Hello , I was forced into joining

[The black knight]

Hi all, I was forced into joining this forum from a friend, if not I wasn’t able to buy some wagons . He got me interested in American railroad modeling, my chosen interest is 70s Rock island, but I chose to model S scale for something different and currently been quite enjoying it. This is my American models GP9 currently being modified into a GP9R rock island Blues. it started as a milwaukee livery. In process of adding all the extra lights I want in it and sound, hopefully painting soon. TBK.

 

[Stephen]

Good to see some more American modelling on the forum - look forward to updates, and of course, plenty of photos!

What the general plan for the layout?

Cheers,

Stephen

 

[Rob R]

That geep has travelled around....

 

[Jordan or Plymouth Mad]

Hi all, I was forced into joining this forum from a friend, if not I wasn’t able to buy some wagons . He got me interested in American railroad modeling,

"Forced"??!! I prefer the term "Persuaded" myself . Other than that - guilty as charged - EDIT - BUT - I did have to adjust my User name as part of the deal, too!!!
Welcome to the Madhouse..... you've met @Stephen (one of our March Meet Couriers) at Kettering, and @Dog Star and @Spike at Stafford.

 

[76043]

I was beginning to think this was the first model railway forum hostage situation....
Tony

 

[The black knight]

Good to see some more American modelling on the forum - look forward to updates, and of course, plenty of photos!

What the general plan for the layout?

Cheers,

Stephen

keeping it simple with the first layout 8ft long scenic,Iowa city street running ,industrial district shunting inspired, very much making it up. this where I am at the moment, in the process of covering the middle of the track on the street and changing idea with building locations and types.

 

[Dog Star]

Please do not sub-contract the trackwork to Jordan, he has a definite reputation in that aspect of rail roading.

See you at Stafford in the autumn.

Rgds, Graham

 

[JimG]

I built an S scale US switching layout a few years ago, so you are not alone.

US Style Track in S - Jameston & Leven River RR

Much discussion about Jordan track at the start. Tried it myself but with not much luck - not got the panache.

I haven't run it a lot recently. It's set up in my bedroom but not really in a good position for operation.

Jim.

 

[Jordan or Plymouth Mad]

Tried it myself but with not much luck - not got the panache.

There are those on here who would assert that what you really need to achieve such a result is a tool set like this....

 

[The black knight]

Please do not sub-contract the trackwork to Jordan, he has a definite reputation in that aspect of rail roading.

See you at Stafford in the autumn.

Rgds, Graham

My future plan is to do some “Jordan track”. Some of the rail has warped in the heat wave we had recently, so I fixed it enough for stock to run reliably but still a bit warped.

 

[Joe's Garage]

Welcome Black Knight, very nice to see S scale as others have said.
Interesting array of "specialist" tools Jordan....!!
Rob remarks on the jeep doing the rounds...has it been on Small Ads at some time....bit like some G1 03s.
Glad you were "press ganged" more to look at....
All the best
Julian

 

[Rob R]

Julian, I am not sure about a spell in the classified ads for the geep but it has had at least one round trip Inverness to Cheshire and back and now down to the Black Country...

 

[Jordan or Plymouth Mad]

I was forced into joining this forum from a friend

Ok young Mr Ker-nigget; now how do we force you to start a Layout Thread for your S Scale adventure....?

 

[Jordan or Plymouth Mad]

Interesting array of "specialist" tools Jordan....!!

The "Drawer of Jeremy" label being a clue that it's a screenshot from a classic Top Gear Episode.
The precision weapons set of a certain Mr J Clarkson.

 

[Dog Star]

Ok young Mr Ker-nigget; now how do we force you to start a Layout Thread for your S Scale adventure....?

Well young Jordan, strong arm tactics are not the WT way. How about offering a FOC interior decoration for each new post on Stan's layout topic?

Rgds, Graham

 

[The black knight]

Well young Jordan, strong arm tactics are not the WT way. How about offering a FOC interior decoration for each new post on Stan's layout topic?

Rgds, Graham

Sometimes a strong motivator is necessary. Hostage of stock or deadlines.