PRR Screenshots

[Railwoodman]

I'm not sure . I do know they weren't considers a success . And were pulled from Passenger serves fairly quickly . were reworked , and went into fright . Then to pusher serves .

If someone know's of the top . Let us know . They have always been a side interest .

Matt

PS a post needs a pic :hehe:

 

[Railwoodman]

 

[PWeiser]

To the best of my recollection, Centipedes were a success with SAL running fast passenger service over somewhat dodgy track (very flexible). In PRR service, on Standard of the World track, they were an "odd volume" disliked for non-standard maintenance, hence dropping from passenger to freight. As helpers (last resort) their flexibility was a disadvantage.

I'm not sure . I do know they weren't considers a success . And were pulled from Passenger serves fairly quickly . were reworked , and went into fright . Then to pusher serves .

If someone know's of the top . Let us know . They have always been a side interest .

Matt

PS a post needs a pic :hehe:

 

[john2002]

dark gray tracks mark yard tracks and gray tracks mark mainline tracks right?

 

[Railwoodman]

For the most part yes . It's my attempt to show different ware and tear of the lines . Or even East and West traffic . Hard grade to level track . Which wasn't much . :hehe: Choosing a track or tracks for the route has been more of an internal debate that I ever thought would be an issue . On my HO , I'd just airbrush it to death . to get the desired look . I'm still not quite happy with my choices . I like the tracks I have . But with what's has been released as of late . I feel I could of done better . But to change out in CM . Leeds to more work then I would consider right now . One thing is I'm trying to depict the 30's t0 50's . When steam was still king . But the writing was on the walls . Coal dust , grease and oil was everywhere . Along with creosote , tar and soot . The pristine look is what I'm trying to avoid . Pennsy took care of the Main's as best traffic allowed . But yards and industry lines were only fixed if needed .

I'll take as to your question I need to do better

Just some of the different track I've used . This last shot is of JR's track used on Coal Country . Which I like but PC doesn't in high density area like the yards .

Matt

 

[BlackDiamond1964]

With so much work you put into this route you should start your own thread. I'd like to learn more about it. I went back to the beginning of this thread only to realize that it's a screenshot thread.

 

[Railwoodman]

I've thought about that . But It's about one section of the PRR . And with a version already out on the DLS . I don't want to add a tread that would be another stand alone . The PRR group is what I was thinking that was for . And it's not well viewed . I post there just to show myself I am going forward .:hehe:

Maybe if I get all the fires lit , and the sails timed to my liking . But as you can see . I've got a lot of work ahead . But I like it . I'm not going anywhere .

Matt

 

[KenRuof]

I appreciate your pictures, I even recognize some of the places from videos and pictures I have.

As far as Baldwin diesels go they suffered from 3 issues. 1 they were not compatible to others diesels so MUing was difficult. 2 They had metallurgic problems with the pitons which ate themselves in service. 3 The turbo chargers tended to break down a lot hence 6000 to 5000 HP down grade. Baldwin did get everything fixed but it was to late EMD had taken over.

 

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[Heinrich505]

The Pittsburgh "Trench," just before the Island Avenue Yard.

 

[Heinrich505]

Or in glorious color, if you prefer.

 

[Railwoodman]

Matt

 

[Railwoodman]

Would anyone have any information on the coal wharf at Denholm Pa ? Have found some pic's . looking for charts or any info .

Matt

 

[KenRuof]

I have only seen a few pictures of it. You could try contacting the Pennsylvania Technical & historical society. I am sure they would have some information.

 

[Railwoodman]

I have tried them before , and will do so again now . Thanks Ken . But on the site . It states that no information can be given that's not already posted . And I'm looking for anything to do with the area . I just got more info on Lewistown . So I'll be redoing it now :hehe:

Matt

 

[Railwoodman]

Matt

 

[Railwoodman]

 

[Heinrich505]

Oh Yes, that coal wharf is looking just about right! Really cool job on it.

Thanks for the video link.

 

[Railwoodman]

Thanks ...But it's still vary ruff . I'm guessing at tracks from photos . The plans are to kitbash a lot of the wharf . So I can do the one at Jonhstown . But I have the added problem of that one being on a grade . So a static possibly .

Thanks again

Matt

 

[Railwoodman]