Jacques Lillie

in Locomotive, More, Photos, Some

Some More Locomotive Photos

Erie № 418 EMD NW-2 blt.10-49

Erie № 420 EMD NW-2 blt. 10-49

Erie № 520 Alco S-2 blt. 5-49 mu equipped

HBS № 701 GE 44-tonner

Harlem Transfer Company HTCO № 53 GE 44-tonner

Huwebes, Mayo 5, 2016

in 100, motive, post, Power, Some, updates

Post 100 some motive power updates

Well, this is my 100th post here on the blog. I enjoy this as much as I like getting things done in the layout room. Got some motive power updates.

Here is 4 of my RF&P GP40's. the RF&P had 7 of them and I do have all 7 that I have renumbered. The other three are packed up in their boxes. A few still need to be detailed.

The view from the other end. Notice the rear horns and the exhaust vents like the prototype. I missed a decal on the #121!

Side view of the GP40's.

Here's the Fredericksburg & Northern Neck F3 #46 (Ex- B&A). I just applied the F&NN logo. This is an Intermountain loco and runs well. I installed a Tsunami in it. This F unit makes me consider turning back to the early 1980's instead of the early 1990's that I model.

Huwebes, Abril 14, 2016

in Back, getting, In, modeling!, saddle, Some, The, with

Getting back in the saddle with some modeling!

It's been a while since I've done any modeling railroading period. With summertime here, my progress and projects will finally be moving forward. As I said in my last post, I have two minor changes to the layout that will improve the operations. First is the trackage from Battlefield Yard to the helix to the lower level. This little trackage has a "S" curve that's very unforgiving to 6 axle locomotives. I could easily ignore it but it's something that will enhanced operations and is about a days work. Six axle locos will not be held captive and the main reason I have them is to lug the bigger trains up the helix.

This is the trackage to the helix. As you can see, the "S" curve in the trackage. I plan on removing it and removing part of the wall on the right to making it into a sweeping curve out to the helix.

My other layout change is the entire trackage on the Mine Run branch. This is the trackage directly under Battlefield Yard on the lower level. I want to make this more practical by adding a longer second track and add more room for the woodchip loading facility. It mainly going to make it more practical and easier to operate.

Looking south towards the sand mine. This section of trackage has probably had the least amount of coverage on this blog. It will get some much need attention in the coming weeks.

Looking from the other end. The double track "run-around" track will run from the other side of the canal to the bottom of this photo. This should make switching this area more straight forward.

Huwebes, Pebrero 11, 2016

in And, Face, For, layout, lift, Room, Some, The, too!, Weathering

Face lift for the layout room and some weathering too!

Well not a whole lot has been happening on the Midland lately. The last 2 months have been quite busy but I hope to change that real soon. I've mainly been finishing some custom work for a good friend in Texas and then it's face lift time. Since yesterday afternoon, I have been putting in laminate flooring in the layout room. I started yesterday with removal of the carpet and the padding. I actually got to a few rows after a long dinner break. I continued to work today when I got home from school. I hope to be done with the floor itself tomorrow if I work very diligently. I will still have to do the trim and that will require a trip to the Home Depot.

Carpet removed. This was a tiring job. The padding was not so bad. The legs were a fun part not to mention banging your head on the layout.

First few rows down. This was my stopping part yesterday.

What I got accomplished today.

Only about 4 foot left for tomorrow.

My oldest son Cameron has helped me some the last two days. We worked out a $5 an hour pay rate and he's been a great help and no complaints.

Here's a good friend car I weathered up. Thought it turned out very well. The rust spots are decals from Weathering Solutions. Always love the look of the cylindrical hoppers.

Here's one of my hoppers. Tagged it up and added some rust decals.

The other side.

Lunes, Nobyembre 3, 2014

in A, ON, Progress, Some, Video

A video on some progress

Got a chance to get a video done on the little progress I have made over the last month. Hope to get some scenery done on the new extension in the coming weeks.