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Post by smr on May 10, 2016 2:22:25 GMT -5
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Post by cwrr on May 10, 2016 9:50:59 GMT -5
Excellent!!!
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Post by smr on May 30, 2016 10:19:22 GMT -5
While building a few meters of straight line to give some freight trains a little space to present themselves, I noticed that even a simple "straight line" is not as boring as I thought before when I saw these pictures taken by Dirk;   BTW, a few Big Boys are still available for purchase I think. I will try to get one............. |
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Post by Deleted on May 30, 2016 11:04:39 GMT -5
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Post by smr on Jun 1, 2016 9:50:24 GMT -5
The work on the new modules has been started. In the meanwhile, to keep our readers here entertained, we started a small photo session named "Forgotten Places". On the first picture, you can see Gerd`s marvellous Loco ( azlforum.com/post/5556 ) and a car that made brutal contact with Dirk`s cat.  On the second picture, Gerard Huet`s switcher is really on his last leg (you may want to compare this one with the somewhat fresher looks on his web page; proto87.team.pagesperso-orange.fr x). Not sure how long more this switcher will be on duty, I heard that first pieces start falling off when pushed over 10 mph.......    Back to AZL. Rob usually polishes the engines for hours before sending them out and then they sparkle and shine so beautiful when you open the package. But some of them slip his attention and over the years they really turn ugly and you barely dare to touch them...... Here a typical PRR example;   But don`t get me wrong, this is not an AZL / Rob only "problem", MTL suffers the same way..... MoW train by Anthony, link: www.zscalemonster.com/zscalemonster/zsm-2028.htm Back to one of AZL`s most recent beauties; two sister E8As stretch out in the early morning sun awaiting their next tasks.  Even Harald Freudenreich`s Reading loco number 50 is not immune against those vibrations. It broke down in the middle of nowhere. May be Rob can send one of AZL`s NS Heritage SD70ACE with the little bees on it to rescue that train...........    No reaction by Rob  . Anyhow, a switcher is on its way................  Slowly but surely we get ready for documentation about the PRR in White Haven. More to follow on this topic soon.  Enjoy !!! |
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Post by smr on Jun 13, 2016 6:28:34 GMT -5
 Let`s make a trip to the little depot "White Haven" and its harbor at the Chesapeake Bay;  Of course, the harbor is dominating everything!   Have a look at the hopper, looks like it is standing right in front of you.  And Gerard did a marvelous job not only with this switcher...  ..., but also with this PRR Caboose......  The little depot is right across the harbor:  Some of AZL`s "round noses" in White Haven - the brand new PRR E8 in the foreground and the more than 10 years old PRR E7s in the background.  Right behind the "White Haven" depot is a quite tight curve, which forces all trains to slow down.....  and then to accelerate again. What a nice location for a train spotter!  Wooosh, that was too fast......  and now at normal speed,...  and here comes the train in all slowness............  |
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Post by smr on Jun 17, 2016 8:09:43 GMT -5
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Post by cwrr on Jun 17, 2016 14:43:24 GMT -5
That Ingersol-Rand diesel boxcab is sooooooo awesome!!! Looks great!!
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Post by gerd on Jun 18, 2016 5:44:38 GMT -5
The new "White Haven" scenery is awesome, so realistic! I don't agree with all the rust on the PRR locos, they might have been dirty, but rust was not really PPR's trademark, they were not SP, Conrail or later CSX.
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Post by smr on Jun 23, 2016 10:12:09 GMT -5
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Post by smr on Jun 25, 2016 7:09:38 GMT -5
The new "White Haven" scenery is awesome, so realistic! I don't agree with all the rust on the PRR locos, they might have been dirty, but rust was not really PPR's trademark, they were not SP, Conrail or later CSX. Gerd (as always  ) is right, a PRR at her heydays would never have allowed for rust on their top material. This old black and white picture here nicely illustrates that. (early 50ies I assume, the observation car still carries his radio antennas)  But, in the mid 70ies, when we visited White Haven during the Chessie Steam Special Days, the PRR material was more or less rusted,.., sorry Gerd!  The Diesels stood too many years in the outside on a dead end track.......  ..   The steamer, however, saw obviously good maintenance from some steam enthusiasts  The Chessie steamer - of course  - looked like brand new  .....fresh colors, not the faintest dust of a rust !!!  And they really took us by surprise -- The Chessie Steamer pulled out the PRR Passenger train and we nearly missed it (we missed the first car I am afraid). Here is what we could get;       Best, Sven |
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Post by Commodore on Jun 25, 2016 12:59:08 GMT -5
The rust on the rolling stock is an individual thing. Like it or not!
The rail weathering
...is the best I've ever seen. Period.
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Post by smr on Jun 25, 2016 13:58:05 GMT -5
The rust on the rolling stock is an individual thing. Like it or not! The rail weathering ...is the best I've ever seen. Period. Thank you, Commodore!  Best, Sven |
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Post by Commodore on Jun 25, 2016 15:22:42 GMT -5
Yes, And now that I have you directly...
The water is the most realistic... of any I've seen.
The painting on your individual figures has improved into semi perfection, as well.
Keep up the good work
It is an inspiration!
Rory Blake
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Post by Rob Albritton on Jun 25, 2016 17:19:08 GMT -5
Every time I think I know how to model, or that my layout or module looks good, I come take a look at this thread.
Then I am reminded of how very much I have to learn, and how much my skills can improve.
It is Incredible - and I say that as someone who lives close to the Chesapeake and the Eastern Shore.
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. Anyhow, a switcher is on its way................
) is right, a PRR at her heydays would never have allowed for rust on their top material.
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- looked like brand new 
.....fresh colors, not the faintest dust of a rust !!!
