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Posted: 4/21/2020 12:58:28 AM EDT
Since I have nothing to do since being laid off I decided to build a small HOn3 narrow gauge railroad. So far I have the foam laid down, a river cut out and some basic mountain forms laid. All the buildings are wood kits so they are going to take a while to build.
Hopefully I'll have trains running by the end of the week and then itll be time to get the buildings done and add scenery. I am building it using a hollow core door and a couple of layers of 2" insulation foam.   Gluing on the foam  Trying to decide where all this crap will go   Cutting the river    The two gold mines will go on the back side with the river and the town will be on the front side    Gotta get the bridge built  Starting to lay out roadbed and track   The tunnel  Throwing down some rails    A view of things to come...   I am basing it on this model railroad. Mine will be a little smaller, but hopefully it'll look similar. https://layoutdynamics.com/layout-projects/douglas-creek-hon3.html |
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Posted: 4/21/2020 3:31:57 AM EDT
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That's cool.
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Posted: 4/21/2020 9:37:42 AM EDT
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Very neat. I don't see too many HO narrow gage layouts. I'm assuming that you are using N scale track but keeping the curve radius to HO specs. I've done N scale and HO scale layouts in the past, but never a narrow gage.
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Posted: 4/21/2020 1:33:22 PM EDT
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Nice!
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Posted: 4/21/2020 3:29:02 PM EDT
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First, check out this FB page... particularly Dave's (the group owner) layout pics.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2133483496886387/ This is Dave's layout: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8OmIj-lUXM Calcoat 127 is an insulating cement type product used to insulate steam pipes, other hot or cold. https://www.jm.com/en/industrial-insulation/accessories/calcoat-127/ It can be used like plaster. It has a long setup time, and if it begins to get a little stiff, just add a little water. It will be gray at first, but over time it will lighten to near white and lose the water weight. It is very light weight after that, and it adheres to foam well. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wG3lN6Wmfwo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUAYd33qJOs Heed his warning about not trying to get this too smooth... nature isn't smooth and neat... just glob it on as he shows. And look through his many videos on his channel. He has videos on just about every aspect of the hobby... track, roadbed and ballast, etc. Oh, make sure you paint the rail before ballasting. Some use an airbrush, then use thinner on a rag and remove from the top of the rails. Real rail is not shiny on the sides, it's brown. You don't need to do both sides... just the side you can see. I don't use track nails. Then you have to remove them later and putty the holes, paint over. I skip that. Use a product in the wallpaper section of Lowe's or Home Despot called Seam Repair by Roman. This is the same as "canopy glue" (Pacer Formula 560). Just run a squiggle down the roadbed, put the track in place, weight it down with some chili and green bean cans, and in 20 minutes it is dry and clear. It is NOT the same as Elmer's. Unlike white glue, it sticks to plastic. This guy has done articles for Model Railroad Hobbiest and others. |
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Posted: 4/21/2020 10:19:47 PM EDT
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I got almost all of the track laid today.
There will be a train station and a water tank here somewhere.  The town  Engine terminal  Rock pass  The mining district. I have to wait till I build the mine for the area on the right before i can lay track.   And an overview of the whole mess.  Now for the fun part....wiring. |
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Posted: 4/22/2020 12:01:02 AM EDT
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Very, very cool. Thank you for sharing your build. Look forward to seeing more.
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Posted: 4/22/2020 1:00:06 AM EDT
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I think I am going to have to build a 1x2 frame for the bottom so I have a place to hide the wiring and then I can attach some legs.
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Posted: 4/22/2020 1:57:48 AM EDT
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DCC?
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Posted: 4/22/2020 3:45:27 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: DCC? |
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Posted: 4/22/2020 9:27:01 AM EDT
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Tagging this for interest! I love trains and artificial crabmeat. But not at the same time.
 I want to do something like this with my Lionel Christmas set. Small layout I can set up at Christmas in a corner.
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Posted: 4/22/2020 1:11:35 PM EDT
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Looks great!
