HO 80s/90s CSX, NS, & Conrail layout resurrection.
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scottie3158
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Paul,
Outstanding mate.
Outstanding mate.
boatman
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HI PaulE NOW THATS WHAT I CALL A TRAIN as i love this coloures red yellow an all silver that was my fav train love these streamline trains an all the silver coatches an the one with the obesrvation glass in the roof brilliant can can we have more angle shots of the loco an the obseservatin carrige as i love these i was once hopein to do a amarican layout with this on but it never happend an why is it not P/C ?
chris
boatman
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OK RICK sorry i asked
chris
Some more views.
Rick H.
boatman
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HI PaulE WOW i love that train in its colurs an the pics are great an is that a generatorcar just behind the train itself ? an is she actulay running there or just put on the track ?
chris
Don't know generator cars Chris. There is an A & B unit locomotive, both have steam generators in the rear. There is a baggage car, then a USPS (United States Postal Service) car, and then various passenger cars including an observation car at the end. Actually, the USPS or RPO (Railroad Post Office) as it was called should be the first car as it was inaccessible to passengers. My bad. PaulE
During the "gangster era" of the 1930s mail robbery became an issue & the President authorized the USMC (Marines) to guard the mail, especially on trains & trucks. These were the orders given to these troops by their commanding officer.
O the Men of the Mail Guard, you must keep your weapon(s) in-hand and, when attacked, shoot and shoot to kill. When two Marines are covered by a robber, neither must put up his hands, but both must immediately go for their guns. One may die, but the other will get the robber, and the mail will get through. When our Corps guards the mail, that mail must be delivered, or there must be a Marine dead at his post. There can be no compromise.
When necessary, in order to carry out the foregoing orders, you will make the most effective use of your weapon(s), shooting any person engaged in theft of the mail entrusted to your protection.”
During this period of protection NO mail was stolen.
O the Men of the Mail Guard, you must keep your weapon(s) in-hand and, when attacked, shoot and shoot to kill. When two Marines are covered by a robber, neither must put up his hands, but both must immediately go for their guns. One may die, but the other will get the robber, and the mail will get through. When our Corps guards the mail, that mail must be delivered, or there must be a Marine dead at his post. There can be no compromise.
When necessary, in order to carry out the foregoing orders, you will make the most effective use of your weapon(s), shooting any person engaged in theft of the mail entrusted to your protection.”
During this period of protection NO mail was stolen.
Rick H.
How do I attach .mov images?
My 13 second video of the ATSF War Bonnet was too big for "Media". I'll stick to stills. PaulE
Some progress on MoW/maint. areas. Here working light wiring and pavement. PaulE
Still some decisions to make around yard throat and workshop.
Still some decisions to make around yard throat and workshop.
.........and closer. Wet white stuff is done. C&Cs welcomed. PaulE
boatman
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YEA Rick it is gonna be a busy R/R an i love it to see all the tracks laidout an the flatcars with their containers on WELL just the whole R/R i think is fab an as you say need 4 or 5 operaters so i think PaulE IS GONNA need to grow another pair of arms lol
chris
..........and closer yet. Trying out different concrete treatments & finalize structure placements.
This area has been partially weathered.
C&Cs encouraged. PaulE
This area has been partially weathered.
C&Cs encouraged. PaulE