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OTTX 92065 Flatcar with Oshkosh HEMMT Tanker
This is a 60' Intermountain wood deck flatcar with a Herpa Minitanks Oshkosh truck. I removed and added some decals on the flatcar to match the prototype car. I then weathered the car and used Alkem Scale Models etched brass chains to tie the truck down. Before you say the chains should be crossed, look at prototype pictures. I used drive truck pulling oversize and heavy. We always crossed at least one set of chains. The military must do things a little different. All of the pictures I found of these, none of them had the chains crossed.
DODX 41012 Flatcar W/ Abrams Tank
This flatcar is an Alkem Scale Models brass kit with a Herpa Minitanks Abrams M1A1 tank. I built, painted and weathered this car and tank for a customer.
What is this tank for?
This is part of Weyerhaeuser in Washington state. In the background is a tilted gas tank. I've never seen this before and wondered why you would need to do this. Any ideas? Thanks.
Charles
Slater Lake Lumber Co Mill
For many years I have wanted a logging layout. Living in apartments and things have made it difficult and also all those un finished projects on the bench. I recently built a home on a rural block. Now the house is finished the next major thing is a layout room and shed. With any luck by the end of the year I will have this completed and a 10' x 20' dedicated layout space with a 10' x 10' studio to work in.
Anyway its now time to start a project that will become a large part of this layout. No doubt it will be a long precess to complete.
Cornhill & Atherton - The town of Atherton
Well it's February and I haven't done anything significant on the layout for a couple of months now, so it's time to get busy again.
The next project is Atherton. This is by far the biggest section so far and will also complete the top deck.
First - a distant view of the somewhat scary, but equally exciting gap that needs filling. This shot taken from Atherton engine terminal with the overhead layout lights deliberately switched off to emphasize the target area:
Progress Update - Union Station Passenger/Freight Yard
It has been a little over a month since my last update and these videos will bring you up to date with the construction of the Union Station passenger and freight yards.
A Look At How Far I've Come
Well I've been a member here now for exactly 2 years and 2 weeks (wow time flies!) and thought I'd take a look at how far I've really come. Just one year prior even I had no idea what DCC was and let alone how to build a kit. Now looking at things I have done and learned this list of things:
- Building a Laser Cut Wood Kit
- Building a Basic Kit
- Building a Tichy Kit
- Laying Scenery
- Ballasting Track
- Laying Sectional Track
- Laying Flex Track (As of 2/3)
Weathering with Mike Confalone: Project 3-Milwaukee Road boxcar
Cab, walkway Level MU cables
I am modeling the Oregon and Northwestern Railroad Baldwin AS-616 and its detailing time. Researching MU cables has been a bit harder than anticipated. I have identified the unique connectors on several other Railroads, notably Southern Pacific, and find them modeled on several high end models. Need help with the correct name, and hopefully company that can provide the details.
Help Identifying Diecast Tenders
I have acquired some diecast steam locos and tenders that I have not been able to identify. Can anyone tell me who manufactured these tenders with what looks like a doghouse on the back?
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