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New member 10 posts Pgdmodeltrain New member 10 posts
Pgdmodeltrain

6_122534.jpg 6_122513.jpg 02001(1).jpg Hello group,

As a solitary modeler lurking in the background for quite some time, I've decided to post about my layout endeavors. Thought I'd start with a few pics...

Pgd

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Deemiorgos Super User 7,338 posts
Deemiorgos

Quite the feat that layout

Quite the feat that layout is. Look forward to seeing more pics.
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jeffshultz MRH Staff 7,977 posts
jeffshultz

Looks like an excellent work-in-progress.

I spent five years in southern Germany with Uncle Sam as my travel agent. 

I love seeing representations of it. 

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Jeff Shultz - MRH Technical Assistant
DCC Features Matrix/My blog index
Modeling a fictional GWI shortline combining three separate areas into one freelance-ish railroad.
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Pgdmodeltrain New member 10 posts
Pgdmodeltrain

Automation

Since I run trains alone, the layout is partly automated with Lenz BM-1 and BM-2 activated via relays from NCE BD-20 outputs. Same relays also operate Viessmann semaphore signals.  Clearly rudimentary but avoids computers. I'm able to run 5 or 6 trains simultaneously on the double track main.
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Mustangok Frequent poster 964 posts
Mustangok

Alpine railroading

Very impressive mountain and village scenes. The background images really blend well with the foreground 3D part. Is that a cog railway going up to the station at the snow line?

 

Kent B
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Pgdmodeltrain New member 10 posts
Pgdmodeltrain

Snow line

Yes, rack railway up steep incline to above snow line. To the left of photo is ski slope. My homage to alpine skiing.
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filip timmerman Super User 1,375 posts
filip timmerman

Snow Line

Bonjour Pdg,

Very beautiful, natural and peaceful depiction of your mountain Railroad. A breath of fresh 'Alpine air'!

Thanks for sharing here on MRH.

Greetings from 'The AnneliesVille RR' in France.

Filip
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railandsail Prolific poster 8,773 posts
railandsail

WOW, very dramatic and

WOW, very dramatic and wonderful modeling!

Are you a solo operator/ builder?

Brian

1) First Ideas: Help Designing Dbl-Deck Plan in Dedicated Shed
2) Next Idea: Another Interesting Trackplan to Consider
3) Final Plan: Trans-Continental Connector
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35tac Regular poster 214 posts
35tac

European HO/HOe

Quite the sight. Nicely done and almost overwhelming. 

Congrats.

 

Wayne

 
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Pgdmodeltrain New member 10 posts
Pgdmodeltrain

Thank you for your comments.

Thank you for your comments. Yes, I am a solo modeler. My inspiration comes from time visiting Europe, including skiing in the Alps.  Of course it is otherwise created from my imagination. The vast amount of European model train products and ease of shipping makes it possible. The language barrier is challenging at times especially involving technical products. I mostly use Roco train products. And I'm partial to Zimo decoders- I find them quite easy to program simply using the NCE Procab without any other aid.  For me this is essential because I don't have interest in computer operation, decoder pro or the like. 

I must say there are some very talented modelers posting on here. The results of their work is incredible. And that is true for the technical gurus too...admittedly I usually don't understand what they are saying 
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railandsail Prolific poster 8,773 posts
railandsail
Are you located here in USA or overseas?

Are there other forums that you frequent that deal more exclusively with  Euro trains?

I have some extremely nice Marklin passenger cars and a Precision Craft BRO1 steam engine made in Korea that I would like to find a good home for (maybe without resorting to shipping to Europe)

Brian

1) First Ideas: Help Designing Dbl-Deck Plan in Dedicated Shed
2) Next Idea: Another Interesting Trackplan to Consider
3) Final Plan: Trans-Continental Connector
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Pgdmodeltrain New member 10 posts
Pgdmodeltrain
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J Emerson Super User 782 posts
J Emerson
Beautiful work, top to bottom!

Modeling the Maine coast from the comfort of Colorado

Journal:  https://forum.mrhmag.com/post/the-emerson-coast-railroad-version-2-0-12781156?pid=1336548583

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Bshoop Super User 1,395 posts
Bshoop
Pgdmodeltrain wrote:

... this is essential because I don't have interest in computer operation, decoder pro or the like. 

I must say there are some very talented modelers posting on here. The results of their work is incredible. And that is true for the technical gurus too...admittedly I usually don't understand what they are saying[smile] 

Sounds exactly the way I am!😉
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filip timmerman Super User 1,375 posts
filip timmerman
Well done neighbor !
Kit build ?
I also notice some 'Metcalfe' factory buildings blending in with other makes -  in pic. 1.
Success !

Greetings from 'The AnneliesVille RR' in France

Filip
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Pgdmodeltrain New member 10 posts
Pgdmodeltrain
Filip, 
All kit build. 
Yes, Metcalfe cardstock kits.  And Kibri , Vollmer, Faller, Walther kits. 
I took some liberties in modeling the chemical plant/ refinery  because I don't know how they operate and quite frankly don't have much interest in researching how they do. 🙂
Paul
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railandsail Prolific poster 8,773 posts
railandsail
I think you did a VERY nice job on your refinery, and particularly in a fairly small footprint.

Brian

1) First Ideas: Help Designing Dbl-Deck Plan in Dedicated Shed
2) Next Idea: Another Interesting Trackplan to Consider
3) Final Plan: Trans-Continental Connector
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