Railroad models

[Adam_W]

I posted only a couple pics of my railroad models on the "Hobbies and stuff" thread, but that is actually where most of my modeling interest is. Since I seem to have basically took over that thread, I'll start a new one and give the other one back  I mainly do models of steam locomotives, and unfortunately I don't have enough space for an actual set-up (called a "layout" in model railroading). I'll start off with some pics of some of my older models, one of which is going on ten years old.

[Adam_W]

I'm restoring engine #587 (the first one in the pics). It's the one that's almost 10 years old, and it needs an overhaul. Here is the restoration in progress.

[Adam_W]

My latest models are all models of British steam engines. I've taken quite an interest in British trains because even the grittiest and grimiest locomotive or rail car still has a bit of elegance to it. 

[kitkatz]

Awesome!  I have no patience for modeling things.  I admire your work.

[Mimi]

WOW Adam those are beautiful.  I see how you keep yourself busy.

Love, Mimi

[Rerun]

You would love the Railroad Museum in Sacramento.  Nice Work.

[Sluff]

What a nice hobby. 

[twirl]

 

[Ohio Buckeye]

Those are beautiful Adam.
My brother-in-law has 3 models running around the edges of his basement in a layout
and is always going to train meets, etc. 

[twirl]

your collection looks better than the train store in at the Woodlands Mall

do you have a train going around your         tree     if you do        please

[monrein]

What a terrific hobby Adam.  Thanks for the pics.

[Adam_W]

Here are my latest. First is Maryland and Pennsylvania #27. The real engine was built in 1906 in Philadelphia

[Adam_W]

...and here's a German Krupp K5 railway gun used in Italy during WWII. The model is based on a specific gun nicknamed "Anzio Annie" that was used in the defense of Italy (it didn't help). It was captured by the Allies after the Germans surrendered, and was sent to Aberdeen Proving Grounds in Maryland for testing. It is currently displayed at the US Army Ordinance Museum in Aberdeen.

[flip]

Just out of curiosity, does anyone else remember riding passenger trains?

[G-Ma]

I have always wanted to go on a train ride but never have...........Adam, love the pictures, my first husband was constantly building models, mostly cars, some planes and always dreamed of setting up a train layout but never had the time it seemed.

[Adam_W]

Just out of curiosity, does anyone else remember riding passenger trains?

I have ridden a few, both historic excursion trains, and Amtrak. The Amtrak trip I took was a day trip from Indianapolis to Chicago and back, and most of the historic passenger train trips were with the Indiana Transportation Museum. A few were pulled by the steam engine #587 that the first model in this thread represents. My most memorable train trip was a "member's only" day we had at the ITM back in 1999. We hooked up one of our diesel locomotives, two passenger cars and a restored caboose together, literally hooked on the end of a freight train that was sharing our line, experienced a little "freight action" (switching cars, etc.), over a good part of central and northern Indiana, then kind of did a "joyride" back using our own engine. Related to that trip, I'm reminded of a hilarious incident that happened on that trip. We were supposed to do a trip of just a couple hours, but we had some problems with our locomotive, and the freight train was delayed, so we ended up being on the train for about six hours. Now, that didn't bother us because we were all train enthusiasts and we were just having a good time. The one problem was we were all getting hungry and our bladders were getting full (even mine!). At one point on our line, there is a McDonald's right next to a railroad crossing, so after the freight "dropped us off" at the end of our line, we stopped the train just before the crossing, and we all got off and got some food and used the bathroom. The funny part was the look on the employee's faces when they saw a TRAIN stopping and about 25 or 30 people getting off and coming in. It's bad enough for them when they see a bus coming into the parking lot. Ahh, memories.

Adam   

[okarol]

I love those trains Adam. Reminds me of the Chama train I rode last year in New Mexico.

[flip]

I remember when we had several trains that stopped every day and most people used them for long distance travel. As kids, we would ride the train to Cincinnati, walk a few blocks to Crosley Field and watch the Reds play and then ride the train back home.

I've ridden excursion trains since but nothing compares to travel by train when the railroad was king.

[Adam_W]

Here's another one. London, Midland & Scottish Railway.