Hudson River Route (Warning Large Images)

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This is looking amazing! Any chance you'll extend down to Croton? Sorry if I'm repeating a question that's already been asked and answered, I haven't read all 40 pages of this thread yet.
 
This is looking amazing! Sorry if I'm repeating a question that's already been asked and answered, I haven't read all 40 pages of this thread yet.

LOL! Actually, this is page 53. No...the most southern edge is just south of Peekskill. Thanks.

Cheers,
Fred
 
LOL! Actually, this is page 53. No...the most southern edge is just south of Peekskill. Thanks.

Cheers,
Fred
Haha, we must be using different thread view settings. I've got 20 posts per page, you must have 15.

And kinda bummed that you won't be extending to Croton. Someone on NYCT Forums did a layout of the electrified portion of the Hudson Line (GCT to Croton-Harmon).
 
Its not that I wouldn't like to go down to Croton...I would. I'll be happy getting this section done. I just keep on chipping away at it...one small step at a time. :)

Cheers,
Fred
 
Just checked the location of Manitou, NY. Is that really as far north as you're stretching? Because there's a lot of beautiful scenery between there and Poughkeepsie. I'd hate to lose out on that.

Myself? I'm not patient enough to model huge layouts, especially since TS12 can't seem to handle my system.
 
Howdy Fred,

I took train 69 north again this past weekend and while I was waiting for my train in Rhinecliff I thought I'd give the camera on my new cell phone a try. Here's two photos from a very very very cold and windy Rhinecliff.

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Just thought I'd share, I appologize to anyone who feels these are uninteresting/unrelated.

Jesse :wave:
 
That is interesting. I like train action along the Hudson river since you have nice scenery such as the hills, trees, water, and the River line. There is always train action along the Hudson. Freight action along the West of the Hudson River, and Freight and Passenger action along the East of the Hudson River.
 
Nice pics Jesse! Thanks for sharing them. My wife and I are planning a trip to the Hudson sometime in May. It will be fun seeing what I've been modelling from afar. :)

Cheers,
Fred
 
Nice pics Jesse! Thanks for sharing them. My wife and I are planning a trip to the Hudson sometime in May. It will be fun seeing what I've been modelling from afar. :)

Cheers,
Fred

Now, you already know how this is going to play out, don't you? You'll get home and rip up half your route to redo it!:eek: Maybe you can just concentrate on looking at the wife on your trip, and ignore the scenery!
 
Fred
I just love your screenshots. I've only had the opportunity to travel by train along the Hudson one time and you really capture how I remember it.

Mike
 
Thanks Mike! The only time I was there was back in the summer of 1969. I was playing in a 10 piece soul band from St. Louis at a bar in Peekskill. I was only there at night, so I didn't really see anything. I have, however, accumulated a very large collection of videos and pictures of the area. That's how I've been doing this. It will be great fun to see how close my model is to the real thing.

In the course of creating this layout I've learned a lot about the history of railroads like the New York Central, Conrail, CSX, Metro-North, and Amtrak. That's why I love this hobby...the things I can learn...and the things I can learn to create.

Cheers,
Fred
 
Yep, I ride the Metro North along the Hudson every couple of months, and your work comes extremely close to the real thing. It's nice to see what patience and hard work brings you. Your work is really a true piece of artwork.
 
If I haven't complimented the textures already, I just want to say that it looks very realistic. I haven't been along the Hudson myself, but the rock faces there can't look too far off from the ones we have here in Western Connecticut. And yours are spot-on. It's almost like looking at a series of photographs.
 
Great shots Fred! Your thread always gives me inspiration for my route. By the way what is the kuid of the short green grass in the last pic? I've been looking for something specific at that just might be it.
 
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