tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62672096260195895782024-03-28T19:34:00.958-07:00D & H "Colonie Main" layoutThis blog will be a record of my personal journey in researching, building, operating, and finally sharing my HO scale layout based on the Delaware and Hudson Railway's "Colonie Main Line." DandHColonieMainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17665437234296761161noreply@blogger.comBlogger539125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267209626019589578.post-24673003578950625012024-03-20T09:53:00.000-07:002024-03-20T09:53:15.016-07:00Caboose #35794 with side damage (1986)Here is a shot of caboose #35794 in Binghamton, NY in March 1986. All that damage on the side tells stories... perhaps sideswiping or other wreck damage. It would be interesting to model with an embossing tool followed over with dark paint to settle in the recesses.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbMKbcysYI6oPsXAdKDPIHtv0mxLWwliO-giSvmnOxYNLChAoGOFzxU7IBQe7h8jJ4Fw2Uao3TvluG8U-jkqL4rPuGADlWTZ2FtL0IbskrwLnVmV_tdG78YobaD7OgvLcFDOU8J0qzN2z6qO_rp1EK4DVuD6IYrso9xPpvJU9DSNtASxxuH3gz4QFkWwGo/s5472/Binghamton,%20%2335794%20(March%201986).JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="5472" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbMKbcysYI6oPsXAdKDPIHtv0mxLWwliO-giSvmnOxYNLChAoGOFzxU7IBQe7h8jJ4Fw2Uao3TvluG8U-jkqL4rPuGADlWTZ2FtL0IbskrwLnVmV_tdG78YobaD7OgvLcFDOU8J0qzN2z6qO_rp1EK4DVuD6IYrso9xPpvJU9DSNtASxxuH3gz4QFkWwGo/w400-h266/Binghamton,%20%2335794%20(March%201986).JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>DandHColonieMainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17665437234296761161noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267209626019589578.post-8145534871780923112024-03-12T12:24:00.000-07:002024-03-12T12:24:48.128-07:00D&H #4075 on Adirondack Railway (1980)<div>I haven't posted in ages, but I haven't had time to work on my layout in ages. So it goes.</div><div><br /></div><div>Here are two shots of my favorite D&H RS3 #4075, formerly Boston and Maine #4075 (which the D&H got in a swap with the B&M when it needed locomotives with steam heaters for its passenger trains). It is probably the most photographed D&H Alco (aside from the PAs), because there were so few RS3 engines remaining in the 1980s and its color just stood out.</div><div><br /></div><div>In 1980, it was loaned to the Adirondack Railway for use on their trains between Utica and Lake Placid where the Winter Olympics were being held (including the "Miracle on Ice" hockey game between the USA and the Soviet Union). </div><div><br /></div><div>Here are two shots in my collection showing the engine at work that February, 1980. The first one is captioned to be located somewhere in Utica.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1JX0flDR-OWLxIb2-orwk2ZurXQB_aRyu2h62Lnjy0wsttLq0d5YSEJlYD6aaDgTd5OqVYdBohHaSUN6IkfWlVKMCTQe-grVxfyZ8-yuexgF6dP8KKFyVdrzgteZ3v2YphOe4U3dp38-Eyko_ZcDBkxvgyXqAVswQB8A21RP-Q4ldxJsZ63TFzMs8BCTS/s4088/%234075%20in%20Utica,%20NY%20(2-23-1980).JPG" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2725" data-original-width="4088" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1JX0flDR-OWLxIb2-orwk2ZurXQB_aRyu2h62Lnjy0wsttLq0d5YSEJlYD6aaDgTd5OqVYdBohHaSUN6IkfWlVKMCTQe-grVxfyZ8-yuexgF6dP8KKFyVdrzgteZ3v2YphOe4U3dp38-Eyko_ZcDBkxvgyXqAVswQB8A21RP-Q4ldxJsZ63TFzMs8BCTS/w400-h266/%234075%20in%20Utica,%20NY%20(2-23-1980).JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>This second one features a smaller station and is probably somewhere along the route.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMVX_qqoY7pIcokEDEErSsInHWR5d9f_BK_sw144Gl3qnNUC-wiKtlnR0fJUclJcZ7_Bzx94UwsrJ9oJv_lPsKXS1kbUe2Rg0HKrW81g3jvo3spxcebHAW7JKoU_RUQcSAmevXh7-XAKfhAqVFK4Wi1-CcWhiXcvZomIP0HmgwkOzS4Qm99MM6ybP8EnX7/s4088/%234075%20in%20Utica,%20NY%20(2-1980).JPG" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2725" data-original-width="4088" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMVX_qqoY7pIcokEDEErSsInHWR5d9f_BK_sw144Gl3qnNUC-wiKtlnR0fJUclJcZ7_Bzx94UwsrJ9oJv_lPsKXS1kbUe2Rg0HKrW81g3jvo3spxcebHAW7JKoU_RUQcSAmevXh7-XAKfhAqVFK4Wi1-CcWhiXcvZomIP0HmgwkOzS4Qm99MM6ybP8EnX7/w400-h266/%234075%20in%20Utica,%20NY%20(2-1980).JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Someday I will take my family on part of the line on the <a href="https://adirondackrr.com/">Adirondack Railroad</a>.</div>DandHColonieMainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17665437234296761161noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267209626019589578.post-2030981684497791442024-02-01T06:25:00.000-08:002024-02-01T06:25:30.068-08:00Springfield Train Show 2024Another Springfield train show has come and gone. I again went with the local NMRA Division on a chartered bus on Saturday and had a great time. But, I miss coming with my wife because she helps me from getting lost and forces me to slow down and take in the layouts. I look forward to the day when I can bring Harrison with me. However, it still was a good time.<div><br /></div><div>Out of the eight hours of the show, I worked at the NMRA table for two of them so I was already in a bind to see everything. And I know I missed a lot. But here are some pictures I took of interesting things I came across (<i>I left my small memory card in my camera and quickly maxed out on the number of pictures I could take... GRRR!</i>)<br /><div><br /></div><div>There was an O scale layout called the "Crystal Cove" which ran off of live overhead wire. It was very well done and I watched the little train trundle back and forth for awhile.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigC8iFyQ-sEqWVK8S29WIqDUQzt1onj_9NT5rYz3o9F_GyfiGR8FURRdVkSzUP8M1laBRjVXqoGSbdi7394iwa8RbM8cpxnR6D97AC8SuuqGvQr7uPyEHTLueR_3shzay5v4joPgOsUv4f_DLY73Hbrg9WfLYIM3gOJ5S2pEnaJLjtfnuycJfZ9dOBNoog/s5152/IMG_6842.JPG" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigC8iFyQ-sEqWVK8S29WIqDUQzt1onj_9NT5rYz3o9F_GyfiGR8FURRdVkSzUP8M1laBRjVXqoGSbdi7394iwa8RbM8cpxnR6D97AC8SuuqGvQr7uPyEHTLueR_3shzay5v4joPgOsUv4f_DLY73Hbrg9WfLYIM3gOJ5S2pEnaJLjtfnuycJfZ9dOBNoog/w400-h300/IMG_6842.JPG" width="400" /></a><br /><br /></div><div>The other end of the line featured a neat waterfront scene.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXuM9cifWahlVTeQhhPG4kQvm_5_mqA5kFoFTg4oY4BgCT9BI6PEU46Ose7CJOD1zVe0HoEaPiL9qCET0fgeCOLNK312nQB2iEB0WMAa3ypboMqW_mftpPPYzJZ15fMmR7Mn27JhPsJIUwFybp3elqdD5EzR-K1nTOvg6ReLTOViY7L7FG6js2-DeDV1cP/s5152/IMG_6848.JPG" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXuM9cifWahlVTeQhhPG4kQvm_5_mqA5kFoFTg4oY4BgCT9BI6PEU46Ose7CJOD1zVe0HoEaPiL9qCET0fgeCOLNK312nQB2iEB0WMAa3ypboMqW_mftpPPYzJZ15fMmR7Mn27JhPsJIUwFybp3elqdD5EzR-K1nTOvg6ReLTOViY7L7FG6js2-DeDV1cP/w400-h300/IMG_6848.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>On the O gauge layout that kids are allowed to operate via pushbuttons, a Big Boy was pulling a long train. To me it is a large engine... to a kid of 5, it must have been gigantic!</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsh22w-SGkPY26dkdDZi08s9dZ-_-02nJyDrXp5MEAuac72bv-pgkEwzmKOnTKdbS8fBr4QK9hasrNRvP_3uSmOS1Fmt-N5YcgGckzDDDP9RopTKt5Dz1xbMSv4bdbgb8NUonE6X0W7ZE1Bg1YSv59rComB-rvkfrePokx0XHAKzSKNq0XJdk4AfEVgzin/s5152/IMG_6855.JPG" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsh22w-SGkPY26dkdDZi08s9dZ-_-02nJyDrXp5MEAuac72bv-pgkEwzmKOnTKdbS8fBr4QK9hasrNRvP_3uSmOS1Fmt-N5YcgGckzDDDP9RopTKt5Dz1xbMSv4bdbgb8NUonE6X0W7ZE1Bg1YSv59rComB-rvkfrePokx0XHAKzSKNq0XJdk4AfEVgzin/w400-h300/IMG_6855.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>A custom painter and engine detailer had some neat GE HO scale engines on display. The interiors were lit including the display stands, engine meters, track lights, etc. I liked the leaves stuck on the sides of the vents the most though.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB7VvyNLn8cf7CUQjEqJ4oTeNiyquqZf1IlaE9GM-2QgOo237Us4ZZZvGuEWYUSvT9ZcWGcs1MxjC7YOaBcdTA-JLOWh0q7bFvfUc1Zgndz2gSELaFSGvNplOQMpdCFxlc-QGNxk5yVzP2359X3IN-lO7bA-KwCpxMmq151MDbViUCiUswHUqKCodXbZO7/s5152/IMG_6859.JPG" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB7VvyNLn8cf7CUQjEqJ4oTeNiyquqZf1IlaE9GM-2QgOo237Us4ZZZvGuEWYUSvT9ZcWGcs1MxjC7YOaBcdTA-JLOWh0q7bFvfUc1Zgndz2gSELaFSGvNplOQMpdCFxlc-QGNxk5yVzP2359X3IN-lO7bA-KwCpxMmq151MDbViUCiUswHUqKCodXbZO7/w400-h300/IMG_6859.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Here is a Bar Mills model kit ("Fenster's Farm Fresh" that I want to build for my future O scale layout. But I might scratchbuild it instead of using the kit. I haven't decided yet. But it is a nice kit and ripe to add lots of details. </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLMs7BzVwmfQ-pUmm8AaRFzTU-_ZA-LM0dy5kqTUi42dmdyLuDbd1kSDJ9j_SOUppm7y72KPiGCXi-S-hA7eUvROST3aVT_EbnK3SY7Fs3wczcDO1umA4I46686F9isn6TeRnri_2aOvlgkx_ffYAytFxNlXayDzJ_hfSgF0YZAE1PHS7KrrCMJnZvBkc6/s5152/IMG_6860.JPG" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLMs7BzVwmfQ-pUmm8AaRFzTU-_ZA-LM0dy5kqTUi42dmdyLuDbd1kSDJ9j_SOUppm7y72KPiGCXi-S-hA7eUvROST3aVT_EbnK3SY7Fs3wczcDO1umA4I46686F9isn6TeRnri_2aOvlgkx_ffYAytFxNlXayDzJ_hfSgF0YZAE1PHS7KrrCMJnZvBkc6/w400-h300/IMG_6860.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>While strolling by a large T-trak layout, I came across this one. It certainly gets originality points.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGo0aUoLG9Du5r6Dx0Jc8ItOO_wcCGN5ULCtOu3Fv8BCQ4yEAyMIggpPhEdWOgFY197QYjQ_4fCN6LMmyJGGN1zJ9vFigr8G27JtzWH6Az32QUfD-I2oy2rf6hGyv6KT-miG6QxADxA5vMQQDuEfT1LWyT4N_mS4l_p-8fy4aOQP2QxEfPxIf0MesdP2zy/s5152/IMG_6868.JPG" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGo0aUoLG9Du5r6Dx0Jc8ItOO_wcCGN5ULCtOu3Fv8BCQ4yEAyMIggpPhEdWOgFY197QYjQ_4fCN6LMmyJGGN1zJ9vFigr8G27JtzWH6Az32QUfD-I2oy2rf6hGyv6KT-miG6QxADxA5vMQQDuEfT1LWyT4N_mS4l_p-8fy4aOQP2QxEfPxIf0MesdP2zy/w400-h300/IMG_6868.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>There were at least a half-dozen Z scale layouts scattered around. Here was a well done one that I suspect was built on a pre-fab base. The owner was explaining it but I came too late to hear all of the details.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJj9IKTu1L55zJrFTQjJjn7t1Zc8qdMwJw5EWcRbCBbaStCci9u4CHTCP4j8yQVpN_TBCxvqiiN6ySzX94kd5odIKHase18W0AmInjE_qjK11nYlVYJ8QciEcQqxbYZccDSAuUXDqilyfOFgxDVU0GrDNAtv3kfhjSfiaWUXYMmPil44RERh8oxbgp9EOM/s5152/IMG_6869.JPG" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJj9IKTu1L55zJrFTQjJjn7t1Zc8qdMwJw5EWcRbCBbaStCci9u4CHTCP4j8yQVpN_TBCxvqiiN6ySzX94kd5odIKHase18W0AmInjE_qjK11nYlVYJ8QciEcQqxbYZccDSAuUXDqilyfOFgxDVU0GrDNAtv3kfhjSfiaWUXYMmPil44RERh8oxbgp9EOM/w400-h300/IMG_6869.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Here is another Z scale layout in a guitar case. A simple loop is on the left, but a branch line off of it climbs up and over and down the "guitar neck" to a switching yard area. Neat.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP3us5Yw7DU7Mafrp1JoJ-TtTBrNDzXafufUs-pVFvbpNgzV0IhF5RyHQzvZaV-qd_1P7JADNij-dRY1fkz6jw6XO4TdC-TcR8XldKehE1vCkRQGIpED8vXSCgeSZlqBm8W1FWPoRioTKnG-9gxPnBgS3kC5hm2voJVuF9ezgHcJOiOCrCoZ6Q8mDCosXn/s5152/IMG_6884.JPG" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP3us5Yw7DU7Mafrp1JoJ-TtTBrNDzXafufUs-pVFvbpNgzV0IhF5RyHQzvZaV-qd_1P7JADNij-dRY1fkz6jw6XO4TdC-TcR8XldKehE1vCkRQGIpED8vXSCgeSZlqBm8W1FWPoRioTKnG-9gxPnBgS3kC5hm2voJVuF9ezgHcJOiOCrCoZ6Q8mDCosXn/w400-h300/IMG_6884.JPG" width="400" /></a><br /><br /></div><div>The first actual T gauge (1:450) layout that I have seen (as opposed to a train on display). It ran well though it seemed more of a novelty piece than having potential for an actual model railroad. But to each his own. </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2lorPeIofusFla6AiKqtDxj5umFmknf-63TiFQx_FfDYq2GyWAN4r7oGkNgeTgg2b8J_YRROTaKV6BsoJrcY2NozzISEs0L0y1lHRtT3HkenqzDZYEcqALbTvNzW3BPdojlqw5Q28titBQmcpQqKTjwHmdJJfpGw9v1vbA8ONg3FIjLMzsSq-sjrKy02k/s5152/IMG_6883.JPG" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2lorPeIofusFla6AiKqtDxj5umFmknf-63TiFQx_FfDYq2GyWAN4r7oGkNgeTgg2b8J_YRROTaKV6BsoJrcY2NozzISEs0L0y1lHRtT3HkenqzDZYEcqALbTvNzW3BPdojlqw5Q28titBQmcpQqKTjwHmdJJfpGw9v1vbA8ONg3FIjLMzsSq-sjrKy02k/w400-h300/IMG_6883.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><div>Some very old Trebel O train sets, which were the precurser to N scale. For complete in box, the prices seemed very reasonable if you wanted to capture a piece of N scale history.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE8liybKq-jH9o-SvIZth0bIsW-6aR7AIZmyapZn6kN7G4f46UUjBmNtqThu7YATSpcUTU3IocyQ46-GU_OUI2gOzqzICcfEbtzUOn8Yn-1LaJTFn4kzrFhpdhpDEEXBmrm73N-9aQ5pkRGafXQ1uYJRlW0dtWxjsYHKZgDU9noYaTN3Jc-3x6IHmCwGgM/s5152/IMG_6837.JPG" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE8liybKq-jH9o-SvIZth0bIsW-6aR7AIZmyapZn6kN7G4f46UUjBmNtqThu7YATSpcUTU3IocyQ46-GU_OUI2gOzqzICcfEbtzUOn8Yn-1LaJTFn4kzrFhpdhpDEEXBmrm73N-9aQ5pkRGafXQ1uYJRlW0dtWxjsYHKZgDU9noYaTN3Jc-3x6IHmCwGgM/w400-h300/IMG_6837.JPG" width="400" /></a></div></div><div><br /></div><div>Here was a large N scale display that was fantastically detailed. I took many pictures of it and could have stared at it for much longer. A plaque on the end identified it as built by "The Great South Bay Model Railroad Club". </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMpNkjTwZ-PAdSlLIGNFHcjZClzPTZ03kIVP50CDqoUWD8HDEvA6cW7ceYbmehHwHLMIUZLmzFeV8bae-cvMTL_lrM61j4eWrRnrnpVIBYaQeGmpakebqgZLqRqlGO5EJBH9s-8TAisnqwYn5L7A2MUkZuXoJwcyk6keKfH3nxzD5O3z9hyPrUZIUtGlBf/s5152/IMG_6889.JPG" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMpNkjTwZ-PAdSlLIGNFHcjZClzPTZ03kIVP50CDqoUWD8HDEvA6cW7ceYbmehHwHLMIUZLmzFeV8bae-cvMTL_lrM61j4eWrRnrnpVIBYaQeGmpakebqgZLqRqlGO5EJBH9s-8TAisnqwYn5L7A2MUkZuXoJwcyk6keKfH3nxzD5O3z9hyPrUZIUtGlBf/w400-h300/IMG_6889.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Another picture of the other end of the same layout. It was filled with neat little details and scenes that all looked so natural and realistic.