HO 80s/90s CSX, NS, & Conrail layout resurrection.

[scottie3158]

Paul,
I am really enjoying this build the detail you are adding is exceptional as always.

 

[minitnkr]

Thanks Scottie. I'm pretty committed to this, but miss the military stuff. Maybe once the yard is troubleshot & in place I'll take a break & do a Sherman company. PaulE

 

[Mini Me]

IMO it is good for the Mojo to step back once in a while and involve yourself in something a little different. The best of both being a military RxR with military loads!lol. Rick H.

 

[scottie3158]

Thanks Scottie. I'm pretty committed to this, but miss the military stuff. Maybe once the yard is troubleshot & in place I'll take a break & do a Sherman company. PaulE

you will have to add some flatbed railcars with some armour on

 

[minitnkr]

I have about 18 usable. May not have enough modern armor to fill'em. PaulE

 

[Lee Drennen]

IMO it is good for the Mojo to step back once in a while and involve yourself in something a little different. The best of both being a military RxR with military loads!lol. Rick H.

Yeah that’s what I’m doing in 1/48 O scale and having a blast doing it

 

[Lee Drennen]

According to Athearn it's a GP38-2. I use it for locals. The coolant sight glass is on the other side. I have another one, w/rerailers hung on it, I use for a yard switcher, two SD40-2s in a double consist for heavy road work, a CW 40-8 & a GP40-2 for fast freight. These are all Conrail. PaulE

Thanks Paul I stand corrected sorry Rick I’m getting old I have the exact same one Paul that chicken wire grill always throws me off

 

[Mini Me]

Paul, throw in a few Hummers, Bradleys and some heavy trucks and you have it made. Rick H.

 

[adt70hk]

Hi Paul

Just been catching up on this and it really does look the part. Keep up the good work.

Andrew

 

[JR]

I'm another watching with interest. Looking really good Paul.
Rick I often go to .
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOIkT9bq-1N2BvrsBjhNlag
Spent some time watching and enjoying the live streams. Nice crowd of guys on there always helpful.

 

[minitnkr]

Thanks for commenting gentlemen. That would fill them Rick. It's the tie downs that are a PITA. The wood blocking can be fun, but the chain work in this scale is tough. I also would have to prep them for travel. Closing hatches & removing weapons. We'll see how it goes after it's running. Don't want to get off mission right now. PaulE

 

[minitnkr]

The flat fleet. PaulE

 

[boatman]

The flat fleet. PaulE
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COR Paul them flat cars are some longins how long would that flat car be in real life the one right to the left in the first pic ? an comin on great stuff
chris

 

[minitnkr]

89'. Thanks. PaulE

 

[JR]

Loving it Paul , keep the photos coming.

 

[minitnkr]

Working the light maintenance sidings. Sand, fuel, brake shoes, MU cables, etc. & light repairs. More intense repairs/troubleshooting would put them to the next level "out of service" into the MOW yard or on to a regional depot depending on issue & facilities.

 

[minitnkr]

Got the lighting wired up and the testing was anti-climatic in that everything worked OK. I must have my +s & -s switched between modules somehow. Will know for sure once the yard is in place. PaulE

 

[Steven000]

Nice progress Paul, looking good
Steven

 

[minitnkr]

Thank you gentlemen. Decided to go ahead w/engine rebuilder complex so big stone building is on the bench for some paint. Once that & sand tower are done I will place the module & retest as the short must be in the control panel wiring somewhere. PaulE

 

[minitnkr]

While gazing upon my work w/my first cuppa this morning I noticed to do train assembling I would foul the mainline repeatedly, so promptly redrew the Industry/Maint. Yard module w/main & passing tracks reassigned. This will necessitate adding a turnout but shouldn't require any wiring changes. The change will also streamline activity around the grain elevator & tank farm complex when they are installed. PaulE