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1mtvfan wrote:The lake pic was taken on the rise above the lake, this shot is different 
From last year because the area has been cleared of the brush and trees as last year
you couldn’t see the lake as clear

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Me testing a new led headlamp I got a few days before the trip

1mtvfan wrote:Yes everyone, the trailer park does have electricity, but it’s turned off 
at the end of the summer season when the park closes for the year.

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1mtvfan wrote:well, the relocating of equipment has already begun, all we are waiting on is the dismantling

TigerTankFan wrote:As it stands now, the setup will be dismantled and moved at some point in the spring of 2018. There are no guarantees associated with this plan however, as its builder still has employment obligations to deal with first.

1mtvfan wrote:thus making the wait even longer and more painful when it doesn't need to be, the sooner it is done, the
less the pain and suffering will be, last half of 2017 melts down to nothing but misery and boredom, no better than last year

TigerTankFan wrote:I also need to mention that moving the setup won't be the easiest of tasks to complete, as it is 60' long. Unfortunately I'm not sure how wide it is at present, but I do know that it will have to be significantly compressed in order to fit in the attic space that has been allocated for/to it. As I've mentioned before, I'm not exactly overjoyed about having to compress the setup (which will be renamed after its move), but I reluctantly accept the fact that it can't be helped on account of the illness currently affecting me and 1mtvfan's grandmother (who turned 94 on 8/22/2017 by the way).

1mtvfan wrote:RIP liptonville, 2015- 2017

1mtvfan wrote:one more transit run soon to collect my remaining items from the former liptonville site. Then i am finished for the rest of 2017. Rip liptonville

TigerTankFan wrote:Got some new information to pass along here. It turns out that there is more attic space available for the setup than first thought. The bed in half of this space cannot be removed however, which creates an issue for the building of a new setup (this will need a new name as well, but that's a low priority at the present time).

1mtvfan wrote:well, it may be just @tigertankfan running on this new layout, but i have yet to see what the new set layout will look like before making any further judgement

1mtvfan wrote:the shuttle runs continue, but they are winding down, well for me anyway, i just have a few more items to bring home, hopefully i can fit everything i have left into one load, and with that one last load, i will be out of the picture for the remainder of the year. RIP liptonville

TigerTankFan wrote:Hi all! got a chance to visit the setup after a month long absence recently, and things are still in place. I've packed up a few more pieces of rolling stock though, so I only have one locomotive and boxcar on the setup now. The setup's builder has all of his steam locomotives on it as well, but I'm going to try and help him pack these when the need & time to undertake such work comes.

1mtvfan wrote:yes, they will soon be the last locomotives to operate on the layout after @tigertankfan and i have begun the process of packing up our things and sporadically moving as many of them as we can physically move all at once and bringing them home from the layout. RIP LIptonville

lake trip pics?

1mtvfan wrote:Pics are here



opening to the 2nd rock tunnel


a very detailed sand castle on the resort beach.



@tigertankfan and me, @1mtvfan standing in front of the gravity feed gas pump at the craft shop in the town just a short drive from the cabin

1mtvfan wrote:yes, this year we go through to go through both lake tunnels, which was AWESOME!

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1mtvfan wrote:just back now, have some pics for you, but they will have to wait for later on, as i am tired out from the commute

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1mtvfan wrote:lake trip is on, but it will mean that @tigertankfan, and myself, @1mtvfan will be unreachable this weekend, so I'm announcing an LOA for us both
still a yes vote for the photos?

1mtvfan wrote: i will try and remember

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1mtvfan wrote:well, i am going, but the point of the issues has been missed i think

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1mtvfan wrote:It has been reported to the brass of the resort several times
But the rule breaking continues to happen

TigerTankFan wrote:What annoys me about this matter is that people who create problems frequently won't admit to their actions and this usually results in everyone getting punished by frustratingly strict rules. I will also miss these trips if they have to end, but there really isn't any point in going on a trip when there's no destination.  

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1mtvfan wrote:well, m,y mom's friend is going to sell because the area is getting too many dumb rules and too many stupid people that constantly break rules just because they can

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1mtvfan wrote:because my mom's friend is going to sell the cabin before too long

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1mtvfan wrote:it's not certain yet though

1mtvfan wrote:we are going back this year, but not till august, and there may be some work to be done as the snow may have caused some flooding and debris to be deposited around the area, but it remains to be seen  

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1mtvfan wrote:Switched the scrap hopper and the construction loader because the Scrap hopper was tied down to the shorty flat car for a long time and the overhang was always a pain to deal with, so once I gave it a second look, it made better sense to switch them

1mtvfan wrote:Paid a visit to the lvcrr today, took a new pic. Also, am getting VERY Sick of looking at a skeleton,
Glad I'm taking a break this summer, Pic follows
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former Canadian Pacific rail 40' flatcar no 315207, loaded with the heavy road road roller, sitting at the liptonville freight station as the westbound grain train rolls by

sorry if it's sideways, uploaded it from my tablet

1mtvfan wrote:CP rail ACF 4-bay covered hopper is in the shops for a renumber, but will go back soon

1mtvfan wrote:taking the ACF covered hopper back to the layout tomorrow, but may not run any trains, just not feeling any motivation for any operating sessions at all this week, and the lack of any landscaping work is going to keep me away as well    

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1mtvfan wrote:also, the 50 foot flat car no. 303313 has been set aside but is still on the layout.

