Recent content by Brunton

Thanks, Steve, but in daylight it isn't all that impressive. No scenery around it. It did come out looking alright, though - it's the Walthers wood coaling tower in HO with some weathering and lighting added. Other than that and a thinner thread than they supplied for rigging, it's per the...

Here's a shot of my recently-completed coaling tower about to fuel up a BLI heavy Mike:

Is 4 1/2 hours close enough? :D What happened at the club?

Hmmm.... Bet I could turn that Tannery into a real good start on the Worland WY Holly Sugar plant...

I've been in Model Railroading for about 35 years, and still enjoy the DPB DVDs. Some of the content is a bit simplistic, but all in all both my wife and I enjoy watching. Every time David Popp says "...I took and ..." we both chuckle.

Extending the grade (roadbed) west of Glenrock towards Casper and south from the helix towards Thermopolis in preparation for laying track and scenicking the Glenrock area.

Yeah, those red-and-white striped long boards that come down across the roads are actually just there to help you get some exercise by making you run around them. Stupidity can be terminal.

I visit several occasionally, here once or twice a week (though I rarely post), and Trains.com at least once a day (their "snob factor" seems the lowest to me, and overall I like their forum interface a bit better than other sites. I'm not implying anything or slamming anyone here! That's just...

From a railroading perspective, I finished the Behemoth Helix just before Thanksgiving, and have barely touched the railroad since (recharging the battteries, I think). Around the house, we started painting the exterior in the summer, continued work on the addition interior all year, and...

Here's a shot of my helix (not quite finished): (Sorry about the oversized photo - that's what's on my website) My inner track radius is 36". The helix is a suspension type - the support frame is attached to the ceiling, and threaded rods extend downward to support the tiers. This...

Nothing personal - just doesn't all fit together

Not meaning to be critical or anything - just wondering. It looks like you're building in what could be a rather severe S-curve under the bridge. Will a train of those long cars track okay through it?

I don't have any problems at all balancing hobby with life. I don't mean to be harsh or offensive, but anyone who has trouble prioritizing their hobby with the rest of their life needs to get their head together. There are things I'd like to buy for the layout that I can't because of car...

I've never tried commercial benchwork because of the cost, so I'm curious - was the ease of assembly worth the price?