fordmercman
Detroit,Toledo,Ironton
Microscale has a decal set for Civil War W&ARR cars also. It has a schematic to show the placement. Western & Atlantic is spelled out across the top. When I get a chance,I can send you a scan. Joe
The General, a US Civil war locomotive
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That would be great - thank you!
In the mean time; here's a set of Civil War-era water tanks. Hopefully, these will be on the DLS before the weekend....
knifeswitch1
Jointed Rail
Great stuff Curtis!
And beautiful locotive too! Just downloaded and the level of detail is fantastic!
Keep up the good work!
Dietrich
And beautiful locotive too! Just downloaded and the level of detail is fantastic!
Keep up the good work!
Dietrich
whecsailor
New member
querry to the Civil war era team
Hi
I found this of interest
http://southern.railfan.net/ties/1961/61-12/art.html
and more to the rememberance of why the "General" is so famous
http://www.burnsland.com/photos/chattanooga.shtml
and another spot of interest
http://www.andrewsraid.com/
http://www.locomotivegeneral.com/
Are further civil war era cannon, fortifications, ironclads, bombproofs, needed? for this I have numerous plans to build from, I am 90 percent complete on the rail mounted dictator from a long ago project, would this even be of use, or are you aiming for a more civil, civil war era?
Also, I can set up animated flags of any type desired, not just the stars and bars, as I have Soupys animated flag and pole that he gave me long ago to use as I will.
Sorry, I cannot be much help on wagons and such,, just have nothing on them in my library and looking at Pencils work, well, it is the mona lisa and I would look like a kindergardeners finger painting compared to that
just let me know what you can use,
Hi
I found this of interest
http://southern.railfan.net/ties/1961/61-12/art.html
and more to the rememberance of why the "General" is so famous
http://www.burnsland.com/photos/chattanooga.shtml
and another spot of interest
http://www.andrewsraid.com/
http://www.locomotivegeneral.com/
Are further civil war era cannon, fortifications, ironclads, bombproofs, needed? for this I have numerous plans to build from, I am 90 percent complete on the rail mounted dictator from a long ago project, would this even be of use, or are you aiming for a more civil, civil war era?
Also, I can set up animated flags of any type desired, not just the stars and bars, as I have Soupys animated flag and pole that he gave me long ago to use as I will.
Sorry, I cannot be much help on wagons and such,, just have nothing on them in my library and looking at Pencils work, well, it is the mona lisa and I would look like a kindergardeners finger painting compared to that
just let me know what you can use,
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A Very nice piece of art Thankyou Very much for it ! BUT!!! I dont know what to do with IT!?! :hehe:
You'll find a use.
OK, the water towers should be on the DLS late this evening / tomorrow (assuming they pass Alan's scrutiny).
Here's a WiP of the wood rick - it will refuel the locomotives, and takes just about a flat car of cordwood to restock. I'll probably do a covered version, also (just for fun.) Also shown is the next version of the passenger car, with a combine following. Both cars take Western passengers, and the combine also takes baggage. I'll try and get the cars on the beta page this week.
I'll leave the freight cars to someone else - I just don't have the ambition to create a new set of bogeys right now (and I need to get back to finishing up that Porter)
And Mike, what are you trying to do, give me a big head? My wife thinks it's big enough, thank you very much!
Here's a WiP of the wood rick - it will refuel the locomotives, and takes just about a flat car of cordwood to restock. I'll probably do a covered version, also (just for fun.) Also shown is the next version of the passenger car, with a combine following. Both cars take Western passengers, and the combine also takes baggage. I'll try and get the cars on the beta page this week.
I'll leave the freight cars to someone else - I just don't have the ambition to create a new set of bogeys right now (and I need to get back to finishing up that Porter)
And Mike, what are you trying to do, give me a big head? My wife thinks it's big enough, thank you very much!
I've seen the youtube video about the general and I can only say two things, one good and one bad.
1. The engine looks fantastic, great work.
2. Could you use a different whistle? I don't like the default one. It sounds kind of something that would be one a NG engine.
1. The engine looks fantastic, great work.
2. Could you use a different whistle? I don't like the default one. It sounds kind of something that would be one a NG engine.
springtransit
What are you looking at?
Yeah, finish up the Porter. And after that, maybe you should start on the St Paul & Pacific "Wm. Crooks" engine. The St. P. & P. coaches are nice, but we really need an engine to go with them.OK, the water towers should be on the DLS late this evening / tomorrow (assuming they pass Alan's scrutiny).