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqCnQ0xa5FeKnEsrv089EmoWJJ8Gs91EbfFlCWVzVozZHrb6ghPDGGEyeuhffEN-egZobzqDwauXcI2QPUcpeF1CIoG69MI_pqth_-UfYcfPUH1IVgnjfGTHq_4bfrsV9XhnNME_uCohtK9Dx707VXOnk704QLVweCkgZYqf3KTSrx_nUYCWhZUZFSfYao/s5152/IMG_6895.JPG" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqCnQ0xa5FeKnEsrv089EmoWJJ8Gs91EbfFlCWVzVozZHrb6ghPDGGEyeuhffEN-egZobzqDwauXcI2QPUcpeF1CIoG69MI_pqth_-UfYcfPUH1IVgnjfGTHq_4bfrsV9XhnNME_uCohtK9Dx707VXOnk704QLVweCkgZYqf3KTSrx_nUYCWhZUZFSfYao/w400-h300/IMG_6895.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The display by the South Port Model Works. Yes, on the very right hand side there is a train siding with a boxcar but I was taken aback but all of the wonderful boat models. </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw1gb8zToTGfSiz4FoUPPLYNiyXbY9HUVY792uwS2F3XXNBZh0iV7MzVK5BOoAKnSLs_9HAFsssdqIuS9_Pmy6pJMQbG27MFkpdkkthwUMWmFsbm2RCQSYHt6LuVabYvw4oXNcShcsbSc2kGtoZITkNTCn3Cn4K-OKCU2mLTftIpp_7WlVdhPYb8TrLUts/s5152/IMG_6901.JPG" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw1gb8zToTGfSiz4FoUPPLYNiyXbY9HUVY792uwS2F3XXNBZh0iV7MzVK5BOoAKnSLs_9HAFsssdqIuS9_Pmy6pJMQbG27MFkpdkkthwUMWmFsbm2RCQSYHt6LuVabYvw4oXNcShcsbSc2kGtoZITkNTCn3Cn4K-OKCU2mLTftIpp_7WlVdhPYb8TrLUts/w400-h300/IMG_6901.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>And I bought a couple of things too. Harrison is struggling to get a Lionel steam locomotive (with all of the pilot and driving wheels) AND tender on the track and connected up... hey, he is only 20 months hold! So, I bought him a cheap Lionel MPC engine with only 8 wheels and durable metal handrails to use on his layout. For $65 it was a good deal even though it is painted for the Union Pacific. <i>If this leads him to a lifetime of modeling the UP I will kick myself forever...</i></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG6lfRRlXXBh80Q2WhWpMfqaVAR17UNo_Cyf7IAfQPRaIGW1-b3Ktta4FljfG_9GNbC-DVG8ZLLjFf2xuIekV366q16U4FfII1u2VrfdcHSHhVe6k4V7cgOXwPqC5xX1e0tiOJSYz81NKgdfkVgZXcyFEqeoVRGXf8Iw_RnOqCDcAZ3rPnXYGXpI7vzCgz/s5152/IMG_6908.JPG" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG6lfRRlXXBh80Q2WhWpMfqaVAR17UNo_Cyf7IAfQPRaIGW1-b3Ktta4FljfG_9GNbC-DVG8ZLLjFf2xuIekV366q16U4FfII1u2VrfdcHSHhVe6k4V7cgOXwPqC5xX1e0tiOJSYz81NKgdfkVgZXcyFEqeoVRGXf8Iw_RnOqCDcAZ3rPnXYGXpI7vzCgz/w400-h300/IMG_6908.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I also bought two O scale bulkhead flatcars including one with a pipe load for $20 each. I will modify them and add new loads sometime in the future. Finally, I bought a Conrail caboose for $30. The seller had an Atlas trainman caboose (with less details) for $30 and I saw it last year at the show and forgot about it. I bought it this year but the seller pointed out more detailed Lionel one for $10 more. Sadly, I didn't have the extra $10 in my wallet but the guy had pity on me and sold it to me for $30. Yay!</div><div><br /></div><div>I looked and looked for wooden Thomas trains to buy Harrison but didn't see many for sale. Maybe this year sellers of kid toys were in short supply. So, I bought him a pair of train socks instead which are a little too large but he will grow into them.</div><div><br /></div></div><div>All in all it was a great time. But, next year I want to spend a lot more time just staring at the layouts on display and less time searching for elusive things to buy.</div>DandHColonieMainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17665437234296761161noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267209626019589578.post-18381099804172282982024-01-20T06:12:00.000-08:002024-01-20T06:12:56.846-08:00Wishes for 2024While at my monthly NMRA meeting last night, someone brought up these meme and I just had to repost it... especially since the Springfield Train Show is coming up next week!<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiizp6N_Wmq6etEe6XLqzWcqHMM9xgQzbOP0YkWlfjs5L_iXvwpR5c2B3kv_1e2a8-R2jaB9gk1eYmKGhD9pO4Rae0iy6r3KDIMQwEo02caw2M-Vm6Q3zrtoXU1vv7S7_iNrWj_7eTsINd05slP1-NNbKbaaLQdOhoXZUCE7i17x0JwRVX7gE8m-bbfmfF9/s650/Train%20meme.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="577" data-original-width="650" height="355" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiizp6N_Wmq6etEe6XLqzWcqHMM9xgQzbOP0YkWlfjs5L_iXvwpR5c2B3kv_1e2a8-R2jaB9gk1eYmKGhD9pO4Rae0iy6r3KDIMQwEo02caw2M-Vm6Q3zrtoXU1vv7S7_iNrWj_7eTsINd05slP1-NNbKbaaLQdOhoXZUCE7i17x0JwRVX7gE8m-bbfmfF9/w400-h355/Train%20meme.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div>DandHColonieMainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17665437234296761161noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267209626019589578.post-75561745925981508472023-12-27T04:15:00.000-08:002023-12-27T04:15:41.729-08:00D&H train in Voorheesville (1985)Here is a shot of a D&H/Guilford train going through the diamond in <a href="https://dandhcoloniemain.blogspot.com/2023/05/d-train-at-voorheesville-1992.html">Voorheesville</a> on December 29, 1985. I believe that it is heading west out of Albany. It will be interesting to see how the train scene changes in Voorheesville in 2024.<div><div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHcoG9wNpUhIu0h2VM3Z56tm2YmN8n1c1Usz3o8nb058EOfDZvKWJWS8MlKQrKkp5jz3vbzP6J7GGUhDfyUQH_XAYvFk5SKcMwSOWCF48QeRRZtjncNSWB7fhXzwvicb1RzKs0KTlXYsUXyGOWbeFnYikaZDGoUuYlkIYoRppkhYpOBVkd4EfHO5XoOBtn/s4088/Voorheesville%20(12-29-1985).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2725" data-original-width="4088" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHcoG9wNpUhIu0h2VM3Z56tm2YmN8n1c1Usz3o8nb058EOfDZvKWJWS8MlKQrKkp5jz3vbzP6J7GGUhDfyUQH_XAYvFk5SKcMwSOWCF48QeRRZtjncNSWB7fhXzwvicb1RzKs0KTlXYsUXyGOWbeFnYikaZDGoUuYlkIYoRppkhYpOBVkd4EfHO5XoOBtn/w400-h266/Voorheesville%20(12-29-1985).jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div></div></div>DandHColonieMainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17665437234296761161noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267209626019589578.post-72990760548868203892023-12-25T08:11:00.000-08:002023-12-25T08:11:02.773-08:00Merry Christmas!<p><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #0e2535;">MERRY CHRISTMAS!</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #0e2535;">But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #0e2535; font-family: times; font-weight: 700;">Luke 2:10-12</span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #0e2535; font-family: times;">Not much to report at the moment modeling wise, but Harrison received some trains this year under the tree. In the end, that is a good thing. 😀</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho9JszYMRR7T4IPQ5-nPikaQcyR-Q2x9gKJ3jfe96sAooJwKYO-r6a0cxUIUq0qScyZD3nRtoErShfrUezQXt7SMQLWB0gd8irmzVh55lCqSt1X-Z6nivK6C1hMjaiK0wX0bymGj03RGKMAEo86T1LI0VoC0DEYAqf-kFlzjg2r4nSuRoTUQ7i7Ubs2uSq/s1920/thumbnail_image2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1440" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho9JszYMRR7T4IPQ5-nPikaQcyR-Q2x9gKJ3jfe96sAooJwKYO-r6a0cxUIUq0qScyZD3nRtoErShfrUezQXt7SMQLWB0gd8irmzVh55lCqSt1X-Z6nivK6C1hMjaiK0wX0bymGj03RGKMAEo86T1LI0VoC0DEYAqf-kFlzjg2r4nSuRoTUQ7i7Ubs2uSq/w300-h400/thumbnail_image2.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #0e2535; font-family: times;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #0e2535; font-family: times; font-weight: 700;"><br /></span></p>DandHColonieMainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17665437234296761161noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267209626019589578.post-53777747663779681472023-12-01T11:25:00.000-08:002023-12-01T11:25:08.036-08:00Harrison's first Lionel layout<div>Though Harrison is free to pick whatever toys he wants, he really likes his wooden trains. I think most kids do these days, and I personally believe that Thomas the Tank Engine has done more to interest kids in trains and model railroading in general than any other promotional campaign. Still, I don't actively push trains on him.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJQ-34TrZVNCMzv28RrmwxrRnuYJ_7hqNW-INYWPnAet2VuvwdTE0m0OjzYXXeZO9uEYFR9A2x-5-4KScAXvxj6OVobfLk5n8v2arqui2Ch4iw2bW4u8YAz8p_S27B-gsfES83w_tbI_FrvGat1xQ36IiPaU8sPQ9huWY9-kIf-d9I2f5cIBnWSE4MRLV-/s5152/IMG_6656.JPG" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJQ-34TrZVNCMzv28RrmwxrRnuYJ_7hqNW-INYWPnAet2VuvwdTE0m0OjzYXXeZO9uEYFR9A2x-5-4KScAXvxj6OVobfLk5n8v2arqui2Ch4iw2bW4u8YAz8p_S27B-gsfES83w_tbI_FrvGat1xQ36IiPaU8sPQ9huWY9-kIf-d9I2f5cIBnWSE4MRLV-/w400-h300/IMG_6656.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>But, I bought him a Thomas train set last year for Christmas and he enjoys watching me run my HO scale layout in the basement (had I known this fact months ago, I never would have <a href="https://dandhcoloniemain.blogspot.com/2023/09/layout-redesign.html">redesigned my layout</a> to remove the option for continous running. Sigh)</div><div><br /></div><div>He plays with a 4'x4' layout on the floor but the curves are very tight and the train can't go fast before it skyrockets off at the corner. Something had to be done. But, the new layout had to be semi-portable or at least movable, it had to fit under my layout, it had to be cheap in case he lost interest, and it had to have some green scenery to draw Harrison's interest. So, I dug into an old Model Railroader special issue magazine from the late 1980s that I had as a kid. It featured a roll-around O scale layout designed by Jim Hediger which looked like it would work.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2WHm2bHExg3_8BZjbP9vVlOjAZtUydmYm24ODfXOtY5ObRvdyK0dzt_S66Lhl0w8FThTVg3M6wVkgavrV2GHNBVVHMyblDe-qQZ7ZYGDdEfxx7-T4tFFMF4Pf3MIzkrDcBXRV4G8K2WaBqqA3y_9S29rB4Ny4xpGfITF36K1VPPqaOrql8N_8LnjLGv8w/s503/layout%20plans.png" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="357" data-original-width="503" height="284" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2WHm2bHExg3_8BZjbP9vVlOjAZtUydmYm24ODfXOtY5ObRvdyK0dzt_S66Lhl0w8FThTVg3M6wVkgavrV2GHNBVVHMyblDe-qQZ7ZYGDdEfxx7-T4tFFMF4Pf3MIzkrDcBXRV4G8K2WaBqqA3y_9S29rB4Ny4xpGfITF36K1VPPqaOrql8N_8LnjLGv8w/w400-h284/layout%20plans.png" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I started in September with a pair of wooden dolly carts I had left over from Harbor Freight. I cut them apart to salvage the coaster wheels and built a frame about 14" tall (a good height for Harrison) from some 1x2" lumber. This later proved to be a mistake.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe7eyxogZ-U2RZhR-2FVDDhRF6sIiVJNuXWgTe3j_0Qd3o-4R0fhIZ6Q6_qmzYorfWo2XMT5oqkpcut-DFFfmJG929EDZuD9mY1w3_DlcVCGmjfGjpxkZ9nqi7W0FsBP8RDvI1cArNGCr2PysqHa5LXiiv0lv2Ni9nGfbUQtvKN0m06Uhr_1s4oYwmA8V7/s5152/IMG_6199.JPG" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe7eyxogZ-U2RZhR-2FVDDhRF6sIiVJNuXWgTe3j_0Qd3o-4R0fhIZ6Q6_qmzYorfWo2XMT5oqkpcut-DFFfmJG929EDZuD9mY1w3_DlcVCGmjfGjpxkZ9nqi7W0FsBP8RDvI1cArNGCr2PysqHa5LXiiv0lv2Ni9nGfbUQtvKN0m06Uhr_1s4oYwmA8V7/w400-h300/IMG_6199.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The layout itself is a piece of plywood split down the middle. To get this home I had to wait until November when I purchased a larger vehicle- my Toyota Rav4. I love it, and it can just barely fit in a piece of plywood which I had cut to size on the night before Thanksgiving at the store. The plans called for 3/8" thick and 3/4" thick plywood, and that must have been a typo. It couldn't be both. Splitting the difference, I used 1/2" plywood. The two outer edges are framed with 1x4" boards.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-MYrtgivmwSAF-kJqf-ZfF3WSLgLwk0EIIH04moe9mWdcDPLpMvDQlsSkm4BFKEMZ7_1GTItCmEuFG1f-9gsYUYQuqvRhm6qUhWIJsuvIVcMhBxDSRigs6ob-vceSQTvRXLv48RZoIXvQw-jgk6hJwDV1Vf6ZV_7QPWC3nrQKc84g6v_pQORj5ngCgjbG/s5152/IMG_6595.JPG" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-MYrtgivmwSAF-kJqf-ZfF3WSLgLwk0EIIH04moe9mWdcDPLpMvDQlsSkm4BFKEMZ7_1GTItCmEuFG1f-9gsYUYQuqvRhm6qUhWIJsuvIVcMhBxDSRigs6ob-vceSQTvRXLv48RZoIXvQw-jgk6hJwDV1Vf6ZV_7QPWC3nrQKc84g6v_pQORj5ngCgjbG/w400-h300/IMG_6595.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The ends are framed with pieces of 2x4" board. This is important because they need to be beefy to support the hinges which will be mounted on them. </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimQjoSqJuT2sQG8JBlOd3HPveahNUkhX4d7q3weRIYgELq4rTd9hkSXY-q6shmHT3rV876oM1uNW8j9e8WrViGbcqzok2Xho0KEGQd_-Lt-596AR9eWYFpuhxgfb2OVJnE3w-zAAVUIF2o_MQKqCv94kuIv6rnBgQWriXM9XYYkE2WhTwbQDU3n9viN2YA/s5152/IMG_6597.JPG" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimQjoSqJuT2sQG8JBlOd3HPveahNUkhX4d7q3weRIYgELq4rTd9hkSXY-q6shmHT3rV876oM1uNW8j9e8WrViGbcqzok2Xho0KEGQd_-Lt-596AR9eWYFpuhxgfb2OVJnE3w-zAAVUIF2o_MQKqCv94kuIv6rnBgQWriXM9XYYkE2WhTwbQDU3n9viN2YA/w400-h300/IMG_6597.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Here is Harrison's current O-gauge layout, mounted on a 4x4' cork board. I bought the board on Craigslist and had to transport it on the roof of my Toyota Corolla while holding one side with my hand sticking out the window. It was a slow trip, but thankfully a short trip. Clearly, a larger layout was necessary. The other green board is something I use for photos.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMnfTX2kRR9B88V7fDp6JfUnqG5zNnpJy-Ukk7iV05Sq9jeoQwUoxB5YUHE_oaOH3UltkEjePCygbEqkgCCaGhs2ij6XTNQOaIItdZjanhEy9peV1UkUwpMMMrhzNUhdcNdb3PIjeH4I8EOg-DIgpuyjfZLs0JXVbitXGyLTW_8MKIMEkAU-4WrD4PclwQ/s5152/IMG_6599.JPG" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMnfTX2kRR9B88V7fDp6JfUnqG5zNnpJy-Ukk7iV05Sq9jeoQwUoxB5YUHE_oaOH3UltkEjePCygbEqkgCCaGhs2ij6XTNQOaIItdZjanhEy9peV1UkUwpMMMrhzNUhdcNdb3PIjeH4I8EOg-DIgpuyjfZLs0JXVbitXGyLTW_8MKIMEkAU-4WrD4PclwQ/w400-h300/IMG_6599.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The right side of the table with flipped over and two more 2x4's were mounted along the edge on the underside. Then, the caster/leg assembles were set in place. </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlckflijqVtjFpAX74AhnfoV-MGqqAgzeHEmb69cpu111HG4kcaM4LfZ7MQpgbRNSVe-oyupsfzHgaeT-GPFGIlvQQEci0ePCC2zjkqe-H6RZO5OFv65Jh0XEUE9NaQKh5BmjZJpBFbviTL5JWJnTK4iD65Bsg_Ma-qV6vQ1rfICgKTrsX3uxj6ZQ57UDL/s5152/IMG_6600.JPG" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlckflijqVtjFpAX74AhnfoV-MGqqAgzeHEmb69cpu111HG4kcaM4LfZ7MQpgbRNSVe-oyupsfzHgaeT-GPFGIlvQQEci0ePCC2zjkqe-H6RZO5OFv65Jh0XEUE9NaQKh5BmjZJpBFbviTL5JWJnTK4iD65Bsg_Ma-qV6vQ1rfICgKTrsX3uxj6ZQ57UDL/w400-h300/IMG_6600.