http://timbercreekrr.zoomshare.com/2.shtml Timber Creek Railroad: Blog Fri, 20 Jun 2008 02:17:17 -0500 http://timbercreekrr.zoomshare.com/2.shtml/a088baf98919310893c1868b92956b3c_485b4ce6.writeback Fri, 20 Jun 2008 01:23:34 -0500 The 14th day of June, 2008 was my "Gold Spike" ceremony for the outdoor 7.5" gauge Timber Creek Railroad The visitor Locomotives consisted of Two GP-9's, one was an SP and the other was a WP; one Southern Pacific Atlantic #3001; and my own Timber Creek Railroad SW-1500 #1046. The actual ceremony was after lunch and everyone participated in driving in the Gold Spike. It started at about 9AM and ended at about 4PM. A good time was had by all. Pictures will be in the TCRR outdoor RR album. The GOLD SPIKE has been planted!!!!!! http://timbercreekrr.zoomshare.com/2.shtml/11a7f98fe8b41d537f896a183414ce4d_4803b1b1.writeback Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:34:09 -0500 I just recently laid down another 60 feet of track where the first switchback is located.. It's all done and ballasted. Later, Gordon http://timbercreekrr.zoomshare.com/2.shtml/5649216cb383c5175f4e9bf20d14b74e_4803b0dd.writeback Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:30:37 -0500 Finally got the grade crossing signal to work. I insulated one side of the rail to allow the train to act as a switch to activate the signal as it passes the drive way. http://timbercreekrr.zoomshare.com/2.shtml/3972ba0e982fa5b118803e8abfb49919_4803b00c.writeback Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:27:08 -0500 I repainted the transfer table because of a can of black spray paint that fell from the transfer table and was puntured when it hit a sharp corner and sprayed the table real bad. http://timbercreekrr.zoomshare.com/2.shtml/11db56d4ea8d64b148a3ae85c67f09e4_4803af36.writeback Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:23:34 -0500 I just rebuilt and painted my switch stand that stands outside of my train building where the "O" scale railroad is housed. It is now "lighted". http://timbercreekrr.zoomshare.com/2.shtml/b3b08291eda1cef769b56afefd8b6205_47eee69e.writeback Sat, 29 Mar 2008 20:02:22 -0500 Added a new catagory called Model Ships. I am in the process of building another 1/4" scale Destroyer like the #783 that is pictured in the album. This ship will be a little different as it is a Fletcher class (94 1/2" long) instead of the Gearing class (97 1/2" long) pictured. The one numbered 729 was my first ship that I built back in the 70's and it is 1/2" scale at a little under 8', at 92" long. The one's numbered 446 and 552 are Blue Devil Destroyers in 1/125 scale. They are later style Fletcher class Destroyers. I own the 446, and my friend owns the 552. http://timbercreekrr.zoomshare.com/2.shtml/7cade5ef2821d9761482f1ea1fcfaa47_47ed1661.writeback Fri, 28 Mar 2008 11:01:37 -0500 I have 3 more Mars Lights for sale that I just finished. You can see them on Dicover Live Steam's Web site. http://timbercreekrr.zoomshare.com/2.shtml/4eeb37c7d32f6346993dc77e65f7b637_47ed15dd.writeback Fri, 28 Mar 2008 10:59:25 -0500 Yesterday I put down 60' more track on the first switch back and I just need to ballast and pin down the trackwork. http://timbercreekrr.zoomshare.com/2.shtml/e22174d07bffd86e4677be142cace614_4749fd8a.writeback Sun, 25 Nov 2007 16:56:10 -0600 As of November 24th, all the Mars Lights have been sold out. I have two more on the work bench that will be produced when needed for a sale. All for now, will keep you posted. . . http://timbercreekrr.zoomshare.com/2.shtml/e63a84278a0e8102b5852f0a492f4078_47127447.writeback Sun, 14 Oct 2007 14:55:51 -0500 I just received two sets of air brakes from MCC and installed them on my gondola and tank car. Now Train Mountain won't be bad coming down those notorious grades! Now, my Engineer car is fully utilized as I have air for the train brakes (finally!!)and air for pumping water from my tank car for fire fighting or filling a thirsty steamer tender. I've also finished letering and numbering the rest of the rolling stock that I have in my train. I'll have some pic's at a later date. All for now.