Quote from: TimR on September 09, 2013, 05:20:29 PM
Here is one in the ouvert, er.....opened position.
http://cfcdn.chez.com/wagonRB.htm
Thank you. I'd never have guessed they slid down. I assumed they swung out but couldn't see where they hinged.
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Here is one in the ouvert, er.....opened position.
http://cfcdn.chez.com/wagonRB.htm
Quote from: ebtnut on September 09, 2013, 11:06:29 AM
Re: the "shovel handles" - I'm going to guess that they may be some kind of mechanism to open what I believe are windows where those small X-braces are located. Those French box cars could be used to haul livestock (see the "forty and eight" cars) and ventilation would be important.
Quote from: GG1onFordsDTandI on September 09, 2013, 01:02:18 AM
You know Skarloey, I at least thought You might be able to take a stab at the ID of that 3d layout I posted on the layout thread. Its set in Merionthshire.
Quote from: Yardmaster on September 08, 2013, 01:44:49 PM
The IHC covered hopper thread and this one have made my trigger finger rather itchy......
Quote from: Jerrys HO on September 08, 2013, 07:48:53 AM
GG1
QuoteNow hers to hoping page 25 of this fine thread can return to its original topic, showing layouts of all forms of trains.
Maybe a new thread devoted to scale vs toys is needed for all to have their further say in?
JonathanQuoteam not normally one who gets into the mix when things go awry...
However, the intention of this thread was to share photos and diagrams of members' layouts and/or plans for layouts.
How did this become an endless yack fest? We seem to have gone off the rails somehow.
More photos, less words, please.
Yes lets continue to enjoy what this thread was for. For those who wish to get off the topic please start another thread. Would really hate to see this thread get locked.
Jerry
Quote from: rogertra on September 07, 2013, 03:57:29 PMphew thought I was on my own there. It would be nice to have a discussion of differences without any side feeling they are under attack.
I agree with Skar.
UK magazines concentrate on prototype modelling even if the station is a "what if".
If you are modelling say British Railways, Southern Region, like I did until recently, then the architectural style of the station buildings, signalboxs, signals, fencing, lettering, colours and even the track layout are expected to follow Southern practice. And of course, let's not forget locomotives and the Southern rolling stock as well. Freight cars are all expected to be models of the real thing and not some generic "Athearn" type freight cars painted in various liveries.
Of course that's just the models that appear in the model press.
Freelance modelling, like mine, where the whole railway is made up, is almost unknown in the UK, except perhaps for the narrow gauge crowd.
Not saying one is better than the other, just showing how UK modellers differ from North American modellers.
Quote from: Doneldon on September 07, 2013, 01:48:13 PM
Skar-
Well, I don't know. I think the rabbit warren layouts have a certain appeal, kind of a tour-de-force of track work. I think a branch mining or logging run like this could be a lot of fun on a larger layout, introducing some meticulous animation while displaying the builder's equally meticulous commitment to quality construction standards. Such a thing would also capture the ad lib quality of many back woods and mountain short lines. Let's not throw the baby out with the bathwater.
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Quote from: rogertra on August 25, 2013, 06:16:15 PM
One of the problems on a board like this is we have a wide variety of opinions on what a model railroad is.
Quote from: pacbelt on September 06, 2013, 04:56:59 PM
While I'm at it.....
How about some O scale buildings - even as kits??? Structures appropriate for a Narrow Gauge Layout!!
What do you guys think???
Quote from: Yardmaster on September 06, 2013, 08:22:59 AMQuote from: PadreCraig on September 05, 2013, 11:48:32 PM
Yard Master - How can the On30 demographic grow if Bachmann doesn't drive the demand? Who else is producing On30 trains? If Bachmann doesn't produce it, where does that leave the On30 community? You guys started strong and created the "On30 phenomenon" for all intents and purposes. And then you all but abandon us who converted to On30 and began buying your products. So where does that leave us now?
When did Bachmann abandon the On30 market...did I miss something. Bachmann has produced many new On30 items over the last few years.There is plenty of product available out there for folks who are just starting out. All of the items that you guys consider old are brand new to the novice. Unfortunately the model railroad industry tends to be "New Product" driven. In other words we are not seeing new modelers just the demand for new items every year from a core group of enthusiasts that is getting smaller. We all need to make an effort to introduce the scale to new potential enthusiasts so that Bachmann can justify the investment in new items.