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quote:Tonight I cracked-open the seemingly NOS LifeLike Blinking Water Tower that I also got in the big purchase last month. I discovered that the previous owner removed the light bulb/wiring, so unfortunately unless I wire-in a light bulb, this water tower will no longer blink.
But, that's alright, because nothing on the Ephrata Valley Railroad is lighted/operating, so I feel it fits in on the outskirts of the layout -- replacing the rather shanty-looking green house.
Originally posted by RP model railroads - November 20 2019 : 6:55:23 PM
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I have one of these but I'M gonna pull off the red light thing & install the same size LED blinky bulb in there 
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Posted - November 27 2019 : 9:54:49 PM
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Good luck with that, busss! Will probably look awesome!
Athearn Pennsy GP9 #7254 was spotted and filmed hauling a short load of mixed freight on the Ephrata Valley Railroad. Please enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-FwwH5WCRo
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Posted - December 06 2019 : 5:01:31 PM
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A LifeLike Santa Fe "Warbonnet" F7 A-unit was filmed hauling a short freight consist on the inner line. Please enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wiwj0DQR7tQ&t=1s
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Posted - December 06 2019 : 7:07:07 PM
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quote:Good luck with that, busss! Will probably look awesome!
Originally posted by RP model railroads - November 27 2019 : 9:54:49 PM
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oh it WILL!
Will do it once I move
Will do the same to the Model Power/Mark one AND ALL the signals I possess! 
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Posted - December 07 2019 : 9:53:19 PM
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LOL busss, sounds good!
Another video - a Chessie System GP30 hauls mixed freight on the inner line of the EVRR.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wl0eEy5ML3o
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Posted - December 08 2019 : 1:54:23 PM
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Smooth running to a tee. Love the fallen leaves on the
right of way. This layout oozes character, Tyco style.
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Posted - December 08 2019 : 10:53:37 PM
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quote:Smooth running to a tee. Love the fallen leaves on the
right of way. This layout oozes character, Tyco style.
Originally posted by Chops124-December 08 2019: 1:54:23 PM
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Thank You, Chops!
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Posted - December 09 2019 : 01:10:56 AM
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quote:LOL busss, sounds good!
Another video - a Chessie System GP30 hauls mixed freight on the inner line of the EVRR.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wl0eEy5ML3o
Originally posted by RP model railroads - December 07 2019 : 9:53:19 PM
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Those are nice Chessie covered hoppers - who made them?
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Posted - December 09 2019 : 9:40:46 PM
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They are Athearn covered hoppers. I converted the knuckle couplers to horn-hooks though. 
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Posted - December 15 2019 : 4:42:47 PM
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Here's a video capturing Rio Grande C-Liner #6001 hauling freight on the Ephrata Valley Railroad.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMmug7Kd1aI
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Posted - December 18 2019 : 10:08:13 PM
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Tonight I put my Santa Fe Blue&Yellow Warbonnet GP18 #2654 into service on the Ephrata Valley Railroad. It runs superbly! I got it as part of the "Louisiana Purchase" of train stuff from my neighbor back in October.
Please enjoy this video of it in action on the EVRR! Please Like on YouTube!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S3R-R6YCHls
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Posted - December 25 2019 : 10:06:31 PM
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Took my LifeLike Proto 2000 New York Central RR GP9 #5694 off the shelf today, for some freight work on the Ephrata Valley Railroad. Please enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THh7WechtUY&t=18s
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Posted - December 26 2019 : 12:18:48 AM
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| Nice photo angles. The village of EV looks inviting and well proportioned.
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Posted - December 26 2019 : 9:16:05 PM
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Thank you, Chops! I try my best to film the layout to create an illusion of depth.....
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Posted - December 27 2019 : 9:08:39 PM
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LifeLike Santa Fe "High Hood" Warbonnet GP38-2 #3560 has been filmed hauling freight on the EVRR. Check it out!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVUqSjawUyk&t=85s
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Posted - December 28 2019 : 12:21:07 PM
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| Snazzy! Love those PB's.
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Posted - December 29 2019 : 8:39:55 PM
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Thanks Chops!
Inspired by Chops' compilation & parody videos, please enjoy this video compilation of my favorite Santa Fe diesel locomotives hauling freight on the EVRR.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEHvcvUruGE&t=70s
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Posted - December 31 2019 : 3:18:59 PM
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I decided to destroy about 3/4 of the inner line track on the EVRR, mainly because it has been flawed ever since it was installed over 4+ years ago, and has cost a lot of derailments and frustration. The new track I laid down was arranged slightly different then what used to be there, hence widening the inner line a bit in spots where track was just squeezed too tightly. Also added a bit more scenery. Success!
