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Re: LIRR Model Layouts

 by Steamfan77 ¦  Fri Sep 01, 2017 7:31 pm ¦  Forum: Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) ¦  Topic: LIRR Model Layouts ¦  Replies: 60 ¦  Views: 33000

I completed the road work for the junction at Mineola. If you look at my post from 7/8, you'll see Main St is missing as it crosses the tracks. Below is the finished product. I used joint compound mixed with black paint, and finished with weathering powders. I'm pretty happy with the results.

Andy

Re: LIRR Model Layouts

 by Steamfan77 ¦  Sat Jul 08, 2017 3:10 pm ¦  Forum: Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) ¦  Topic: LIRR Model Layouts ¦  Replies: 60 ¦  Views: 33000

Thank you for the kind words Steve...

Andy

Re: LIRR Model Layouts

 by Steamfan77 ¦  Sat Jul 08, 2017 3:08 pm ¦  Forum: Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) ¦  Topic: LIRR Model Layouts ¦  Replies: 60 ¦  Views: 33000

Here is a picture of Willis Ave, the signal bridge, and the area where the sub station will be located.

Andy

Re: LIRR Model Layouts

 by Steamfan77 ¦  Sat Jul 08, 2017 2:55 pm ¦  Forum: Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) ¦  Topic: LIRR Model Layouts ¦  Replies: 60 ¦  Views: 33000

I've been installing some streets and sidewalks, and I finally put the signal bridge in and connected it to the system. The first picture shows Main St south of the tracks. The parking lot for the sub station is to the left of Main St. The last picture shows the position for Nassau Tower between the...

Re: LIRR Model Layouts

 by Steamfan77 ¦  Fri Jul 07, 2017 9:53 pm ¦  Forum: Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) ¦  Topic: LIRR Model Layouts ¦  Replies: 60 ¦  Views: 33000

Thanks Maddog! I'm laying down some roads and sidewalks. I'll post some pictures soon.

Andy

Re: LIRR Model Layouts

 by Steamfan77 ¦  Sat Jun 03, 2017 10:24 am ¦  Forum: Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) ¦  Topic: LIRR Model Layouts ¦  Replies: 60 ¦  Views: 33000

Thanks Rich. I have gotten a healthy supply of guidance from both Steve Lynch and Dave Keller!

Andy

Re: LIRR Model Layouts

 by Steamfan77 ¦  Thu Feb 16, 2017 10:49 pm ¦  Forum: Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) ¦  Topic: LIRR Model Layouts ¦  Replies: 60 ¦  Views: 33000

I'm in the process of modeling the Oyster Bay branch in O scale. I have the Mineola station area, the industrial area in Mineola known as "the hole", Locust Valley, and of course Oyster Bay. The track is down and ballasted, but I don't have much in the way of scenery yet. Attached is a cop...