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 Posted - January 04 2015 : 10:37:34 AM
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Port your AOTW here!
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Posted - January 04 2015 : 11:29:58 AM
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My AOTW for this week is a British coal car wreck thing on my old west H0 layout.
-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 04 2015 : 11:48:37 AM
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Super nifty. Evocative image. Reminds me of Sergio Leone's "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly," an iconic
"Spaghetti Western" (Western movie filmed in Italy to
keep budget low). In the opening scene, an Italian
mixed goods train whizzes past through an American
desert landscape (a lot like El Paso, ugh), buffers and
all.
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Posted - January 04 2015 : 12:39:37 PM
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Does remind of that movie now! Few of the Clint Eastwood movies were like that.
" Heck with counting 'em rivets, TRAINS ARE FOR FUN! Not called the Mad Scientist for nothing either!"
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Posted - January 04 2015 : 12:48:20 PM
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quote:Super nifty. Evocative image. Reminds me of Sergio Leone's "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly," an iconic
"Spaghetti Western" (Western movie filmed in Italy to
keep budget low). In the opening scene, an Italian
mixed goods train whizzes past through an American
desert landscape (a lot like El Paso, ugh), buffers and
all.
Originally posted by Chops124Â -Â January 04 2015Â :Â 11:48:37 AM
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Wouldn't filming it in Italy make the budget higher because you have to pay for transportation to that area and that sort of stuff.
-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 04 2015 : 1:45:30 PM
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Maybe have a nun running around with a donkey . . .
My accessory of the week is the crew for this locomotive . . .
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Posted - January 04 2015 : 2:14:57 PM
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quote:My accessory of the week is the crew for this locomotive . . .
Originally posted by Barry - January 04 2015 : 1:45:30 PM
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Those are a cut above most plastic people - way more texture. They look pretty good!
Carpe Manana!
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Posted - January 05 2015 : 07:17:12 AM
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My AOTW:
The kitchen sink!
Come on guys! You knew it was coming!!
Sean
"If everything seems under control, you're not going fast enough!" - Mario Andretti!
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Posted - January 05 2015 : 08:07:21 AM
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Sean, looks as if you have everything and the kitchen sink!
" Heck with counting 'em rivets, TRAINS ARE FOR FUN! Not called the Mad Scientist for nothing either!"
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Posted - January 05 2015 : 4:37:30 PM
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My 8th yellow trailer that I received on December 24th... I will eventually buy 2 more..
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Posted - January 05 2015 : 6:12:49 PM
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Walt - I have to ask...
Are the 10 livestock trailers to achieve symmetry? Granted I am probably the pot calling the kettle black, but just curious 
http://tycodepot.com/
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Posted - January 05 2015 : 6:40:39 PM
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Yes, Jerry... I have 10 of all the other trailers so like the nutjob that I am, I want to even up the numbers. It's like the slot car bridge I-beams where I had to use all eight like Ohio does, though only 2 may ever be seen... .
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Posted - January 05 2015 : 9:09:30 PM
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quote:Yes, Jerry... I have 10 of all the other trailers so like the nutjob that I am, I want to even up the numbers. It's like the slot car bridge I-beams where I had to use all eight like Ohio does, though only 2 may ever be seen....
Originally posted by walt - January 05 2015 : 6:40:39 PM
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And I understand COMPLETELY
http://tycodepot.com/
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Posted - January 05 2015 : 10:13:58 PM
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quote:
And I understand COMPLETELY
Originally posted by JNXT 7707Â -Â January 05 2015Â :Â 9:09:30 PM
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That Walt is a Tyco trailer freak?
I agree
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Posted - January 05 2015 : 10:58:32 PM
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Some say I'm just "trailer trash" 
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Posted - January 07 2015 : 09:30:57 AM
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quote: quote:Super nifty. Evocative image. Reminds me of Sergio Leone's "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly," an iconic
"Spaghetti Western" (Western movie filmed in Italy to
keep budget low). In the opening scene, an Italian
mixed goods train whizzes past through an American
desert landscape (a lot like El Paso, ugh), buffers and
all.
Originally posted by Chops124Â -Â January 04 2015Â :Â 11:48:37 AM
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Wouldn't filming it in Italy make the budget higher because you have to pay for transportation to that area and that sort of stuff.
I think, back in the '70's it was sort of like filming in Mexico: cheap, abundant labor. Incidentally, the
film was an allegory of the Vietnam War.
Originally posted by kovacste000Â -Â January 04 2015Â :Â 12:48:20 PM
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Posted - January 07 2015 : 10:15:19 AM
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quote:Sean, looks as if you have everything and the kitchen sink!
Originally posted by Redneck Justin - January 05 2015 : 08:07:21 AM
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Sean
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Posted - January 07 2015 : 5:26:48 PM
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| Interesting items so far. This next scene shows a mother scolding her daughter about her provocative clothes and wayward lifestyle with men in her life. 
