RandyD's Train Stuff

[Randy D]

Hi Folks,

   Thought I would post a thread showing some of my model train projects and layouts.  I have been a model railroader since the age of 10. My passion for modeling with metal probably started in my teens, assembling brass locomotive kits back in the late sixties early 70's.  

 The following pics show a small piece of a  On30 layout in my modeling room.  The scale is 1/48th  with the scene being 12 inches deep.  The layout snakes around my basement hugging the walls.

The equipment is from Bachman,  the bridge is scratch built,  the water tower, shack and Donkey engine are kits.  I make my own trees......

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks for looking in!

 

Randy

 

 

 

 

[cobraman]

Love the pics. Very well done.

[John Teresi]

Randy.......this is just remarkable.....you are a PURE ARTIST my friend ......very cool Brother

[Dragline]

What!!

 

That is one superb layout. it all looks like a little slice of heaven. Thanks for sharing it.

[Jim B]

That's astounding!  I've always told people that if you want to learn how to make realistic scenery, talk to a railroad modeler.  This proves my point!

[Pete J.]

Randy, great work!  The real problem with railroad stuff is that it is very hard to share with others. It just isn't portable like a model car or aircraft.   Love the pictures. 

 

Edited November 22, 2016 by Pete J.

[Modelbuilder Mark]

Excellent.  very realistic

[peteski]

Nice!  Very realistic modeling - you are a scenery artist!

[Mooneyzs]

Holy Smokes Randy.... That is freaking awesome. You are seriously one talented guy. Remarkable work my friend!!

[Warren D]

Very well done!

[David G.]

Spectacular work- excellent photos! Thanks for sharing them.

David G.

[Sixties Sam]

Excellent work - so realistic!

Sam

[Bernard Kron]

Superb. You're from Colorado and you've captured it in your basement. Besides the impressive fabrication and realism, I especially enjoy your choice of backgrounds photos and how well they're integrated into the 3-dimensional stuff. Terrific!

[Dave Van]

Fantastic work!!!! I build some On30 in hopes of a layout someday......

 

[426-Hemi]

That water fall scene is GORGEOUS!!!!!

[Flynlo]

Aweame work reminiscent of the Georgetown Loop!

[High octane]

Awesome work Randy, especially that bridge. Thanks.

[BLOODBANE]

That looks fantastic. The falls look perfect. Im learning how to do them and havent got it down yet, but seeing this I will keep trying.

[Art Laski]

Beautiful, Randy! What amazing talent you have.

[Krazy Rick]

Incredible detail !! I can tell your very passionate with your hobby - fantastic !!!

[Ace-Garageguy]

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful. I haven't done any serous RR modeling in many years, but I love it, and your work really is inspiring. Maybe once I finally get settled somewhere and know it will be permanent...

[DumpyDan]

Wow just amazing 

[gasser59]

You, sir are a true craftsman. Love all of the details entangled with the backgrounds. Some of those photos could easily pass for the real thing.

Edited January 16, 2017 by gasser59

[DRIPTROIT 71]

You, sir are a true craftsman> love all of the details entangled with the backgrounds. Some of those photos could easily pass for the real thing.

What he said!!!

[blunc]

yeah...what they said, incredible.