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This is a 2 x 6 foot module I finished building today for Amtrak National Train Day held on May 10th. For such a small project it was a ton of work for a simple design of three tracks. Many people in the El Paso Model Train Club contributed their ideas and efforts to this piece, and that made it a particular pleasure. The Walthers Union Station was fished out of the Club boneyard, repaired by a new member, who made its platform, Rolf made the module table and wired it, I stole Chuck's idea of using "bits" of model asphalt to suggest roads and traffic (instead of creating a whole automotive roadway system). The track is vintage brass track, salvaged from someone else's layout, from decades past. The ballast was a real #$# pain. Ballast donated by Robert. Layers of glue and water dribbling all over the place, requiring extensive "rescue of the track."
JMcNeal
Edited by - Chops124 on May 04 2014 10:58:48 PM
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Posted - May 04 2014 : 11:50:22 PM
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| That station is pretty impressive Jeff. And those big gold D A L L A S letters make it seem pretty real. Yeah, that ballast stuff. It beat me so far. I made a mess of my layout trying to put it down, then I cleaned it up with nothing to replace it yet. I dig the figures that come with that shoe shine stand. Great scale and scene for the front of the station. I can almost hear the echos against the marble or terrazzo or what have you.
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Posted - May 05 2014 : 10:19:58 PM
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 Another one of my Life-Like homes. Did I mention this one is sealed? 
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Posted - May 05 2014 : 10:54:35 PM
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Why yes, Walt...I think you mention that EVERY SINGLE TIME 
Now GIMMEE the super-cool satellite dish!! 
http://tycodepot.com/
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Posted - May 05 2014 : 11:15:42 PM
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I thought that would get a reply from you, Jerry.
Walt
Luck, usually comes dressed in work clothes...
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Posted - May 05 2014 : 11:21:32 PM
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hey I wants a BUNCH of them dishes
I had a idea for a cable system diorama 
You know a model house is dated when...
it has a giant satallite dish
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Posted - May 06 2014 : 02:06:15 AM
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That Rural Residence with satellite dish is just to %@$% cool. That dish is to die for.
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Posted - May 06 2014 : 08:22:11 AM
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You know a model house is dated when...
it has a giant satallite dish
Originally posted by microbusss - May 05 2014 : 11:21:32 PM
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That's what I was thinkin' Ben last night when Jerry mentioned it!
Thank You. Jeff
The building you listed is very cool !
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Posted - May 06 2014 : 10:55:51 PM
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say does anyone make the tiny dishes?
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Posted - May 08 2014 : 10:55:22 PM
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Here is a scratch built model of a well known local tavern known as the Judy Inn. It was built by a club member of the Metro East Modelers Club and now resides on the Glen Carbon Central (The Black Diamond Route)
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Posted - May 09 2014 : 01:40:22 AM
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Judy Inn just crazy cool. I can see myself sitting on the balcony all day watching the trains slam past.
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Posted - May 09 2014 : 01:43:37 AM
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quote:Judy Inn just crazy cool. I can see myself sitting on the balcony all day watching the trains slam past.
Originally posted by Chops124Â -Â May 09 2014Â :Â 01:40:22 AM
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me too but it needs a crossing signal
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Posted - May 10 2014 : 1:10:06 PM
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quote: quote:Judy Inn just crazy cool. I can see myself sitting on the balcony all day watching the trains slam past.
Originally posted by Chops124Â -Â May 09 2014Â :Â 01:40:22 AM
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me too but it needs a wigwag crossing signal
Originally posted by microbusss - May 09 2014 : 01:43:37 AM
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fixed for you
just me Ray... and just because I have Tyco doesn't mean I am not a model railroader
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Posted - May 11 2014 : 01:47:57 AM
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Here is a another structure by the same artist. These are copies of actual prototype buildings from these locations.
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Posted - May 11 2014 : 07:16:26 AM
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Metalsmith1, that's a really well-done model and the tar paper roofing is about the best I've seen it modeled. It really looks like the texture of old rolled roofing.
Is it something gritty like sand paper, or is the appearance of texture a trick of coloring?
Carpe Manana!
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Posted - May 11 2014 : 5:01:56 PM
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| It is a great model but unfortunately the builder passed away a few years back and I cant recall his name. The structures he built were a donation to the club and I don't think he ever became an official member.
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Posted - May 22 2014 : 02:07:09 AM
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| Dang, that ballast job is perfect. Were you awake 7 days straight placing each pebble just so??
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Posted - May 23 2014 : 12:42:54 AM
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| That was the work of one of the club members. He was retired and had the time to work on the layout but he has unfortunately also passed away now.
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