ZM,
you must know by looong experience, what is the the best way to ship H2 gadget in 50gr. enveloppe to your place behind iron curtain/non EU state... Gift/no commercial value ? Sample/ no commercial value ?
Other one is Norway, I don't expect any "problems" there...
Max
you must know by looong experience, what is the the best way to ship H2 gadget in 50gr. enveloppe to your place behind iron curtain/non EU state... Gift/no commercial value ? Sample/ no commercial value ?
Other one is Norway, I don't expect any "problems" there...
Max
Hi Jeff,
Really good workmanship! One of my friends has been on the cover of Model Railroader three times, and what you've done is worthy of being on the cover too!
-Chris
Really good workmanship! One of my friends has been on the cover of Model Railroader three times, and what you've done is worthy of being on the cover too!
-Chris
Incredible work Jeff!
May I ask what scale are those models?
Looks like something out of a professional visual effects shop...
May I ask what scale are those models?
Looks like something out of a professional visual effects shop...
I agree!
Your model reminds me of the place in Northern California where my dad snuck into the state on a freight from Illinois during the Great Depression. Yard bulls and sheriffs in the southern part of the state were turning people around and refusing entry into the state.
The last time I went to Hambone 6 or 7 years ago, the old railroad shack where he spent his first night was still there!
It's a model of Jefferson, Colorado in the late 1920's. The railroad was originally the Denver, South Park and Pacific, but emerged from bankruptcy the first time as the Denver, Leadville and Gunnison, and then the second time as the Colorado & Southern. The scale is HOn3 (1:87 or 3.5mm/foot).
The depot in 1937:
The general store, turn of the century:
The log house is still standing:
The depot in 1937:
The general store, turn of the century:
The log house is still standing:
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Beats the West Clare Railway and seems far too dry for the Rushy Acres you inhabit Jeff!
Seriously though I dislike model railways...more of a fixation than Diyaudio for the keener types....but I have to admit that yours is the sole exception to that.
Seriously though I dislike model railways...more of a fixation than Diyaudio for the keener types....but I have to admit that yours is the sole exception to that.
Hi Max,
HOe is closer to HOn30, both of which run on N-gauge track (9mm). The accuracy is pretty good for the European gauges between 750mm and 800mm, but a bit of a compromise for American 3' gauge.
HOn3 runs on 10.5mm track, which is accurate for 3' narrow gauge, but at the cost of no longer being the same as N-gauge track.
Cheers,
Jeff.
HOe is closer to HOn30, both of which run on N-gauge track (9mm). The accuracy is pretty good for the European gauges between 750mm and 800mm, but a bit of a compromise for American 3' gauge.
HOn3 runs on 10.5mm track, which is accurate for 3' narrow gauge, but at the cost of no longer being the same as N-gauge track.
Cheers,
Jeff.
Jeff, I'm blown away by your work! It is some of the best I've ever seen.
I think you would enjoy a visit to the Napa Model Railroad Historical Society. It's definitely worth a visit if you come to the Bay Area. You can find some video on Youtube.
Although, I actually prefer your artwork!
I think you would enjoy a visit to the Napa Model Railroad Historical Society. It's definitely worth a visit if you come to the Bay Area. You can find some video on Youtube.
Although, I actually prefer your artwork!
Jeff,
never heard of those H0 variation scales before in Europe.
Are you "only" into the visual recreation or is there actually running gear as well ?
Cheers,
Max
never heard of those H0 variation scales before in Europe.
Are you "only" into the visual recreation or is there actually running gear as well ?
Cheers,
Max
Hi Max,
It's all DCC-controlled, so it runs (and has sound).
That being said, I'm far more into building than running.
He he... come to think of it that kind of mirrors my DIY audio efforts -- I've built way more than I can listen to. 😉
It's all DCC-controlled, so it runs (and has sound).
That being said, I'm far more into building than running.
He he... come to think of it that kind of mirrors my DIY audio efforts -- I've built way more than I can listen to. 😉
Jeff,
I probably have some 100 kg worth of boxes with H0e stuff from my dad, mainly Roco/Liliput.
I even remember some "pilgrimage" to Mariazell in Austria some 30 years ago to take pics of the main station of one of the most famous narrow tracks railsroads in Europe...
Funny you brought that subject up 😉
Max
EDIT: I think even some gear driven variants from another (more steep) railroad..
I probably have some 100 kg worth of boxes with H0e stuff from my dad, mainly Roco/Liliput.
I even remember some "pilgrimage" to Mariazell in Austria some 30 years ago to take pics of the main station of one of the most famous narrow tracks railsroads in Europe...
Funny you brought that subject up 😉
Max
EDIT: I think even some gear driven variants from another (more steep) railroad..
In the late 1920s Autocar licensed their 'CA' truck design to the Russian army (which became the ZiS-5). This is fortunate because no one makes a model of the Autocar CA, whereas several manufactures include the the ZiS-5 in their military line.
So here's my single piece of Roco, repainted to civilian colours:
So here's my single piece of Roco, repainted to civilian colours:
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To all that celebrate - Wishing you and yours a very happy Thanksgiving. I'm thankful for having found this lovely community.
For those in other parts of the world or those that do not celebrate - Wishing you a lovely day and many to follow.
Edit - A bit too early... double post. 😀 (for the East Coasters... Time to make the donuts!)
For those in other parts of the world or those that do not celebrate - Wishing you a lovely day and many to follow.
Edit - A bit too early... double post. 😀 (for the East Coasters... Time to make the donuts!)