Larry Sr. Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Hi everyone Being very active in O gauge I decided over a year ago to fix a small 20' X 40' outside Garden using G scale. That's inside trains in the winter and outside trains in the summer. It will be basically two separate tracks with turnouts for standing trains. Strictly a toy type theme and no real focus yet. I have accumulated materials over that years time and just recently started tearing up the yard. This is building on the fly, no plans just have fun with it is the main idea. However, I do want it to work so send help if you see me doing something dumb. Joe and Ray have been giving me some pointers recently and I do appreciate any pointers. The DC world is obviously a very different system so I have purchased books and doing a lot of reading, especially DCS WiFi. I have legacy on the O layout so DCS is all new to me. I have Bachmann, LGB and 2 MTH PS2 engines. I like trains period. Hopefully this layout will be capable of running anything I want to run. Including MTH DCS WiFi. So hopefully I won't mess up to often. I have attached some pictures to catch everyone up on where I'm at. It a one old man build so speed is not in the plan.lol I have a very long way to go and hopefully will not bore ya to death. Larry Erwin, TN. She (AKA Wife) insisted on a small pond! We have had so much rain lately it has been a real PITA to get this far. And that is me right before 5 o'clock Coors time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 If you crop this pic to show your mug ...it would make a great Avatar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Sr. Posted May 21, 2017 Author Share Posted May 21, 2017 Sean I tried to use the same one from the other O forum but still trying to figure it out. It keeps telling me the file is to large . I'll get it eventually. Larry Did get a little more work between rain on pond and planter? The pond lights do look better than the picture of them. Received a Challenger and Big Boy in mail. That's exciting. And Rays sending me battery modifications for both of them. So all is well even with little work progress. We will get hot if it ever stops raining making a mud hole to dig in. Rain is good. Still having fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginear joe Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 Whoa, nice engines. Where in the world did you find a D&H Challenger? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Sr. Posted May 22, 2017 Author Share Posted May 22, 2017 Joe A guy had it in a glass case never run. I hope to find the proper decals to at least change the tender to Clinchfield. I'm having trouble finding good decals. Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grsman Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Larry I have only heard good things about Stan. http://1stclass.mylargescale.com/StanCedarleaf/WebPageDecals/CustomDecalsx.html Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 I second that ...Stan does great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Sr. Posted May 23, 2017 Author Share Posted May 23, 2017 Tom , Sean Thanks for the information. I just e-mailed him with pictures and explaining what I would like made. Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAZGRR7315 Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Engineer joe, I sold my DH Challenger last year on eb; was my treasure - but had to give up... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginear joe Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 AHA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Sr. Posted May 27, 2017 Author Share Posted May 27, 2017 Hi All. I'm really not goofing off much on this train in the yard project. The weather has been wet here in East TN. Here is a few pictures of progress. Don't look like much but there is a lot of work hours. Had to extend the space some because the small pond kinda grew. It is a benefit because I'm getting very close to my O gauge train room. ...........be nice to run them big engines right into the room..... it will happen.lol Bargaining continues. Any way, I hope everyone remembers our fallen Military with a prayer and has an enjoyable weekend Larry Semper Fidelis Echo 2/5 67/68 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Sr. Posted May 27, 2017 Author Share Posted May 27, 2017 Tom , Sean And additional note. I did get Clinchfield decals from Stan yesterday. They look nice and I will eventually get them on my Challenger tender. Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry B44 Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 Looking good Larry. I plan to run my military train I made this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Sr. Posted May 28, 2017 Author Share Posted May 28, 2017 Thanks Jerry I sure hope you share some pictures of it. Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 Wow Larry! You're kicking it in the butt with the outdoor layout!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginear joe Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 Shoot, I would have traded you for an undecorated tender I have. The shipping is just too much. I just paid over $25 for 2 pounds! It is getting ridiculous. Those decals look good. Treat them gently. Apply some type of protection over them too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Sr. Posted June 4, 2017 Author Share Posted June 4, 2017 About done with the landscaping part. Looking forward to wiring ,track and buildings. Of course that's in between honey do's this time of the year. Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Sr. Posted June 12, 2017 Author Share Posted June 12, 2017 Hi all Weekly Update 6-11-17 The train Yard Project Goes On Here is what was done this past week . Once again not impressive but lots of hidden hours. At least for a old guy. ha Plants are done thank goodness. The boss is happy Weed barrier was all put down. Then wire , wire and more wire to have all the electrical completed. We are talking a inner (About 140' + sides24') and outer loop(105 + sides24' ) with 6 isolated switch controlled sections, 8 remote switches. Not counting auxiliary wire placements extras for expansions . hee she don't know about. All to hopefully be very user friendly with MTH DCS WiFi One Gauge DC trains. Yea I know boy I'm pushing my luck. lol But it's fun trying! The permanent 20 amp circuit for the pond and it's accessories is completed. The dedicated 20 amp circuit is almost done for the train consol. Just have to cut it into the mail panel . You can see in the pictures where the circuitry will all meet up on the deck. Tried to keep it all neat with pretty colors.LOL Believe it or not the plan is for the All major components will be portable and never involved in weather. You will see that later HOPEFULLY. lol Have a great week all. Still having Fun Larry PS Next week 6 plus ton of small rock with to spread with a WHEEL BARROW t. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginear joe Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 You have more wire run, than I do! WOW. Looks great. Have fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Sr. Posted July 1, 2017 Author Share Posted July 1, 2017 Hi all I haven’t quit on the Train in the yard project! Actually hard at it when time permits. These pictures are to give you a idea of how the project will be viewed as well as progress. 11 year old grandson visit and he about wore us out. Dolly wood, traveling, Alabama tough on an old guy. Lol, Had a good time, good memories. On to ROCK spreading and wiring. Here are some progress pictures. I’m out of rock and will need some more Not much, thank God. Oh, due to the fish nut grandson I now have gold fish and Koi. That was not in the plan. The small pond is now tented to protect the fishes from UV and high pond temperatures???? Go figure. Now on to track, soldering and work on the main control console that will be on the deck.This will be slow , long time consuming tasks. But I love it compared to rock and digging . The main console will be mostly portable but some of it will be permanent. Somewhat of a fun challenge the way I have it planned. We will see.lol Wishing all a very Happy 4th of July weekend Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry B44 Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 Wish I had your energy Larry. Sure looking good. I think your military background is showing on how neat it looks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Sr. Posted July 2, 2017 Author Share Posted July 2, 2017 Ha, Jerry 4 years of the Marine Corp will do that to ya. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 At least you do not have to mow it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry B44 Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 The Army failed with me to keep anything very neat. My workshops are a mess all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Sr. Posted July 4, 2017 Author Share Posted July 4, 2017 Yes Jerry, I understand. When I get hard charging into a project mine look like grenades were flipped in the buildings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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