HO 80s/90s CSX, NS, & Conrail layout resurrection.
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That looks like a job for the old "Rattle Can". I wouldn't want to "Hairy Stick" my way through that jungle. 
That's a lot of laid pipe!
The whole layout and construction looks very well co-ordinated, great result so far.
That's a lot of laid pipe!The whole layout and construction looks very well co-ordinated, great result so far.
Thanks guys. My middle name is Missioncreep. This was just supposed to be a filler for the far corner. I won't touch "laid pipe" Rick. PaulE
It is turning out that each component is a model by itself & integrating them as one very complex model is no joke. PaulE
Some progress. PaulE
Unfortunately travel is banned but methods freely sent !
I used to sell proximity switches for a living, and one of my customers made greasers. The idea was that the proximity switch would detect the outside of the wheel flange and operate a compressed-air solenoid that squirted a dose of grease onto the inside of the flange.
Pete
Thanks Pete. Here's a pic of the kit I'll use.
C&Cs welcomed. PaulE
C&Cs welcomed. PaulE
Paul
Details West makes some great stuff used them for years
Details West makes some great stuff used them for years
Some progress today. 1/87 dude for scale. PaulE
Thanks guys. Some more progress. Getting closer to laying track & gardening. PaulE
boatman
SMF Supporter
TOP work PaulE on this refinery I like the way you have done all the tanks different colours an all the pipein an all the safety cages around the ladders as theyre are what I need for my tiger build but I cant find any online to buy but great stuff
chris
chris
Chris, Walthers Model Railroad catalog (it is on-line) is my USA source for most detail building supplies. Most of the piping, ladders & cages are from there. The one elevated tank on three legs is a kit from there as well. All the rest are from "found objects" ( the smaller "welded" pipe is from the little flags the lawn guy throws in the ground to warn you he just poisoned your lawn) my wife calls trash. I'll check on the maker of the larger cage kit as it would work for 1/72 as well. That is also where most of the Industrial Yard buildings & rooftop details came from. The commercial vent kit would prolly work for you also. PaulE
boatman
SMF Supporter
OK PaulE CHEERS AS I NEED some ladder cages for my tiger up the masts an funnells as they are 6 inches tall so I need some fairly big ladder cagers
chris
Those large ladder/cage kits are easily extensible. Unfortunately I didn't save the wrapper or the instructions, but I'm sure they're still available. PaulE
boatman
SMF Supporter
HI PaulE THANKS for your info on them ladder safety cages an yes I found up the
Walthers Model Railroad catalog on line but in the end after a bit of searchin on line I managded to buy a pair set on line from Scale Model Scenery a bit dear but on my tiger it will be worth it so im a happy bunny
chris
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scottie3158
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Paul,
This great build continues loving all the detail.
This great build continues loving all the detail.