My G-scale layout in the snow! (Tons of pics!)

LAST EDITED ON Jan-27-03 AT 02:53 PM (EST)

Yesterday, I shoveled about 2 feet of snow off of my G-scale layout, in my backyard. I decided only to run my PRR mogul (no. 2518) becasue it was to cold to go and get the coaches and freight cars from the garage!!! It got so cold, that I took my remote control (that sends a signal to the transformer, in the garage) and sat on the couch, which is behind a window that overlooks my layout. Only thing is, I had to go outside to refill the engine with smoke fluid about every 10 minutes. But it was worth it, and made for am awesome snow-filled steam locomotive adventure!! Funny thing is, I have a PRR engine, but every other car I own is D&RGW!!Here are some pictures!! EDIT: For Christmas, I got a water tank (Aristocraft) and the Silverton Station (Pola) but haven't put them out yet! The snow covered structures in the pictures are temporary, and are made of bricks and wood. ( I built them)
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Cool! I have never seen an outdoor layout in the winter. I have seen layouts in summer outdoor settings but winter? That is awesome!
I wonder if they have a working snowplow engine that is powerful enought and can clear the snow for you.
Ken
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LAST EDITED ON Jan-27-03 AT 04:28 PM (EST)

Looks like some fun! I have a indoor layout in HO scale. I would like to have a outsite layout or a HOn3 layout.http://groups.msn.com/MSTSNarrowGauge




Jonathan Lewis
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I saw somewhere that one G scale company offered a working rotary snow plow. I'm going to see if I can find pics of it.

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Must admit.. I'd never get my N(atural) Scale engines to do that. Fantastic realism. Looks like Colorado winter.

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I found this through a search engine http://www.discount-train.com/trains/usa-trains/usa_images14.htmlThey are neat - never seen anything like those before. Don't get real snow in the UK Bill

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Ive Got an Indoor HO layout I put the boards on the walls so now my train goes arround the room

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LOOKS REALLY GOOD I have videos with the outdoors layout and compared to theirs yours really looks good put more screenshots

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cool pictures, is there anysites where I can see pictures of other peoples layouts and where I can find out more about garden railways? I've wanted to do this for a long time. and it looks like that time is close.

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Thanks Guys!!
YoungLIRR said: "can find out more about garden railways"www.gardenrailways.com is a good site. Just type in Garden Railroad in a search engine, and you'll get results.For the rest: Thanks for the comments! My Railroad is still in the building process. I need to add buildings, more plants, and other things. As for the track, it is done for now, although I hope to extend it later in this summer.1-2 inches of snow fell yesterday, so no. 2518 has some work to do!!I'll post more pics later, this time, with a whole train! (and some pictures of a smaller steamer too, which is in the "repair shops" now!)Thanks again!


Future Cumbres & Toltec or Durango & Silverton Engineer (I'm only 14!)Member of the NGVW Visit my informative K-36 page: http://www.freewebs.com/drgwk36/

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LAST EDITED ON Jan-28-03 AT 05:08 PM (EST)

If you like garden railroading in the snow check out http://www.aristocraft.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=006030The January Issue of Garden Railways has more on Marty's garden railroad.RichardPS. You'll have to cut and paste the entire link. Can't figure out a way to get it to post the complete link.

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Just thinking out loud, but if I had this opportunity I'd gut a boxcar, tear off the front wall, stick an 8mm camcorder in there, and record a few laps just for the realism of the snow effect. Wouldn't even bother with a transmitter/receiver setup, just get this memory permanent.

Jake

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Here is a diagram of my layout. ( I did this in 5 mins. in paint )It is smaller than you think, but is still good size.I plan to extend in the summer.
Future Cumbres & Toltec or Durango & Silverton Engineer (I'm only 14!)Member of the NGVW Visit my informative K-36 page: http://www.freewebs.com/drgwk36/For progress on the Cumbres Pass route: http://groups.msn.com/MSTSNarrowGauge/ctsrr.msnw

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Lots like a great layout to me. I wish I had a chance of having something like that in my garden!

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LAST EDITED ON Feb-08-03 AT 11:21 AM (EDT)

It just snowed about another foot, so I'm going to shovel off the tracks.... maybe, more pics!!!
Future Cumbres & Toltec or Durango & Silverton Engineer.
cumbres487@attbi.com
Go to my informative K-36 page:
http://www.freewebs.com/drgwk36For progress on the Cumbres Pass route:
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LAST EDITED ON Feb-11-03 AT 10:22 PM (EDT)

you shoveled it? really? if there was maybe an inch or so of snow, i would have a snowplow on front, followed by maybe two locos...and you get the idea. Where you at anyway? almost looks like Minnesota right now. Thats what i love about garden railroads, theyre somewhat weatherproof!
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Oh! That's wonderfull. Little train in a big winter wonderland.
I wish I did have LGB trains too, although they are very expencive and I don't think they are sold in any store here in Sweden.
Besides, my mom would never allow me to take it outside anyways, "It's expencive and should be used indoors!" she would say.
Although I would realy like to have some of it myself, not so much, just a circle of track and a loco and some cars would be enough for me. (that's the good thing with MSTS, no limits of room space.)Hey that's a real nice engine, would be great to see it in MSTS. Have fun in the snow John! /Jonatan

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I made it for MSTS!!! If you want it, I'll send it to you.
Future Cumbres & Toltec or Durango & Silverton Engineer.
cumbres487@attbi.com
Go to my informative K-36 page:
http://www.freewebs.com/drgwk36For progress on the Cumbres Pass route:
http://groups.msn.com/MSTSNarrowGauge/ctsrr.msnwVisit the Red Mountain Gorge Narrow Gauge R.R.'s official site: http://groups.msn.com/MSTSNarrowGauge/narrowgaugerouteformsts.msnw

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what the heck? LGB trains are made to run outdoors! show her this thread, then maybe she would let you. Heck, ive seen pictures of lgb track with a car sitting on it, that stuff is DURABLE! Ive seen other pictures of kids using them outside, and even next to a pool! ( i doubt i would try that though)
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lol If u want a garden lay out try using a planter box and ho This is a basic plan of what I want to do in a planter boxIm so bad the devil rings me for advice

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