This a video done for request from some subscribers. I had some sound problems  not one the best but demonstrates the approach to painting sky. promise to get better.

Well, the thing-a-week has flopped, but to be honest, I don't really care. I can't force myself to work on stuff, and in reality, my "thing a week" might actually be yard work or house repairs in a given week. *shrug*

Meanwhile, I have returned to work on the 4-wheel electric motor that started my thing-a-week challenge! Update so far: Cab is done. Chassis is mostly done. New deck installed. Hoods attached, weights reshaped to fit over the larger Kadee #702 coupler boxes. Pantograph installed.

So after I've done the track work and time to move to the next step, so looking for opinions as to lay ballast or landscape first?

A mix match photos at a OP session and outdoor set up of my modules. Modules consist of several sizes, 15"x24",15"x48", 30"x48" and so on.

Hello everyone,

I have been able to work on more weathering for this building. I have and weathered the graffitis and added, although temporarily, some of the details like the awnings and the rail guard for the stairs.  I have started assembling the roof items but didn't start painting them yet.

Anyway, here goes some pictures.

I recently added a new Helix for my CNY&NE Railroad to provide access between layout levels and additional staging for the railroad

What started as a 3 month project, my helix ended up taking me nearly 7 months to complete. 

Some helix features:

Aside from UPS delivering a package to the wrong address instead of here, today is a pretty good day. Here are a few photos to update the layout. Buildingsl have lights and some "landscaping." More details to be added later.

Mainline looking Eastbound.

Top 10 Model Railroad in US. Attached in link to playlist of six videos on Cliff Powers great Layout.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqHQgiAJ9oRKceYlfp7H5R_Ic6nekYvca

Just finished placing the last coat of Rusty pipe color on the rails and was wondering if anybody else was using MicroBrushes for applying adhesives?

I've found them quite handy and thought I'd share that not only does the Hobby industry use them but also dentistry and cosmetics do to. So I've discovered you can get them in a bulk quantity on Amazon for around $6.50 for 100 of them under the title "Eyelash Extension lint free microbrush". you could probably find them just under microbrush search also and they come in other sizes as well

Hi All

I have just joined this site after looking for a DCC operational crane such a the old ROCO model.

when I found the article in the mag posted Aug 2012.

Before I go on the hunt for items, can anyone tell me the best place to order the motors etc. in the article.

Regards

Tom