A few recent In-ko-pah RR pics

[Ray Dunakin]

Here are a few new pics I shot recently. The first two feature my scratch-built Model T rail bus. I sculpted the two figures, representing my dad and my sister. I still need to make some more figures to fill the rest of the seats:

This next shot shows a train crossing a bridge at the west end of the layout. I refurbished this bridge back in January, including replacing the damaged catwalk with one that can support actual cats (not to mention possums, squirrels, and other critters):

 

[tramcar trev]

The Ford is fantastic..... but why the steering wheel?

 

[Ray Dunakin]

If you look at photos of old railcars, you'll see that many of them had steering wheels. There are two reasons for this... for one, the Model T's spark advance and fuel levers are on the steering column, so it's often easiest to just leave it in place. Secondly, the steering wheel itself can converted for use as a brake wheel.

 

[tramcar trev]

ok..... never though of that....

 

[gregh]

Love that first picture framed by the cactus. I sure envy your figure making abilities - even glasses and a wrist watch on your Dad. Magnificent.

 

[Tony]

Just watched your video on your site Ray.....one word......Staggering !!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[garrymartin]

I watched the (2011) video again too, it's still fantastic , you have to do another one soon!

 

[Ray Dunakin]

I watched the (2011) video again too, it's still fantastic , you have to do another one soon!

Yeah, I'm hoping to do one sometime this summer. Just want to get a few more new models added to the layout. Also, I'd really like to build a simple camera jib so I can do some special shots.