Please enjoy this video of AHM Pennsylvania RR FP45 #1473 hauling freight on the inner line. It is the 1st FP45 in my roster, and the longest diesel locomotive to ever run on my layout.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkkPac5L1B8&t=4s
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Posted - January 02 2020 : 9:32:09 PM
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Here's a video of my Pennsylvania RR GP9 #7132, by Athearn. I never owned an Athearn in the first 4 years of the EVRR, but once I got one, and discovered that they run astoundingly well, I now can't help but picking up any Athearn Blue Box diesel I can find, at a good price. #MadeintheUSA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnf3s87-PS4&t=32s
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Posted - January 03 2020 : 09:34:43 AM
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quote:Here's a video of my Pennsylvania RR GP9 #7132, by Athearn. I never owned an Athearn in the first 4 years of the EVRR, but once I got one, and discovered that they run astoundingly well, I now can't help but picking up any Athearn Blue Box diesel I can find, at a good price. #MadeintheUSA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnf3s87-PS4&t=32s
Originally posted by RP model railroads - January 02 2020 : 9:32:09 PM
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For me, while they do run quite well, I HATE the shells! The hoods and noses just look so fat!
I wonder what happened in their department. Must have gotten the measurements wrong!
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Posted - January 03 2020 : 4:25:07 PM
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quote: quote:Here's a video of my Pennsylvania RR GP9 #7132, by Athearn. I never owned an Athearn in the first 4 years of the EVRR, but once I got one, and discovered that they run astoundingly well, I now can't help but picking up any Athearn Blue Box diesel I can find, at a good price. #MadeintheUSA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnf3s87-PS4&t=32s
Originally posted by RP model railroads - January 02 2020 : 9:32:09 PM
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For me, while they do run quite well, I HATE the shells! The hoods and noses just look so fat!
I wonder what happened in their department. Must have gotten the measurements wrong!
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Hmmm, that's an interesting perspective. I always thought that Athearn was one of the most prototypically-accurate model train manufacturers - completely opposite from Tyco, for example.
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Posted - January 03 2020 : 4:55:51 PM
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quote:For me, while they do run quite well, I HATE the shells! The hoods and noses just look so fat!
I wonder what happened in their department. Must have gotten the measurements wrong!
Originally posted by BlaxlandAlex3Â -Â January 03 2020Â :Â 09:34:43 AM
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I think in the earlier days, the motors and mechanisms were a bit too wide to go in a prototypically narrow hood. There were later models in which Athearn was able to get the hood to the proper width, but the earlier designs had that compromise.
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Posted - January 03 2020 : 5:21:00 PM
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And thus the invention of OO scale, at 1/76, to accommodate the
new generation of small electric motors. I love that slightly
chunky look of OO on my British stuff.
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Posted - January 03 2020 : 5:35:57 PM
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RP, compare your proto 2000 NYC GP7 to the athearn Pennsylvania GP9, (Which are essentially the same) you'll see what I mean
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Posted - January 04 2020 : 9:12:58 PM
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quote:RP, compare your proto 2000 NYC GP7 to the athearn Pennsylvania GP9, (Which are essentially the same) you'll see what I mean
Originally posted by BlaxlandAlex3-January 03 2020: 5:35:57 PM
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Yeah, now that I think about it, you're right. But still, for what it is worth, I think the compromise to make the shells a little larger, while the actual Athearn mechanism can run reliably forever, was a good one.
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Hope you are doing well and be safe Robert.
Hopefully the virus scares will disappear soon.
I know you will update your layout progress soon.
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Posted - July 08 2020 : 3:27:14 PM
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| I really like your small layout, particularly the fall foliage. I might have missed it, but what are the dimensions of the EVRR?
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Posted - July 08 2020 : 4:11:32 PM
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quote:I really like your small layout, particularly the fall foliage. I might have missed it, but what are the dimensions of the EVRR?
Originally posted by Dr. John-July 08 2020: 3:27:14 PM
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Thank You!! I really appreciate it. The EVRR is just 4' x 4'
By the way, to all, this layout is safe and sound, under a dust cover currently, while I focus all of my attention on RETRO TYCO.
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Posted - July 09 2020 : 01:40:00 AM
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| A superb micro layout.
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Posted - August 24 2020 : 10:05:54 PM
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Thanks Chops!
