The film's "book" is by Maurice Gee and the film was mode for the New Zealand Book Council.
Amazing imagery!
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Going West
Going West is a short stop action film created by Andersen M Studio that blends two of my passions, books and railroads. You'll have to imagine the train, but the tracks are there...
The film's "book" is by Maurice Gee and the film was mode for the New Zealand Book Council.
Amazing imagery!
The film's "book" is by Maurice Gee and the film was mode for the New Zealand Book Council.
Amazing imagery!
Monday, November 9, 2009
Trains in Motion
Our modular layout was part of Euro-East at the Great New York State Model Train Fair in Syracuse this past weekend, November 7-8. More on the train show here, and some pictures of trains further down...
The image above shows how the Bend Track modules were connected on tables rather than using our benchwork. Put the layout at a kid friendly level, something appreciated by the kids and their parents. No damage... whatsoever (we did have to look cross-eyed once or twice but that was it. So, put away the stanchions and rope... The pink blocks are what is used to hold the modules in the correct position on the benchwork. In this case, they also provided a place to hide the wiring. Velcro is used to pull the modules snuggly together. Layout got gently bumped on occasion and no separations. While I had always thought it could work, and wrote so, very glad to see it actually work. Small bits of cardboard were used to level the track...
Here it is with a DB class 23 pulling two brown boxcars and four 3-axle Umbauwagen. The DB 26.4 meter bi-levels are running in the back.
Below some views down the layout as it was set up. Attendance seems sparse (those are not the ghosts of attendees past), but these were taken just as the show opened. Attendance actually seemed good and on par with or better than last year.
Here some more pictures of the trains...
The DB 26.4 meter bi-levels pulled by a Class 65 tenderlok pass Sofia's module.
DB class 23 pulling two brown boxcars and four 3-axle Umbauwagen approaches the bridge from the right while the Class 65 pulls the bi-levels across on the left.
DB class 23 pulling two brown boxcars and four 3-axle Umbauwagen approaches the bridge from the right and crosses it (below).
One of the trains below does not belong on this layout. Which is it?
Finally, there's a report on our local cable news outlet about the Great New York State Model Train Fair that shows some of the modules beginning at 6 seconds in (2 second duration).
Here's the first of two videos from the Fair...
See in better resolution at YouTube.
And here the second...
See in better resolution at YouTube.
Below an overview of the layout that you can read more about here. The screenshot above, from the Fair's website shows me and a young railfan with the right hand module below in the foreground.
The image above shows how the Bend Track modules were connected on tables rather than using our benchwork. Put the layout at a kid friendly level, something appreciated by the kids and their parents. No damage... whatsoever (we did have to look cross-eyed once or twice but that was it. So, put away the stanchions and rope... The pink blocks are what is used to hold the modules in the correct position on the benchwork. In this case, they also provided a place to hide the wiring. Velcro is used to pull the modules snuggly together. Layout got gently bumped on occasion and no separations. While I had always thought it could work, and wrote so, very glad to see it actually work. Small bits of cardboard were used to level the track...
Here it is with a DB class 23 pulling two brown boxcars and four 3-axle Umbauwagen. The DB 26.4 meter bi-levels are running in the back.Below some views down the layout as it was set up. Attendance seems sparse (those are not the ghosts of attendees past), but these were taken just as the show opened. Attendance actually seemed good and on par with or better than last year.
Here some more pictures of the trains...
The DB 26.4 meter bi-levels pulled by a Class 65 tenderlok pass Sofia's module.
DB class 23 pulling two brown boxcars and four 3-axle Umbauwagen approaches the bridge from the right while the Class 65 pulls the bi-levels across on the left.
DB class 23 pulling two brown boxcars and four 3-axle Umbauwagen approaches the bridge from the right and crosses it (below).
One of the trains below does not belong on this layout. Which is it?
Finally, there's a report on our local cable news outlet about the Great New York State Model Train Fair that shows some of the modules beginning at 6 seconds in (2 second duration).
Here's the first of two videos from the Fair...
See in better resolution at YouTube.
And here the second...
See in better resolution at YouTube.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Steamtown Impressions: 2005-2007
A selection of images from Steamtown USA in Scranton, Pennsylvania taken between 2005 and 2007. For more information see the official Steamtown site or the Wiki entry. More text and videos to follow...
Here a Google Earth view of the location...
Here the viaduct via Google Maps.
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Finger Lakes Scenic Railway Fall Foliage Tour 2009
Follow the Finger Lakes Scenic Railway's Fall Foliage Tour from Camillus to Cayuga, NY with stops on the return leg in Skaneateles Junction (missed the train there) and Martisco Station. Power for the double-ended train of 5 coaches (3 in NYC grey) on the way out was 2301 (GE B23-7) and on the way back 1751 (EMD GP9). Below are images of the power and stations in Martisco, Skaneateles Junction, and Cayuga along the way as well as a nice truss bridge, an RDC railcar, and a small crane car.
More about the Finger Lakes Railway (FGLK) at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Finger_Lakes_Railway and http://www.fingerlakesscenicrailway.com.
More about the Finger Lakes Railway (FGLK) at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Finger_Lakes_Railway and http://www.fingerlakesscenicrailway.com.
2301 (GE B23-7) and 1751 (EMD GP9) in Camillus at the boarding point
The station at Cayuga, NY along the shores of Cayuga Lake. It is now home to the town clerks office...
1751 (EMD GP9) viewed from above with Cayuga Lake in the background
during the stop in Cayuga, NY
1751 (EMD GP9) viewed from above with Cayuga Lake in the backgroundduring the stop in Cayuga, NY
Truss bridge at Cayuga
Station at Skaneateles Junction (aka Harlot). Missed the train running by...
The station is now used by the
Central New York Model Railway Club for their layout.
The station is now used by the
Central New York Model Railway Club for their layout.
Martisco station, one of the homes of the Central New York Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society. They have an RDC and the small crane car here among things.
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