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    'traction'? pics from France

    Hi Folks..I'm back from a two week trip to France, to see my daughter and alot of the rest of the country. I use the term 'traction' niavely, just what I've kinda picked up here at this forum, I really know little about it...you know those trains that are powered from the overhead wires and...
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    Grandson and train show

    Well you know, the integrity of children comes from their parents..and grandparents. Someone did a good job ;) What a lucky boy to have a grandfather like you!
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    Backdrop finished!

    Weeelllll..I don't know that Gavins method is FOOLproof!! Mine certainly didn't turnout as nice as yours Val. Yours is one of the best I've seen!!! Very nice ;) indeed!! But I wouldn't expect any less after seeing your other accomplishments. I bet you're having a blast! Your layout is going to...
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    Progress Report

    YYYAAAYYYYY Val!! Lookin GOOD! :D Hey I remember some talk about curving the backdrop?? Looks like you have a great start, the transformation is awesome..have fun and good luck!
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    Because Ralph and Val said so

    *I* think you should airbrush some graffitti on that tank then put a few cops at the bottom waiting for that kid to come down!!
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    A question about CAD

    EZ..actually by 'funky curves' I meant the track curves not the topo curves. Which software did you use to draw the tracks? The 3d would help in designing your topo, you can fix the track curves in 2d I would imagine.
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    A question about CAD

    EZ...nothin wrong with drawing what you built into the cad file so as to continue your design in cadd. I do that often at work: draw up the concept, build some prototypes, make changes incorporated during prototype construction to the cad file, draw/design the other parts of the concept - we do...
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    Switching plans needed

    Sounds like you're on the right track Val!! hehehe I can relate to the too much time to think......although my problem is thinking too much before doing anything :p :rolleyes: Good luck with wrasslin that backdrop into place..can't wait to see it and your first section progress. I'm sure...
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    Switching plans needed

    Hey Val! I was just wondering how your layout was coming along..and now I see this post asking for trackplans?? Are you changing it AGAIN?!?! LOL ;) So how IS it going? Got any new pics?
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    Because Ralph and Val said so

    Very Nice Tyson!!! Can't wait to see it planted :D
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    Did somebody say trees?

    Hhhhmmmm....a mum huh?? I'm just about to cut down my fall mums..they won't burn this year. Nice tree, thanks for the tip! ;)
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    SW7 cow and calf??? What the?

    I meant this one: QUOTE Chris was that by any chance the J3e Hudson? I've seen it in TH&B livery locally as well as the standard NYC scheme. After much internal debate I settled on the NYC and it is a beauty. So far I've only run it on my DC test track, since that's all I have, but oh...
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    SW7 cow and calf??? What the?

    MMMMMMOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO-WWWOOOOWOOOOOOO ..LOL Hey Val lets see a pic of this huffin chuffin engine huh? This runs off regular DC?
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    Looking for a 3 rail O gauge Club

    Try this forum..its all O gauge..they may be able to help OGR forum
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    SW9/1200 paint job

    You GO gf! Looks great!!
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    Happy B'day Graham Hoffman (65), bob (53), hawkeye2

    Many happy returns of the day!!!
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    Our loss

    Michael, Kate and Daniel, My deepest condolences on your tragic loss. Hold each other close, be strong and go on. Joseph Michael will always be with you in your hearts and souls, in time let that be a comfort to you all.
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    Work in progress

    NICE Robin!! Dang you ARE the cerealboard serial builder for sure!..lol
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    Speckle Spray Paint

    Nice bridge Gary, I also admire your attention to detail and the tenacity it takes to acheive it. Umm...excuse me, but what does 'nbw' mean?