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Active Member 70 posts JohnF281 Active Member 70 posts
JohnF281

Hello Everyone,

As I was browsing through the recent Weekly Photo thread I saw @ Steve kleszyk compliment my recent Video (Thank You Steve). It hit me that I haven't posted here on MRH in some time so here it is. 

A lot has been going on with my apartment friendly switching layout including a new extension for increased operation, more 3D printed items and even a new SW1200 Loco that I painted/detailed. 

With this recent video I show some new scenery items that I enjoy using from Martin Welberg and practice some wonderful techniques from Mike Confalone using artist pigments for tinting roads, and snow piles using foam.  

There are still a few details I will be adding to the scene including new pine trees in front on Ferraro Foods (these are placeholders until I can find nice, manicured pines). I hope you all enjoy. 

 

John

http://model-railroad-hobbyist.com/blog/48063
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SBrooke Regular poster 323 posts
SBrooke

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Well done... nice looking layout
Ben
 
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JeffBulman Regular poster 461 posts
JeffBulman

Beautiful work! I really

Beautiful work! I really enjoy the videos. My friend Tom Klimoski had the pleasure of operating on your fine layout.

 

Jeff
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JohnF281 Active Member 70 posts
JohnF281

Thanks

Thanks Ben, Jeff

Oh yes, Tom was the first "Model Railroader" to visit the layout. And to date has been the onlywe had a great time running a little switching session. 

John

http://model-railroad-hobbyist.com/blog/48063
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Steve kleszyk Frequent poster 523 posts
Steve kleszyk

Thanks John for sharing your layout...

I really like what you have done.  It's nice to see what can be done in a smaller spaces.  Though I must admit, in the latest video it looks like you can do staging across the top of the workbench where the paint is

Steve
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Brad Ketchen OSCR Regular poster 388 posts
Brad Ketchen OSCR

Chain link fence

Very nice as always John. What is the fence kit? Alcolm? The Walthers is a pain to assemble. So it would be worth the price (incl shipping to Canada).

Thanks. 

Brad

Ontario South Central Railway, Toronto, Canada. 
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JohnF281 Active Member 70 posts
JohnF281

Alkem Scale Models

Thanks Brad, Alkem Scale Models makes the fence kit. Its a very nice product.

 

Thanks Steve, I have thought of continuing the layout around the room although I enjoy my wide open work bench and this time next year I will be out of my apartment and into a house with hopefully a larger spare bedroom.

John

http://model-railroad-hobbyist.com/blog/48063
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Wendell1976 Regular poster 415 posts
Wendell1976

Nice switching layout

Nice switching layout, John F.! Wendell
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Joe Atkinson IAISfan Super User 3,775 posts
Joe Atkinson IAISfan

Great work

Beautiful work on your layout John.  I really enjoyed your update, and in addition to the terrific scenery and weathering, I like the focus you place on getting vehicles right has well.  Great job!

Joe Atkinson
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