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I didn't want to glue the wheel/legs in place, so I instead glued and screwed blocks cut from 2x4" lumber on each side of the legs. The wheel assemblies slide out, but friction keeps them in place except when they need to be removed. </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTfZm4vaGoeJgil2wftVM1OWH8VnHbS77LpfraSPHUGlpp8vV5ed9e113ZBgh_Fcrn4BE-C4BtiCH7Kg_JVZADzFVRZXoXxmBif1hbQOsxXrQNmaDKTpUHVlrKnSBPGOTRa4O1CkPrk8HQZV3b5JMk4TYBvXm1aiDCTo47P2RMHNoKQ0xv_dFXcrmnPHHt/s5152/IMG_6601.JPG" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTfZm4vaGoeJgil2wftVM1OWH8VnHbS77LpfraSPHUGlpp8vV5ed9e113ZBgh_Fcrn4BE-C4BtiCH7Kg_JVZADzFVRZXoXxmBif1hbQOsxXrQNmaDKTpUHVlrKnSBPGOTRa4O1CkPrk8HQZV3b5JMk4TYBvXm1aiDCTo47P2RMHNoKQ0xv_dFXcrmnPHHt/w400-h300/IMG_6601.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>As it turns out, the cheap plywood on the Harbor Freight dolly delaminated and broke so I removed the casters and modified the leg assemblies to use a solid 2x4" instead. </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicAaVREY77V-92B9tQZRt6qqvKrD3qCz2upz1m1LWuzEeffH90lR9Jin6FP8CrXGm8_VAOR6Zq6ZxqlXzApba_5nch9WtLv7eLzzdi6IxZ_aaTsDkMgUyjN2L3tbkYz0aR4E1F49jbZI_FuU0BgmzhsItf4WY-ywdWiYl3TCN95qWek2K9Emvp9f0GUys7/s5152/IMG_6602.JPG" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicAaVREY77V-92B9tQZRt6qqvKrD3qCz2upz1m1LWuzEeffH90lR9Jin6FP8CrXGm8_VAOR6Zq6ZxqlXzApba_5nch9WtLv7eLzzdi6IxZ_aaTsDkMgUyjN2L3tbkYz0aR4E1F49jbZI_FuU0BgmzhsItf4WY-ywdWiYl3TCN95qWek2K9Emvp9f0GUys7/w400-h300/IMG_6602.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The non-wheel side of the table also had 2x4" braces underneath along the two sides as well. I then mounted a pair of 14" tall legs made from 2x4" lumber on the left hand side to raise it up in height to match the right side table. Hinges will hold them together later. </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaRj0e0RgCGVxDhspJsNOiWwwzWYtEBzBvdT0IOMQY3e5d1rxoJztg4DiqLZ4h5Jxz_E25wpk8rhzz97xEAag6muiJmuxsVHZxnFJPBMC1iUThu4c-WaTPXgVyfiTBckOaoqM6R78ybHNDju1zGMMMOWZ26nZTQin5DyZLeNb-KjGJbVz7cQX-UpNGnV7r/s5152/IMG_6603.JPG" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaRj0e0RgCGVxDhspJsNOiWwwzWYtEBzBvdT0IOMQY3e5d1rxoJztg4DiqLZ4h5Jxz_E25wpk8rhzz97xEAag6muiJmuxsVHZxnFJPBMC1iUThu4c-WaTPXgVyfiTBckOaoqM6R78ybHNDju1zGMMMOWZ26nZTQin5DyZLeNb-KjGJbVz7cQX-UpNGnV7r/w400-h300/IMG_6603.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>My wife helped me carry the two pieces outside and I went over everything with my power sander. Since Harrison won't know any better, I rounded over all the sharp edges and removed all splinter areas that I could find. Then, I started to paint them the same green that I used on my HO layout fascia. I thought a 1/2 pint of paint would be enough, but I was wrong. When I went to buy more, the store's paint mixer was broken. </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjAG2DqnG0TTvAnaJOViK0v2oZBXpb5UaJSlM90GL_kd3ytrLt9rDiQkUH5f4GcEHlCsP9IDXXKC7uA1smvhk9NP3nNEHoZ2iPY191yPjhOwY5P58lqgQQh65dA1St23zBG_pR9pICfkItXnN71oXxISCUcjkG5n6Dfjd3b990ZS5emo7yq2RT8xOEnAUi/s5152/IMG_6605.JPG" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjAG2DqnG0TTvAnaJOViK0v2oZBXpb5UaJSlM90GL_kd3ytrLt9rDiQkUH5f4GcEHlCsP9IDXXKC7uA1smvhk9NP3nNEHoZ2iPY191yPjhOwY5P58lqgQQh65dA1St23zBG_pR9pICfkItXnN71oXxISCUcjkG5n6Dfjd3b990ZS5emo7yq2RT8xOEnAUi/w400-h300/IMG_6605.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The next day, I bought another pint of paint which I thought would be enough, but I was wrong. It barely gave everything two coats. But I like the way it looks. The color is "Jungle Green". I am thinking about adding some indoor/outdoor carpeting but haven't done it yet.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRckYeoLLtq80o41wZv85ZTQs4Q4PKlMNuB0QhJdMHGwuxKDlEUctrUD-TCPBBaFKCqSDFJ_BU2yw3c5fb2TEMnQgX1iuWobKFYpBJ_2AsCS2eUTj4NDZPj6mavPK-dSndPtUArIv5D9P2iNqniAOKlQB_y50Gdbdh7f6VQZOVPmOdVZze5E2iCGko9dZQ/s5152/IMG_6628.JPG" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRckYeoLLtq80o41wZv85ZTQs4Q4PKlMNuB0QhJdMHGwuxKDlEUctrUD-TCPBBaFKCqSDFJ_BU2yw3c5fb2TEMnQgX1iuWobKFYpBJ_2AsCS2eUTj4NDZPj6mavPK-dSndPtUArIv5D9P2iNqniAOKlQB_y50Gdbdh7f6VQZOVPmOdVZze5E2iCGko9dZQ/w400-h300/IMG_6628.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>A pair of heavy duty 6" strap hinges bought on Amazon were installed. None of the big box stores carrieed what I needed, so they had to be ordered online. They look and work great though. I replaced the mounting screws with longer wood screws.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPqBsJxL2IyHL1BgoFt7ZNuSnR1HnWWWjQ8gUcIh11DAZWqfJwl_e42jaHgvqX3tiVcV8DDahE551eFVWjiIX1Uu5-opPtWfx3Bc-cpcIM8sAk8Q4zKapLHFZlvg3rnFrFYXd5HVK7P4nKcZLt_Im217jaJkoQ9hFwJFhpQAKvb1CkNcwZbCLrWexmeESx/s5152/IMG_6631.JPG" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPqBsJxL2IyHL1BgoFt7ZNuSnR1HnWWWjQ8gUcIh11DAZWqfJwl_e42jaHgvqX3tiVcV8DDahE551eFVWjiIX1Uu5-opPtWfx3Bc-cpcIM8sAk8Q4zKapLHFZlvg3rnFrFYXd5HVK7P4nKcZLt_Im217jaJkoQ9hFwJFhpQAKvb1CkNcwZbCLrWexmeESx/w400-h300/IMG_6631.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>A pair of handles were installed on the top part of the layout to assist in flipping it over. I also screws on some rubber "bumpers" on the corners to leave a gap between the pieces... helpful for getting fingers between them if necessary.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS42CELgoCN5g5y7vlVEj_bn5YRNPfE1rrlbnc3JwBygGoirzb6Q0gjSNLZZxRpvwQG52acOr2HycO6MY3FpZIah5Njs9clvWumRjcAQ9z7I6DAWSMPNQpJq2EoHmkx4ryLlu9RuTm7n3amUr1RTACjxwFalYtzPOpYA8dRPNFOT6Qvw5bSBYx_xVE_rio/s5152/IMG_6632.JPG" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS42CELgoCN5g5y7vlVEj_bn5YRNPfE1rrlbnc3JwBygGoirzb6Q0gjSNLZZxRpvwQG52acOr2HycO6MY3FpZIah5Njs9clvWumRjcAQ9z7I6DAWSMPNQpJq2EoHmkx4ryLlu9RuTm7n3amUr1RTACjxwFalYtzPOpYA8dRPNFOT6Qvw5bSBYx_xVE_rio/w400-h300/IMG_6632.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Some cheap building kits (Lionel MPC era, old/dirty Plasticville, etc.) were glued up and painted to go on the layout. There was no point in building something nice that a toddler would destroy. Note: Harrison won a raffle at a local show and picked out a light-up police car. He was also given a very old, plastic cow toy at the same show.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYJ8r8Fn1-1IuQoFKDOvAbScPgfFz8bOV26XMZ4RdOerHJzQ7tIsNhVWycpempOlCGiAMB7aUKc638x_9HSRTcLUS8n5ASnOQu6pCk-prUn5luWkD58AdLQwXrOcamZdhEc64TsAGO5Akd12ro0tdX4h8x81CEkgafABjUxVB68qfAEToQ8bBYGuBCcRjp/s5152/IMG_6630.JPG" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYJ8r8Fn1-1IuQoFKDOvAbScPgfFz8bOV26XMZ4RdOerHJzQ7tIsNhVWycpempOlCGiAMB7aUKc638x_9HSRTcLUS8n5ASnOQu6pCk-prUn5luWkD58AdLQwXrOcamZdhEc64TsAGO5Akd12ro0tdX4h8x81CEkgafABjUxVB68qfAEToQ8bBYGuBCcRjp/w400-h300/IMG_6630.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>There you have it. Harrison's first real train layout (Brio toys don't count). Naturally, the track isn't attached but when a final track plan is picked we can do so and cut the track at the fold line. Until then, he is content to play with it as is. It might not be much, but it cost only about $100 and it doesn't take up much space once folded up and rolled away. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUoel769fbPG-UnYCeTBnwp4KAAhtCcxEj-0IFoClansiwdtR1F0TU1rRG2t7t-0XcCy2sfarxiSRCX1wp5A0PL9Sfb9zfrorbR98vb75udslFgMSFG7z6wMexjNf4qlmohNhusM9t3Rq-II7Q0328_lQxqW1OSaabSS9BI9xS0D3S4a24AJwgenE-9L1s/s5152/IMG_6641.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUoel769fbPG-UnYCeTBnwp4KAAhtCcxEj-0IFoClansiwdtR1F0TU1rRG2t7t-0XcCy2sfarxiSRCX1wp5A0PL9Sfb9zfrorbR98vb75udslFgMSFG7z6wMexjNf4qlmohNhusM9t3Rq-II7Q0328_lQxqW1OSaabSS9BI9xS0D3S4a24AJwgenE-9L1s/w400-h300/IMG_6641.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>DandHColonieMainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17665437234296761161noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267209626019589578.post-50205193096503324632023-11-25T08:52:00.000-08:002023-11-25T08:52:13.206-08:00C.P. Holiday train on the Colonie Main!<div>On the Friday after Thanksgiving the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train toured the Colonie Main! Normally it would go to Mechanicville, but this year it stopped first at Menands. Apparently it laid over at Kenwood Yard, though a friend was there hours before its arrival in Menands and it wasn't in the yard. And you can't exactly hide a bright red train with lights.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7Rjmb8CJaFnnFxcV_F_k0yB76YJbRjU9o85czIaOZKqbddLX_0Xawvu0qes9wiMLauHQ2G_eNZl7oymMSh5CVfZZ-M5fQ-vQdRocVvqI8isy-ksh83X25phPC3ZshZ1xESGu3B788WefYrsuh2yWoM2ClGdzfzKK9KRXhrSiY3V1z3sogzaQkAspmYfGE/s5152/IMG_6620.JPG" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7Rjmb8CJaFnnFxcV_F_k0yB76YJbRjU9o85czIaOZKqbddLX_0Xawvu0qes9wiMLauHQ2G_eNZl7oymMSh5CVfZZ-M5fQ-vQdRocVvqI8isy-ksh83X25phPC3ZshZ1xESGu3B788WefYrsuh2yWoM2ClGdzfzKK9KRXhrSiY3V1z3sogzaQkAspmYfGE/w400-h300/IMG_6620.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>We usually go see it at night, when it is very dark and my pictures are lousy. This year, it was nice outside (though cold) and we got some good pictures. </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLDcp8h4KfJLzAi-BsUvyzAN2H-Uj5GaasKv_2WdGVuNOUWrdsW9bY5YGSBD78CfSvN2Z1iaE2o1yjkfD0gJ59iKoUCjMc3tVFGaGHKJWgevdZrf9AzSy5cfkF8xNAo2OHFZPrPGGSmQn1QyNbesFkV7VgiaqWUgajAXW2H3-0juYXuAm-r-csirnH_fQe/s5152/IMG_6611.JPG" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLDcp8h4KfJLzAi-BsUvyzAN2H-Uj5GaasKv_2WdGVuNOUWrdsW9bY5YGSBD78CfSvN2Z1iaE2o1yjkfD0gJ59iKoUCjMc3tVFGaGHKJWgevdZrf9AzSy5cfkF8xNAo2OHFZPrPGGSmQn1QyNbesFkV7VgiaqWUgajAXW2H3-0juYXuAm-r-csirnH_fQe/w400-h300/IMG_6611.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>A crowd of at least a couple of hundred people, including Santa and Mrs. Claus, where there to await the train's arrival by <a href="https://dandhcoloniemain.blogspot.com/2015/09/area-overview-colonie-liquor.html">Ganser Park</a>.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5MFAimvNGF2PZSeJjAPzdmfh6C1wqIGuZcns3VRgmVwA2C38jd_N0XCSclal7JjQjpwzWtaLo9P8mlTbB5K2MPREkAW1Fp_YVSQyYBb6W304fDj5Uro7X-dxoBJOihY90tSNgGNJjTdolR0tf8_Lv7ry_VLhi8g4REatsj2hGtPfJLAA9lLmq4xrrzIUn/s5152/IMG_6607.JPG" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5MFAimvNGF2PZSeJjAPzdmfh6C1wqIGuZcns3VRgmVwA2C38jd_N0XCSclal7JjQjpwzWtaLo9P8mlTbB5K2MPREkAW1Fp_YVSQyYBb6W304fDj5Uro7X-dxoBJOihY90tSNgGNJjTdolR0tf8_Lv7ry_VLhi8g4REatsj2hGtPfJLAA9lLmq4xrrzIUn/w400-h300/IMG_6607.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Naturally, the Police were in full force to protect the public from doing something stupid. This is a C.P. police truck.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnu9oFPm6fU-fF1BRknIF6Qvvps00HH6-skxspfYkyMGUN5xqICuEbeUARqqOueWfxd326OOsC5-uq4flVvGIt9mbRu_zCl6Sux5mxh6qymb5hoYfLsFwhNmp8r6INd3qpUurByZfXKnX1dIs8NwAJ2-LUm4uh8tWUUgu8i7ZY8uEVJvrjbEm0tTNRG8Zx/s5152/IMG_6606.JPG" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnu9oFPm6fU-fF1BRknIF6Qvvps00HH6-skxspfYkyMGUN5xqICuEbeUARqqOueWfxd326OOsC5-uq4flVvGIt9mbRu_zCl6Sux5mxh6qymb5hoYfLsFwhNmp8r6INd3qpUurByZfXKnX1dIs8NwAJ2-LUm4uh8tWUUgu8i7ZY8uEVJvrjbEm0tTNRG8Zx/w400-h300/IMG_6606.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Though Harrison seemed to enjoy it, it didn't look like Thomas the Tank Engine or make steam train sounds. </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4wm16sF5D2WNc_IiOt4K15F1grLXdQ8lwP1AX1fgK4_WIKm5C-4QC73oFekfTpf5f4hVYVIcYEIzdhjcrqkFqqKXALrFwulKYd0abhU3dMDJAptPsvKWn9A6UtF6hSIT99-C5qn98swSygtbEkBP0C0iaRf0XE6FmqfhzTnvo1DElyDvEznwiFNIJk0hL/s4032/20231124_155451.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4wm16sF5D2WNc_IiOt4K15F1grLXdQ8lwP1AX1fgK4_WIKm5C-4QC73oFekfTpf5f4hVYVIcYEIzdhjcrqkFqqKXALrFwulKYd0abhU3dMDJAptPsvKWn9A6UtF6hSIT99-C5qn98swSygtbEkBP0C0iaRf0XE6FmqfhzTnvo1DElyDvEznwiFNIJk0hL/w400-h300/20231124_155451.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>It didn't take much prodding for Harrison to start running around. There were lots of things to see and people to meet.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghFw4NaIjG5ZM1KeygkzbTEv4Ff9kQD66-5XDnjVebtltk2UQszsLrChG1k7WZRmaPvbVIy8PTZO6lBRVb-lUI-yCHS9lXt2_8M7gTzUWJOkAjRC_LhUU8I26X5Dw0or-2Omc2v9ZC73ToJymg7S60AiUSOW45iGslkcIpPjccja7EB5iYkg11VZtfBuv2/s5152/IMG_6608.JPG" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghFw4NaIjG5ZM1KeygkzbTEv4Ff9kQD66-5XDnjVebtltk2UQszsLrChG1k7WZRmaPvbVIy8PTZO6lBRVb-lUI-yCHS9lXt2_8M7gTzUWJOkAjRC_LhUU8I26X5Dw0or-2Omc2v9ZC73ToJymg7S60AiUSOW45iGslkcIpPjccja7EB5iYkg11VZtfBuv2/w400-h300/IMG_6608.JPG" width="400" /></a><br /></div><div>I think I enjoyed the lights more during the day time than at night.Next year, I might try and stake out a better spot in advance. But it still was a good winter afternoon working off yesterday's food.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlfN0POXZzu-vF08dquCoKiHBYup86iJR5994WT_pDA_fD-i5wC3s0gnPcd7SBBxXNdsXbytF2wQPwBrZcbovlC05ETU3OlqPp2_KP462LlD7kiIt5625PU-TfvkQzrFGzq2ETG_mqeMkFp_aF6y0jX2I0JC741xQqC58YB44If5ZDPShe0pjINpQ4gVq2/s5152/IMG_6617.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlfN0POXZzu-vF08dquCoKiHBYup86iJR5994WT_pDA_fD-i5wC3s0gnPcd7SBBxXNdsXbytF2wQPwBrZcbovlC05ETU3OlqPp2_KP462LlD7kiIt5625PU-TfvkQzrFGzq2ETG_mqeMkFp_aF6y0jX2I0JC741xQqC58YB44If5ZDPShe0pjINpQ4gVq2/w400-h300/IMG_6617.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>DandHColonieMainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17665437234296761161noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267209626019589578.post-28900356834022048952023-11-14T17:15:00.000-08:002023-11-14T17:15:19.773-08:00I've been published in O Gauge Railroading magazine!