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Well here we go. New Year, new layout!
Some updates:
The Ben and Jerry's Matchbox truck I have had since my childhood is on the layout
A string of billboard cars I aquired at the Train Show in KC.
A Walther's dash 8, also aquired from the show.
The new church I have christened St. Johns Church.
Al's general store is also part of the country town section!
The cattle pasture across the road.
And best for last, the vast majority of the layout which is unfinished
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 Posted - January 02 2017 : 2:44:39 PM
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Ben & Jerry's truck is a want cause the 1st name is my rl name hehe
as is Pizza Hut & Al's General Store BUT I wants the original one
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Posted - January 02 2017 : 4:48:47 PM
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Nice come back! I seem to recall your temporary layout
was on like this little card table with a circle of track!
That farm scene came out super nice.
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Posted - January 02 2017 : 7:26:09 PM
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Looks like you're off to a great start! I'm dying to build a layout that size but have no space at the moment. How many trains will you be able to run simultaneously? And that track with the bridge that just shoots into the air...is that destined to be an elevated section of track? 
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Posted - January 02 2017 : 8:30:38 PM
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| Looking good! I want to see more of that mountain once it's scenicked.
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Posted - January 02 2017 : 9:12:29 PM
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| Looks like you got some neat stuff goin' on there. Even the way that wadded up paper held together with masking tape helps you imagine a mountain. Keep the photos comin.
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Posted - January 02 2017 : 9:23:56 PM
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quote:Looks like you're off to a great start! I'm dying to build a layout that size but have no space at the moment. How many trains will you be able to run simultaneously? And that track with the bridge that just shoots into the air...is that destined to be an elevated section of track?
Originally posted by DaCheez - January 02 2017 : 7:26:09 PM
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DaCheez, Thanks! I should be able to run three trains once all the track is laid, with the large oval, inner oval, and possible figure 8-like shape. And yes, you are correct, that bridge will be an elevated section or a place to dump power torques when they inevitably go bad
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Posted - January 02 2017 : 9:24:50 PM
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quote:Looking good! I want to see more of that mountain once it's scenicked.
Originally posted by Redwoods - January 02 2017 : 8:30:38 PM
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Will do! Planning to have a coal mining section as well as a logging industry on that section.
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Posted - January 02 2017 : 9:32:38 PM
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| when I do my layout it will have a active volcano, gold mine & silly stuffs on it
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Posted - February 27 2017 : 5:17:05 PM
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Some more updates for y'all!
A new piece of furniture I acquired. My parents wanted to throw it out, and I said heck no I'll take it! Only problem is, its already full
A Heljan grain elevator I've worked on assembling over the month. Looks real nice on the rural section.
The second crop farm, the barn and tractor scene is complete. The barn door broke off, so I just put it in the truck bed
A corn field kit for the farm I will get started on when I have the time.
The Mercedes Car Agency I bought at Omaha last summer is now a Ford dealer! This will be going on the town section once all the track is laid.
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Posted - February 27 2017 : 6:55:35 PM
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I like the grain elevator and the dealership!
Also, which Bachmann FEF-1 is that? The dolled-up ATSF Northern or the dolled-up Niagara?
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Posted - February 27 2017 : 9:01:55 PM
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quote:I like the grain elevator and the dealership!
Also, which Bachmann FEF-1 is that? The dolled-up ATSF Northern or the dolled-up Niagara?
Originally posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman - February 27 2017 : 6:55:35 PM
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Thanks Zelda!
And that is a Gray Overland Limited 4-8-4 by Bachmann
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Posted - February 27 2017 : 10:03:53 PM
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quote: quote:I like the grain elevator and the dealership!
Also, which Bachmann FEF-1 is that? The dolled-up ATSF Northern or the dolled-up Niagara?
Originally posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman - February 27 2017 : 6:55:35 PM
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Thanks Zelda!
And that is a Gray Overland Limited 4-8-4 by Bachmann
Originally posted by bnsfIAÂ -Â February 27 2017Â :Â 9:01:55 PM
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Yes, I know that. But Bachmann doesn't have an actual FEF-1 shell tooling. So instead their "Overland Limited" locos are either Niagaras or Santa Fe Northerns doing FEF-1 cosplay. I was just wondering which yours was
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Posted - February 28 2017 : 08:22:05 AM
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quote: quote: quote:I like the grain elevator and the dealership!
Also, which Bachmann FEF-1 is that? The dolled-up ATSF Northern or the dolled-up Niagara?
Originally posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman - February 27 2017 : 6:55:35 PM
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Thanks Zelda!
