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 Posted - June 02 2007 : 11:02:18 AM
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Here are the pics that some of you were requesting. I am currently regrading the track as level was off bad. Had to dig trench a little deeper and then refill some to get track level. Look at pic closely to see how my back yard has a steep slant which is reason for the canyon look. It shouldn't flood with water but it is possible with a very hard rain over 2 days-hope not-it is level in the trench area and good base of p gravel. Gravel will soak up water. i will have more pics this evening and hopefuly a new video up.
This pic shows back of tracks in canyon.
This pic shows the slope in my yard from track view
another view of yard slope
back view of trench
My 79 F250 4x4 loaded with the p gravel(3,000 LBS)
Level gauge on track
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 Posted - June 02 2007 : 1:17:27 PM
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| Oh yeah...when you're using chainsaws and shovels, you're railroadin'.[;)]
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Posted - June 02 2007 : 1:38:49 PM
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Hey Brian. That looks great.[:D] Are you planning on putting any buildings or switches/sidings on??
-cheez
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Posted - June 02 2007 : 4:08:29 PM
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quote:Oh yeah...when you're using chainsaws and shovels, you're railroadin'.[;)]
Originally posted by shaygetz - June 02 2007 : 1:17:27 PM
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you're not kididng!!! Used the chainsaw on numerous tree roots as there is woods directly on the other side of fence.
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Posted - June 02 2007 : 4:11:03 PM
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quote:Hey Brian. That looks great.[:D] Are you planning on putting any buildings or switches/sidings on??
-cheez
Originally posted by DaCheez - June 02 2007 : 1:38:49 PM
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Yes/buildings switches sidings. Planning on a trestle going towards the slope and back around.
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Posted - June 02 2007 : 4:22:43 PM
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Here is new photo. This is CSX Dash 9 from Aristocraft. This locomotive is heavy and a monster on the rails. Can't wait to get a sound unit for it!!
CSX 9052 coming through the cut
Exiting the cut
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Posted - June 03 2007 : 01:14:30 AM
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That looks awesome!
Russ
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Posted - June 03 2007 : 01:46:13 AM
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| That last shot is impressive coming 'round the cut like that.
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 Posted - June 03 2007 : 7:24:16 PM
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| As Peter Griffin would say: "suh-weeet"
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Posted - July 01 2007 : 7:05:51 PM
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Track Inspection(7-1-07) after heavy rains and storms for week of 6-25-6-30-07)= Roadbed in good condition-some settling of ballast occurred(expected)- 1 Fatality= Dead bird on straight section in the trench-possible cause=highwinds possibly slammed bird into trees above trench area and bird fell into trench area on tracks-scenario 2--bird slammed into trees knocked unconscious-fell onto tracks and drowned from standing water in trench as rains were very heavy. Note-no water standing in trench though after heavy rains but was flooded some during raining. pics below
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Posted - July 01 2007 : 8:04:33 PM
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Put a dress on it and some string and we could imagine Dudley DoRight riding hard to rescue poor Pearl Pureheart.
Nice work Brian, having just installed a fence and leveling out a back corner here I can really appreciate all the shovel & leveling work you are putting in there.
There is a place @1 1/2 hour drive from here where a group of model railroaders get together over the summer and run a lagre gauge railroad taking people for rides. Started out as just 2 tracks but has grown to a tunnel, suspension bridge, and roundhouse and at least 4 tracks. The first time I went there my first son was @4 months old (1977) and he was the youngest to ride so far. I think they have a web site, not positive, "Pennsylvania Live Steamers" or PLS if you want to do a search and maybe get an idea or 3
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When all else fails get a bigger hammer.
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Posted - July 01 2007 : 8:37:14 PM
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quote:Track Inspection(7-1-07) after heavy rains and storms for week of 6-25-6-30-07)= Roadbed in good condition-some settling of ballast occurred(expected)- 1 Fatality= Dead bird on straight section in the trench-possible cause=highwinds possibly slammed bird into trees above trench area and bird fell into trench area on tracks-scenario 2--bird slammed into trees knocked unconscious-fell onto tracks and drowned from standing water in trench as rains were very heavy.
Originally posted by Brianstyco - July 02 2007 : 12:05:51 AM
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Then there is...the other possible reason...
Love the natural erosion effect, even on the track. Looks like a Class 2 branch line.
Edited by - shaygetz on July 01 2007 8:38:52 PM
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Posted - July 03 2007 : 3:49:11 PM
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Interesting pics of your right of way following the rain. This is really a neat thing about G-scale, you get the same situations that hit real railroads...though I don't think UP or BNSF routinely has to remove giant dead birds straddling both rails...though who knows!
[:D]
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http://ho-scaletrains.net
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Posted - July 09 2007 : 10:58:27 PM
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That's one heck of a slope in your yard! Isn't that ditch going to be a constant pain in the butt to maintain?
Now THAT'S how you buy ballast!
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