<p>I love the D&H's blue hoppers used for glass service and have written about them a lot on this <a href="https://dandhcoloniemain.blogspot.com/2019/06/d-blue-glass-service-hoppers.html">blog</a>. </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjpM_YaaG3SsvD075qB9KUfNqp5hwl6Qmhha8GZooMpXXbRUx2cGfT15qiuGR0hd8nY-G1ZLWr4eSVcwk4w8hu6bDvolZ_U83wfWGMCRMnxkxpDXwaXgbpO9HvUmiqfRwWSXuMrsNrHDrrZXPApbqNZZIgtPl3vgD6BncgTXusghCe-BW7wT_f8qeEchl5/s5152/IMG_6552.JPG" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjpM_YaaG3SsvD075qB9KUfNqp5hwl6Qmhha8GZooMpXXbRUx2cGfT15qiuGR0hd8nY-G1ZLWr4eSVcwk4w8hu6bDvolZ_U83wfWGMCRMnxkxpDXwaXgbpO9HvUmiqfRwWSXuMrsNrHDrrZXPApbqNZZIgtPl3vgD6BncgTXusghCe-BW7wT_f8qeEchl5/w400-h300/IMG_6552.JPG" width="400" /></a></p><p>When on a trip near Philadelphis a couple of years ago I purchased an O scale Atlas blue D&H hopper at a train store, and I knew I was going to make glass loads for it similar to my HO scale ones (<a href="https://dandhcoloniemain.blogspot.com/2020/07/weathering-d-blue-hoppers-and-i-love-ny.html">here</a> and <a href="https://dandhcoloniemain.blogspot.com/2020/08/another-d-blue-glass-hopper.html">here</a>). Even as I was driving away from the store I started to write the article in my mind. I knew that if the cars looked good in HO scale, they would look even better in O scale. So, I got to work. </p><p>I actually acquired three O scale cars (an Atlas 2-bay hopper car, a special TTOS Empire and Eastern Division 3-bay hopper club car; and an MTH 2-bay hopper). Unlike the HO scale cars, though, I needed a lot more glass beads. And, I decided to make the loads removable.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbrYcn9R205ORtbuYeVVv4KYTurdxT0GkK0E4ttlwsaaHQML5s5oRRH_vflA98b-NMVFl-k-lCbxrnDStqghM1i5kkQkmoKqP9LFW9eHUJ_YrchBt3WP31B-tnn2vyemgnbgJDbtcly8z-FR5arUUcHIO3Fhq2MFgYN7TGPiUHtrZQJhmiU_Mj2isSSmKt/s5152/Photo%20%2314.JPG" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbrYcn9R205ORtbuYeVVv4KYTurdxT0GkK0E4ttlwsaaHQML5s5oRRH_vflA98b-NMVFl-k-lCbxrnDStqghM1i5kkQkmoKqP9LFW9eHUJ_YrchBt3WP31B-tnn2vyemgnbgJDbtcly8z-FR5arUUcHIO3Fhq2MFgYN7TGPiUHtrZQJhmiU_Mj2isSSmKt/w400-h300/Photo%20%2314.JPG" width="400" /></a></p><p>When I wrote the article my friend Don offered to let me photograph the cars on his layout, and in exchange I made six loads for him for his unit train. I made another one for my friend Frank in Buffalo too. Below shows my three cars.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitSl9UZS1nlsDoLvHub3GVJdCQUzM_m8hW58gLu1HcaUUT_k4zYMaVeA69EVuTryGvghsPXXvoA4qB9Nr5qMOECEBwBWSJDl27PBoI5gDYY6vHqez-F86ffuZ0Ja2t6xvXsU9uXIlQudWNeSzoYQlYV3gXIpqtrFPs9_34fZYCEgoPW52HGm2aVTaqkC_T/s5152/IMG_2798.JPG" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitSl9UZS1nlsDoLvHub3GVJdCQUzM_m8hW58gLu1HcaUUT_k4zYMaVeA69EVuTryGvghsPXXvoA4qB9Nr5qMOECEBwBWSJDl27PBoI5gDYY6vHqez-F86ffuZ0Ja2t6xvXsU9uXIlQudWNeSzoYQlYV3gXIpqtrFPs9_34fZYCEgoPW52HGm2aVTaqkC_T/w400-h300/IMG_2798.JPG" width="400" /></a></p><p>The article described how to make the loads removable, which meant that the hopper cars could be used to carry other things too. Pictures on my blog certainly show the <a href="https://dandhcoloniemain.blogspot.com/2021/06/d-blue-glass-hoppers-in-mow-service.html">prototype cars</a> used in MOW gravel service. I used real crushed coal in one, and real crushed stone in the other.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6AkFhfgahAmtKv_UKjSCqu0Fbu8_u1IKPikRyZwtyu9yjSbkCxVBlyXWXMmR_wOInPtnUt-UWwXcC021CwuzBUKBa1d19uz_baMv1Qn2r_Kox6FkGw9Y3nHPEuF0vUwh9o_E98OiwBb6y3PFdbXBWlEiS9hRvvq9E5X9Ib2BYJdGHR0PTYaN_hltyKoMa/s5152/IMG_2809.JPG" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6AkFhfgahAmtKv_UKjSCqu0Fbu8_u1IKPikRyZwtyu9yjSbkCxVBlyXWXMmR_wOInPtnUt-UWwXcC021CwuzBUKBa1d19uz_baMv1Qn2r_Kox6FkGw9Y3nHPEuF0vUwh9o_E98OiwBb6y3PFdbXBWlEiS9hRvvq9E5X9Ib2BYJdGHR0PTYaN_hltyKoMa/w400-h300/IMG_2809.JPG" width="400" /></a></p><p>I submitted the article, and waited and waited. Such is how the publishing business goes. But this week the finished article arrived in the December 2023/January 2024 issue of <a href="https://ogaugerr.com/">O Gauge Railroading magazine</a>. It looks great, and I am real happy how it turned out.</p><p>Working in O scale was a lot of fun, and readers of my blog know that I haven't done much on the HO layout recently. Much of that is because of a lack of time, and I hope to get to my layout again in the future. But for now, some side projects in the larger scale are a good way to work on new modeling skills.</p>DandHColonieMainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17665437234296761161noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267209626019589578.post-49836518282690607732023-10-31T04:00:00.016-07:002023-10-31T04:00:00.161-07:00Happy Halloween (1981)<div>Here is a shot of U23B #2304 fresh out of Colonie paint shop. The engine behind it, #504, is one of the RS3-u engines and clearly was just in for maintenance work as its paint is still weathered.</div><div><br />Note the trucks on #2304, which haven't been painted and are various shades of black, brown, and gray (perhaps overspray from painting the frame of the engine?)</div><div><br /></div><div>Either way, its new "costume" looks pretty good on this Halloween afternoon.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNctOrhrLs7JiO5u_7oFHOHMAkn4h3RWQpGD1_wFaS4aAcd8qzZ2sR5flKOVgTMRZEbkqITOz_i5W6Kge9LRArpuR05l_y2q5u7tUK1ILOtZ1SCJJ3994j4W3ZFq4l2Zki48cSo-oOuqQI_tdsnomEYIUMsR1z_i7T3vq5Bea0eaj7PkJ_EJ5UFmXVzIgt/s4088/(10-13-1981).JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2725" data-original-width="4088" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNctOrhrLs7JiO5u_7oFHOHMAkn4h3RWQpGD1_wFaS4aAcd8qzZ2sR5flKOVgTMRZEbkqITOz_i5W6Kge9LRArpuR05l_y2q5u7tUK1ILOtZ1SCJJ3994j4W3ZFq4l2Zki48cSo-oOuqQI_tdsnomEYIUMsR1z_i7T3vq5Bea0eaj7PkJ_EJ5UFmXVzIgt/w400-h266/(10-13-1981).JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div>DandHColonieMainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17665437234296761161noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267209626019589578.post-60515881952088169732023-10-24T04:00:00.024-07:002023-10-24T04:00:00.143-07:00Chester Railway Museum (Mass.)<p>The Hudson Berkshire Division of the NMRA held our October monthly meeting at the <a href="https://www.chesterrailwaystation.net/">Chester Railway Station and Museum</a> in Chester, MA over the past weekend.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwYLzpmjeHuj1eokBx7nFkqXvSNcMMIy6od_4srChtV2Nc_Kh3NFVj3nT_UCtF6K0E5MKXGoxRwa4MbB5SG3ftLTbWS4577YP4FR7_YS5YrQ1xui5nVzf8949o09nIyj6LNAOEPt7rYCU7yvz9AqiWFRVDorC25rp50g1ltBRFfkHDB94ltp6ReHPhw558/s5152/J5152x3864-00179.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwYLzpmjeHuj1eokBx7nFkqXvSNcMMIy6od_4srChtV2Nc_Kh3NFVj3nT_UCtF6K0E5MKXGoxRwa4MbB5SG3ftLTbWS4577YP4FR7_YS5YrQ1xui5nVzf8949o09nIyj6LNAOEPt7rYCU7yvz9AqiWFRVDorC25rp50g1ltBRFfkHDB94ltp6ReHPhw558/w400-h300/J5152x3864-00179.jpg" width="400" /></a></p><p> </p><p>Though it was a 70 minute trip from our house, my wife and son came with me and we had a great time learning about the local railroad history. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieHxDwZSVVAhk37TzXYU5WjJe_kBbQGQI_bAWkguHx54H6JcOoB1r3yoWv0Shld-lm2o8VOjrt0Ewvj9xrcIdSCVLiB6Ztc-zhySiEL3rlGBAxSMRpHDDi9w9wQlqGAlfN3OHG9Lh-Si9lfmzFhnSxKegtZD1BRIAOZZ8cKa4JqPhP-NOOsD9x2NTviCdT/s4032/20231014_100525.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieHxDwZSVVAhk37TzXYU5WjJe_kBbQGQI_bAWkguHx54H6JcOoB1r3yoWv0Shld-lm2o8VOjrt0Ewvj9xrcIdSCVLiB6Ztc-zhySiEL3rlGBAxSMRpHDDi9w9wQlqGAlfN3OHG9Lh-Si9lfmzFhnSxKegtZD1BRIAOZZ8cKa4JqPhP-NOOsD9x2NTviCdT/w400-h300/20231014_100525.jpg" width="400" /></a></p><p>Some fun facts I never knew were that the first pusher operations were conducted on the original railroad in this location, and technically the first "mountain railroad" was located here. </p><p>They have an attractive tank car painted up for "Bakers Chocolate", which apparently shows the oldest American trademark (the old woman) on file. </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAyk6LH8wUZUKvFZZmjnhVDWQSLsLItImjllff9wmV_ltrkgth6UFojfNDKuZs3yjB61tfEELN9SP0eMSxkgTW1rIc_MtPLP1BQwzs2_wgmk9rrt4Ig9GjwPX7vKiN4V1GLBNlBG5dWaQL4qYfr5dN1QNvR_v9l7NC46oKvCaD9xfY08xw1q5l7H2It489/s5152/J5152x3864-00180.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAyk6LH8wUZUKvFZZmjnhVDWQSLsLItImjllff9wmV_ltrkgth6UFojfNDKuZs3yjB61tfEELN9SP0eMSxkgTW1rIc_MtPLP1BQwzs2_wgmk9rrt4Ig9GjwPX7vKiN4V1GLBNlBG5dWaQL4qYfr5dN1QNvR_v9l7NC46oKvCaD9xfY08xw1q5l7H2It489/w400-h300/J5152x3864-00180.jpg" width="400" /></a></p><p>They also have an old Rutland caboose, painted for the New York Central, that you can rent for the night. I definitely plan to do that in the spring. </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOhfjQatYIcC3x5oNd-Z02ALvdpXLOGsC-bDdjE8ZUFi_VmQwM6VT5_asOnJ6ct8F2drOebgnPi9CKwN8NiMOFqW3Pzuc-JpJiWioHdOO3tDOwjssBtU8zviJi0Ltzrk6hfPIzcNSNo8_qbItwSqpipKbQwhPfL6dCYWLgHivHiablYxhjT1GZlsqbC1HZ/s5152/J5152x3864-00195.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOhfjQatYIcC3x5oNd-Z02ALvdpXLOGsC-bDdjE8ZUFi_VmQwM6VT5_asOnJ6ct8F2drOebgnPi9CKwN8NiMOFqW3Pzuc-JpJiWioHdOO3tDOwjssBtU8zviJi0Ltzrk6hfPIzcNSNo8_qbItwSqpipKbQwhPfL6dCYWLgHivHiablYxhjT1GZlsqbC1HZ/w400-h300/J5152x3864-00195.jpg" width="400" /></a></p><p>An unusual steam locomotive, which arrived with a two-axle tender that was powered by a motor, is also on the property. </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrg12-aJrS8Hf18LLj0k1zNk1xhtEu8fmo0E27hrAUBDhbAR1sSfkgflN78uaXce2IcOwOHJqqp5pDwlXbpYk3LJ4fdMzV4tda8bTQwIe6e0e0-N0fhwZsQLw5zDWeq_Fk2jI8AvkSjgOT1fn1cUjURG9os3HfZAH-ox6T7YB73qLhDiFAU67o2uYzaq5E/s4032/20231014_100016.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrg12-aJrS8Hf18LLj0k1zNk1xhtEu8fmo0E27hrAUBDhbAR1sSfkgflN78uaXce2IcOwOHJqqp5pDwlXbpYk3LJ4fdMzV4tda8bTQwIe6e0e0-N0fhwZsQLw5zDWeq_Fk2jI8AvkSjgOT1fn1cUjURG9os3HfZAH-ox6T7YB73qLhDiFAU67o2uYzaq5E/w400-h300/20231014_100016.jpg" width="400" /></a></p><p>The station itself is nicely restored and smelled like an old railroad station. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWqkPcH6FMURkPr7wT-y5oovpj9gY-IKZVF1b-PBZN_fudJZflkHV5Uj5gTzfLo1UePfPEhl7rRpqA7wJY68jfmpzRIEeeyVtKCGCFG0bxR1uWmM_CNZhSimF5hVFPgb50iykFQoff8qbgiAAk6UuU2jj4GkjSTXlWgnQzAu8R-F5xwRBCKtuXlxnQZ9Ye/s5152/J5152x3864-00231.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWqkPcH6FMURkPr7wT-y5oovpj9gY-IKZVF1b-PBZN_fudJZflkHV5Uj5gTzfLo1UePfPEhl7rRpqA7wJY68jfmpzRIEeeyVtKCGCFG0bxR1uWmM_CNZhSimF5hVFPgb50iykFQoff8qbgiAAk6UuU2jj4GkjSTXlWgnQzAu8R-F5xwRBCKtuXlxnQZ9Ye/w400-h300/J5152x3864-00231.jpg" width="400" /></a></p><p>Inside, they had lots of displays and memorabilia as well as tables and chairs to rest in.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8ys2q6JHKi_Rbv-DwtxHc7hfjE5Zc1wZVZFsX9ocxoMWcHkJKioeKDfEg0PiMJ8KyCxvim8j9efOSLDBMVuhfnFou74PlRCaBveSFRYZbWWehywul0XRAFtUjfzsdHfQ85MwBGGOYiO6VDTjOOmCcrRN-bxldTDq29SHRqpsHVJ2-RO7YLLbHG8pc7oem/s5152/J5152x3864-00236.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8ys2q6JHKi_Rbv-DwtxHc7hfjE5Zc1wZVZFsX9ocxoMWcHkJKioeKDfEg0PiMJ8KyCxvim8j9efOSLDBMVuhfnFou74PlRCaBveSFRYZbWWehywul0XRAFtUjfzsdHfQ85MwBGGOYiO6VDTjOOmCcrRN-bxldTDq29SHRqpsHVJ2-RO7YLLbHG8pc7oem/w400-h300/J5152x3864-00236.jpg" width="400" /></a></p><p>During the meeting I was also awarded officially my MMR Structures certificate.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUU4WjR5LB3laqDCXOjL5IWuR1_ezD31YmY-VDSLrNzqWLt5RZ1_8Dbfn7BzYsKDJKOTVoKkFBGbggr7E7k2CRDRAOrBtl3PI-fMoxbgmobw-H8Bk5ioorqGZxmeIuGI81oC4qu9KlnLgFBq2qUyO9mEmjTJSpwo0uuUbmA3D93y5zys2w3S3MEOywWXQ_/s4032/20231014_120357.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUU4WjR5LB3laqDCXOjL5IWuR1_ezD31YmY-VDSLrNzqWLt5RZ1_8Dbfn7BzYsKDJKOTVoKkFBGbggr7E7k2CRDRAOrBtl3PI-fMoxbgmobw-H8Bk5ioorqGZxmeIuGI81oC4qu9KlnLgFBq2qUyO9mEmjTJSpwo0uuUbmA3D93y5zys2w3S3MEOywWXQ_/w400-h225/20231014_120357.jpg" width="400" /></a></p><p>A CSX train happened to go by on the old Boston and Albany mainline, which was neat and caught everybody's attention.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCO_vqmUWSlC2F2eG9tNJlT_sNJntRLr5CIg8Nk41L6EYzQGKVeSNpLeK7buZNvqSSoGBNOxHgQ-oVFB36H6k0hds9oZlg5ijEp2hENr-wFzo3c39VFxjgilNfhbDSdl1crzspSNQMBzKCqrLYKWmhyphenhyphenYh9oiLsG7ow7D9fCfrd7UX0Xk9mUfqkil2PJUWT/s4032/20231014_115021.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCO_vqmUWSlC2F2eG9tNJlT_sNJntRLr5CIg8Nk41L6EYzQGKVeSNpLeK7buZNvqSSoGBNOxHgQ-oVFB36H6k0hds9oZlg5ijEp2hENr-wFzo3c39VFxjgilNfhbDSdl1crzspSNQMBzKCqrLYKWmhyphenhyphenYh9oiLsG7ow7D9fCfrd7UX0Xk9mUfqkil2PJUWT/w400-h225/20231014_115021.jpg" width="400" /></a></p><p>An old schematic of the tracks that use to be in the area.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY4HNhhHpcmQysn92Z4scfrSvyQIHiOoqHRCB_0mTuNoDQpoj1LAsbaY_5kUd41Ui1Ohqw-_RGIPk3lMI8kzsIUfAlRdzUabHqs2fa_sQDYAD2-_NU5E7TJIdL-QL4DPjY9153CgJU3GuhjYAvlnx0qKKo4Zy_vDH6JuB0G9wBkmK5FVb4-f1aYJd3u1-n/s5152/J5152x3864-00242.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY4HNhhHpcmQysn92Z4scfrSvyQIHiOoqHRCB_0mTuNoDQpoj1LAsbaY_5kUd41Ui1Ohqw-_RGIPk3lMI8kzsIUfAlRdzUabHqs2fa_sQDYAD2-_NU5E7TJIdL-QL4DPjY9153CgJU3GuhjYAvlnx0qKKo4Zy_vDH6JuB0G9wBkmK5FVb4-f1aYJd3u1-n/w400-h300/J5152x3864-00242.jpg" width="400" /></a></p><p>They even had a "kiddie" boxcar (an actual boxcar) filled with toys and children's books and things for young ones to play with. An old Lionel train circled the ceiling.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPjCqHpiVNxpKuSI23qFmXWur_s2K3fYIDdbzipf1JN18c1-SJbv96P6hRTMtCplo52Xyxxnz0is8B3uKLqZ5KEZEHl6qMhIx5tM2DWukuuCTFdnqbu9PoPjZAoOVsgY7UTuXXomQZITB5OXQ6EzUL8jJ3dfvTUoBNK-swx58qy-y1_M8pR38MCDFbbE-Q/s5152/J5152x3864-00250.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPjCqHpiVNxpKuSI23qFmXWur_s2K3fYIDdbzipf1JN18c1-SJbv96P6hRTMtCplo52Xyxxnz0is8B3uKLqZ5KEZEHl6qMhIx5tM2DWukuuCTFdnqbu9PoPjZAoOVsgY7UTuXXomQZITB5OXQ6EzUL8jJ3dfvTUoBNK-swx58qy-y1_M8pR38MCDFbbE-Q/w400-h300/J5152x3864-00250.jpg" width="400" /></a></p><p>Across the street from the station was the location of an old marble quarry. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSnKpAZB1J5AY13nljOo4cxruNLubcqzcJyglWnVdTl3vqZlEgLLtOvo87MHlUXC0L5UyfhS_WKUAUJimY2pn58BUgqNwOamWmeX8BtRew7MmfwzfX2ZgK9DPSVmxRhipdgZKnouiGzte-hH0HeR-EMMONM9hpONkG26mhRwa9sKSlat3zuOdtj_n3uNu0/s5152/J5152x3864-00220.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSnKpAZB1J5AY13nljOo4cxruNLubcqzcJyglWnVdTl3vqZlEgLLtOvo87MHlUXC0L5UyfhS_WKUAUJimY2pn58BUgqNwOamWmeX8BtRew7MmfwzfX2ZgK9DPSVmxRhipdgZKnouiGzte-hH0HeR-EMMONM9hpONkG26mhRwa9sKSlat3zuOdtj_n3uNu0/w400-h300/J5152x3864-00220.jpg" width="400" /></a></p><p>Apparently, someone tried to steal the cutting wheel with a blowtorch! They might have cut part way through, but they never got it off though.