey/blue someday.
Originally posted by metalsmith1Â -Â August 14 2014Â :Â 8:38:52 PM
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Leave it that brown color, call it Denver and claim there's a forest fire in the Arapaho National Forest.
Nicely done city scene! I like the perspective with the RR yards backed by the skyline. The progression from foreground to buildings to backdrop is really effective.
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Edited by - scsshaggy on August 15 2014 2:10:47 PM
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Posted - January 08 2015 : 01:03:48 AM
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Some recent changes to the LC&P include a new piggyback truck terminal at South Peoria.
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Posted - January 08 2015 : 01:07:47 AM
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As a part of the failed proposed Mopac, C&EI and LC&P merger, the LC&P has been granted a partnership with the Iron Mountain Southern line that was a subsidiary of the Mopac. Some pooling of motive power is now underway.
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Posted - January 08 2015 : 09:33:55 AM
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quote:Here is my original sketch for this version of the LC&P. It began as an elongated version of a plan out of the Atlas trackplan book.
Originally posted by metalsmith1Â -Â March 29 2014Â :Â 4:38:22 PM
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Oh, those books. I actually have one of those, believe it or not.
-Steve
"A lot of modellers out there who go to these train shows see broken HO stuff and go, 'This is useless' when, in reality, they can still be used for modeling whether it's as a prop on your layout or a cool project to make something old new again."
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Posted - January 10 2015 : 1:24:46 PM
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Some scenes on the LC&P.
 
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Posted - January 10 2015 : 3:39:13 PM
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| I think having old photographs as a layout backdrop can be effective. Your watercolors do that as well.
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Posted - January 10 2015 : 8:12:27 PM
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I like that scene with the overhead crane. It has a burly, industrial flavor to it.
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Posted - January 14 2015 : 4:30:23 PM
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Thank you! Night shot especially cool among many great photos.
Overall, a true piece of American Folk Art!
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Posted - January 16 2015 : 02:49:55 AM
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Making good on my word. After voicing my opinion on the brown sky, I am happy to announce
that the air quality in South Peoria has improved on the LC&P
quote:I must admit that the air quality looks pretty bad, probably should change that to grey/blue someday. Thanks for the comments though.
Originally posted by metalsmith1Â -Â August 14 2014Â :Â 8:38:52 PM
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Posted - January 16 2015 : 02:53:11 AM
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Keen eyed fans of the LC&P might notice some other drastic changes in the scenery....hint...look at the bakground
 
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Posted - January 16 2015 : 09:23:57 AM
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quote: Oh, cool, you changed the background. Nice job. I found it first.
-Steve
"A lot of modellers out there who go to these train shows see broken HO stuff and go, 'This is useless' when, in reality, they can still be used for modeling whether it's as a prop on your layout or a cool project to make something old new again."
Edited by - kovacste000 on January 16 2015 09:25:10 AM
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Posted - March 17 2015 : 10:46:08 PM
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latest addition to the LC&P roster is F-7A #711
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Posted - July 21 2015 : 11:10:59 PM
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The rebuilding project for the LC&P has begun. This will be the floor to ceiling 5x9 wedding cake style layout that I proposed. First step involved removing existing display cases and relocating them to a new area. 
Next came a patching and painting of the existing walls in a better basecoat of sky blue in preparation for the upcoming mural that will be a part of the walk-in environment of the new layout.
 
The new color unifies the two rooms that that LC&P occupies and the color was extended to the Peoria city scape of the yard area. Compare this to an earlier photo with a more extreme blue.
Another addition to the new environment is black-lighting for night scenes. This was inspired by the John Allen of G&D RR fame.
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Posted - July 22 2015 : 09:05:27 AM
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| metalsmith1,brilliant,wish i had the space,thanks for the photos ken
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Posted - July 31 2015 : 12:23:20 AM
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New addition to the LC&P is a swanky station for Peoria.
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Posted - August 25 2015 : 11:39:22 PM
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The engine house facilities at the South Peoria yards had recently been razed to make room for more through tracks. After some fidgeting a new smaller service facility has been installed on a new siding. This facility for basic diesel service will provide quick turnaround for the yard switcher at Peoria and for commuter train power.
Edited by - metalsmith1 on August 28 2015 11:51:06 PM
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Posted - August 25 2015 : 11:45:42 PM
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Posted - August 29 2015 : 9:00:30 PM
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| Nice photos Steven.
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Posted - September 03 2015 : 7:39:13 PM
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| Nice photos of your indoor and outdoor layouts.
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Posted - January 02 2016 : 6:28:40 PM
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no shortage of foreign motive power on the LC&P . you just never quite know what might show up.
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Posted - January 03 2016 : 1:35:05 PM
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| Nice, early SD's are my favorite diesel.
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Posted - January 14 2016 : 11:01:19 PM
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Newly enhanced logo for LC&P
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Posted - January 15 2016 : 12:53:03 PM
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Originally posted by metalsmith1Â -Â January 02 2016Â :Â 6:28:40 PM
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I think a figure fell over
I'd like a boxcar with your logo on it
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