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Greenpoint Dock & Transfer Company 3.0 - Layout Design and Benchwork Construction

Third time is a charm?

After an abortive effort to build a layout in a shared playroom space I’m excited to say I’m going to have a dedicated layout space to build something that's here to stay

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Greenpoint Dock & Transfer Company 2.0 - Layout Design & Benchwork

This blog post will contain layout and benchwork design for the freelanced Greenpoint Dock & Transfer Company 2.0.

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Greenpoint Dock & Transfer Company - Organizing a Workspace

As part of my basement remodel I’ve been able to set aside a good sized workbench/storage space.  What I’d be interested in learning from other is how you’ve organized yours.  

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Greenpoint Dock and Transfer Company - On the Waterfront

"I coulda been a Contendah!"  

 

Sorry, couldn't resist.  This post will detail scenery construction on the carfloat section of my layout.  This section of the layout is directly to the right of this section of the layout.  

 

NOTE:  Posts will be added later today with further detail.  This initial post simply serves as a blog anchor.

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Greenpoint Dock and Transfer Company Rolling Stock Fleet

This blog will serve as a reference for rolling stock weathering techniques I use on the rolling stock of the Greenpoint Dock & Transfer company.  As cars are deemed complete photos and a summary of techniques used will be added to the post

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Greenpoint Dock and Transfer Company - Consolidated Commercial Printing

I started mocking up another structure on my railroad before the long weekend.  It is a rail served commercial printer who receives newsprint in box cars and ships finished materials via truck (not modeled) and rail.  My idea for the structure is loosely based on an old factory near where I lived (sorry, but I don't have any pictures but here it is

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Handling 90 Degree Corners...my Trials and Tribulations with Forced Perspective

With extra time on my hands I've been making progress on my railroad.  With my engine house progressing and my new lights installed I wanted to experiment with building flats and forced perspective.  I spent a couple of hours playing around with this today and I have to say it's the hardest aspect of the hobby I've encountered so far. 

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A tour of the Greenpoint Dock & Transfer Engine House

I'm 90% of the way through my 1st structure for my layout and thought I would share some pictures.  With my engine house I'm looking to capture all of the "beauty" that was New York in the mid 70's. 

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Car Forwarding on the Greenpoint Dock and Transfer

I hosted my first op session this week and learned quite a bit.  In my excitement I neglected to take any pictures so I can't write about my experiences there however one thing that worked VERY well in my estimation was my car card and waybill system. 

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Fascia Installation

 Probably not the sexiest post about a model railroad but yesterday was a GREAT train day for me.  With the long weekend coming I had a slow workday and was able to get my fascia almost entirely installed!  The table saw made quick work of the masonite sheets (I got it for my birthday in October and I'm embarrassed to say this is the first time I got around to using it!) and it was attached with 18 ga. 5/8" brads so filling holes will be a breeze! 


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