markoles Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Jens, You should go. Wernigerode is very quaint. I spent a weekend there. Rode up the Brocken mountain twice the first day. Second day, I rode the 2nd train of the day one stop past Drei Anne Hone, and ran 8 miles to the summit of the Brocken ( I didn't realize how straight the trail was vs the railway line, so I had to divert to a quiet, steep rocky path.) Once on the summit (and I ran all the way up, passing many cyclists and shocked German pilgrims, slapped the highest rock a high-five, and then turned around and ran right back down again. All told, it was a 13 mile run, which was rewarded with two biers and two wursts at the railway station. Summer seems to be the time to go. Their schedule is very busy and you can buy a weekend pass for Eur 64, which allows you to ride as often as you like over the entire line. On my final day, I rode down to Nordhousen, but my HSB railcar didn't go all the way to the main station, and I ended up a lost traveler at a wind turbine blade factory. No joke! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamPower4ever Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 There's a narrow gauge train all the way to the top at Brocken, hauled by 2-10-2 steamers, and you ran up and down the mountain? You, Sir, are really weird But seriously, I'm not into running myself, but it must be a great place for doing it. The scenery looks fantastic on all the pictures I've seen. And the beer and the wursts after the run must have tasted like a meal for champions. Summer - sure, but winter can certainly be great too, if you luck out with the weather. Try a picture search for "Brocken winter" and see what I mean Anyway, it's certainly within range, and often in my thoughts, so maybe some day ... Best regards Jens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markoles Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Jens, Well, I guess I am a little weird. After all, I do play trains outside in the backyard!! Ha! Yes, I ran up the line from Schierke to the summit of the Brocken. Here's their schedule: http://www.hsb-wr.de/fileadmin/user_upload/images/Mehr_erfahren/Fahrplaene/HSB_325_So_2014_Dritte_bis_19.03.14.pdf The railway miles (km's) show it is 14 km to the summit, and 440m elevation gain (1320 ft approx). That makes a round trip 28km (approx 17.5 miles). With nothing to do that Sunday, and no where to be, and the beautiful mountain, I took that 8:55 Wernegerode train, and disembarked at Schierke. I knew I had 10 minutes head start before the train would start, and chose a path that paralleled the tracks. This was a gentle climb for a runner, 2% or so for the train. I covered about a mile and a half in that time, and then the train came thundering through the tall pine trees. At about 3k, I came to a sign that indicated the summit of the Brocken was about 5km away. That was much shorter than the railway mileage, and it is because the railway had to climb around the shoulder of the mountain, and then do a complete circle on the Brocken itself to gain the elevation. Undaunted, I turned, crossed the tracks, and proceeded down a rock slide until I was certain that I was really lost. Also, I knew I would eventually have to climb back up! I did have a small map of the national park, so I made my way to another trail that would get me where I needed to go. I thought following the tracks would be very dangerous considering the speed and the frequency of the trains. I climbed a beautiful trail and linked up again with the railway as it starts its circle of the mountain. On this part of the trail, there were many people. Some were hiking, some biking. No one running. Just me. The trail undulates and another train roared past us. I reached a paved road that was much steeper. Still, I kept running. Many people were taking breaks as they climbed. The mountain bike riders were struggling in 'granny gear'. I slowed my pace, but kept running, and was passing the riders. I hit the summit in a little over an hour (and I estimate I ran about 8 miles to get there). High-fived the rock at the actual summit, and then ran down to the concession stand where I purchased a liter of water. In early September, it was about 45 degrees on the summit (5-10C). I drank my water, and did not linger. Running down the mountain is a bit of a misnomer. For really, what I was doing was a controlled fall. I zoomed down to the railway crossing, and decided to keep going straight (as opposed to followign the tracks on the undulating trail). I picked my way along the trails, and found my way back to the Shierke station. It was 15 degrees warmer there (nearly 60-65), and I had time before the next train was headed down. So, I found a bench situated across from the station in the sun, and had my two bratwurst and pils. Here's a selfie I took of myself post run! It was one of the best runs I've ever had and I hope to repeat it some day. Next time I may try and run all the way from Drei Anne Honne, since it really wasn't that much further. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamPower4ever Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Fantastic run. You're made of steel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginear joe Posted April 21, 2014 Author Share Posted April 21, 2014 Yes! found one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamPower4ever Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Some more. Marklin and MTH 1:32. Bjorn Bjorn, can we see a closeup of your Santa Fe F3 set? Both A and B units, please. Jens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainz1218 Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 I have some New Bright Stuff! Im A Newbie so I don't know how to post photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman4449 Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Hi Seth and welcome to the forum See the "Website - General Help and Info" area. There are a number of pinned posts there that explain how to post pictures and videos. There is also a "Testing" area where you can practice posting. Let me know if you need more help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginear joe Posted January 21, 2015 Author Share Posted January 21, 2015 I'm working on the fleet. I have to get some standards set so things will "play nice" together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Here we have USA's NW-2, GP7, and GP9 all B&M ! Nice morning shot with the crew just coming on duty! We have USA's Hudson coming out of the covered bridge! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Great shots & great locomotives!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoakam Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Hello Everybody, i would like to show you a video of some my engines. Happy watching Carsten Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Carsten, Thanks for posting as really enjoyed it! Nice layout with great scenery. Looks like a nice well established neighborhood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blid Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Bjorn, can we see a closeup of your Santa Fe F3 set? Both A and B units, please. Jens I’m sorry Jens! I didn’t notice your request until yesterday. This is what I have for now. Bjorn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamPower4ever Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Mmm ... nice Jens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todsmods Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Here is my fav scratch built loco an Australian NSWGR D50 General goods locomotive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry B44 Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Looks good! Fun to make your own, but takes longer and more work than you first thought. But maybe I don't think good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamPower4ever Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Much respect, sir. I'm scratch building a guard's van, but building a locomotive from scratch is a whole different ballgame. Well done. Jens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Robinson Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry B44 Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Nice here yesterday so I ran my MTH Big Boy to test out a fix I had done to a wheel. Ran fine. Pretty warm, so smoke was not the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrown7713 Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Most have seen this E8, but you said show me your engines, so maybe someone else has not seen them. They are 1:32 and battery powered MTH electronics. Robert Brown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginear joe Posted February 22, 2015 Author Share Posted February 22, 2015 I've built a couple engines from scratch now. I'd rather look at yours Robert! If MTH would have released the E series instead of the PAs, I would have jumped on many more! A trio of NYC to start. Those SF's would be next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrown7713 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I am trying to develop my layout, quite a job, but while the concrete is setting up, I plan to model an E7, a and b, this time using my own cab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
du-bousquetaire Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Boy those E units look nice Robert, did you make them or kit bash them? I heard that St. Charles station made some and that also Great American Trains turned out a few before they stopped manufacturing. I would really like an E unit in 1/32 scale as they were standard Passenger power on PRR from the late forties on. And I remember riding behind ex Pennsy ones in New York Boston service in the early Amtrak days when I attended NYU and visited my mother who; lived in Boston then. Congratulations on a beautifull job Robert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrown7713 Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 I scratched bashed them. I used an MTH cab and the rest is from a mold that I made from scratch. The electronics is MTH battery powered, TIU is in the baggage car, batteries are in the B unit. I used NWSL three axle trucks. Thanks for the interest. If you have any more questions, please feel free to ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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