So tonight I took the dust cover off of the Ephrata Valley Railroad and ran some trains, the first time doing so since over 7 months ago! The hiatus has made my enthusiasm to get back working on this "railroad" again, increase.
I still have plans in store for the EVRR; swapping out buildings, improving scenery, etc, as this layout is what I like to call "forever 99% complete" - there will always be a chance to add something new. The layout, my first in HO, is now 5 years old and never gets old.
For now, enjoy this video of train action, featuring LL "High-Hood" Santa Fe GP38-2 #3560 and one of my Bachmann Spectrum Great Northern GP30's.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YeesPT5zu1w&t=2s
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Posted - August 25 2020 : 12:13:06 AM
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| Very nice.
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Posted - August 25 2020 : 9:26:55 PM
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quote:Very nice.
Originally posted by Chops124-August 25 2020: 12:13:06 AM
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Thanks.
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Posted - August 26 2020 : 07:44:50 AM
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| love the GP30! I want either a CSX or GN one, or both!
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Posted - August 26 2020 : 9:10:30 PM
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quote:love the GP30! I want either a CSX or GN one, or both!
Originally posted by BlaxlandAlex3-August 26 2020: 07:44:50 AM
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Well, I do plan on selling 1 or possibly 2 of my 3 Great Northern GP30's very soon. When I do so, I'll post the Ebay link/s here, as well as to other items I'll be selling.
In fact, that is my plan for next week and going forward, upon starting my new job - to thoroughly sort through my collection of HO-Scale cars for the Ephrata Valley Railroad, and determine which are keepers and which can be sold. I'll then re-invest that money from sales back into the layouts, and in more more desirable train cars for the EVRR.
Latest video of train action on the layout - enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROh3o_Hi8pw
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Posted - August 26 2020 : 11:01:25 PM
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| The layout looks great as always. The sprinkling of colour on the ground from the fallen leaves really makes the whole thing pop.
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Posted - August 27 2020 : 07:15:21 AM
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quote: quote:love the GP30! I want either a CSX or GN one, or both!
Originally posted by BlaxlandAlex3-August 26 2020: 07:44:50 AM
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Well, I do plan on selling 1 or possibly 2 of my 3 Great Northern GP30's very soon. When I do so, I'll post the Ebay link/s here, as well as to other items I'll be selling.
In fact, that is my plan for next week and going forward, upon starting my new job - to thoroughly sort through my collection of HO-Scale cars for the Ephrata Valley Railroad, and determine which are keepers and which can be sold. I'll then re-invest that money from sales back into the layouts, and in more more desirable train cars for the EVRR.
Latest video of train action on the layout - enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROh3o_Hi8pw
Originally posted by RP model railroads - August 26 2020 : 9:10:30 PM
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Will the super - detailed one be going up?
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Posted - August 27 2020 : 6:32:00 PM
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Da-Cheez - appreciate it! Yes, that was my favorite part of landscaping the layout a long time ago, and Woodland Scenics has been my go to, as their products are top-notch.
Alex - most likely.
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quote:Da-Cheez - appreciate it! Yes, that was my favorite part of landscaping the layout a long time ago, and Woodland Scenics has been my go to, as their products are top-notch.
Alex - most likely.
Originally posted by RP model railroads - August 27 2020 : 6:32:00 PM
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I'm incredibly intrigued....
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Posted - September 13 2020 : 10:54:25 PM
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Today I worked on removing the trees and all scenery on the right-front corner of the layout.
BEFORE:
AFTER:
I then proceeded to test-fit the plastic "mountainside" from the LifeLike Rock Quarry kit. Too big....
So, I trimmed it down with scissors until it fit perfectly, with enough clearance for my largest diesels.
Now, obviously, as I had to cut the plastic mountainside to fit on the layout in the first place, I will not be building the scene exactly as LifeLike planned for. The instructions went in the trash, and I began laying down some brown "dirt." I spread rubber cement on the plastic driveway first, and then sprinkled down the dirt.
I hope to work more on the quarry site tomorrow, so stay tuned.
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So here's how I would do your quarry scene. Mind you this only a suggestion, and also keep in mind I'm very picky about details.
I would go on the site and find these two items.
(Images Courtesy Google)
I have a quary 5 miles to the north of my house. The key to a good quarry is big Rock piles and an old Bucyrus Erie Crane. We have several Strata quarries in our area, and they all have an old Bucyrus Erie drag bucket crane. I feel the lifelike crane would fit well in it's place.
This setup would likely cost around $50, but it would fit the 60s and 70s time period of your layout much better then the 90s era construction machinery.
