Dixie Line

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jmarksbery

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Yeah, it's me again, I was thinking I gave my RR a name after a river and a town. But I havn't modeled any river stuff. Sooooo, I scratch built this little tow-boat and barge. Now, keep in mind I know nothing of boats etc. so any comments from the pros are really welcome. I had a lot of fun designing and building this little unit and I think it captures the moment. Without further ado, here's the Dixie Line on the WC & T RR. :rolleyes:
 

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Both of your units look great, Jim. They could be right at home on any waterfront scene, especially a river. Looks like ones that I have seen on the Ohio and the Mississippi. Can't wait to see it "in the water".:)
 
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That's a great little piece of work, as usual, Jim!
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Hmmm...maybe we could work out some kinda interchange between your D-L barge lines, & my Poor Fork coal road...?
Wow! If I could get that coal to a riverport...man, it could really travel !! :cool: :)
 
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VERY nice Jim!!! That's a terrific looking pusher with a lot of character. The crane is a neat feature and I like the close up pic of the pilot on the bridge. I've just built a similar barge but haven't started on a tow boat. Like Satokuma above I'm getting inspiration from you!
Well done!
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Added Lights

I realized this morning I didn't add lights for night running, so, I put some on the roof and on the rear between the stacks so the plastic people (non-union) can see to work. Thanks all for the fine comments.

Charlie, seeuns how you live just down the river from me I think maybe Dixie Line and the Poor Fork road could do business. Drop me an e-mail of your address if you wish and when I get the time I can build you one and ship it out. I still got my plans and my Bic is about to run out of fluid ;)

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Jim,
Looks good to me !!
I like the use of the lighter sparkwheel for the crane drum, and the tires along the sides for fenders. Neat!!
Once I get my tow boat done, I have to build a barge. You did a great job on that barge!
Pete
 
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