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0GROPJZ_eRRKrMpjqBx3OjqZ6EzojElBbFQ5WjDYC-8NXkoNFee1CtGdDdZZXoXJLHjFOHCEWRPBh4QuSl8Mxkztj3_dqzwywl9MkeVUInWFM6fwtp2fqaWUlviqdK-fjREm5CHCADOsi2k8emWSkBb_DUktpwRsQ9CjcxGhs1E4x-pOr5IAhHT11yYBV/s5152/J5152x3864-00225.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0GROPJZ_eRRKrMpjqBx3OjqZ6EzojElBbFQ5WjDYC-8NXkoNFee1CtGdDdZZXoXJLHjFOHCEWRPBh4QuSl8Mxkztj3_dqzwywl9MkeVUInWFM6fwtp2fqaWUlviqdK-fjREm5CHCADOsi2k8emWSkBb_DUktpwRsQ9CjcxGhs1E4x-pOr5IAhHT11yYBV/w400-h300/J5152x3864-00225.jpg" width="400" /></a></p><p>One neat thing about this trip was that I found out about the background for Michael Tylick's (<a href="https://dandhcoloniemain.blogspot.com/2017/04/hobby-influences.html">one of my biggest influences</a>) large scale Chester and Beckett Railroad which is frequently exhibited at the Springfield Train Show. It has models of quarry operations based on this area, and when I go in January to see it again I will take better notice of all that he built.</p><p>All in all, I learned a lot and it was a really enjoyable place to visit for an hour or two. Even my wife and Harrison (who is in a couple of the shots) enjoyed themselves too.</p>DandHColonieMainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17665437234296761161noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267209626019589578.post-12663247829359702662023-10-21T04:00:00.005-07:002023-10-21T04:00:00.148-07:00D&H train in Bear Mountain (1977)<div>Here is a shot of a joint D&H/B&M train going through Bear Mountain, Pennsylvania on October 21, 1977. The colors in the trees look spectacular, and I think I want to model the fall season on my next layout for this reason.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYaNe7Eiz-wGpV6EoLtMG8K35XuVEXYdtGSSSZ6w40oVj2h4f1paYoKBoZVXrSZsIMHNeG_THvVYsrnYbOFyjlk83aSep412FF6cSj6vz7hlxNbZSISuHLmTV8H_Q9LopQCsgBGGwYUMbYdNGzZwMZGATPgO8IXKtTO86TkTiq36L6zpkoi1QGW1wkUUDy/s4088/(10-21-1977)%20Bear%20Mountain,%20PA.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2725" data-original-width="4088" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYaNe7Eiz-wGpV6EoLtMG8K35XuVEXYdtGSSSZ6w40oVj2h4f1paYoKBoZVXrSZsIMHNeG_THvVYsrnYbOFyjlk83aSep412FF6cSj6vz7hlxNbZSISuHLmTV8H_Q9LopQCsgBGGwYUMbYdNGzZwMZGATPgO8IXKtTO86TkTiq36L6zpkoi1QGW1wkUUDy/w400-h266/(10-21-1977)%20Bear%20Mountain,%20PA.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div>DandHColonieMainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17665437234296761161noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267209626019589578.post-36193575554686841252023-10-10T04:00:00.003-07:002023-10-10T04:00:00.131-07:00Amtrak "Family Days" display at Rensselaer (1982)<p>This picture was taken at the Albany/Rensselaer Amtrak station. It is dated October 1982. It features a newly repainted D&H engine #2307 (U23B); Maine Central #573 (GP7); one of the new "<a href="https://dandhcoloniemain.blogspot.com/2018/10/i-love-ny-boxcars.html">I Love New York</a>" boxcars, and a D&H caboose. The lead engine is cut off but I know it is B&M #310 (GP40-2) in the solid blue scheme. I have seen elsewhere that #2307 might have been the <u>last engine</u> painted by the D&H.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz9P36HMCI5BBhCLz_jZLj9BBWZI8lAQmHryIhWW0FnsVuZmPK6TsJU2tQ0MgyutXdsobXWAXdtgRdhLqtO1ET6dC_uhiHm1s7ft-JcBFr7RmyCjolrRm4SQipLzdTGbEqkeTTGsC5fCwy6lzcbNOyDxctImu8N5CZhOhEREYfUdH3XE_972HlFMh9PA/s5472/PICT0027.JPG" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="5472" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz9P36HMCI5BBhCLz_jZLj9BBWZI8lAQmHryIhWW0FnsVuZmPK6TsJU2tQ0MgyutXdsobXWAXdtgRdhLqtO1ET6dC_uhiHm1s7ft-JcBFr7RmyCjolrRm4SQipLzdTGbEqkeTTGsC5fCwy6lzcbNOyDxctImu8N5CZhOhEREYfUdH3XE_972HlFMh9PA/w400-h266/PICT0027.JPG" width="400" /></a></p><p>The reason for this congregation of equipment was the "Amtrak Family Days". Per the discussion <a href="https://www.trainorders.com/discussion/read.php?11,5177462">here</a>, the celebration for Amtrak employees included tours of the shops, a large display of rail equipment including the above shown trains plus an Amtrak Turbo train, an FP40, a D&H observation car, an Amtrak baggage car, some of the double-decker "Superliner" cars, and other things. The superliner cars were used for Amtrak excursions on the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Post_Road_Branch">Post Road Branch</a> out to the junction with the Boston & Albany main line. </p><p>Note the wooden clog (shoe) on top of the yellow structure in the front! Albany's Dutch heritage was in showing!</p>DandHColonieMainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17665437234296761161noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267209626019589578.post-2034074671539876312023-10-08T04:00:00.013-07:002023-10-22T05:32:57.102-07:00D&H train passing through Cohoes (1977)<p>This is a special slide in my collection. I don't have many images featuring the Cohoes Station. At the time this picture was taken on October 08, 1977, the station had been closed for years (late 1960s). Also, I count six big Alco C628 engines. That is a lot of horsepower!</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjgNi6lRxPfBUAiXArAJU9aEWPDqaF5iOhvTlwysMU0vGtdlNNL2ByQWNmj8NQkIPPfje7xRJnLTJ_KmraBreS33plm8343pUwHd3JFTGidSSh0uisgRAgRl-b0-YW6yUq69vs3WLv4Zh-3N_sGrD63o17I9BxXUJ9FP7gwNocMiVA1fhwdmgEMQZe7A/s4088/PICT0025.JPG" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2725" data-original-width="4088" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjgNi6lRxPfBUAiXArAJU9aEWPDqaF5iOhvTlwysMU0vGtdlNNL2ByQWNmj8NQkIPPfje7xRJnLTJ_KmraBreS33plm8343pUwHd3JFTGidSSh0uisgRAgRl-b0-YW6yUq69vs3WLv4Zh-3N_sGrD63o17I9BxXUJ9FP7gwNocMiVA1fhwdmgEMQZe7A/w400-h266/PICT0025.JPG" width="400" /></a></p><p>But most importantly, it was featured in a published D&H book. I have lots of D&H books, and I always look at the list of contributors to see familiar names. But with this slide, I was able to help a little towards the cause. The station is currently used being used as a medical office building, which is a significant step up from the OTB that it housed for years.</p><p>Some other pictures on my blog showing the same area can be <a href="https://dandhcoloniemain.blogspot.com/2022/02/then-and-now-cohoes-yard-office-1973.html">found here</a>.</p>DandHColonieMainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17665437234296761161noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267209626019589578.post-45140430148907485102023-10-04T04:00:00.002-07:002023-11-01T06:58:40.649-07:00D&H #4075 and 44-tonner (1980)Here is an interesting shot taken in October 1980 in Colonie Yard. The two blue dip engines (RS3 #4075, and C424 #415) aren't anything remarkable. However, the GE 44-tonner is a big deal. I don't know where it came from, but perhaps it was an engine that worked at the nearby Army plant and was sent here for service? Who knows. But, <a href="https://dandhcoloniemain.blogspot.com/2023/09/favorite-engines-ge-44-tonners.html">I love 44-tonners</a> saw when I saw this slide I had to buy it. I don't think any of the B&M or Maine Central 44-tonners ever made it onto D&H rails during the Guilford time, so this might be one of the only instances when a 44-tonner was at Colonie.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_3X5YwmRGm6f0DuMeq7iz_iXuL8zDTjlIV4b0r9HgL-ZWDbFtMM9X8NYlw1Wy_JwJZafYFvfyWBKLuQ_JaqGs36Xi96UL2t4rFLbNVGII62atwx5_kmN0DTWnnINM_6_0FREoUor-2Fl5qrcYTbqxaIq8aksYi39OrdOP59iu3lQgBwel99AexjWTj7pB/s5472/Colonie%20(Oct.%201980).JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="5472" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_3X5YwmRGm6f0DuMeq7iz_iXuL8zDTjlIV4b0r9HgL-ZWDbFtMM9X8NYlw1Wy_JwJZafYFvfyWBKLuQ_JaqGs36Xi96UL2t4rFLbNVGII62atwx5_kmN0DTWnnINM_6_0FREoUor-2Fl5qrcYTbqxaIq8aksYi39OrdOP59iu3lQgBwel99AexjWTj7pB/w400-h266/Colonie%20(Oct.%201980).JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Edit: <a href="https://rrmuseumpa.andornot.com/permalink/archives115634">per this website</a>, I think the engine belonged to Allegheny Ludlum Steel which was located across the street from the Colonie Shops.</div>DandHColonieMainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17665437234296761161noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267209626019589578.post-35697842025504164352023-10-03T04:00:00.013-07:002023-10-03T04:00:00.145-07:00MMR - Chief Dispatcher completed!<p>Over the weekend I participated in our area's "OpToberfest" prototypical layout operation sessions. While I always enjoy operating on other layouts (<i>especially since my own layout has limited operating potential</i>), this one was special because I had made arrangements with my friend John V. to Dispatch his layout over several sessions. His layout, the N-scale "Raquette Lake Railway", models the prototypical RLR in the Adirondacks in the 1920s. A great layout in its own right, and with a fantastic <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/250414662543645">Facebook page</a>, I always enjoy going there to run trains. Here are a few pictures I took of his layout in 2021 to give you an idea what he models. I can't believe I didn't take a single picture when I was there recently.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWf5Mv6kGGTGQzQJiFMkTUKTU7XvtXAPspwe9EftWxX8qQHo8I7SK4PuR3_yGPboNQXhv0G7io7DwWNDvevxHYE27lbqJtq2vEjH61RBN1ETBEH-bpmvErv5GUvK1Hau889MIO1sTjCKa33XwXJj2MorJA9Xgesy_YOxT01YooXxHqy3LaBXG0gEnAPiKJ/s5152/IMG_2901.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWf5Mv6kGGTGQzQJiFMkTUKTU7XvtXAPspwe9EftWxX8qQHo8I7SK4PuR3_yGPboNQXhv0G7io7DwWNDvevxHYE27lbqJtq2vEjH61RBN1ETBEH-bpmvErv5GUvK1Hau889MIO1sTjCKa33XwXJj2MorJA9Xgesy_YOxT01YooXxHqy3LaBXG0gEnAPiKJ/w400-h300/IMG_2901.JPG" width="400" /></a></p><p>In addition to some paperwork including coming up with various time tables and operating schemes (which I based on the layout at the Adirondack Live Steamers), since 2017 I have accrued 50 hours of layout operating time on a dozen or more area railroads. I needed a minimum of 10 hours of Dispatching, which is tough if you don't have your own layout needing a dispatcher, as someone else has to trust you enough to successful run their layout without wrecking it! John V needed a dispatcher, I needed the hours, and several sessions later... I have submitted my paperwork.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5kGCHyGdVssClBRSQ7gULL8RIzd3qORiTNmZycnEtc7xa0454DqzQHE_pNqTL7Fwgt3GWFIkhxzTHV3wjis_xKdwmNvaMeGtM1TgHRBzZdRi91GucJiWg1iwNvHNOMtL91lh4oh49xg1tSDjKxYAkIYeVCC0itXo6Mm0lOUqBRGoIj3sMDAhvHOVjdU74/s5152/IMG_2883.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5kGCHyGdVssClBRSQ7gULL8RIzd3qORiTNmZycnEtc7xa0454DqzQHE_pNqTL7Fwgt3GWFIkhxzTHV3wjis_xKdwmNvaMeGtM1TgHRBzZdRi91GucJiWg1iwNvHNOMtL91lh4oh49xg1tSDjKxYAkIYeVCC0itXo6Mm0lOUqBRGoIj3sMDAhvHOVjdU74/w400-h300/IMG_2883.JPG" width="400" /></a></p><p>If approved (<i>and it better well should be</i>) I only need one certificate to obtain my Master Model Railroader award.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpbDQo18qVLkbB_KLenIdqVyKs3ivbaFpCAAzE5fbyLn2amqD0LDlrAf2AcrkhrUNyDKgZTxUGE8umRzncptBDwvJcw1QsZ1uBLFStobqAa3nwkk7V4uQtJ6kiOgB3DOY38wmHv5DwCtJSEPHU4vHJ_eu1r5GRTjipK9sephOkClOXGuDJC0aVJTj-sezr/s5152/IMG_2888.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpbDQo18qVLkbB_KLenIdqVyKs3ivbaFpCAAzE5fbyLn2amqD0LDlrAf2AcrkhrUNyDKgZTxUGE8umRzncptBDwvJcw1QsZ1uBLFStobqAa3nwkk7V4uQtJ6kiOgB3DOY38wmHv5DwCtJSEPHU4vHJ_eu1r5GRTjipK9sephOkClOXGuDJC0aVJTj-sezr/w400-h300/IMG_2888.JPG" width="400" /></a></p>DandHColonieMainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17665437234296761161noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267209626019589578.post-70039212082505923952023-09-19T04:00:00.057-07:002023-09-19T04:21:26.730-07:00Adirondack Live Steamers 40th Anniversary Meet<div>The Adirondack Live Steamers in Saratoga Springs, NY, recently celebrated their 40th anniversary. The event slipped away from me, despite the fact that in 2013 I had an article published in <a href="https://livesteam.net/"><i>Live Steam and Outdoor Railroading</i> magazine</a> in 2009 about the 25th anniversary meet in 2008. In any event, I sadly cannot make it up to ALS as much as I used to but Sarah and Harrison joined me for a Saturday afternoon there. </div><div><br /></div><div>There were more steam engines operational than any event I can think of, in part because a huge group of people from the Montreal Live Steamers joined us for the weekend. Two engines I was very happy to see was a three-truck shay engine designed by the Kozo which was featured in an article I wrote for Live Steam magazine in 2011, and Charlie Chermak's magnificent Chessie pacific engine which the largest reason I <a href="https://dandhcoloniemain.blogspot.com/2019/08/finger-lakes-live-steamers-50th.html">fell in love with the live steam hobby</a> as a boy.</div><div><br /></div><div>In no particular order, here are some pictures I took.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHRivzwmLDV1VTULeR5QprAVSQ9VEci3lVtmbza7iMnhoHNNPzgK5FhCuJgxTNYu3ueHaGq16kDMzvflLunnLrpvDP3f5xYqk1-PMiqFiwiqDeM3AEDDnSrEu-Lf3vCOItkDBoeXHPbD7V16awkMs_i_bDm9WanVp8Ijoe8HKsVpYZwaMYjxAothjC0EvB/s5152/IMG_6148.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHRivzwmLDV1VTULeR5QprAVSQ9VEci3lVtmbza7iMnhoHNNPzgK5FhCuJgxTNYu3ueHaGq16kDMzvflLunnLrpvDP3f5xYqk1-PMiqFiwiqDeM3AEDDnSrEu-Lf3vCOItkDBoeXHPbD7V16awkMs_i_bDm9WanVp8Ijoe8HKsVpYZwaMYjxAothjC0EvB/w400-h300/IMG_6148.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div>DandHColonieMainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17665437234296761161noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267209626019589578.post-18388685963423610982023-09-12T06:31:00.004-07:002023-09-12T06:31:41.493-07:00Layout redesign<p>Change has come to the D&H Colonie Main layout.