Edited by - wks on January 07 2015 5:30:18 PM
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Posted - January 07 2015 : 6:35:39 PM
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quote: quote: quote:Super nifty. Evocative image. Reminds me of Sergio Leone's "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly," an iconic
"Spaghetti Western" (Western movie filmed in Italy to
keep budget low). In the opening scene, an Italian
mixed goods train whizzes past through an American
desert landscape (a lot like El Paso, ugh), buffers and
all.
Originally posted by Chops124Â -Â January 04 2015Â :Â 11:48:37 AM
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Wouldn't filming it in Italy make the budget higher because you have to pay for transportation to that area and that sort of stuff.
I think, back in the '70's it was sort of like filming in Mexico: cheap, abundant labor. Incidentally, the
film was an allegory of the Vietnam War.
Originally posted by kovacste000Â -Â January 04 2015Â :Â 12:48:20 PM
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Originally posted by Chops124Â -Â January 07 2015Â :Â 09:30:57 AM
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Oh, okay. That makes more sense, I guess. Still, it's strange they used Italian locos and rolling stock although it makes that coal car wreck I put work.
-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 07 2015 6:35:58 PM
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Posted - January 07 2015 : 7:22:16 PM
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quote: quote: quote: quote:Super nifty. Evocative image. Reminds me of Sergio Leone's "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly," an iconic
"Spaghetti Western" (Western movie filmed in Italy to
keep budget low). In the opening scene, an Italian
mixed goods train whizzes past through an American
desert landscape (a lot like El Paso, ugh), buffers and
all.
Originally posted by Chops124Â -Â January 04 2015Â :Â 11:48:37 AM
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Wouldn't filming it in Italy make the budget higher because you have to pay for transportation to that area and that sort of stuff.
I think, back in the '70's it was sort of like filming in Mexico: cheap, abundant labor. Incidentally, the
film was an allegory of the Vietnam War.
Originally posted by kovacste000Â -Â January 04 2015Â :Â 12:48:20 PM
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Originally posted by Chops124Â -Â January 07 2015Â :Â 09:30:57 AM
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Oh, okay. That makes more sense, I guess. Still, it's strange they used Italian locos and rolling stock although it makes that coal car wreck I put work.
Originally posted by kovacste000Â -Â January 07 2015Â :Â 6:35:39 PM
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"Ugly" was in fact an Italian production, not just filmed overseas. But the railroad equipment is Spanish...the desert scenes were filmed in Spain.
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Posted - January 07 2015 : 10:02:22 PM
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quote:My AOTW:
The kitchen sink!
Come on guys! You knew it was coming!!
Originally posted by Mustangs_n_Trains - January 05 2015 : 07:17:12 AM
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You could use the "Fezzilwigg's Furniture" tag as a store front sign... a wee bit of cut and paste, you'd have your next AOTW ... IN THE BAG!
John
I don't have a one track mind. It depends on the turn-out.
"I love your catenary!"
Is that a power-trip or just another pick-up line?
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Posted - January 07 2015 : 10:30:47 PM
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quote:| Interesting items so far. This next scene shows a mother scolding her daughter about her provocative clothes and wayward lifestyle with men in her life.
Originally posted by wks - January 07 2015 : 5:26:48 PM
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Another nice photo Richard.... 
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Posted - January 07 2015 : 10:38:32 PM
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Justin,
Speaking of Spaghetti Westerns, remember this? Watch and see if you recognize anybody in the video clip
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyuwBW9lNa8
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My AOTW is a custom built DC block control panel for the long gone club layout. The pictures were taken as the panel was dismantled and put in the parts bin and trash.
Regards, John
Edmund Burke said "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." ....... I wonder is that not the definition of tolerance? <> Junior
Edited by - JRG1951 on January 07 2015 11:12:28 PM
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Posted - January 08 2015 : 01:00:52 AM
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My AOTW is the Tyco truck terminal from last week all cleaned up and freshly oiled and now installed on the LC&P in the South Peoria Terminal. It is seen here in a classic Tyco scene with a re powered ATSF GP-20.
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Posted - January 09 2015 : 7:08:12 PM
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quote: quote:| Interesting items so far. This next scene shows a mother scolding her daughter about her provocative clothes and wayward lifestyle with men in her life.
Originally posted by wks - January 07 2015 : 5:26:48 PM
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Another nice photo Richard....
Originally posted by walt - January 07 2015 : 10:30:47 PM
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What is the name and address of that daughter? May be snow on the roof, but fire
in the furnace. Also, great use of color on color as always.
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Posted - January 09 2015 : 7:24:55 PM
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That would be James Bronson.
quote:Justin,
Speaking of Spaghetti Westerns, remember this? Watch and see if you recognize anybody in the video clip
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyuwBW9lNa8
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My AOTW is a custom built DC block control panel for the long gone club layout. The pictures were taken as the panel was dismantled and put in the parts bin and trash.
Regards, John
Edmund Burke said "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." ....... I wonder is that not the definition of tolerance? <> Junior
Originally posted by JRG1951Â -Â January 07 2015Â :Â 10:38:32 PM
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Posted - January 12 2015 : 12:01:10 AM
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Barry,
That would be Charles Bronson. The reference was for Redneck Justin, Because he uses Jack Elam as his avatar picture.
Regards, John
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