It almost identical, but each one is slightly different. Yes, Lionel made 3 of that derelict building, with the first one going to a pre-order client, one for me in trade for my NP 1900's boxcars, and one for ebay. Yup! I got mine! -Robert
Nice Henrik. Funny I'm also working on some new tunnel portals for my small suitecase layout I made a master from plaster and then made a silicone mold so I could dublicate the portals when ever i need them again.
Working on a Country Road Bridge. I try to make the Bridge looks old and weathered. to be continued.....
I seen that kit offered on ebay last month, and have started reworking one of my end modules to include it. I really like that old country style, so I will be getting one soon! Your photo's really show how the whole project gets assembled. Tahta great! -Robert
Paper is about one of the only things that I have to work with, so I thought I'd put it to some use for some cars that I've always wanted, here is the result so far - subject to future modifications . The Top Gon in the middle of a PennZee hopper from FT and an NS Coalporter from FR. Mostly paper construction with a brass beam on the bottom and MT trucks - weight (or lack thereof ) is an issue and on my next attempt, I plan to try and remedy that .
Phil, Those paper Top Gons are amazing. You have really done something special here. And I covet those Railbox boxcars w/o roofwalks. Are those original MTL? I am green w/ envy over those. Been trying to hunt down a few of those for years. No such luck. Keep us updated on further paper models! Bryan
A new steam locomotive is on the workbench. I have a lot more testing and building to do but it’s coming along eventually I hope.
Phil, I just want to add: I own a bunch of those FR NS Coalporters(weathered and unweathered), and a few of the Uncle Will NS hoppers, and in these pictures, you're model is BY FAR the most realistic. I want some. Nice work. Bryan
The locomotive is made mostly from brass. It's good for the added weight. The paper housing is a test off my ongoing etch drawing to check the dimensions.
Everyone has some real nice projects going on. This is great! Keep them coming! I can't believe that coal car is made from paper! It looks TOO REAL! Custom Old Time Steamers! Fantastic! Bridges, Trestles, Tunnel Portals, all great work! In Z Scale no less! It's like getting a Ztrack magazine every day here! -Robert
60' Bulkhead Flatcars. I want some, and nobody makes them so what to do? Make them yourself of course! I used some Hay Brothers loads, as they look real cool. But there is a slight problem with Z Scale loads, they only come in 40' and 50' sizes. This Banded Blue Pipe Load is for an N Scale 50 foot car, but just happens to fit perfectly on this 60' Z Scale car! This car has a fishbelly Sidesill, which adds variety to the group! I went ahead and cut individual boards for the CP bulkhead instead of the steel bulkhead to add interest. You can even see a little light between the boards for photo fun! -Robert
Torsja that is some great looking loco's! Very very impressive. Keep updating your progress...very fine indeed.
Here's what's on my workbench: But seriously, I'm going to take my first stab at painting and decalling March 4 at the Tri-State Z Scaler's meeting when I make one of Lajos Thek's SW1's (bought ready to run and primed but not painted or decorated) into a PRR SW1 switcher! Michael