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Posted: 4/28/2020 9:55:05 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Yep. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: DCC? NCE PowerCab. |
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Posted: 4/28/2020 1:20:25 PM EDT
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get busy... we want to see pics!!
until then, here's some motivational pic and vid.  Model Train Layout Norfolk & Western click on pic for full-size it is giant.  Attached File |
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Posted: 4/28/2020 5:53:11 PM EDT
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I am getting the framework and legs built for it tomorrow then I can get started on wiring. I really need to get off my ass and get some of the structures built.
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Posted: 4/28/2020 6:10:37 PM EDT
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 Most of the scenery has arrived.
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Posted: 4/28/2020 6:33:48 PM EDT
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Ha ha... Wtf! You have to build some laser craftsman kits? We'll never see the end of this thread!
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Posted: 4/28/2020 8:40:44 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Ha ha... Wtf! You have to build some laser craftsman kits? We'll never see the end of this thread! I need to get the bridge built first so I can start running some trains. |
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Posted: 4/29/2020 7:46:09 PM EDT
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On30, but damn if this isn't inspirational....
 Fall Season Model Railroading Special - Live Action!  Early Morning Meet - On the new display layout! |
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Posted: 4/29/2020 7:53:04 PM EDT
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If you are on facebook, I highly recommend this guys group... incredible On30 layout.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/744092062268264/ here's the only youtube video I could find, and it doesnt do his layout justice. There are many videos posted within his facebook group.  Mining and Logging Operations on the Laurium, Mohawk and Brockway Railway Company |
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Posted: 4/29/2020 8:10:05 PM EDT
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Getting the fascia and framework on today. I'll finish the legs tomorrow.
 
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Posted: 4/30/2020 11:06:26 PM EDT
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Got the trim on and some braces to hold the wiring.
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Posted: 4/30/2020 11:09:43 PM EDT
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Building the legs and getting them attached.
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Posted: 4/30/2020 11:12:12 PM EDT
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Now for the fun part......wiring.
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Posted: 4/30/2020 11:13:31 PM EDT
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Woohoo!!!! Plugged it in, put a train on the track. And.......
Absolutely nothing. Fuck. I'll fuck with it tomorrow. |
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Posted: 5/1/2020 2:00:53 PM EDT
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Well, got that figured out. I had changed the cable going to my DCC controller and the wiring was different. Went back to the old cable now everything works fine.
Now I have to get my ass to the workbench and get that bridge built so I can start running in circles. |
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Posted: 5/3/2020 5:17:56 PM EDT
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I've got several of the Campbell Mine kits and the Grandt Line Mill and mine. Eventually when I get my garage back, I'm having an Eastern Sierra northern Mojave based mining district. Not a lot of trees. ahem.
If you haven't already, and I must confess I've been pretty delinquent in my following lately, checkout Railroad Line Forums. The On30 forum was having a lot of really good discussions on scenery. Never looked at the HO or HOn3 stuff. There is also a Modeling Desert Scenery facebook page. (I've been limited to HO standard gauge stuff at my club for a variety of reasons.) http://deepriverrailroad.com/ again pointed toward On30 but Ed was working with my son on a few projects. His scenery and building skills are great. |
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Posted: 5/3/2020 6:55:58 PM EDT
[#27]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I've got several of the Campbell Mine kits and the Grandt Line Mill and mine. Eventually when I get my garage back, I'm having an Eastern Sierra northern Mojave based mining district. Not a lot of trees. ahem. If you haven't already, and I must confess I've been pretty delinquent in my following lately, checkout Railroad Line Forums. The On30 forum was having a lot of really good discussions on scenery. Never looked at the HO or HOn3 stuff. There is also a Modeling Desert Scenery facebook page. (I've been limited to HO standard gauge stuff at my club for a variety of reasons.) http://deepriverrailroad.com/ again pointed toward On30 but Ed was working with my son on a few projects. His scenery and building skills are great. |
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Posted: 5/4/2020 9:47:16 PM EDT
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Looks good.. I started off in HO, switched to HOn3 and then in 1989 I switched to Sn3. Haven't done much with the railroad stuff in a long time but I'm slowly acquiring kits and rolling stock.
Here's a pair of Shays I got about a year ago from PBL.  Attached File |
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Posted: 5/4/2020 10:45:04 PM EDT
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Starting to get my bridge built. My tunnel portals should be here soon so I can get my mountain done.