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdo5DjhhlG-OKtceVXduSnA83uaN5JfI0544Ez5sxDMhe2Errb4F-7YFlbaHoStzUmWTSvqS07LHqEFMcq31J2NqDYd77-eywLv9hWGD72akoGgNZCKp_nc1gblyumJ-orXsXeHDGYQXM3V_noGsHYf5kIFiWZGuY5VxK5GPkPBgRlmMJksntzlBE3dxfX/s5152/IMG_6194.JPG" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdo5DjhhlG-OKtceVXduSnA83uaN5JfI0544Ez5sxDMhe2Errb4F-7YFlbaHoStzUmWTSvqS07LHqEFMcq31J2NqDYd77-eywLv9hWGD72akoGgNZCKp_nc1gblyumJ-orXsXeHDGYQXM3V_noGsHYf5kIFiWZGuY5VxK5GPkPBgRlmMJksntzlBE3dxfX/w400-h300/IMG_6194.JPG" width="400" /></a></p><p>For a long time now I have been dissatisfied with my layout. It ran good, and it looked good, but I rarely operated on it. There was too much junk from scenery construction on part of it, and that made it unenjoyable to look at. Plus, as I have mentioned previously, my heart just isn't in HO at the moment. It started before Harrison came along, but now that we have so much fun playing with his Brio and Thomas trains I really want a small O scale layout that we can run together. My wife says I am jumping the gun (<i>he is only 17 months old</i>), but as our basement is currently configured there really isn't a good place for an O scale layout. </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0Jfjvo4cR4Xbvo44LV1fOOn2X5geBv14_fxRVKJJvM6IMMzJVZld457YE-3HyjrSVsFPYcUNrRbHJ-H8EJ-GwNeDOOrDQQtcHq_d2iOELj3EVqCkI2gkl8Lkv7mHZNsMOek3P9_h7iPyHnTxBbqyqOAf_SAgHfpTFEvwp38gCsBS9Lt-E2sVtURHX9Ett/s5152/IMG_6184.JPG" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0Jfjvo4cR4Xbvo44LV1fOOn2X5geBv14_fxRVKJJvM6IMMzJVZld457YE-3HyjrSVsFPYcUNrRbHJ-H8EJ-GwNeDOOrDQQtcHq_d2iOELj3EVqCkI2gkl8Lkv7mHZNsMOek3P9_h7iPyHnTxBbqyqOAf_SAgHfpTFEvwp38gCsBS9Lt-E2sVtURHX9Ett/w400-h300/IMG_6184.JPG" width="400" /></a></p><p>And, I haven't wanted to work on my layout because I feel like I am throwing money at a project that will ultimately get torn down. One saving grace, though, was that I had enough with scenery already completed to make a serious run at the MMR scenery certificate.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJz3CvyKtjdJGimxgaacDUX4bC61cKta9BlzAdSdxCbErY6IE71oXv1lU4ySGoUcIcck5aiTlJBBigA0nXcjC-AE5WlMXZiqZEnzL8FKE2lP9AaDmj466KHQudorM3o1BH9jAnivNNAKAqf20PybDQFHiQuloVGKW9ozCZhV-DdJMWvFkSK2OLEKXC_vGJ/s5152/IMG_6185.JPG" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJz3CvyKtjdJGimxgaacDUX4bC61cKta9BlzAdSdxCbErY6IE71oXv1lU4ySGoUcIcck5aiTlJBBigA0nXcjC-AE5WlMXZiqZEnzL8FKE2lP9AaDmj466KHQudorM3o1BH9jAnivNNAKAqf20PybDQFHiQuloVGKW9ozCZhV-DdJMWvFkSK2OLEKXC_vGJ/w400-h300/IMG_6185.JPG" width="400" /></a></p><p>So, I was stuck. I had a plan from an old <i>Model Railroader</i> special issue from the 1980s for a 4x8 Lionel train layout board that could fold up and roll around, and that seemed like a good idea for us. But even that wouldn't fit in my layout area with the HO benchwork in place. So something had to give. And in a fit of <strike>stupidity </strike>calculated reasoning, I came up with a plan.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjerhhqLd1cb7m7Rer0Tcbi2wmBwFWY_lSFILwrcPUTnNKNGD2tBpvKUXq-9VA0Y-k4ieFls5Sz2Da0mT6PnWqU73Mpfh0I6rd3Mn74HzzjKOvZD0HUi2__oT6ztAK19-Fzems0d8bYpgE9bbXEL76XPKcjg6Sc8jvTOfJ-jxYk1q6NzJ3J11EbxlTpBMd/s5152/IMG_6187.JPG" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjerhhqLd1cb7m7Rer0Tcbi2wmBwFWY_lSFILwrcPUTnNKNGD2tBpvKUXq-9VA0Y-k4ieFls5Sz2Da0mT6PnWqU73Mpfh0I6rd3Mn74HzzjKOvZD0HUi2__oT6ztAK19-Fzems0d8bYpgE9bbXEL76XPKcjg6Sc8jvTOfJ-jxYk1q6NzJ3J11EbxlTpBMd/w400-h300/IMG_6187.JPG" width="400" /></a></p><p>The fourth side of my layout featuring Mohawk Paper isn't designed well. In reality, I would probably have rebuilt it before adding scenery. But it is the farthest area of my layout from construction and would get worked on last. So, I disconnected the benchwork and the wiring and in about 30 minutes I had removed 1/4 of the layout. But that wasn't all. My plan was to rotate everything that remained 90-degees which would create a much open floor space... where even a small Lionel layout could go.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGOj3EPffDvl8oLwCatBgOw8HYE1d5jGFo3g0hMeRIly2qYbK54rwHruDJHeqyZFfOGJe_uoplN0XtevfJiFHwi5U9Yh2-JJtXJumGXZvErgMe1o1EuHL_pv4nIYnRdBsYYlOOULD6zCK-uK8utYGSa08Ca-nOR__dt0jZpIdLmdja2rIi-4hrDDaxLKO0/s5152/IMG_6188.JPG" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGOj3EPffDvl8oLwCatBgOw8HYE1d5jGFo3g0hMeRIly2qYbK54rwHruDJHeqyZFfOGJe_uoplN0XtevfJiFHwi5U9Yh2-JJtXJumGXZvErgMe1o1EuHL_pv4nIYnRdBsYYlOOULD6zCK-uK8utYGSa08Ca-nOR__dt0jZpIdLmdja2rIi-4hrDDaxLKO0/w400-h300/IMG_6188.JPG" width="400" /></a></p><p>Most decisions I think on for a long time. Sometimes too long a time. Not here. When I explained it to my wife after the fact, she was in disbelief. Even she admitted "You love working on track and scenery, and they are done", but she also countered "you finally got it running, and you never get your layouts that far". I probably should have discussed it with her. She could have talked some sense into me. But oh well. (<i>By the way, the removed layout sections are in the garage at least temporarily though the L-girder benchwork that supported them is now in small pieces</i>).</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg79Esy9EsPLLqL4XyTUyHf61cKgifvjkAQ8bGfFh8Q7p0qgMNCbxS52HPtbRtsxEPWGCv5gzZT7U_FhFje-oP1DhK8hx_A7KYOAfH7q3U2pVdG4-sPefS4-jsi7rEonN56PUtWE7iPzPvTEHb2TKTknxoy31L_GJc8JkNK_gO4VvX1bS26zcgYlp-F7faM/s5152/IMG_6190.JPG" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg79Esy9EsPLLqL4XyTUyHf61cKgifvjkAQ8bGfFh8Q7p0qgMNCbxS52HPtbRtsxEPWGCv5gzZT7U_FhFje-oP1DhK8hx_A7KYOAfH7q3U2pVdG4-sPefS4-jsi7rEonN56PUtWE7iPzPvTEHb2TKTknxoy31L_GJc8JkNK_gO4VvX1bS26zcgYlp-F7faM/w400-h300/IMG_6190.JPG" width="400" /></a></p><p>Then I went to sleep. It wasn't a great stopping point, as I didn't sleep well wondering if I could pull off my plan. But I didn't have regrets, which was a good thing. I woke up early the next morning and disassembled the remainder some more. Next, slid things around until the layout just barely turned 90-degrees. I had literally a half-inch inch of clearance by a support column (<i>otherwise, I would have had to separate the scenery-finished sections which I was loathe to do</i>). My says I overbuild stuff, which is true, though model magazines over-promote benchwork that overkill for most layouts. Either way, my layout wiring with the <a href="https://dandhcoloniemain.blogspot.com/2017/10/finished-benchwork.html">wing nuts and hockey pucks</a> made for quick disassembly, reassembly, and leveling. I had it all back together in its new configuration in about an hou. My back and leg muscles are sore now though. At 40+ this hurts... what will it be like at 60?</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNyNyIkiDxoMDB3R4cEbb2-WfjQVuYTW4_H4Oq8SMZwohPPTkYTJ1lJIIsww3x7lc32wPDUvyDPk1VGMZ_Q8kDta23G3IEwsCzRUJAbyrrgsn6X89_QwrX3VKNlDqdJaiH6sCxI6LWN05DwfKF7WudtZom7XyZ7f1BAlWWs6mdD42Rrmh4xsT1qyXqN1-S/s5152/IMG_6191.JPG" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNyNyIkiDxoMDB3R4cEbb2-WfjQVuYTW4_H4Oq8SMZwohPPTkYTJ1lJIIsww3x7lc32wPDUvyDPk1VGMZ_Q8kDta23G3IEwsCzRUJAbyrrgsn6X89_QwrX3VKNlDqdJaiH6sCxI6LWN05DwfKF7WudtZom7XyZ7f1BAlWWs6mdD42Rrmh4xsT1qyXqN1-S/w400-h300/IMG_6191.JPG" width="400" /></a></p><p>My layout is now a purely switching layout, but I don't ever operate it anyway. The "staging yard" is a scenic example of a railyard being torn up, two of the sidings in North Menands aren't useful for operations anyway (<i>one has building clearance issues, the other never received a freight car in the time period I model)</i>, etc. This is a layout to let me build stuff, which I enjoy more than operating. </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdo5DjhhlG-OKtceVXduSnA83uaN5JfI0544Ez5sxDMhe2Errb4F-7YFlbaHoStzUmWTSvqS07LHqEFMcq31J2NqDYd77-eywLv9hWGD72akoGgNZCKp_nc1gblyumJ-orXsXeHDGYQXM3V_noGsHYf5kIFiWZGuY5VxK5GPkPBgRlmMJksntzlBE3dxfX/s5152/IMG_6194.JPG" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdo5DjhhlG-OKtceVXduSnA83uaN5JfI0544Ez5sxDMhe2Errb4F-7YFlbaHoStzUmWTSvqS07LHqEFMcq31J2NqDYd77-eywLv9hWGD72akoGgNZCKp_nc1gblyumJ-orXsXeHDGYQXM3V_noGsHYf5kIFiWZGuY5VxK5GPkPBgRlmMJksntzlBE3dxfX/w400-h300/IMG_6194.JPG" width="400" /></a></p><p>So, the future is open for something new. I am looking forward to building a small layout for Harrison that we can share. And, I still have one section of my layout (Keis and Norlite) that I can work on to scratch my buildnig itch. Who knows... in a couple of years maybe I will keep my HO layout and expand it further after all? </p>DandHColonieMainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17665437234296761161noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267209626019589578.post-85363639491246825392023-09-01T05:12:00.001-07:002023-09-01T05:12:10.947-07:00Favorite Engines - G.E. 44-tonners<div>My favorite engine of all time is the General Electric 44-tonner. Not only were they ubiquitous on shortline railroads, but they are also just plain cute. The fact that my <a href="https://dandhcoloniemain.blogspot.com/2017/07/arcade-and-attica-railroad-50th.html">favorite railroad</a> had two of them (plus two other, larger G.E. centercab switchers) means that my love for them is pretty much an obsession. Though they generally look alike, there are many differences over their long production run. The September 1978 issue of <i>Model Railroader</i> magazine has scale drawings, though the best resource is <i>Extra 2200 South</i> magazine (issues 51 and 52). Can you believe that only 386 total engines were built? Yet so many survive today!</div><div><br /></div><div>The Arcade and Attica Railroad purchased two of them, #110 (in 1941) and #111 (in 1947). They ran for decades and both are still on the property, and #111 is occasionally still is used in revenue service! Below is a shot from August 18, 1990 showing the two 44-tonners (the black/orange engines) and one 65-tonner. Engine #110 is on the very left, and #111 is on the very right.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixZNnpCPxnRp5bt9qFoZZT7tSFBhAZBDsI2oO-OkMKu7GeAV5dSe-FsyXrvIMMxVgS5UFywcIZSuD9psr-osFT9QN5w5Evb0CJdWa9XDjgEQ-DBnQLjFwdnd0rLqca0x8SpfNFHct1e635xuWuRKTfZfkQjEhYCMWXl-vT5KaqmfPCiKxgJKRyhgjJ5Q/s1191/8-18-1990.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="792" data-original-width="1191" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixZNnpCPxnRp5bt9qFoZZT7tSFBhAZBDsI2oO-OkMKu7GeAV5dSe-FsyXrvIMMxVgS5UFywcIZSuD9psr-osFT9QN5w5Evb0CJdWa9XDjgEQ-DBnQLjFwdnd0rLqca0x8SpfNFHct1e635xuWuRKTfZfkQjEhYCMWXl-vT5KaqmfPCiKxgJKRyhgjJ5Q/w400-h266/8-18-1990.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><div>This is engine #111 taken on August 10, 1976. I prefer this paint scheme because it is what I remember as a kid. However, in 2001, the A&A has reverted back to the older "retro" scheme on all of its engines. </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh838Qi2ZxFL0N1bNUhVg8lzFitww9a4ZzYB4i19RkRsKAqryGL4dfHVIxtCUFe87BmjudmDhOBLOUgxyp7b6xMOyjj_LjcJM-bdhqVL8K5WBs8eBPBH0L1ltUKuZvvSlU34oKognCRnRrG71WSNRoR3lT7Kb1pShhaQvZ05eJv7Dm7woKpsZg6pdbE2g/s4088/PICT0029%20(1).jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2725" data-original-width="4088" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh838Qi2ZxFL0N1bNUhVg8lzFitww9a4ZzYB4i19RkRsKAqryGL4dfHVIxtCUFe87BmjudmDhOBLOUgxyp7b6xMOyjj_LjcJM-bdhqVL8K5WBs8eBPBH0L1ltUKuZvvSlU34oKognCRnRrG71WSNRoR3lT7Kb1pShhaQvZ05eJv7Dm7woKpsZg6pdbE2g/w400-h266/PICT0029%20(1).jpg" width="400" /></a></div></div><div><br /></div><div>This is close to what they looked like when originally delivered from G.E., though this shot is from May 26, 2008 when it had just been repainted for display. It is a sharp paint scheme.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk6zu8x6WgcuRsxGlzxQLrjjI1sNLA4crNyCa6hfHHAVPkbLw_WMN5X9u_o7HtUfM8djfW8xPJdMs2MrJjSBLUq0BPkkx7iaePUDK250XDJ7XDCgPFT9h-S5TMGvFz9ZV59_gxvmOlmn-Ixunzr6I6O4s7WeY0L78tyGN0JOT1bH6GoVWkhIe_YtvUJA/s2304/Picture%20003.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1728" data-original-width="2304" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk6zu8x6WgcuRsxGlzxQLrjjI1sNLA4crNyCa6hfHHAVPkbLw_WMN5X9u_o7HtUfM8djfW8xPJdMs2MrJjSBLUq0BPkkx7iaePUDK250XDJ7XDCgPFT9h-S5TMGvFz9ZV59_gxvmOlmn-Ixunzr6I6O4s7WeY0L78tyGN0JOT1bH6GoVWkhIe_YtvUJA/w400-h300/Picture%20003.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The purchase of the first diesel was so impactful on the A&A that it allowed the mechanical department to retire <u>all</u> of its steam engines. The financial savings from this allowed the railroad to carry through some lean years. General Electric heard about this and even featured A&A #110 in one of their advertisement campaigns!</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL1izq0PU-23zbo8uTpx-oj1BVbWqqKqjK7ncsc9CyzPIuVydIvZaSgSav_oSCMhwUGdH1GvKFrgVALsGI3PwojxWIGJJ8C5y1fKq6xFKxOwc0McfeKRPOQlXvxG_ovhMnbaKHm2aygCa7eDTR8HYePGRAg04oQf_DzRXXiCQ3cDOxEl_kogXcB1BRZw/s300/Ge%20Article%201.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="217" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL1izq0PU-23zbo8uTpx-oj1BVbWqqKqjK7ncsc9CyzPIuVydIvZaSgSav_oSCMhwUGdH1GvKFrgVALsGI3PwojxWIGJJ8C5y1fKq6xFKxOwc0McfeKRPOQlXvxG_ovhMnbaKHm2aygCa7eDTR8HYePGRAg04oQf_DzRXXiCQ3cDOxEl_kogXcB1BRZw/w231-h320/Ge%20Article%201.jpg" width="231" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikdI_J6dxOAOT_AaaAc9XMHs-IP6D001ozkStf_ldZEnAO_xZIwqhm8Vpc_y1TuGX6d8xZLnHsRDkPHbjIaHQU76a8hgMflTsB2jiMzJk4fvFwtmS-XzTwMkq9hyxbnzbGHXCPbAVYh8X9J7EzspTENMzBuHF5laT9MaQidrgsEsN_jz-ng9J7IEhkqw/s800/GE%20Article%202.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="565" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikdI_J6dxOAOT_AaaAc9XMHs-IP6D001ozkStf_ldZEnAO_xZIwqhm8Vpc_y1TuGX6d8xZLnHsRDkPHbjIaHQU76a8hgMflTsB2jiMzJk4fvFwtmS-XzTwMkq9hyxbnzbGHXCPbAVYh8X9J7EzspTENMzBuHF5laT9MaQidrgsEsN_jz-ng9J7IEhkqw/w226-h320/GE%20Article%202.jpg" width="226" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The diesel locommotives came with reliable Caterpillar diesel engines, and Caterpillar also decided to feature A&A #110 in their advertisement too!</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd5IWOsZuAYCu7VX86QJLJ6jBRXjPHqtFfS9l29Y9RytVwnPJjkjpsP-pf7UIXFKB-sGHXt_LuxOgbR3OxsVE7qFcTHubns6f4EsXvqE6A1-aP4PViR0ES1XOgCMSCvCPt8k5RnYffrSgIHr6lkLVsIPpLDviChWJyCY25a4YQg9Y5GMVrFhFiCFFzOg/s400/Caterpillar%20Yellow%20Ad.