Leased Power on the W & Q

Here we see Barry's two pieces of "modern" power.  #4 is a modified Bachmann gas/mechanical unit.  #7 features a kit-built body on the mechanism of a Bachmann HO 44-ton loco.

Images and Text by Peter Mumby
My friend Barry Storey stopped by recently to check out the W & Q module.  It seems that Barry's collection of G, O standard gauge, HO, N, and Z models has recently been supplemented with a group of On30 pieces.  We were able to pose some of these units in the yard at Quebec Junction.  Barry kit bashed and detailed the internal combustion power himself; the steamers came from the Bruce  Peachey collection  when Bruce was in the process of retiring his On30 layout.

We caught a close-up of #4 near the Quebec Junction station.

A pair of these 18' Bachmann boxcars showed up with the locomotives - they probably carried enough spare parts to ensure the safe return of the units to home rails!

This Climax is another Bachmann model.

Steamer #67 is a modified Bachmann Forney with an added tender.

RPM Meet Collinsville, Ct.

I was asked about details regarding the RPM meet in Collinsville, Ct. It is held the last weekend of May and details can be found on their website which will have lots of details for next years meet early next year...link below...George Dutka

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S Scale Narrow Gauge Models - RPM Meet Collinsville, Ct.

A look at two S scale flat cars. The car on the left if a Westside Lumber Co. 3 foot gauge model. The car on the right is a WW&F 2 foot model.

Maine Narrow Gauge in S Scale

This group of photos I took are of models that  Dave Davies displayed of his work at this years RPM Meet in Collinsville, Ct. The models are S scale with most of the focus on Maine two foot gauge...enjoy...George Dutka

An overhead view of Dave Davies Mount Blue Model Co. under construction boxcar models...all S scale.

A Mount Blue Model Co. WW&F 28 foot boxcar kit well under way.

A closer look at Dave's kit-bashed version of a seven stake WW&F flat car.

DCC on my On30" Module

DCC power is finally installed on the W&Q Ry.

This spring I got a second NCE power cab. It got installed on my On30" module. I have a DCC sound Forney that is my only power on the W&Q line. I was also hoping to use the controller as a second controller on the White River Division. As it turns out it will not work...I called NCE and they explained it to me but most of the tech stuff goes over my head. The WRD will be using a NCE 06 for a second controller....George Dutka

Vintage Ford`s - Greenfield Village

One of the many Ford trucks found on the grounds.

Here are a few views of Ford trucks and cars I saw last weekend. Some good modeling notes come to mind for truck boxes...George Dutka

A trio of vintage Ford trucks. The one to the right was originally used by the army. Modeling a puddle by a barn such as seen here would be a nice touch.

A parade of model T`s depart the loading station near the main gate. One can ride a model T if one wishes.

1931 Ford Bus - Greenfield Village

A mint condition 1931 Ford Model AA bus is a good way to get around Greenfield Village.

As a Maine two foot modeler a visit to Greenfield Village in Dearborn, Mi. this past weekend was very inspirational. One of my favorites was a ride in a 1931 bus. No seat-belts required as the seating was tight. Once two of you are in the seat there is no way one will get out. A really interesting ride. For more on the park check out my WRD blog...George Dutka

The driver is very informative about the bus and about the park. He is dressed in period clothing.

The 1931 bus is seen traveling along the streets of Greenfield.

A rear view of the bus.

A ride around the park in this vintage bus is 50 cents. If you want to ride in a model T Ford around Greenfield it will cost you $5.00.

Andover, Maine General Store

I added a few details to the front of the store. Woodland Scenic figures and dog, some BEST apples and a few fall pumpkins. I added a Coke sign which is not included in the kit. Bar Mills blinds are used in the windows.

The Andover, Maine general store will be covered in my White River Division blog shortly. Thought I would give you a few finished view. The kit was also covered in the WRD What`s in the box no.13. The only change I made to the Mount Blue Model Co. kit was I changed out the steel roofing for Northeastern slate shingles...George Dutka

Here is what comes in the box.

I added a fire alarm which Mount Blue Model Co. sell as a detail part.

The rear wall and steps. The side door is modeled part open.