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Post by Rat on Nov 19, 2022 15:20:16 GMT -5
Yes, I'm what's called Foamer on the North American continent and Anorak, Šotouš etc. on the Old continent. In my travels, I take at least 75% train photos and the rest is everything else. I also collect model trains in different scales, mostly European. The model trains that I buy are usually the ones I just saw and photographed in 1/1.  OBB Vectron MS 1293 038-6 is at Brennero station, Italy. (September 2019)  |
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Post by Tom on Nov 19, 2022 15:34:38 GMT -5
Nice! Do you have a track layout or do you display them as static models?
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Post by Rat on Nov 19, 2022 15:50:54 GMT -5
Nice! Do you have a track layout or do you display them as static models? The HO stuff, which I have way too much of, is for display only even though I'm buying most of my locos with digital decoders and sound. I just don't have any more space for a layout. What I do have taking up 1/3 of the basement is a functional G-gauge layout where I'm still working on the scenery. |
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Post by JSB33 on Nov 20, 2022 7:39:06 GMT -5
G Scale is very space needy. I have been helping to clean out my late BIL's hoard and buy do we have trains! Luckily it is mostly Z Scale but he also had a lot of HO. I do think that the HO is probably the best balance of detail and size.
The one you posted sure looks to be a very highly detailed one.
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Post by Rat on Nov 26, 2022 11:41:04 GMT -5
The locos usually come with a bag full of tiny bits like grab irons and windshield wipers for the user to attach but of course, I never do that, so you see those empty holes. The G-gauge trains were really designed for the outdoors but in our climate (6 months of winter and hailstorms in the summer), that wouldn't be ideal plus I like to keep my trains mint.  |
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Post by Tom on Nov 26, 2022 11:51:51 GMT -5
That looks really impressive, lots of detail.
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Post by Rat on Nov 26, 2022 12:33:02 GMT -5
That looks really impressive, lots of detail. Thanks Tom, that's the nice thing about G-gauge models; they're built solid, and they are big enough to show off the detail very nicely like the individually lit table lamps in the dining car. |
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Post by GBOAC002 on Nov 27, 2022 5:50:24 GMT -5
Wow. Superb! I don't have room for model railways which my wife is probably glad about... I have half a dozen static part works 00 Gauge locomotives keeping company with my 1:43 scale car collection. Should I own up to being an ex 'train spotter' I wonder?! The town where I now live was at a junction of Southern Region and Great Western rail traffic movements. In 1961 it was very much the home of steam trains and electric. By 1982 when we settled here all the old loco sheds were being pulled down and industrial estates taking their place.
Until recently I was able enjoy the sight, sound and spectacle of preserved steam trains/locomotives which would pass through our town. Luncheon and evening supper specials would run through the summer months. The removal of watering facilities and the sell off of the touring company which ran these services has now robbed us of a fascinating hangover from the old days.
'Flying Scotsman' and 'Tornado' are just two of the famous locomotives that have passed through on their GWR/SR circuit.
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Post by JSB33 on Nov 27, 2022 7:57:31 GMT -5
The large scale sure shows off how good these are.
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Post by DeadCanDanceR on Nov 27, 2022 10:25:15 GMT -5
That looks fabulous!  |
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