Weekend Update 6/8/25

[up1950s]

https://sfrhms.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/stock_car_models.pdf

https://sfrhms.org/files/Sandifer/Clinics/Stk/01.htm

https://www.reddit.com/r/MachinePorn/comments/1gp07sq/a_big_crankshaft_on_a_heavy_duty_flat_car_in_the/

https://forum.trains.com/t/cattle-cars/231923/9

https://forum.trains.com/t/cattle-cars/231923/10

https://realstmfc.groups.io/g/main/topic/stock_car_question/17240894

https://artsandculture.google.com/story/the-american-railroad-cars-in-la-rochelle-fondation-du-patrimoine/BQURa4t3kSCiJQ?hl=en

https://www.flickr.com/photos/jodymoore/3530779409/in/photostream/

https://www.modeltrainforum.com/threads/a-big-enough-flat-car-please.13040/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/398268110643399/posts/2162024884267704/

[Dave V]

Working on my next T-Trak module... JACKS Interlocking. Featuring operating fiber-optic Pennsy position light signals and detection circuits.



Sorry for the clutter behind it, but here is one of the Model Train Technology signals:

[peteski]

While neither a narrow gauge nor a 2-6-6-2, Arnold made a small 0-8-8-0 Mallet tender tank loco  in N scale.



Minitrix made even a smaller 0-4-4-0 Mallet tank loco.

[garethashenden]

 I think you mean tank loco Pete...

[peteski]

I think you mean tank loco Pete...

You are correct - I fixed it.  Thanks! I'm used to seeing these German tank locos called "Tenderlok" in their descriptions, so I called it a tender loco here. 

[jpwisc]

I wrapped up a couple of MILW GP40s. These were fun to build
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[dandopinski]

Those switchstands! Who,what,when,where???

[spookshow]

I built a small shed for this "work in progress" grain elevator scene -



It was supposed to look like this one, but I always seem to get my roof angles wrong



This shed is noteworthy insofar as it is final shed that I will be building for my current layout. And not a moment too soon, because after 16 years and 35 of them I have about had it up to here with sheds

-Mark

[jpwisc]

Those switchstands! Who,what,when,where???

Showcase Miniatures. They look great and stand up to a fair amount of abuse too. I just added a little styrene to span the head ties.

[martin station]

Spookshow,
 The shed looks great. As someone who helps the inlaws farm, when land is purchased the house and old barn may come down but the sheds remain. They are great for storing things (like rats and snakes!).
Ralph

[gi-depp]

some weathering

[Mark5]

I wrapped up a couple of MILW GP40s.

Well done! What did you use for the all-weather cab windows?

Mark

[Jesse6669]

The B&O track (Midland Sub main line) is installed on the E. Norwood layout.   The CL&N section/McCullough Yard lead is started and I should make progress on it over the next week. 
 
   

Since the B&O could use some CPL signals, I got the crazy notion to try 3D print some Z scale ones.  Here are the initial tests from left (oldest) to right (most recent).  I initially tried keeping everything to scale, but that was futile.  I've since thickened up a few components, changed around the supports, and shall see how good I can get it while maintaining some of the finer detail like the ladder.  The mast is 1mm diameter and I could probably substitute brass tube and just apply the ladder/platform/signals to it.  It' a fun exercise anyway.   

[pmpexpress]

While neither a narrow gauge nor a 2-6-6-2, Arnold made a small 0-8-8-0 Mallet tender tank loco  in N scale.

For inquiring minds:

A very prolific model release, if you’re looking to acquire one of the out of production Arnold Gt 2x4/4 0-8-8-0 saddle tank articulated locomotives, you will find a complete list of releases and years of production below.

Arnold Stock Number 2256 Deutsche Reichsbahn Gesellschaft (DRG Gv Bay) Gt 2x4/4 Blue 1923 Seddin Exhibition Color Scheme with red wheels and road number 5773 that was produced from 1999 – 2002.



Arnold Stock Number 2257 Deutsche Reichsbahn Gesellschaft (DRG) BR 96 Black with red wheels and road number 96 016 that was produced from 1996 – 2002.



Arnold Stock Number 2264 Deutsche Reichsbahn Gesellschaft (DRG) BR 96 Black with red wheels and road number 96 020 that was produced from 1995 – 1996.



Arnold Stock Number 2275 Deutsche Reichsbahn Gesellschaft (DRG) BR 96 Black with red wheels and road number 96 016 that was produced from 1981 – 1992.



Arnold Stock Number 2276 Königlich Bayerische Staatsbahn Royal Bavarian State Railways (K.Bay.Sts.B.) Gt 2x4/4 Green with red wheels and road number 5751 that was produced from 1982 – 1991.



Arnold Stock Number 2277 Königlich Bayerische Staatsbahn Royal Bavarian State Railways (K.Bay.Sts.B.) Gt 2x4/4 Yellow 1926 Munich Exhibition Color Scheme with red wheels and road number 5751 that was produced from 1982 – 2002.



Arnold Stock Number 2278 Deutsche Reichsbahn Gesellschaft (DRG) BR 96 Black with red wheels and road number 96 001 that was produced from 1983 – 1985.



Arnold Stock Number 2282 Deutsche Reichsbahn Gesellschaft (DRG Gv Bay) Gt 2x4/4 Blue 1925 Paris Exhibition Color Scheme with red wheels and road number 5773 that was produced from 1999 – 2002.



Arnold Stock Number 2288 Deutsche Reichsbahn Gesellschaft (DRG Gv Bay) Gt 2x4/4 with green cylinders, saddle tanks, and wheels and road number 5772 that was produced from 1992 – 2002.



Arnold Stock Number 2289 Deutsche Reichsbahn Gesellschaft (DRG British – US Zone) BR 96 Black with red wheels and road number 96 022 that was produced from 1992 – 1998.



Arnold Stock Number 2705 Deutsche Reichsbahn Gesellschaft (DRG) BR 96 Limited Edition 24 Karat Gold Plated Unpowered Static Display Model with red wheels and no road number that was produced in 1982.



Hornby Arnold Stock Number HN2016 Deutsche Reichsbahn Gesellschaft (DRG) BR 96 Black with red wheels and road number 96 001 that was produced from 2009 - ???

[Lemosteam]

Finished up the LIRR IS scrap yard. ballast gravel road, wood fencing and structures. All that is left are the yard lights and their connection and transformer feeds on the line poles in the background. Track has been cleaned and hopper tested for rolling quality and switching. This pretty much concludes the construction of the main layout, save for some human and vehicular details.

The extension will wait till fall as will the backdrop and bench work edging.

JFPTM Saturday!