Wammi
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Post by Wammi on Dec 4, 2009 18:34:31 GMT -5
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Post by Randy Earle on Dec 5, 2009 17:09:15 GMT -5
Looks great! That's what I need, a dioramma.
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Post by Wammi on Dec 22, 2009 12:11:08 GMT -5
The "square box" or more accurately it is a mounting plate. The Milwaukee had this crazy idea that electronic crossing bells were the future. That "plate" on the roof is where the loud speakers were mounted. The speakers came in a couple of variations. This model represents what the unit would have looked like in the late 1970s after the electronic crossing systems were abandoned for the more traditional pneumatic crossing bells which most lines always used. You can see it just above the number boards in this photo. www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=96311When scrapped, the loud speakers were removed at some point. Probably in the next rebuild. The mounting plates, however, remained. I have exaggerated the size slightly for effect and durability. Thanks for asking.  |
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Post by Wammi on Dec 22, 2009 12:19:21 GMT -5
Randy, yep. A diorama makes a huge difference in the photos. I'm still trying to find a good back drop to use with it.
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Post by sarge on Dec 22, 2009 12:43:08 GMT -5
Again, great work. I also agree about the diorama. They seem to make the locos stand out better to me.
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Post by Wammi on Dec 22, 2009 13:49:35 GMT -5
Thanks Sarge! This is my first diorama. Still have a lot of learning to do in that part of the hobby.
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Post by icghogger on Dec 22, 2009 13:59:11 GMT -5
Bob, I think you flattened out the "diorama learning curve" on your first try!  You certainly taught me a thing or two! ;D |
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Post by Wammi on Dec 22, 2009 14:05:50 GMT -5
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Post by icghogger on Dec 22, 2009 14:34:16 GMT -5
Now THAT is recycling! Beautiful Work, Bob  (I got frostbite just looking at it) |
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You certainly taught me a thing or two! ;D
(I got frostbite just looking at it)