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      dolphus
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      And so the freight train grows.....

      http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq304/dolphus_006/containertrain.png

      http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq304/dolphus_006/containertrain2.png

      The file is now becoming unmanageable so i don't foresee the train getting much bigger

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        liam887
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        do they really stack two high in real life!!!! looks like it could be dodgy around corners lol.

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          dolphus
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          Thanks for the comments guys
          Yes Liam they do stack the containers 2 high and believe it or not automobile 3 high (a future project)
          thanks James i would love to do detailed tracks but the enemy is as always polly count.....

          For Liam......

          http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq304/dolphus_006/2high.jpg

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            dolphus
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            As yet unpainted and under development a "Stand alone Well Car"

            http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq304/dolphus_006/standalonewc.png

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              liam887
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              Wow thats pretty cool, and cars three high lol!, we dont have trains like that in England!

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                dolphus
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                We don't have them in South Africa either but you know what they say "it's always bigger in Texas"

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                  dolphus
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                  Painted and working "Stand Alone Well Car" for moving up to 15 freight containers short distances (approx 20 t0 150 kilometers) and for container delivery, collection and switching

                  http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq304/dolphus_006/standalonewc2.png

                  http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq304/dolphus_006/standalonewc1.png

                  http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq304/dolphus_006/standalonewc3.png

                  http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq304/dolphus_006/standalonewc4.png

                  http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq304/dolphus_006/standalonewc5.png

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                    olishea
                    last edited by

                    woah great detail!! what do you use these models for? im just curious!

                    oli

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                      dolphus
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                      Thanks for the kind comments guys
                      James i model from plans, photos etc when i can get them and when i feel lazy or "inspired" the fruits of my imagination
                      olishea i model just for my own amusement and enjoyment

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                        dolphus
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                        I am moving in a slightly new direction....switching or as it is called here in South Africa "shunting".
                        The first element required for switching/shunting is switches/points.....

                        http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq304/dolphus_006/Switch.png

                        http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq304/dolphus_006/Switch1.png

                        http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq304/dolphus_006/Switch2.png

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                          dolphus
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                          ....and of course we need a switcher loco...
                          The ALCO S4 Switcher
                          Some interesting statistics about my first switcher
                          New: 1 May 2005
                          Weight: 229,700 lbs
                          Horsepower: 1000
                          Tractive Effort (starting) 69,000 @ 30% (S-2) and 72,400 lbs @ 30% (S-3)
                          Tractive Effort (continuous): 29,200 lbs @ 6 mph / 34,000 @ 8 mph
                          Quantity Built: 1,462 (S-2) / 651 (S-4)

                          http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq304/dolphus_006/ALCOS4.png

                          http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq304/dolphus_006/ALCOS41.png

                          [img]http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq304/dolphus_006/ALCOS42.png[img]

                          http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq304/dolphus_006/ALCOS43.png

                          http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq304/dolphus_006/ALCOS44.png

                          http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq304/dolphus_006/ALCOS45.png

                          http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq304/dolphus_006/ALCOS46.png

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                            dolphus
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                            My GE Gas Turbine Loco crossing my first bridge scenery needs tweaking?

                            http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq304/dolphus_006/BRIDGE.png

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                              alexandre sk
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                              great modeling!! πŸ‘

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                                dolphus
                                last edited by

                                Here are the first images of my switching yard......

                                http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq304/dolphus_006/Layout5.jpg

                                http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq304/dolphus_006/Layout6.jpg

                                http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq304/dolphus_006/Layout7.jpg

                                And sunset in Dolphus' yard

                                http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq304/dolphus_006/sunset.jpg

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                                  dolphus
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                                  My GE U50 crossing a bridge.......

                                  http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq304/dolphus_006/GEU50ATBRIDGE.jpg

                                  .... and my Experimental loco crossing a bridge

                                  http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq304/dolphus_006/EXPATBRIDGE.jpg

                                  Sketchup and Corel Photopaint

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                                    dolphus
                                    last edited by

                                    Hi here is a progress report on my latest project a....
                                    EMD SD70M-2 locomotive
                                    some stats on the loco:-
                                    Engine: 710G3B 16 cylinder
                                    Horsepower: 4000
                                    Tractive Effort (continuous): 137,000 lbs @ 12 mph
                                    Total Length 74'-02"
                                    Wheel Diameter 42"
                                    Height to Top Cab 15'-07.5"
                                    Cab Width 10'-03"
                                    Distance between Truck Centers 61'-02"

                                    http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq304/dolphus_006/EMDSD70MAC1.png

                                    http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq304/dolphus_006/EMDSD70MAC2.png

                                    http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq304/dolphus_006/EMDSD70MAC3.png

                                    http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq304/dolphus_006/EMDSD70MAC4.png

                                    please feel free to comment

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                                      dolphus
                                      last edited by

                                      Some of my less satisfactory work Passenger trains.....

                                      http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq304/dolphus_006/metro.png

                                      http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq304/dolphus_006/bilevelcommuter.png

                                      http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq304/dolphus_006/METROLINER.png

                                      ...but I have not given up the best is yet to be drawn....watch this space πŸ€“

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                                        d12dozr
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                                        Well we're watching and waiting, Dolphus - although maybe silently - we still enjoy every image πŸ˜„
                                        ...fantastic modeling

                                        3D Printing with SketchUp Book
                                        http://goo.gl/f7ooYh

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                                          pilou
                                          last edited by

                                          Astonished work 😲 πŸ‘
                                          Have you a plan for a top view "circuit" where all that can be moving? πŸ˜„

                                          http://img.over-blog.com/500x515/3/00/24/24/Trains/Plan_R-seau.jpg

                                          Frenchy Pilou
                                          Is beautiful that please without concept!
                                          My Little site :)

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                                            dolphus
                                            last edited by

                                            Thank you d12dozr for your comment, I must say that sometimes the SILENCE is deafening...
                                            Pilou sadly only in my dreams...one day when I get a supercomputer that is not intimidated by my biggest enemy..polly count then i will be in modelers heaven (nice big layout by the way is it yours?)

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