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Looking good Tom. I am looking forward to seeing how the scenery progresses. Art

Ralph, thanks for the tip. You also reminded me of a very good point. I need to keep better track of my prototype photos. I can't tell you how many times I go to look for a certain picture, only to find it has mysteriously vanished only to return when it's no longer needed. The only problem is...

Hello, Jack. I have not had the pleasure of meeting Tony Koester, but have always enjoyed his monthly MR article "Trains of Thought". I have always felt he had his thumb on the pulse of new and inventive ideas. I was amazed at how much the gentleman in the above photo resembled Tony. Have a...

Interurban- Very nice photo's. Is that Tony Koester in the second from top photo? Stuart

Thanks to everyone for their feedback. I appreciate the kind words and constructive remarks from everyone. RailRon brings up an interesting point about prototypical railroad weathering. His question referred to if there are prototypical examples of such a weathered car. I think he makes a good...

Lester...That's awesome! Stuart

This may not be the definitive answer, but are you using a one gallon size sprayer? If so, that could be part of the problem-you may need a smaller sprayer that produces a finer mist.You can normally find these spray bottles in the ladies hair care product aisle at the local Rite-Aid. Also, when...

I am impressed with "United Transport", it really has a nice feel for a modern trucking facility. I like how there is a tiny bit of clutter to convey it is a busy place, yet an overall feeling of a clean, safe work environment. Nice job. Stuart

Back,back,back,back..going..going.. GONE!!! HOMERUN! {in my best Chris Berman voice} Stuart

Lynn, thank you so much for your kind words and encouragement. I really appreciate your comments very much! Stuart

I was particulary happy with the roof -I used a reverse weathering process on this car and I think I am getting closer to achieving the many shades of rust found naturally on cars

This car is a freelanced attempt at a reefer as might have been found in the late 60's when a lot of railroads were facing bankruptcy and mergers .

Hello everyone, here is a reefer that I have been working on the past week. It was weathered with acrylics,oils, and pastels. I have been working on achieving a believable rust effect that has texture. I also added cal-scale air hoses and Kadee #58 scale couplers and will be adding Kadee's...

Lester-On a happier note those Geep's are very sharp looking. I always loved that paint scheme. Who makes them? Stuart

Kurt, I like the direction you are heading in. The trackplan is very prototypical and the layout has a nice, clean look to it. What type of industries do you have planned for it in the future? I see your mock-ups, but I am curious as to the type of industries you have in mind. I Look forward to...

The town is coming along great. I really like how you added the historical photo to set the scene. The town really has that turn of the century "old west" look to it. Nice job! Stuart

Thanks for the kind words UP and Trucklover. UP, those are just a few pics from my 8x2 {soon to be 12x2} Baltimore and Ohio switching layout. There are some other pics floating around here of it as well, but I try to post pretty frequently. Trucklover, I can relate to your point about being...

UP- The pictures look nice. What type of lighting are you using? Keep up the good work, and welcome to The Gauge.

Always good to see when cn nutbar and Wayne get together for some modeling-excellant scenery, excellant modeling. The second pic down really gets the juices flowing. Once again, I have to comment on that silty water effect you have created. It is perfectly done. Do they have catfish up there in...

UP- looks like it's coming along quite nicely. I like the realistic track plan arrangement and I look forward to seeing how your layout progresses. It's always good to see what others come up with on smaller switching layouts. I am adding on to my switching layout which will be 2x12 {it's 2x8 at...