The Highline

Discussion in 'Virtual (V) Scale' started by dricketts, Feb 26, 2011.

  1. dricketts

    dricketts Member Frisco.org Supporter

    Thanks everyone for the comments.

    Boliver, Mo.

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  2. Jim James

    Jim James Staff Member Staff Member

    I really like what you do. Very realistic and it has a model railroad quality to it.
     
  3. dricketts

    dricketts Member Frisco.org Supporter

    Thanks Jim. I appreciate the comment. I get quite the inspiration from your work. Here's mile marker 136 just north of Flemington, Mo.

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  4. FriscoCharlie

    FriscoCharlie Administrator Staff Member Administrator Frisco.org Supporter

    That's awesome!

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  5. Jim James

    Jim James Staff Member Staff Member

    Wow. That barn scene is superb! Great wood weathering and I really like the view looking up into the barn. Great detail work in general. It reminds me of playing in my uncle's old barn. Thanks for bringing up some good childhood memories.
     
  6. dricketts

    dricketts Member Frisco.org Supporter

    Thanks Charlie and Jim.

    Here's train #54 working around the "Seed House" in Bolivar.

     
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  7. dricketts

    dricketts Member Frisco.org Supporter

    Oops... just realized the last video didn't post. Should be working now.
     
  8. Oldguy

    Oldguy Member Frisco.org Supporter

    You're work continues to amaze me.
     
  9. dricketts

    dricketts Member Frisco.org Supporter

    Thanks Bob. I believe that last video had a bit of quality issues with it. I probably need to make some adjustments in Windows Movie Maker when processing the final video for uploading to youtube. I'm still learning... :) If I can just remember how I did the last two. :p
     
  10. dricketts

    dricketts Member Frisco.org Supporter

    Train #21 departing towards Springfield over the Bolivar bridge...


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  11. trainsignguy

    trainsignguy Member Frisco.org Supporter

    Neat photo. It looks strangely familiar. Nice job with the bridge. Is it a screen capture that you manipulated?

    Dale Rush
     
  12. dricketts

    dricketts Member Frisco.org Supporter

    @Dale Rush. Yes. I actually used a free photoshop app available for apple and android to edit the screen shot.

    Weaubleau...

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  13. Jim James

    Jim James Staff Member Staff Member

    Very nice. I like the weathering on the depot walls and the light reflecting on the car. Nice touches.
     
  14. dricketts

    dricketts Member Frisco.org Supporter

    Thanks Jim! I agree I thought the weathered peeling paint on the depot was a must. Glad you noticed.

    Here's engine #712 in Bolivar...


    The Bolivar bridge...

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    Heading north leaving Bolivar...

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    The Bolivar depot just south of the water tower...

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    #712 passes by The Seed House which still stands today in Bolivar...
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  15. dricketts

    dricketts Member Frisco.org Supporter

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  17. FriscoCharlie

    FriscoCharlie Administrator Staff Member Administrator Frisco.org Supporter

    Thanks Derrick. That was one stress-relieving 1:43.

    Charlie
     
  18. dricketts

    dricketts Member Frisco.org Supporter

    Glad you enjoyed it.

    I caught a team of SLSF RS1s leaving the MFA elevator in Bolivar with loaded ACF 70 ton covered hoppers.

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  19. dricketts

    dricketts Member Frisco.org Supporter

    GP35's in Flemington, Mo. on a stormy day.

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  20. Coonskin

    Coonskin Member

    EXCELLENT visuals. Superb route work.
     

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