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="293" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd5IWOsZuAYCu7VX86QJLJ6jBRXjPHqtFfS9l29Y9RytVwnPJjkjpsP-pf7UIXFKB-sGHXt_LuxOgbR3OxsVE7qFcTHubns6f4EsXvqE6A1-aP4PViR0ES1XOgCMSCvCPt8k5RnYffrSgIHr6lkLVsIPpLDviChWJyCY25a4YQg9Y5GMVrFhFiCFFzOg/w293-h400/Caterpillar%20Yellow%20Ad.jpg" width="293" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The very last 44-tonner ordered from G.E. was sent to the Dansville and Mt. Morris Railroad in western New York. The line is also near and dear to me because my wife is from Mt. Morris and I have spent a bit of time railfanning it. Now it is now part of the Genessee & Wyoming system. In fact, it was their first railroad aquisition way back when. Anyway, D&MM's engine #1 was ordered from the factory in 1956 and it served on the D&MM until 1986, when it was sold to the Bay Colony Railroad. <u>Sadly, I don't have any pictures of it</u>.</div><div><br /></div><div>However, the railroad also purchased another 44-tonner engine used from the Bath and Hammondsport Railroad. This became D&MM #2, and it is shown here on May 29, 1980. In this shot it has yellow painted handrails, but earlier pictures have them painted black. It was finally scrapped in 2012. An excellent website on the D&MM can be <a href="https://scotlawrence.github.io/GW/DMMpage.html">found here</a>.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVzbc69-gdK6oTcvPsdJ9xkE24XGe3_pbm2IBqTs9INwDXFswMFrrZaHOncToWU8MO-_C4cQvJWwLoVhUDSU-WhpFWSZk7hFGCvVF23gCR3e-7GMKxLFqci-xVQIFue_w4kx8xJVwzhQrzBDy2qZ9qxiA96kYvoI0ob1HYWxx-kn4bBhawMkLT2v-grA/s5472/PICT0026.JPG" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="5472" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVzbc69-gdK6oTcvPsdJ9xkE24XGe3_pbm2IBqTs9INwDXFswMFrrZaHOncToWU8MO-_C4cQvJWwLoVhUDSU-WhpFWSZk7hFGCvVF23gCR3e-7GMKxLFqci-xVQIFue_w4kx8xJVwzhQrzBDy2qZ9qxiA96kYvoI0ob1HYWxx-kn4bBhawMkLT2v-grA/w400-h266/PICT0026.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Being from Rochester, I have an interest in all western NY railroads. Another 44-tonner owner was owned by the Livonia, Avon and Lakeville Railroad (which I featured on my <a href="https://dandhcoloniemain.blogspot.com/2022/04/barilla-pasta-and-la-avon-ny.html">blog previously</a>). This shortline was formed in 1964 and the 44-tonner were used for excursion trains as well as freight movement. This shot was taken July 1973 and was photographed by Alco legend and shortline guru George Hockaday. I purchased the slide online once I saw who the photographer was because I am friends with his son Warren.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirRZGWrxQMa-XXHiu3FJjpSDhcwaFScDaYuRF7EhRnMhdN7KwabdPwvzmwiSv1f5PhuI_ObGv9bJVnBkjMrHOi3kTCJZWOY3SPQx9wDUQ7fULLG7bGbnKPo6D462EyVIRchc6pLTaVnnspRb1zQEPVTvYCnO2MVScySsbs6yEpPG98pJaKiVeIJui_gg/s5472/PICT0024.JPG" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="5472" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirRZGWrxQMa-XXHiu3FJjpSDhcwaFScDaYuRF7EhRnMhdN7KwabdPwvzmwiSv1f5PhuI_ObGv9bJVnBkjMrHOi3kTCJZWOY3SPQx9wDUQ7fULLG7bGbnKPo6D462EyVIRchc6pLTaVnnspRb1zQEPVTvYCnO2MVScySsbs6yEpPG98pJaKiVeIJui_gg/w400-h266/PICT0024.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Here is an undated shot of Maine Central 44-tonner #15, painted in the sharp red and black "Minuteman" scheme which was also used by the Boston and Maine Railroad when they shared corporate ownership. Note the marker lights on the front corners (but not the rear ones!)<br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitqMXt9Q4bvh6ETUDN0NDlCKdkc7y94r1Jt4xT_6CoShL98mjb2IP_CISjzvgttKCUMFUHeyk8Hm5MtsaMj2fQFw8FeewiORrrWI9-C96JrmvIMnI8sWagd0gvpzlZOcLd2g3WP-sv_1N0zuGaIXm-6do72_yKgsc-RuhM39CyJnudVkd3hRZ6BqDm-A/s5472/PICT0027.JPG" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="5472" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitqMXt9Q4bvh6ETUDN0NDlCKdkc7y94r1Jt4xT_6CoShL98mjb2IP_CISjzvgttKCUMFUHeyk8Hm5MtsaMj2fQFw8FeewiORrrWI9-C96JrmvIMnI8sWagd0gvpzlZOcLd2g3WP-sv_1N0zuGaIXm-6do72_yKgsc-RuhM39CyJnudVkd3hRZ6BqDm-A/w400-h266/PICT0027.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>One final engine, <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, FreeSerif, serif; font-size: 15.4px;">Adirondack Scenic Railroad #105, was previously featured </span>on my <a href="https://dandhcoloniemain.blogspot.com/2022/07/happy-fourth-of-july.html">blog here.</a></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYzzvNF1v_5IZlaZJ0CNCyB5elJ9jS4VXnmLqbRwgZMnxyQCxgewCDY-SApc3nsM2w_fG4Pj-DQa5Q0tL6lsAOVwZFYpgz5p714KezK_LkaNlwdwOcUqh3t0JNdty918oJeaUS6hbR5JmjWIxpIAk2t_IF2uzZ31VDRO7Fz7VMhvNldUOhbfnG6N_WtdmF/s2048/105.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYzzvNF1v_5IZlaZJ0CNCyB5elJ9jS4VXnmLqbRwgZMnxyQCxgewCDY-SApc3nsM2w_fG4Pj-DQa5Q0tL6lsAOVwZFYpgz5p714KezK_LkaNlwdwOcUqh3t0JNdty918oJeaUS6hbR5JmjWIxpIAk2t_IF2uzZ31VDRO7Fz7VMhvNldUOhbfnG6N_WtdmF/w400-h300/105.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>As you can see, even in the small geographical area of western New York State there were many 44-tonners roaming about. They might not have been large but they did they jobs well and they certainly helped keep freight lines profitable. Thankfully, you can still see a few running today if you know where to look.</div>DandHColonieMainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17665437234296761161noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267209626019589578.post-39117855136324272782023-08-25T04:00:00.028-07:002023-08-25T04:00:00.157-07:00D&H #752 in Watervliet (1969)Here is a shot of D&H U33C #752 leading a train south through Watervliet on August 25, 1969. If you are wondering about the unual paint scheme, there is a story behind it. <div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkj3yrBgYjFpuDTqh6QOeuMv7SP6hUlUU53JV_qyp9Dl5kpzrY4bL_os8Mn7lwuLytRx0r85swJYhbDsgBkbPqTVtNvdXed0eEqflvq0fgMcJmYf2SInsx58LOxZiLsn5ITf2R15hoV6yTFrbz8AspRIouxivchv4Mq9bZdqeijhew425hdw3SOHkZx1JI/s4088/(8-25-1969)%20%23752%20in%20Watervliet,%20NY.JPG" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2725" data-original-width="4088" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkj3yrBgYjFpuDTqh6QOeuMv7SP6hUlUU53JV_qyp9Dl5kpzrY4bL_os8Mn7lwuLytRx0r85swJYhbDsgBkbPqTVtNvdXed0eEqflvq0fgMcJmYf2SInsx58LOxZiLsn5ITf2R15hoV6yTFrbz8AspRIouxivchv4Mq9bZdqeijhew425hdw3SOHkZx1JI/w400-h266/(8-25-1969)%20%23752%20in%20Watervliet,%20NY.JPG" width="400" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div>The D&H normally purchased diesels only from Alco and General Electric, but in 1967 EMD tested three SD45 demonstrator locomotives on the D&H. Apparently, the D&H needed engines and EMD offered them a great deal... perhaps to attempt to lure the D&H into buying more EMDs. It worked, and the three engines were acquired.</div><div><br /></div><div><div>However, the D&H didn't like them. They were nicknamed "Hummingbirds" though I am not sure why. Part of their issue was because the maintenance crews needed separate inventories for three lone EMD engines in a roster of Alcos and GEs. <b>So, in 1969 after only two years they were swapped with the Erie Lackawanna for three GE U33C engines. </b>The Erie Lackawanna's maroon and gray scheme was retained, with D&H blue replacing the maroon. As D&H repaints go (and there were a lot when it aquiried a bunch of Geeps at the formation of Conrail), this was pretty tasteful. By 1972, the U33C engines were repainted into the more traditional D&H "Lightning Stripe" scheme. </div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkj3yrBgYjFpuDTqh6QOeuMv7SP6hUlUU53JV_qyp9Dl5kpzrY4bL_os8Mn7lwuLytRx0r85swJYhbDsgBkbPqTVtNvdXed0eEqflvq0fgMcJmYf2SInsx58LOxZiLsn5ITf2R15hoV6yTFrbz8AspRIouxivchv4Mq9bZdqeijhew425hdw3SOHkZx1JI/s4088/(8-25-1969)%20%23752%20in%20Watervliet,%20NY.JPG" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2725" data-original-width="4088" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkj3yrBgYjFpuDTqh6QOeuMv7SP6hUlUU53JV_qyp9Dl5kpzrY4bL_os8Mn7lwuLytRx0r85swJYhbDsgBkbPqTVtNvdXed0eEqflvq0fgMcJmYf2SInsx58LOxZiLsn5ITf2R15hoV6yTFrbz8AspRIouxivchv4Mq9bZdqeijhew425hdw3SOHkZx1JI/w400-h266/(8-25-1969)%20%23752%20in%20Watervliet,%20NY.JPG" width="400" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div>Ironically, the three initial SD45s were later returned to the D&H on Conrail's "Conveyance Day" in 1976 and all were then patch painted for the D&H, again with the EL's maroon repainted in blue. They lasted on the D&H for two more years before being sold to Mexico in 1978.</div></div></div></div>DandHColonieMainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17665437234296761161noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267209626019589578.post-61101641873537911322023-08-23T13:43:00.002-07:002023-08-25T09:26:48.595-07:00RIP CloverSadly, today was the day when Clover decided to leave us. She was a great dog, and a wonderful modeling companion. She kept my feet warm in the winter during our long basement modeling sessions at my workbench, and in the summer she loved going up to the Live Steam club and being around the trains and people. She lived 12+ fun filled years, 6 with us, and even yesterday when we were at the park people complimented us on her appearance and exuberance. <div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6eZgvyGpPDWu6rxmdTwQCxGA0jbLip9ZWCqui2wMUoML7JHBFQCZ3Za9cgoVM9hhxEgfqcxVtZbPH3d1Hkqk5J7nO3A7jm_B-FBFb1oT8JwmILDvLsHgrwhSsAzYknXcG_iRm9UpVhqy2VS9jZnu_7aXYOyFTZbEx_o7oR8OLd9kTal1GMIbUEYiWMuoq/s400/Clover.JPG" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="400" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6eZgvyGpPDWu6rxmdTwQCxGA0jbLip9ZWCqui2wMUoML7JHBFQCZ3Za9cgoVM9hhxEgfqcxVtZbPH3d1Hkqk5J7nO3A7jm_B-FBFb1oT8JwmILDvLsHgrwhSsAzYknXcG_iRm9UpVhqy2VS9jZnu_7aXYOyFTZbEx_o7oR8OLd9kTal1GMIbUEYiWMuoq/s320/Clover.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>She will definitely be missed. </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd2R_sFNP6GmlgHAqhIsZltnsTIEBdLnFBS4XlJ2AbmkXSLu8-h1qAwm6k6W-jIYac-1RvyVJmOQFCcSkRcMocHq5EPluL8cxqPVRmR_oxa2h31HRHiEGQjnx1mEeVGJhusN151XeEI6cayi3mf7nOG9keKAqCqCh3kyDUc0J9NYEL8iDpvL0TTpEoJeYS/s960/Ben%20and%20Clover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd2R_sFNP6GmlgHAqhIsZltnsTIEBdLnFBS4XlJ2AbmkXSLu8-h1qAwm6k6W-jIYac-1RvyVJmOQFCcSkRcMocHq5EPluL8cxqPVRmR_oxa2h31HRHiEGQjnx1mEeVGJhusN151XeEI6cayi3mf7nOG9keKAqCqCh3kyDUc0J9NYEL8iDpvL0TTpEoJeYS/w300-h400/Ben%20and%20Clover.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div><br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div></div></div>DandHColonieMainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17665437234296761161noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267209626019589578.post-43037237264137022892023-08-18T04:00:00.005-07:002023-08-18T04:00:00.145-07:00D&H train passing Albany Steel (1974)<p>Here is a neat shot of a southbound D&H train passing through North Albany in August 18, 1974. While the colors of the freight cars on the left are pretty muted, the last couple are really bright and that caboose stands out. Perhaps it was recently painted. Right behind and to the right of the caboose is Albany Steel, which I <a href="https://dandhcoloniemain.blogspot.com/2020/09/building-albany-steel.html">modeled on my layout</a>. Sadly, I only had room for the piles of pipes that are evident here.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7pzCy0kirOWl82ISnMbCftebs9N1DEFq2fy0hb_fsbvrqTervfjF4CemKIoqFM5O1a6xsdVq28CYYGmhUv2HyOnV5xQcOeXQKqxs-M97Ynrhkeq7-TWckDdHi42hjlZ6sNyKNiD4UGG1FKQZP1kj_JTQbYItSemaP0pEdSV6vVKqz-Ka7TRmLP3FBrw/s1600/SB%20train.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1061" data-original-width="1600" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7pzCy0kirOWl82ISnMbCftebs9N1DEFq2fy0hb_fsbvrqTervfjF4CemKIoqFM5O1a6xsdVq28CYYGmhUv2HyOnV5xQcOeXQKqxs-M97Ynrhkeq7-TWckDdHi42hjlZ6sNyKNiD4UGG1FKQZP1kj_JTQbYItSemaP0pEdSV6vVKqz-Ka7TRmLP3FBrw/w400-h265/SB%20train.jpg" width="400" /></a></p><p>For those familiar with the area, this picture looks like it was shot from the roof of what is now Huck Finn's Warehouse.</p>DandHColonieMainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17665437234296761161noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267209626019589578.post-19440868094694232862023-08-14T06:08:00.002-07:002023-08-14T06:08:20.773-07:00Growing grass on the ridge in North Menands<div>I only realized recently that I hadn't worked on the background ridge in my North Menands section of the layout since <a href="https://dandhcoloniemain.blogspot.com/2020/12/a-background-ridge-for-north-menands.html">December 2020</a>! Wow, where did the time go? Admittedly, I am not very good at scenery I didn't want to mess it up so I left it alone and focused my attention on structures. However, it was time to move on with the process. This entire project was done over the course of a week, spending between 5-15 minutes a night after I put my son to bed. I much prefer working in larger chunks of time, but since I had to constantly wait for glue to dry along the way it worked out well.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCjiR-85sQvzxRpgnDqWESgEOuSpMAgTnmofIfyI5p2h1Kd_yKK1DSiTFtZbeLJ45EqCPE0S9z0s04hTtdDPktdLDm95Kr7lzTC_7HD5pEg4fJXr1EI3vJ_N5zG4yTfPMSIw5q6mdD-m5-E7tz-_J3PTzpvuXKhLKKGdArbHrgAulDMHQStTDrqx3UcZcc/s5152/IMG_6022.JPG" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCjiR-85sQvzxRpgnDqWESgEOuSpMAgTnmofIfyI5p2h1Kd_yKK1DSiTFtZbeLJ45EqCPE0S9z0s04hTtdDPktdLDm95Kr7lzTC_7HD5pEg4fJXr1EI3vJ_N5zG4yTfPMSIw5q6mdD-m5-E7tz-_J3PTzpvuXKhLKKGdArbHrgAulDMHQStTDrqx3UcZcc/w400-h300/IMG_6022.