Railfanning the layout

[chessie4155]

Had a little time today to do some railfanning. Caught a couple of interesting trains.
First up was a WM F7A leading a C&O U23B, both units a rare treat out here on the Western Division. Then a little while later ,along came GM50 and bringing up the markers was the purple safety caboose C3718. I had seen GM50 before , but not in the lead..

 

[doctorwayne]

Nice pictures, chessie4155. That GM 50 looks good: is that a custom paint job? It also looks like you've added some details to it, and nicely done, too. Your crossing also looks good as does that B&O position-light signal. Very nicely done work.:thumb:

Wayne

 

[Chessie6459]

Great Pictures chessie 4155.:thumb: :thumb: :thumb:

 

[chessie4155]

Thanks Guys! The GM50 was painted Gold to commemorate EMDs 50th anniversary.
I missed out on the ones Athearn did ,so I painted my own and added extra detail parts.

I went over to Arthurville to catch the action today and found one of the CMX (Chessie Motor Express) Fuel trucks. Then drove over to the depot and found a WM unit with the crew talking things over. Heard on the scanner, that a Rail Inspection Train was coming in , so I drove over to catch it and this happend!!ops: Turns out the Officer just wanted to check out my Chevelle ..and here is the Rail Inspection Train.

 

[Thoroughbreed]

Ya might wanna have a look at the hood latch on chevelle, could come open on ya.:thumb:

 

[TomPM]

Cool set of photos!

I really like the WM F7A leading the train!

 

[Relic]

Thoroughbreed
Meby that's his excuse for pullin' over instead of showin'that cop the short wat home

 

[Chessie6459]

Even more Great Pictures.:thumb: :thumb: :thumb:

 

[MilesWestern]

Hey there Chessie4155!! Did any of the affilates of the Chessie System paint an F unit in chessie colors?

 

[Ralph]

Fun shots! I'm always happy to see surprise F units!
Ralph

 

[chessie4155]

Miles: I'm sad to say no F units were ever painted in Chessie colors. I never understood why either. At least one should have been painted and used for Executive trains .

 

[chessie4155]

Headed over to Scottsburg to see what was happenen. Not much today. Tried to get a shot of the rock runner but if it wasnt for the telephones poles, its the trucks that get in the way! Got a shot of the local with an orange safety caboose C3043. Finally gave up and started for home. Started to cross the bridge and caught the St. Louis Trailer Jet.

 

[doctorwayne]

I'm enjoying this trip.:thumb: Also, you've done a nice job of using props with your view from the bridge: very imaginative.

Wayne

 

[LongIslandTom]

Those are some sweet Geeps, Chessie. :thumb:

Love that EMD commemorative engine! Definitely a conversation piece.

 

[Chessie6459]

Cool. :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:

 

[UP SD40-2]

WOW MARK!!! THIS IS GREAT!!!:thumb: i have admired you layout from the vids you post:thumb: , but i REALLY like this layout tour you are doing!!! VERY NICE scenes, and GREAT MODELING!:thumb: :thumb: THANKS!! -Deano

 

[chessie4155]

Thanks Deano
This morning I headed out to Adams Pass. This is a long haul but well worth the trip. Today was a pretty busy day. First up was a Sperry Rail car , out testing the track. Next was Westbound Gateway 97. 20 minutes later another Westbound, #95. After 95 blew past I had to wait for a good while.

 

[chessie4155]

After what seemed like hours, was more like 1 hour, an Eastbound came along, Cumberland 96. 45 minutes later another Westbound, #89. After that I decided to head back home..

 

[fsm1000]

Looks like fun. Hmmmm I feel a story [fan trip] on my layout hmmmm LOL
Looks good.

 

[viperman]

I like this thread. Some nice shots in here