And that is a Gray Overland Limited 4-8-4 by Bachmann
Originally posted by bnsfIAÂ -Â February 27 2017Â :Â 9:01:55 PM
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Yes, I know that. But Bachmann doesn't have an actual FEF-1 shell tooling. So instead their "Overland Limited" locos are either Niagaras or Santa Fe Northerns doing FEF-1 cosplay. I was just wondering which yours was
Originally posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman - February 27 2017 : 10:03:53 PM
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Its a Niagara
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Posted - February 28 2017 : 6:10:27 PM
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| That grain elevator is well done!
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Posted - February 28 2017 : 8:09:55 PM
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quote:That grain elevator is well done!
Originally posted by Redwoods - February 28 2017 : 6:10:27 PM
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yeah
Called the Prairie Skyscraper too
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Posted - June 05 2017 : 2:01:31 PM
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More Updates!
Progress has been slow as life gets in the way
The new switch section that goes to the grain elevator, as well as the parallel gravel road.
The new bachmann ranch house.
The cornfield is starting to come in, signalling a late summer setting.
Another home with a patio.
The life-like logging mill I purchased at the Omaha train show (2 bucks!) which will find its way to the logging/coal section.
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Posted - June 05 2017 : 3:31:44 PM
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| That logging mill looks like it could be fun.
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Posted - June 05 2017 : 8:48:56 PM
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| if you needs a pic of the dump car I have 2
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Posted - June 05 2017 : 11:16:51 PM
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I like the grain elevator. There's one I go by often in Columbus, Ohio. Have always liked that building up there...
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Posted - June 12 2017 : 4:48:40 PM
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Plenty of work on the layout last weekend
The now-paved grain elevator area.
Piggyback terminal
Ford dealership
Plasticville motel
An overview of the rural section of the layout
The under-construction mountainous area, which will have an elevated oval track and many tunnels.
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Posted - June 12 2017 : 6:44:02 PM
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Mighty fine work!
" Heck with counting 'em rivets, TRAINS ARE FOR FUN! Not called the Mad Scientist for nothing either!"
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Posted - June 12 2017 : 7:13:49 PM
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Wow! Great placement of the log loader! Definitely see some Iowa
Corn Country in there, and if you'll excuse the bad pun, looks
like you're going to the next level with the mountain high country,
there.
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Posted - June 12 2017 : 7:29:30 PM
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| Does one of those tracks come out of the tunnel to rise to the top level in a half-turn? Be interesting to see that locomotive work on that one.
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Posted - June 12 2017 : 9:23:25 PM
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quote:Does one of those tracks come out of the tunnel to rise to the top level in a half-turn? Be interesting to see that locomotive work on that one.
Originally posted by Barry - June 12 2017 : 7:29:30 PM
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No, its just a fully elevated oval.
In and 18"r half turn, the grade would be like 35%
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Posted - June 13 2017 : 12:02:04 AM
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Good eye, Barry, I didn't catch that. That separate oval
is a pretty neat idea to squeeze in some more action.
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Posted - October 02 2017 : 09:07:34 AM
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I'm back under a (sorta) new handle.
I'll start posting pictures again soon!
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Posted - October 03 2017 : 8:57:58 PM
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Okays here we go
Another overview of the rural area. I added the grain bin seen on the left and worked on the crossing. It just needs to be sanded and painted now.
The much worked on mountain. Finally covered it with shop towels and plaster and painted it. I will scenic it when I can afford to do so.
The life like logging mill enjoys a high vantage point from the side of the mountaintop.
A DPM corner cafe converted into an Italian Restaurant, complete with a furnished interior and lighting. A definite centerpiece of Main Street
The Tyco Lighted Factory has officially found a sound place in town.
A view of the bridge comin' round the mountain.
Loads of updates are coming soon, I have many kits, mostly for Main street, that I will be finishing and placing on the layout. Stay tuned!
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Posted - October 03 2017 : 11:28:27 PM
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Very nice work, bnsfIA!! Can't wait to see more additions to your layout- especially to the bridge comin' round the mountain.
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Posted - October 04 2017 : 12:20:13 AM
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| what I wanted to do to the L-L lumber mill was have a track on top to unload the logs to the mill
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Posted - October 04 2017 : 10:27:02 AM
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HE'SSS BAAAA-AAAAACK.....missed you Dave. Your layout has given
me some creative jolts. I want to follow your clever design of installing
a seperate elevated section, to which I received a quantity of excellent
masonry trestles from The Siding to do this up.