Aaron Anderson
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Posted - September 14 2020 : 07:29:12 AM
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Thanks for the suggestions, Aaron. I may just have to use that crane, but in the kit, there really isn't any machinery, aside from a small crane which is used to hoist buckets up the hill, some workers, a utility trailer, rocks, and signs. Not very modern, to say the least, but this crane may give it the perfect look.
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Posted - September 14 2020 : 09:37:10 AM
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quote:Thanks for the suggestions, Aaron. I may just have to use that crane, but in the kit, there really isn't any machinery, aside from a small crane which is used to hoist buckets up the hill, some workers, a utility trailer, rocks, and signs. Not very modern, to say the least, but this crane may give it the perfect look.
Originally posted by RP model railroads - September 14 2020 : 07:29:12 AM
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There's a grader on the site for like 12 bucks including shipping. It would look good in your quarry...
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Posted - September 14 2020 : 11:21:38 AM
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Nice progress.
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 Posted - September 14 2020 : 1:00:36 PM
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if & when I do my layout I want to get the buildings I had as a teen
Like the Build-A-Scene Construction Site
only I did what Life-Like suggested in those scenery suggestion mags the had & made it into junkyard!
definitely put in that Hot Wheels Wal-Mart playset hehe
that one will take alot of space 
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Posted - September 14 2020 : 9:36:23 PM
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Thanks Chops!
Neat idea, busss.
Aaron, alright, I'll check it out.
Moved right along with working on the quarry scene this morning before work, and I'm proud to say it is almost finished! Looks awesome in my opinion. I also "replanted" the trees, replaced some black ballast stone, and sprinkled some new orange WS foliage. The quarry really adds life to what was always a dull spot on the layout.
I plan on adding a few finishing touches to this scene, including a grader, a dump truck or 2, excavator, maybe a work pickup truck, and fencing. I am also considering removing the Tyco signal tower w. people for good, and replacing it with a new plain signal tower. If anyone wants it, let me know - would be willing to trade or sell it to a good home.
   
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Posted - September 14 2020 : 10:21:46 PM
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 Posted - September 14 2020 : 10:35:37 PM
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be careful of using the outside loop with 86 foot long boxcars & passenger cars
as they may hit that bump
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Posted - September 15 2020 : 10:37:07 PM
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Thanks Chops!
Yeah, busss, except I will never run anything that large on the layout.
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Posted - September 20 2020 : 9:49:41 PM
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The rock quarry continues to grow in realism, with the addition of this AWESOME Woodland Scenics steam shovel (aka "backhoe") and Classic Metals "White" dump truck! I also removed the signal bridge.
  
I also ended up digging thru my parts cart, and found another Tyco Freight Unloading Depot which I kept for parts due to a bad motor. I removed the tractor, glued a worker onto the seat, and replaced the lame brass bulldozer I painted yellow a while ago, pushing logs at the York Sawmill & Lumber Co.
 
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I also replaced the bridge on the Ephrata Valley Railroad, which had been there from the beginning of the layout, with an Atlas girder bridge. I did this because sometimes my larger diesel locomotives would have an issue on the inner line with handrails sometimes hitting the bridge, as the track there is quite tight to the bridge. This was only an issue with like 1 or 2 diesels, but I figured it was time for an upgrade. Looks good.
My next plan is to replace the "white" house in the center of town. Looks odd there... Not sure if I'll replace it with another house or put in a gas station there, replacing the pumps behind the grocery store.
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Posted - September 22 2020 : 10:31:44 PM
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Received the lot of locomotives in the mail yesterday, and unboxed them today, which also happened to be my day off. Perfect timing.
And, upon testing each one, I'm extremely happy to report that all of the locomotives are in perfect working order! Except the Tyco SD24, which unfortunately suffers from a loose pinion gear, but the PT motor is still good.
I then got to work on the C-Liners, installing new replacement horns for those missing them, and replacing shells on 2 which were duplicates; giving life to a Burlington Northern C-Liner shell I've held on to for a very long time, as well as a New Haven C-Liner shell which Chops gifted me a while ago. Now, all of these C-Liners are back to looking great, and will soon be riding the rails of the Ephrata Valley Railroad, hauling freight. In fact, I plan to collect each and every one of AHM's C-Liners, the A-units, unpowered A-units, and unpowered B-units. And, I've got a good start.
My Union Pacific C-Liner, which was featured in this week's LOTW, which I got off Ebay, is already hauling freight on the EVRR. Check out this shot, as it hauls 2 gondolas filled with stone, past the quarry, which I edited to look accurate.
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