Rough Draft

Wow!!

That really looks great. I think that I've seen that design before. Is that a Western Krause Maffei?

I believe that they were known to be 'notoriously unreliable'.

Great looking model...looking forward to running that one. I just love seeing something different.

'Thunder in September'

Lonnie

Yep that is a Krauss-Maffei and they were unreliable, one of SP's experiments.

I'm glad that I got that one right.

I live over in Reno, and I drive by the UP yard here twice a day, five days a week, and I doubt that I could tell you one locomotive from another. Though I've been known to stop at the Nugget and take a picture here and there on the way to work. I've seen what I think is a 1500 running around by our warehouse, but I would have to double check on that on.

I'm looking forward to the Truckee Railroad Dayz, and to the Portola event in September.

'September Thunder'
Lonnie

Well next week I will be finishing my conductor training next week by running between Roseville and Sparks.

Have you been through Reno since the shoo-fly was put into operation?

The construction company donated the rail and the ties to the V & T restoration project. The project is making a mess of things through downtown, but once the tracks are lowered, I'm going to miss the cry of those horns at night.

I'll be waving at everything moving next week...

Lonnie

Definitely different Erik. But looks good. You did a nice job on it. And speaking of jobs, glad to see you are finishing up your training. I know you are probably looking forward to that. Good luck Mr. Conductor and have a good run between Roseville and Sparks.

Tim

WOW, looks pretty good for a "rough draft"!

Mykel

Thanks Tim, but I cant take the praise for the model work....that belongs to David Rowe.

I am looking forward to a few trips over Donner...

Eric,

If you get an idea of when you'll be over here, let me know, and I'll grab the camera and head down towards the yard. If you get the time, it would be nice to meet a fellow 'Simmer'. Though now you'll be doing this for real.

Lonnie

OK Will do

There's even a few for the Grande fans



They also feature authentic Maybach engine sounds. Sweet!

Cheers,
David.

Lemme see the thread title says A little bit of German. Warum hat sie nicht auf deutsch schriben??

Yesterday I caught them at the Loop on their delivery run to Roseville. Getting close!









Cheers,
David.

Those screens look totally great!!!!!!!!

Lonnie

I'm waiting....

Thanks Lonnie. The only problem is, the big windows really show that there is no crew in the cab. Might have to work on that

Cheers,
David.

The more I see of those David, the more I like them. Very nice Job. What I would do is tint the windows and then you won't have to worry about not seeing anyone inside. Doesn't have to be tinted a whole lot but just enough so it isn't so noticeable. Just an idea. Nice work anyway. They look very good on the rails!

TIm

He would not have to tint the windows really, just have an oily sheen where the wipers have been wiping and dirt where they were not.

This is true Erik, but I like clean engines and that would make it dirty! Can't have that. I think just tinting the windows would do the job. Just enough so you can't see inside unless you are really trying. That would keep the engines clean!

Tim

SP ? Clean ? Never

Hehehe, they are on my computer, because I clean them up myself if they are not! Sorry, just have a penchant for nice shiny clean engines! Just my own thing. Sorry. Each to their own.

Tim

Is the second series in the pipeline ???
Cheers,
44211

Hi Ray,

I am planning to do the hood units, but they are a long way off. Have to finish off a few projects before work gets busy in a few weeks. Then I wont have a chance to scratch myself

Cheers,
David.
Also from down under

Ich Weiß Nicht. Sie sind Verrückt! (NO, I Don't speak German)



Chris

I suppose this isn't the first time someone's accused me of being a little crazy. , foreign languages just happen to be a little hobby of mine, and it's a handy skill for dealing with bill collectors.

Sí Señor. Tu eres muy loco. Ellos sacan mi dinero. Necesito Mucho dinero para mis jugetes. (All from memory from spanish last year )
For those who don't understand all of it, here it is > ENGLISH >
Yes Sir. You are very Crazy. They take MY money. I need lots of money for my Toys.

Adios,
Chris

Erik,

What a jewel! I have the Rivarossi HO Version (c.1965) and an Alco Models DH643 setting over my television, and I happened to look at them over the weekend and wondered: "When will someone do the hydraulics...?" Well, I guess it won't be that far away..! Keep sluggin'! I, for one, share your challenge: maintaining the hobby while winning the bread!

By the way, having started traversing the Cascade Route, I can see the Cal-P in my future .

Dave