Rozzano's is great- one can see the tables and chairs through the
windows. I am envious of that Tyco factory. A great vintage piece.
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Posted - October 16 2017 : 8:32:12 PM
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RP- Thank you! Just over a year put into this project now
Micro- Same
Chops- I saw your elevated track, it looked really good! I did put a lot of time into Rozzano's, glad you like it.
More Updates:
A recently acquired Bachmann gas station, placed right by the highway.
The Tyco Pizza Hut, I purchased it sealed in box for just 15 bucks at a train show earlier this year .
The latest addition to Main Street. Robert's Supermarket. Take a good look back to the mid 70s in small town America.
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Posted - October 16 2017 : 10:51:46 PM
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not bad $15 for the Pizza Hut
got the sign too?
need to get that gas station but in the original Texaco
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Posted - October 17 2017 : 11:10:57 AM
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| Looking good in the neighborhood, BNSFIA!
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Posted - October 17 2017 : 1:07:58 PM
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NICE scenery bnsfIA!! I like that Pizza Hut!
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Posted - November 27 2017 : 4:05:07 PM
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Thanks RP, Chops, and Micro!
More updates!
A Pola Sawmill, picked this up sealed for $18.
An overview of Main Street.
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Posted - November 27 2017 : 4:07:42 PM
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Looking good!!! Keep up the great work!!
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Posted - November 27 2017 : 4:46:45 PM
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| you needs a culvert where that creek ends
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Posted - November 28 2017 : 11:08:19 AM
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I shamelessly stole Dave's idea and applied it to the Tycomania VII
layout. An ingenious little solution for what to do when the room is run
out. I love that creek and wheel bit- very kitsch, very cool.
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Posted - November 28 2017 : 2:28:25 PM
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Thanks Jeff!
I won't take all credit though, the idea sprouted from seeing the Life Like "City Express" set with a fully elevated oval.
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Posted - January 07 2018 : 11:54:42 AM
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What happens when you run out of space on your layout? Expand!
Below is my preliminary sketch of my layout expansion plan. It is an L shape consisting of 42" x 60", 24" x 48", and 36" x 42" boards which will contain an additional oval of track, a rail yard, and a turntable/roundhouse. I have recently purchased a majority of the track I am going to use, as well as a Heljan turntable and Cornerstone roundhouse. Stay tuned!
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Posted - January 08 2018 : 10:20:03 AM
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| As Tony Beets (Gold Rush) would say, "Bang the #%#@%!!! thing out!"
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Posted - January 16 2018 : 5:08:20 PM
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I've gotten plenty of time to work on the layout over the last few days
The new roundhouse area is taking shape
Some trees and tunnel portals are popping up on the mountain
A menards maintenance shed that will be going in the yard
A new lake/campground area
I've been doing a lot of building/scenery work recently, as well as track laying for the new sections.
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Posted - January 16 2018 : 6:09:40 PM
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| You have some nice features on there Dave. Be interesting to see when you get the mountain fleshed out and the turntable up and running.
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Posted - January 16 2018 : 6:54:18 PM
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| you should make a device where you can open & close the doors automatically with a press of a button on that loco shed
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Posted - January 16 2018 : 7:35:54 PM
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| Very nice attention to detail, including but not limited to the cornfield and lake. Keep up the good work.
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Posted - January 16 2018 : 9:54:53 PM
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Excellent work, bnsfIA!! Looks like the roundhouse and turntable are coming together nicely, and the camping area is very realistic!
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Posted - January 17 2018 : 01:54:17 AM
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| Darn, that's fine!! Lovin' that pond.
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Posted - March 11 2018 : 4:38:38 PM
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Yep, it's been a while since I've posted an update. I haven't got a whole lot of work done, things have been kinda busy. A lot of my hobby money just went into fixing my truck (alternator went out), luckily I do most of my work myself so it only set me back 150 bucks (still, that was supposed to go to trains ). Hopefully I will be able to post more work here soon!
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Posted - March 18 2018 : 9:46:42 PM
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Updates!
More trees and detail added to the camping scene.
A more detailed cornfield.
The Tyco Freight Depot is up and running!
A fresh shot of the highway with more scenery recently added.
The latest addition to Dave's Railroad roster. A Mantua Pennsylvania Mikado.
Some base scenery done to the mountain. It will be given a generous coating of trees some time in the future.
The roundhouse is slowly, but surely, getting built
A neat view to the tracks from the passenger station.
The turntable showing off my Mantua Union Pacific Steam Locomotive.
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Posted - March 18 2018 : 10:14:55 PM
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Looking great, BnsfIA!
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