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Here is what I was hoping to model, albeit during a much greener time (May) then is shown in this late October 2012 photo. The ridge on the left runs behind the tracks, and just to the other side of the trees on that hill is a cemetary. A neat opportunity to model something different, but space probably won't allow it on my layout. </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw0HIgQzC4W1U5lDghZCBAXeyn2asUQ7U8E496SydSMxZIuaRK9WSHyr4WqQPPy-CNAuScpPqqJD3WaLkwWOdLu_IJKUVZ64L8fxTO9YjWhoBMsbgMs0ZIkEe5dOURgFIlrM77vz0yYGTUWDn2O3Gf_BS-9ciVZlqqBoNUWju6JR0WlXuZX7Vh6nconYGx/s4608/10-28-2012.JPG" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3440" data-original-width="4608" height="299" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw0HIgQzC4W1U5lDghZCBAXeyn2asUQ7U8E496SydSMxZIuaRK9WSHyr4WqQPPy-CNAuScpPqqJD3WaLkwWOdLu_IJKUVZ64L8fxTO9YjWhoBMsbgMs0ZIkEe5dOURgFIlrM77vz0yYGTUWDn2O3Gf_BS-9ciVZlqqBoNUWju6JR0WlXuZX7Vh6nconYGx/w400-h299/10-28-2012.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I had done a lot of the scenery between the front of the layout and the ridge, so I didn't want to mess that up by reaching over it. But, the backdrop in this area is removable and access to the rear is easy from the laundry area. The ridge already had a coat of Ground Goop applied, along with several colors of ground foam. But it didn't look go, and static grass was the answer. So, I started by covering the track along the ridge with paper towels and spraying them with water to settle them in. They would serve as shields to capture errant static grass fibers.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcmQRquEziAgMLUe4Yz4RSoqHdk5hve4PXLKMjPitPJrciPy0HgVVeyXgTFV5TK0oF5LM65xW_YXrFUO5SLPu9twX_xiA-Q2ponS5uBlQ6R4vq3cnRJ7ehLHaSouTAZTrBA1q6ESDmyRBhuAPTGaiDWZke-fdQmKpPGh88yHzCtmxPuW9wlJeNk-9Qb3Fr/s5152/IMG_6002.JPG" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcmQRquEziAgMLUe4Yz4RSoqHdk5hve4PXLKMjPitPJrciPy0HgVVeyXgTFV5TK0oF5LM65xW_YXrFUO5SLPu9twX_xiA-Q2ponS5uBlQ6R4vq3cnRJ7ehLHaSouTAZTrBA1q6ESDmyRBhuAPTGaiDWZke-fdQmKpPGh88yHzCtmxPuW9wlJeNk-9Qb3Fr/w400-h300/IMG_6002.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Then, Woodland Scenics' Static Tac glue was drizzled onto the terrain and brushed around with a cheap 1" chip brush. One thing I noticed right away was that the Woodland Scenic's glue was a lot thinner than the Aleens tacky glue I had been using. Also, I didn't spray the entire area with rubbing alcohol first before applying glue. I had read that you needed to get everything wet (hence the alcohol) for the static charge to be fully transferred from the end of the probe to the layout area you are working on, but that didn't seem to be the case here. </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYj-yrFUYmWgk3je9FSpOcLZLgtgOQDZhkhS9MnCEJ73F6m5HdvP-sp4iO8QUmrSJBg5XmoL9QlKAAapKQ6WbCjODQuF8wX31iJA5ULVQDJfmj7RsGnN-CRp71XrxUxeC5SqDmq-ozbr43lGDSnVwX_tf13majjPg0Tat6h3EUCjeAgHGcfM7fmDGVxux6/s5152/IMG_6003.JPG" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYj-yrFUYmWgk3je9FSpOcLZLgtgOQDZhkhS9MnCEJ73F6m5HdvP-sp4iO8QUmrSJBg5XmoL9QlKAAapKQ6WbCjODQuF8wX31iJA5ULVQDJfmj7RsGnN-CRp71XrxUxeC5SqDmq-ozbr43lGDSnVwX_tf13majjPg0Tat6h3EUCjeAgHGcfM7fmDGVxux6/w400-h300/IMG_6003.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Then, a layer of mixed green 2mm grass was applied consistently along the ridge. The back area (<i>facing the camera</i>) didn't get as much because it wouldn't be seen from normal layout viewing angles. I used a shop vac with a stocking over the end to capture excess grass and help it stand up, but 2mm stuff usually comes out straight. </div><div><br /></div><div>This is really bright stuff... but it does reflect the fresh spring growth in the area. And, the colors will change <a href="https://dandhcoloniemain.blogspot.com/2021/01/toning-down-neon-green-static-grass.html">as the scenery process continued</a>.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLa1gIJbq56kk9dQWc74x143lXLtot8sRVXzYoik7_hE_rCCCOZqebqNBSW3uLstFfSSbcY1i7-gYA_vPAPK5ETN3dbtyjzJnqnzO96Ks9Yx1K4wKgylKunpR9yRqt-QQFjOfzCcNisdiCVrf_oynm75i7h5ldnkWK3iWFwBXGKKLSCZnpLcO1TSAosxUB/s5152/IMG_6004.JPG" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLa1gIJbq56kk9dQWc74x143lXLtot8sRVXzYoik7_hE_rCCCOZqebqNBSW3uLstFfSSbcY1i7-gYA_vPAPK5ETN3dbtyjzJnqnzO96Ks9Yx1K4wKgylKunpR9yRqt-QQFjOfzCcNisdiCVrf_oynm75i7h5ldnkWK3iWFwBXGKKLSCZnpLcO1TSAosxUB/w400-h300/IMG_6004.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The next day, I added more glue and then applied a layer of dark green 4mm grass over top.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYMiYh1ht_-tprzxbWZgp_VtTgul3xuy3KL1e92NKR08XPEgRwlDw8bVmhjZ5ZuXnmou0cgSa-gYYYZYOii4PMl9jfcvs5nQJx53NfqehaA01wdzNTgGGSzdiQD5hZRspGSlNEmDonuGBnpb3U4-U-N-TjA9-SxJ-rXPanXnrXeNKIvmKgGlfOGn46XjXk/s5152/IMG_6007.JPG" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYMiYh1ht_-tprzxbWZgp_VtTgul3xuy3KL1e92NKR08XPEgRwlDw8bVmhjZ5ZuXnmou0cgSa-gYYYZYOii4PMl9jfcvs5nQJx53NfqehaA01wdzNTgGGSzdiQD5hZRspGSlNEmDonuGBnpb3U4-U-N-TjA9-SxJ-rXPanXnrXeNKIvmKgGlfOGn46XjXk/w400-h300/IMG_6007.JPG" width="400" /></a><br /><br /></div><div>When the glue dried it looked a bit better.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-OYkx_CZ1JFFYHtSS02vWK03UBcgzG-46XFsF_hRRzhtLXk5G78sWqOP0Y8ql5vmG_tfIobt98Mb77XDpuOyvC6-lZN9TInM2xVB8B3OYvstaUnPGSzCBD2KDaYiAXYFJ4rhYiefjEydCNd2sxj64tEVwoHjYqyRPGIBMYIk_p4z-GST0WMS-QhqKsBKH/s5152/IMG_6011.JPG" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-OYkx_CZ1JFFYHtSS02vWK03UBcgzG-46XFsF_hRRzhtLXk5G78sWqOP0Y8ql5vmG_tfIobt98Mb77XDpuOyvC6-lZN9TInM2xVB8B3OYvstaUnPGSzCBD2KDaYiAXYFJ4rhYiefjEydCNd2sxj64tEVwoHjYqyRPGIBMYIk_p4z-GST0WMS-QhqKsBKH/w400-h300/IMG_6011.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Finally, I went and applied four different shades of ground foam and other scenic materials to further break up the monotony of the color palette. </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1DTaF1CY69HYvSgBsMkLWQmnbn0Um5lPuaDoQ6tGN_hIYQ2sPWva1WCKlhTuo6S30jcoAS6334UMtrmMtbGWFxm9cF3ohcOlvCJ-trR-ihykOH2A2D56pew1WnENCZ1M3tMkoVPqxQPD8kWgT19QEEnm5CblAONiiVNu2kHzkqylFWXS1u5FuIz1FX3GN/s5152/IMG_6014.JPG" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1DTaF1CY69HYvSgBsMkLWQmnbn0Um5lPuaDoQ6tGN_hIYQ2sPWva1WCKlhTuo6S30jcoAS6334UMtrmMtbGWFxm9cF3ohcOlvCJ-trR-ihykOH2A2D56pew1WnENCZ1M3tMkoVPqxQPD8kWgT19QEEnm5CblAONiiVNu2kHzkqylFWXS1u5FuIz1FX3GN/w400-h300/IMG_6014.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>It helps have a rolling cart filled with scenery supplies at the ready.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCkfysDdLrQQyGtfORLmeOZKc1-uFiAIHuK2l6xrG4hNGh5shOtSkGiQjMmMY4mlzMVG6w5PEhzEgRiqnmmzHL1DYtuajawtYVQ4Vv9sY7-DHgBY2vozN4cKmoxeaiDF_tfA7IzA9CvNpVBCOm8ElGbcYTO0DVJKvEOlzyzGLv22W4fvtQ8hVUoBA51ob3/s5152/IMG_6015.JPG" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCkfysDdLrQQyGtfORLmeOZKc1-uFiAIHuK2l6xrG4hNGh5shOtSkGiQjMmMY4mlzMVG6w5PEhzEgRiqnmmzHL1DYtuajawtYVQ4Vv9sY7-DHgBY2vozN4cKmoxeaiDF_tfA7IzA9CvNpVBCOm8ElGbcYTO0DVJKvEOlzyzGLv22W4fvtQ8hVUoBA51ob3/w400-h300/IMG_6015.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I also keep the nine scenery materials I use the most used colors in a separate container. They are: fine cinder ballast; fine gray blend ballast; fine screened real coal; super fine screened real dirt; fine brown ballast; fine dark green foam; fine mixed green/yellow foam; and medium light and dark green foam.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGC5G-xNKFsyyd69TP0nm74mMdyI4sLhkHc0VzFiqvKLsk8cRA9JyaCsKF5mtnsKEdKx4UuIipxFGwyVnOeQ2U8845CAtAjLHWToL8EVlAruIztpCKmrf3oUF7wMreka-AdNkSkucdKa0ZZcdniRx2dmV1OTy0yI2XHNv6JzxV3NETnpxLNbthV8rTwSt5/s5152/IMG_6017.JPG" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGC5G-xNKFsyyd69TP0nm74mMdyI4sLhkHc0VzFiqvKLsk8cRA9JyaCsKF5mtnsKEdKx4UuIipxFGwyVnOeQ2U8845CAtAjLHWToL8EVlAruIztpCKmrf3oUF7wMreka-AdNkSkucdKa0ZZcdniRx2dmV1OTy0yI2XHNv6JzxV3NETnpxLNbthV8rTwSt5/w400-h300/IMG_6017.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Once the foam was on, I sprayed it all with alcohol and applied more matte medium cement to lock it all in place.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcMzV59p1VpS4vtAhU08VAMwm__-ohCoMKaFKxpSt-uopmPdXqyQL06T41EFdx_vDIfh0l3aUSizk09n6TDElLKKr1D2p5k_6YNOyKv3FtLoxBcYhl2wD20Zkq6-m1gIYz9hNnL0sMkj59aT_VnySFJMUQkWeVN4UeIVeFHDN1f0DsVln-87rs43GNnrD6/s5152/IMG_6012.JPG" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcMzV59p1VpS4vtAhU08VAMwm__-ohCoMKaFKxpSt-uopmPdXqyQL06T41EFdx_vDIfh0l3aUSizk09n6TDElLKKr1D2p5k_6YNOyKv3FtLoxBcYhl2wD20Zkq6-m1gIYz9hNnL0sMkj59aT_VnySFJMUQkWeVN4UeIVeFHDN1f0DsVln-87rs43GNnrD6/w400-h300/IMG_6012.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>And when I say "applied", I took no chances. Loose foam could easily roll down the hill onto the tracks and get into the engine's gears, so I made sure that stuff wasn't going anywhere. Because of the humidity, it took several days for the white appearance to disappear. I was getting pretty worried, actually.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrzgUWMRk_Gi4oAxZSg9C_d_9AU5DeGpWnFh-cKd7zyldXLs3MktWDHKtQPWEWZ2mEWgDRooVRBsYfymXOtWva7-OoVJ0T2mvilke7gDRHDi1wB-Bqu2qVU8OUxrEDqvK5QoLvHizI1TJfEpLvefBz36QVRyfPMepRSObMvIN3uj6JTC9lMPENwkVnOKPJ/s5152/IMG_6018.JPG" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrzgUWMRk_Gi4oAxZSg9C_d_9AU5DeGpWnFh-cKd7zyldXLs3MktWDHKtQPWEWZ2mEWgDRooVRBsYfymXOtWva7-OoVJ0T2mvilke7gDRHDi1wB-Bqu2qVU8OUxrEDqvK5QoLvHizI1TJfEpLvefBz36QVRyfPMepRSObMvIN3uj6JTC9lMPENwkVnOKPJ/w400-h300/IMG_6018.JPG" width="400" /></a><br /><br /></div><div>With a train in front of it and from this high perspective, it doesn't look as massive as the prototype. From eye-level, though, it works okay. I didn't want it so high that it appeared like a mountain. Besides, I still need to add some large bushes and trees along the ridge and they will add to the overall height.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkiLwOxZnYSQpu-KHEKUmYt9NOn6QOkrpfaVxdNE5uvB83ocx0n-tnX6fKJkNTz2-HQYiMRe8-GXYli12eNDR_Hh5NEZYBHkqGriUDOGF0SKMw_09nI9rDm9_v4djjnTSKfsHpfFD6L1d7CggyqdbhkvITt5QI9m3R3lsg_5AocYDKlv0PzbIzPLtoPv_y/s5152/IMG_6023.JPG" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkiLwOxZnYSQpu-KHEKUmYt9NOn6QOkrpfaVxdNE5uvB83ocx0n-tnX6fKJkNTz2-HQYiMRe8-GXYli12eNDR_Hh5NEZYBHkqGriUDOGF0SKMw_09nI9rDm9_v4djjnTSKfsHpfFD6L1d7CggyqdbhkvITt5QI9m3R3lsg_5AocYDKlv0PzbIzPLtoPv_y/w400-h300/IMG_6023.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>This is a step forward. And even though I hate making trees, I will try and not wait another 2.5 years before I work on this section again!</div>DandHColonieMainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17665437234296761161noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267209626019589578.post-9023863485827582342023-08-09T05:56:00.003-07:002023-08-09T05:56:24.930-07:00Hazy day for a train (1982)<p>Here is a hazy summer day shot taken in August, 1982 of a D&H train with engines #7314, #502, and #7320 on point. Look how disgusting the front of the short hood is on the lead engine, further "highlighted" by the faded yellow paint underneath. Something I find interesting is that most pictures I see always show the rebuilt <a href="https://dandhcoloniemain.blogspot.com/2019/08/roster-review-d-rs-3ms-in-1984.html">RS3-m</a> engines in the middle of a consider, never leading or trailing (which depending on direction of the consist could make them the lead engine). Were the cabs that uncomfortable? I know the engines were known to be slippery, but did that prevent them from taking lead-engine spots?</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmZmGdCpDQDUBAaDnsLYNuXZEQ-8PFzKiH5Qkb8uH4Qws9ZIcsJLQRinn788R_W7xQDRlzMc3ioObLfCjKYBd7FkLxGlBls35zRIwbR9oN8yAdyPrceTF4bxjxAW05KvkXcv_nmzi3lTi9aTcZJWZgbUCfWNTgHXt1qb-JknqoF6vTskQ1VjX1QyeLkfhE/s4088/7314,%20502,%207320%20(Aug.%201982)PICT0007%20(1).jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2725" data-original-width="4088" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmZmGdCpDQDUBAaDnsLYNuXZEQ-8PFzKiH5Qkb8uH4Qws9ZIcsJLQRinn788R_W7xQDRlzMc3ioObLfCjKYBd7FkLxGlBls35zRIwbR9oN8yAdyPrceTF4bxjxAW05KvkXcv_nmzi3lTi9aTcZJWZgbUCfWNTgHXt1qb-JknqoF6vTskQ1VjX1QyeLkfhE/w400-h266/7314,%20502,%207320%20(Aug.%201982)PICT0007%20(1).jpg" width="400" /></a></p><p>I don't see a lot of Alco exhaust either for that matter, so perhaps this train was stopped or else rolling really slowly.</p>DandHColonieMainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17665437234296761161noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6267209626019589578.post-27642465514011206752023-08-04T04:00:00.012-07:002023-08-09T11:49:53.023-07:00D&H train in Mechanicville (1984)<p>Here are two shots taken in <a href="https://dandhcoloniemain.blogspot.com/2018/04/railfanning-mechanicville-yard.html">Mechanicville Yard</a> on August 04, 1984 of a southbound train departing.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy80T72k57iZZfeE1DDZGu0WXa3CFWcLFCl_TRUY4UA8bXNb_jGv3P8UjfdD_6BO7y8pabh0lQ-ihJIk7QHfxsUw8GXkMO7YaNyMRsxUAEXxgJATo-3HxNvTUAQmTG44YB3E-UI62rcSWNXvSmb6D_Kr7YJd2cA3XtMOxeUt-6QtF2MXvdc2NVOSDbBQ/s4088/(8-04-1984)%20XO%20Tower%20%231.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2725" data-original-width="4088" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy80T72k57iZZfeE1DDZGu0WXa3CFWcLFCl_TRUY4UA8bXNb_jGv3P8UjfdD_6BO7y8pabh0lQ-ihJIk7QHfxsUw8GXkMO7YaNyMRsxUAEXxgJATo-3HxNvTUAQmTG44YB3E-UI62rcSWNXvSmb6D_Kr7YJd2cA3XtMOxeUt-6QtF2MXvdc2NVOSDbBQ/w400-h266/(8-04-1984)%20XO%20Tower%20%231.jpg" width="400" /></a></p><p>The engines are passing over the <a href="https://dandhcoloniemain.blogspot.com/2019/10/flashback-mechanicville-yard-diamond.html">diamond crossing</a> with the Boston and Maine.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWGVFqTW_yuLYlOPuP3qa8VrEGZuAPAJNI3ny_TGaYVMOalgMpbXib8SSXwfWSeQb3rgGIsC4NGsyFgHHKWN0wYm0GrT2FrooJv2j1QEpThQ2HTD6AMG20bJlYXZFJmHFG0TKRugZAf71BxLaTrW33g7Y_OcAy0I3fKnSmByX_-5kzJ0l7Xvfh3IQl1Q/s4088/(8-04-1984)%20XO%20Tower%20%232%20(1).jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2725" data-original-width="4088" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWGVFqTW_yuLYlOPuP3qa8VrEGZuAPAJNI3ny_TGaYVMOalgMpbXib8SSXwfWSeQb3rgGIsC4NGsyFgHHKWN0wYm0GrT2FrooJv2j1QEpThQ2HTD6AMG20bJlYXZFJmHFG0TKRugZAf71BxLaTrW33g7Y_OcAy0I3fKnSmByX_-5kzJ0l7Xvfh3IQl1Q/w400-h266/(8-04-1984)%20XO%20Tower%20%232%20(1).jpg" width="400" /></a></p>DandHColonieMainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17665437234296761161noreply@blogger.com0