Fair Summit on Jays O Scale Layout

Penn Station

My model of Penn Station Baltimore is under way.  Have cast 30 columns for the station and 6 double size columns for the four corners.    Presently casting 21 window units for the two ends and the back side of the building.  Then I need 36 window units for the concourse that is along the back of the station and also across the tracks.  I build my masters out of styrene, then make a RTV rubber mold, and then cast using two part resins.  The rest of the building will be built from styrene and wood.  Really big project as it will be an 80% model and almost six feet long.  Hope to get some pictures on the blog soon showing the various castings.  Also need to cast some brick sidewalk to build the station platforms which were brick in the 50s based on some photos I have seen.

Back side of Penn Station Baltimore, MD

Two recent photos of the layout.

Fair Summit Station, Tunnel, and Coal Dealer

I M Warmer Coal Yard.

Scenery by Warren, Structures and Trestle scratch built by Jay.

Photos of the layout

These photos are from the WMRY Modelers site and were taken and posted by my scenery guy, Warren Hart.  They show his excellent scenery work and one of my structures a station, my "Twin" bridges, and my trestle.

Using Craft Paint instead of Expensive Model Paints

Watch this spot for information on using Craft Paints for model building.

Some Interesting Photos from the On30 Yahoo Group

Switch Machine Linkages Photos

Basic Method 1 Setup

Here are three machines set together.  The one on the left is using the sheath and rod.

Here you can see the push rod and clevis attached to the crank.

Two machines mounted vertically controlling a crossover.

A bell crank used to change direction of the push rods

Notice the one that used the bell crank is on its side.  The push rod extends through a hole in a girder.

Close up of the push rod thought the girder

The final result the 1/8" tube sticking up and a piece of .039" Piano wire operating the turnout.