Here's a WiP of the wood rick - it will refuel the locomotives, and takes just about a flat car of cordwood to restock. I'll probably do a covered version, also (just for fun.) Also shown is the next version of the passenger car, with a combine following. Both cars take Western passengers, and the combine also takes baggage. I'll try and get the cars on the beta page this week.
I'll leave the freight cars to someone else - I just don't have the ambition to create a new set of bogeys right now (and I need to get back to finishing up that Porter)
And Mike, what are you trying to do, give me a big head? My wife thinks it's big enough, thank you very much!
Look forward to those W&A coaches!atsfrr3000
New member
Before this thread goes any further, I feel an urgent need to direct your attention to the story that made the "General" famous.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Locomotive_Chase
I've been to the museum where this locomotive now rests, it's an amazing story and a beautiful locomotive.
-Chris (tm)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Locomotive_Chase
I've been to the museum where this locomotive now rests, it's an amazing story and a beautiful locomotive.
-Chris (tm)
Just wanted to give everyone an update. Yesterday we suffered an (almost) direct hit from a lightning bolt. Wiped out both my wifes computer and mine. :'( All of my networking hardware is gone.
The GOOD news is that I always back up my work and I did NOT loose the mesh or anything else on the General. So the "fixes" on the General will need to be shelved until I replace my system. I will continue to monitor this thread, and will take notes when I can. All valid requests will be addressesd as soon as I can get to them.
I love viewing the screenshots. Takes away the pain from losing my system, but now I can't "play"! :'(
I will return!
Terry
The GOOD news is that I always back up my work and I did NOT loose the mesh or anything else on the General. So the "fixes" on the General will need to be shelved until I replace my system. I will continue to monitor this thread, and will take notes when I can. All valid requests will be addressesd as soon as I can get to them.
I love viewing the screenshots. Takes away the pain from losing my system, but now I can't "play"! :'(
I will return!
Terry
Gandalf0444
FVRR member
WOW I'm so so sorry to hear that.:'( 
whecsailor
New member
Lightning!!!!
I know the feeling, I am still recovering data from a hurricane hit, from 2 years ago,,
:'( :'( :'(
good luck,, takes time but worth it!
:'( :'(
Just wonderinf one thing, when finished, will the name board be editable?
there is one name in particular that would be so very appropriate to such a Locomotive,
Elvenor
Max made this era of railroading possible for us trainzer
I know the feeling, I am still recovering data from a hurricane hit, from 2 years ago,,
:'( :'( :'(
good luck,, takes time but worth it!
:'( :'(
Just wonderinf one thing, when finished, will the name board be editable?
there is one name in particular that would be so very appropriate to such a Locomotive,
Elvenor
Max made this era of railroading possible for us trainzer
whecsailor
New member
Something for the General
A Dictator !
This was something I made long long ago, but there was not much interest in Civil war items back then so it just gathered dust on the hard drive,
Would there be interest now in her? If so, I would be willing to retexture the brute, add more corrected details and such, shadows, and get her ready. She was built based upon 4 photos of the dictator.
I am still looking for my Confederate rail Cannon, no luck yet.
A Dictator !
This was something I made long long ago, but there was not much interest in Civil war items back then so it just gathered dust on the hard drive,
Would there be interest now in her? If so, I would be willing to retexture the brute, add more corrected details and such, shadows, and get her ready. She was built based upon 4 photos of the dictator.
I am still looking for my Confederate rail Cannon, no luck yet.
The trucks look funny. This is what my o-scal looks like
http://www.railking1gauge.com/list4...non&rn=&cab=&goob=Search+with+Advanced+Search
Anyway, yeah I qould be interested. I can only say to work on those trucks.
http://www.railking1gauge.com/list4...non&rn=&cab=&goob=Search+with+Advanced+Search
Anyway, yeah I qould be interested. I can only say to work on those trucks.
Gandalf0444
FVRR member
Those trucks are close to the real thing,as I saw on the History channel. The pics you gave where there were cannons(similiar to ship cannons at the time) were mounted on flat cars and fired.The one he has is a mortar which shoots the round high up in the air to bombared a city/fort/town. So most of the force of the round being projected is sent back down to the bottom of the rail car. So thats why I think the wheels are like that.I could be wrong,but I do know they are completly different weapons.
Edit: I would have a use for it on my route.
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