Alcomotive
Grandson of an ALCO Builder
Hello Shop Dwellers, we've got 78*F and calm under threatening skies, possible T-storm looming on the western horizon.
The "likes" on my brief Sunday evening post are very much appreciated: Tom of Cambria, Hughie, Troy, Sherrell, Guy, Rick, Steve, Patrick, Gary, Tom-O, Karl. I went back as far as page 14 to catch up on the posts, don't really have time read the entire week's worth.
Today was a full work day for me, so not enough free time left over for any meaningful progress in the trainroom. Probably just as well, I think I need to decompress a bit from my week-long layout drapery marathon.
Tom (Cambria) - I actually saw a sunset yesterday that looked almost as pretty as yours in my front yard yesterday. Tried to snap a photo with my cellphone camera, but the vivid colors got all washed-out to pale yellow so I didn't even bother posting it.
Steve - your kitchen looks great! And congrats on tackling the plumbing challenge - that's always been my Achilles Heel as far as handiwork goes.
James - I bet all the kids love seeing that Burro crane in action! Does it actually have a working hoist and clamshell bucket...or does it just sit and "look purty?" Inquiring minds want to know...
Guy - I really like those Accurail outside-braced wood boxcars! Accurail is one of my favorite manufacturers, their competitive pricing and quality make them what I consider to be the "Blue Box" of modern times. All of my auto rack cars are by Accurail - that was the only way I could afford to build a roster for my auto assembly plant [lol]!
...oh crap, that storm is closer than I thought - gotta get off NOW!
Good Night - and have a Pleasant Tomorrow!
The burro crane is operational and by remote control. Pretty much everything is a labor of love for these guys it's really phenominal to see all this equipment. I have taken a lot more pics but I would be all day loading them up. I am still at awe of the vast size and the amount of participants and locomotive/rolling stock there. You really can't appreciate it via pictures you have to see it in person. The sounds and smells etc. It the real deal.