Metrolink started using Rotem cars a few years ago, but it doesn't seem like anyone will produce them (or true Surfliner's for that matter).  So I decided to use the generic Bachmann Commuter Cars as a base.  I did up some decals in Photoshop and printed and applied.  Here's a couple shots at LAUPT to celebrate National Train day. 

Posting this to my blog for safe keeping. 

New project on the workbench.  Stage 2 of the painting done!

Just getting started.

Just starting to get active in the hobby again, and thought I would post some photos I took of my (mostly fantasy) baggage cars here as well as the Amtrak group.

Also painted and lighted the interior of my Heartland Flyer coach. 

Lately I have been adding photo backdrops that I printed.  Here are some progress shots.  Still need to blend in some of them in areas.

I recently started replacing the train sheds at LAUPT with the more recent Walther's kits.  Got to playing around in photoshop afterwards:

I really love LA film noir, so I may try a few more of this style perhaps under more controlled lighting next time.

Rob

I recently dragged out the ol' camera to take some photos of the layout for the upcoming layout tour and open house this August to coincide with the narrow gauge convention in Pasadena, CA.  Taking these helped me notice what needs work, (which is just about everything) and focus in on what can realistically be improved before August.