[b12brother]

Here are some pictures of what I have build. The motive power that is used is Shays, Heislers and Climax (because of a broken gearbox doesn't run)
The mining part is finished (a layout is never finished) with a coal tipple and conveyor which brings coal from the mine (not visible). The logging part is under construction and has switchbacks to get to the loggers uphill. As cars I use gondolas for the coal and for the logging skeleton cars from Rivarossi and Kadee as well as disconnects.

3-truck Shays (Bachmann)

2-truck Heislers (Rivarossi)

4-truck Shays (Bachmann 3 into 4-truck conversion)
This is my favorite

This was the first one I made

2-truck shays
PSC

(not finished yet, Bachmann bash)

Oili refueling

The coal tipple and it's conveyor

Panorama-view

The part under construction

 

[T-Man]

I guess you have done this before?

I like the bright colors in the scenery and the coloring in the coal tipple is tops! :thumbsup:

Welcome to the forum!

 

[tooter]

Oooh... switchbacks and lots of elevation...

I like that. :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

Great looking rocky hillsides, too.
What an inspiring layout, brother.

Greg

 

[BNSF Fan]

Excellent work! That is one nice layout. Welcome!

 

[tjcruiser]

BRAVO!!!! Very nice work. Thanks for sharing, and looking forward to seeing more progress!

TJ

PS --

I took the kids for a ride on a Climax in NH last week (Clark's Trading Post) ... had an absolute blast. Engine is in great shape, and very well maintained.

 

[tankist]

Excellent.! thanks.

 

[b12brother]

I guess you have done this before?

I like the bright colors in the scenery and the coloring in the coal tipple is tops! :thumbsup:

Welcome to the forum!

The early layouts I build were only track and ballast, never finished because of lack of money and room. That period I was still living with my parents.
Now having my own home I could finally do what I want. The layout is in the garage with my car (my first car, in 3 years it's an oldtimer then 25 years young) there I have enough room for me and my engines.

The colors are not that bright in reality but I take the pics with the camera in position for aquariums so no need of lightning. The picture of the oil refueling is taken in normal position.

 

[Blackgiant]

That looks great. I could never do something like that. I would have to pay someone make it for me.

 

[Conductorjoe]

Very Nice :thumbsup:

 

[b12brother]

Thanks alot. But the layout does not exist anymore because I need more room for my new car (well not really new its from 1967).

BUT. I slowly work on a modular layout that can be put aside whenever space is needed.
I could have decided this earlier but sometimes hands work faster than the brain.


Alain

 

[Souliere]

Thanks alot. But the layout does not exist anymore because I need more room for my new car (well not really new its from 1967).

BUT. I slowly work on a modular layout that can be put aside whenever space is needed.
I could have decided this earlier but sometimes hands work faster than the brain.


Alain

Really nice setup. The scenery looks nice and detailed too.

 

[gator do 65]

That is one great looking layout! Can we get a track plan?

 

[CTValleyRR]

Unfortunately, you guys managed to resurrect a 5-1/2 year old thread, and the OP hasn't been on since he made that last post about the layout no longer existing.

You might get a response, but I wouldn't hold my breath!

 

[flyboy2610]

Zombie thread.

 

[b12brother]

That is one great looking layout! Can we get a track plan?

Sorry but I never draw any track plans because if I did I would never build any layout.

And sorry for beeing away so long but a lot of things changed in my life since may last post.

But if you are interested I can post some pics of my new creations, like my new layout and some more kitbashed shays and heislers.

Alain

 

[Magic]

Good to see you back.
Do post some new pics, you do great work.
Love geared locos.

Magic

 

[b12brother]

Hi,
Here some pictures of the layout 2 years ago. Since then it grew a little bit and some changes were made.














Then here come the modified locos:

The 4-truck Heisler





This one on first sight looks stock but the bunker was slightly modified and it is a "superheater". (Here unweathered)





Number 13, a 4-truck shay. This is the one that took me years to get it how I wanted. It consists of 3 shays.



The latest bash, based on a drawing from the Willamette Works. A 2-truck 6-axle shay.





And some pics of the layout as it looks now. This was the first modified part. The other addition is under construction.









I almost forgot:

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If there are any questions, about the rolling stock, locos, or the layout, feel free to ask.
Alain

 

[Gramps]

Great work! I'm glad you posted.:appl:

 

[Mark VerMurlen]

I agree. Looks great! Very nice layout and excellent workmanship.

Mark

 

[Magic]

WOW some amazing work on the layout and the loco modifications.
Great stuff. That 6 axle Shay looks just great running.

Magic