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Posted: 5/7/2020 3:12:18 AM EDT
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Well, my ballast job sucks major ass but it's all glued down so there is nothing I can do about it now. I think I can hide a lot of it with ground cover and weeds. I am trying to spot the few buildings I have almost finished.
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Posted: 5/7/2020 10:14:44 AM EDT
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do you have an airbrush?
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Posted: 5/7/2020 10:59:03 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: do you have an airbrush? |
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Posted: 5/11/2020 12:25:43 AM EDT
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Finally got the bridge finished. Now I can get it temporarily installed so I can run some trains.
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Posted: 5/11/2020 12:26:26 AM EDT
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Woohoo! Finally running some trains.
 Finally got trains running on my HOn3 layout. |
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Posted: 5/11/2020 1:21:40 AM EDT
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Great work on the bridge!
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Posted: 5/11/2020 4:11:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Yes, 2 of them Get a darker brown/gray color, and LIGHTLY begin to tie the ballast and the ties and rail sides together with a light spray. See how it all kind of blends together?  Attached File. watch this guy's work at 3:20. This would tie things together.  Modelling realistic ballast - model scenery tutorial #1 and this one, starting about 3:30... he uses a spray can.  Ballast Marathon |
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Posted: 5/12/2020 10:21:07 AM EDT
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Nice buildings kits for Western narrow gauge railroaders
https://www.wildwestmodels.com/products/products-ho-scale.html   |
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Posted: 5/12/2020 12:54:19 PM EDT
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I am trying to find a decent single stall wooden engine house. I don't really want to add another overly complicated craftsman kit to the list but there is not much out there otherwise.
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Posted: 5/12/2020 4:33:01 PM EDT
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http://www.builders-in-scale.com/bis/kit/620.html
not sure if this is laser cut, or plastic? $69 https://www.walthers.com/mccabe-engine-house-narrow-gauge-4-3-4-x-8-3-8-quot-empty a little more simple design $79 https://www.walthers.com/mccabe-lumber-rail-facility-series-kit-laser-cut-wood-car-repair-shop-narrow-gauge-8-7-16-x-5-quot-empty |
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Posted: 5/12/2020 4:55:45 PM EDT
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actually, that BTS stuff is all part of an overall engine facility.... kinda cool really.
http://www.btsrr.com/railplan.htm  |
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Posted: 5/12/2020 4:57:14 PM EDT
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here's one of the BTS for $62
https://www.trainmastermodels.com/B-T-S-27450-HOn3-McCabe-Engine-House-NG-p/bts27450.htm |
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Posted: 5/22/2020 10:30:39 PM EDT
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I got a little more work done. Got the backdrop attached to the foam, added some scenery, and put some plaster on the rocks. When the plaster dries I can carve and paint it. The river still needs another layer of water.
    The mine will go in the side of this hill  Some bulkheads  Getting to work on the tunnel hill.   The town site  And the backdrop. I am going to keep it removable.   |
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Posted: 5/26/2020 11:45:53 PM EDT
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    Threw some color on the mountains.
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Posted: 5/27/2020 12:19:04 AM EDT
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Coming along nicely!
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Posted: 5/27/2020 12:29:10 AM EDT
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OP is gonna have to go to the courthouse and change his name to Malcolm Furlow.
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Posted: 5/27/2020 7:53:40 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: OP is gonna have to go to the courthouse and change his name to Malcolm Furlow. Fun Fact, the first MR I ever bought had a Malcolm Furlow's G scale layout on the cover. Maybe around'85 |
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Posted: 5/27/2020 10:25:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Not til he hangs antlers on the headlight. Fun Fact, the first MR I ever bought had a Malcolm Furlow's G scale layout on the cover. Maybe around'85 |
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Posted: 5/28/2020 10:09:45 PM EDT
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      Planted some happy little trees today.I thought I had more than enough trees for the whole layout but what I had barely covered half. |
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Posted: 5/28/2020 10:11:42 PM EDT
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Got some siding work done on mine 1. Now I just have to play with all the little twigs.
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Posted: 5/30/2020 11:56:32 PM EDT
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Impressive. Little details like the bulkheads bring it all to life. Can't wait to see the mine buildings.
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