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Post by smr on Feb 9, 2016 2:56:25 GMT -5
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Post by smr on Feb 16, 2016 9:31:57 GMT -5
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Post by domi on Feb 17, 2016 17:51:37 GMT -5
Where was it? Unfortunately I don't speak nor read German...
Dom
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Post by zscalehobo on Feb 17, 2016 19:56:10 GMT -5
See you in Lahnstein at the weekend! Sven & Dirk Hi Dom: Sven mentioned above a show in Lahnstein. But on the page he linked, using Google Chrome (among other browsers), you can instantly translate pages when you open it. Comme ça, il est plus facile de comprendre l'allemand. Et aussi le francais. Mais, je déjà parle Français ... un peu. Must be amazing to see that diorama in person. It is a work of art. |
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Post by smr on Feb 19, 2016 6:48:56 GMT -5
Where was it? Unfortunately I don't speak nor read German... Dom No problem, Dom, Lahnstein is one of the top locations and there are plenty of videos out there now in the internet. E.g. at minute 14:26 ; at minute 19:16 ; at minute 3:40 ; at minute 10:36 ; Since there was also a beautiful French layout, you will certainly find something in French, too! Best, Sven PS: An article about Lahnstein can be found in the March Issue of Trainini; www.trainini.de/download/Trainini_2016-03.pdf |
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Post by smr on Feb 22, 2016 13:16:38 GMT -5
Must be amazing to see that diorama in person. It is a work of art. Thank you, Frank, It really would be nice to have the chance to present that layout to an US audience, but this is nothing we get organized from Germany/Switzerland. We would need local help and support. Best, Sven    |
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Post by cwrr on Feb 22, 2016 23:41:43 GMT -5
Congratulations on the first showing of your layout, looks like it was a great turn out and a big crowd pleaser for sure!!
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Post by smr on Feb 27, 2016 5:02:45 GMT -5
Congratulations on the first showing of your layout, looks like it was a great turn out and a big crowd pleaser for sure!! Thank you very much! FYI - It looks like Rob Kluz is thinking a little bit along the same lines. He informed us that Chesapeake Bay will be published as a full report in his Z Track Magazine in the March/April issue 2016. We are very excited to see our layout the first time in print! Best, Sven & Dirk www.helenensiel.com/Willkommen    |
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Post by domi on Feb 27, 2016 10:22:16 GMT -5
Where was it? Unfortunately I don't speak nor read German... Dom No problem, Dom, Lahnstein is one of the top locations and there are plenty of videos out there now in the internet. E.g. Since there was also a beautiful French layout, you will certainly find something in French, too! Best, Sven Sorry guys, I missed the point.... Dom |
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Post by smr on Mar 1, 2016 9:23:43 GMT -5
No problem, Dom, Lahnstein is one of the top locations and there are plenty of videos out there now in the internet. E.g. Best, Sven Sorry guys, I missed the point.... Dom Do you think you can make it to the bi-annual International Z-scale Convention in Altenbeken, Dom? 
 I would love to see you there, Frank,  Any chance you can come and visit? Best, Sven PS: Both layouts, Chesapeake Bay AND Niles Junction, are confirmed !!!!!     |
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Post by domi on Mar 1, 2016 11:56:45 GMT -5
Smr, I'm affraid I've already something on the fire that WE....
Dom
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Post by smr on Mar 2, 2016 15:47:43 GMT -5
Well, Dom, I don`t know what you are cooking, but we have started the final count down for Altenbeken. That means, that even non-railway "stars" get their ultimate make-up!  In this case, it is one of Peter Nolans ships ( nscaleships.com ), which has been weathered, stuffed with some crab boxes, a fishing net, and manned with a real "sea wolf", etc. ......... |
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Post by smr on Mar 4, 2016 16:31:41 GMT -5
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Post by smr on Mar 7, 2016 13:13:01 GMT -5
::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::  :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Recently I stumbled over a blog where very experienced model railroader were discussing a fascinating topic:  ? CAN MODEL RAILROADING BE ART ? They used our Chesapeake Bay layout as one of the references. Here is the link: 157949.homepagemodules.de/t980f8-Ja-kann-sie.html "Are all modelers only boys and girls playing with toys or do we approach art with our best efforts? Some of us admit right up front that we are playing with toys – and are quite pleased about to boot. Why grow old when you can stay young forever, at least in some sense?
On occasions we, like John Allen, may wonder if we’re just wasting our time on our hobby or if we’re doing something worthwile. That is, are we creating significant or merely incidental art?
If you aspire to do great things – write a great novel, paint a great picture, or design and build a great model railroad – it’s reasonable to assume that your success will be directly related not only to your skill but to the depth of your commitment.
TK:" Trains of Thought, Tony Koester, Model Railroader, Issue Feb.95   What do you think? Best, Sven |
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Post by jbm39 on Mar 8, 2016 12:08:42 GMT -5
Hello everybody! I discover this post while searching information on Altenbeken, where I will expose my new layout. Apparently, I will have an article in Marklin magazine (?) and perhaps Trainini. You can see some photos on www.ztrain2.eu (with 2 videos) Have a good day. |
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