1mtvfan wrote:Update, paid a visit to the LVCRR. Also, back corner near the freight station has lifted up again, which is being very annoying when i run my container train, bcause it means my AP flats have to remain out of the consist,that's not what i got them for.  also, new pic follows

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former Soo line 30 ton depressed center flatcar no. 54003, also the camera flat, carrying a 20' Container

1mtvfan wrote:sure hope there will be a group operating session at some point before the last run ever of the LVCRR, also, you are all free to contribute buildings or equipment to the set in whatever form it exists in

1mtvfan wrote:and if you do want to contribute, the scale is HO, so look for anything with that scale listed on the box or packaging, and online should you choose to go that route.

1mtvfan wrote:update, former CP rail 8205 has returned to the LVCRR, it just has to make it's debut after almost a year in the repair shop. former Soo line no. 772 and former BNSF no. 7835 are still in repairs, but 7835 is getting close to exit, 772 will be in a while longer as it needs a new rear driveshaft, disappointing, but unfortunatey, there's nothing more i can do. also, there are 2 new units to add to the LVCRR fleet, which should be taking their first runs tonight, and on DCC.

1mtvfan wrote:further update, former CP Rail GP35 no. 8205 has failed the DCC test and needs further repairs, however, the new locomotive arrival, former Conrail SD45 no. 6641has passed the test and performed flawlessly, even under load, pictures follow.

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Former Conrail SD45 no. 6144 in the box on it's arrival to the LVCRR fleet

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Former Conrail SD45 no. 6144 resting on a turntable spur after successfully completing its initial trials.

Next up is former CP rail GP9 no, 8827 for DCC tests, then the CN rail F9B, may try 8205 again later also, but it will go back to the repair shop at some point  

1mtvfan wrote:further update, paid a visit earlier today to the set, DCC tests are continuing,, but am thinking 8205 and 8827 need a visit to the repair works also tried the B unit on DCC, and nothing happened, but it is ok if that one does not work on DCC, because we will soon have at least 2 locos that are working on DCC.

1mtvfan wrote:update, went for an operating session today, which will most likely be the last operation session for 2016, and one new grain hopper from [Only mods are allowed to see this link] has made it to the rails, so it has been added to the westbound grain consist, after some minor adjustments and repairs, have to wait and see if there will be a operating session tomorrow and future sessions for 2017, because as of last October, i will always refuse to go solo anymore.

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1mtvfan wrote:well, whatever his account is, he's sending me 2 new cylindrical grain hoppers, and, further update, the 3 new grain hoppers have all hit the rails and are running fine, one had to be renumbered, but no further issues have come up with it, so it is being a fine piece of equipment. also, if i can find a radio tower and a sufficient building to match, the BGRN will have a spot on the existing layout as well as the new layout if there is room for it

1mtvfan wrote:well, if i go back tomorrow, it'll be TTfan and i both there, as the issues regarding the set have been subsiding quite a bit lately, and TTFan, this isn't the place to be nursing a grievance. just saying.

1mtvfan wrote:seriously contemplating another sit out after another long solo session night tonight.  

1mtvfan wrote:updtae, new flatcar, Former CP rail no. 303313, has been officaly added to the LVCRR roster, and is being loaded with a heavy construction roller, although there is a need for more chaining down on it, as it is bobbing around back and forth quite a bit  

1mtvfan wrote:further update, construction roller has been secured to the new flatcar so it will not roll around or off, but, as the landscaping has STILL not commenced, i am really considering another boycott until the work on the landscaping ACTUALLY gets started, i am sick of waiting for everything to happen when the builder just wants to sit on his backside and watch boring and depressing news that is nothing but dreck and BS. also really considering just packing up all of my equipment and pulling up my stakes in this whole venture for a while.

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1mtvfan wrote:update,

another SOlO session at the LVCRR tonight, no thanks to TTfan's immaturity, and he calls me childish, MAJOR case of the pot calling the kettle black, and STILL No landscaping in place, GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR! really contemplating another prolonged sit out.

1mtvfan wrote:still one more solo session at the LVCRR, getting very sick of operatin' on my own, really wish [Only mods are allowed to see this link] would get his act together and abandon the immaturity, new pic will go up tomorrow though

1mtvfan wrote:once again a solo session at the LVCRR, and it's going to be the last one, if [Only mods are allowed to see this link] goes for a running session, i will go, if not, then i stay home, also, it is looking like a winter boycott is in the works, as the landscaping is yet still unfinished, and i am STILL sick of waiting for this work to get started, because the sooner it starts, the sooner it is finished. this is going to be one miserable winter . newest pic follows

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1mtvfan wrote:they haven't hit the rails yet, but i don't expect any issues with the newest ones

1mtvfan wrote:visited the train set this eve, first time in 3 months. new Soo line hopper worked fine, haven't tested the other two yet, the F9B has been paired with the F9A now, grade performance testing will begin soon also. pic follows

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Former CN F9A No. 6500C and  former CN F9B no. 4350 waiting clearance  to exit upper liptonville with the liptonville lark

1mtvfan wrote:update, Soo line 772 his out of the repair shop, but BNSF 7835 has returned to the repasir shop, but it should be only a day at least for repairs

1mtvfan wrote:update, soo line 772 has suffered yet another mechanical break down and unfortunately needs to return to the repair shop, which is disappointing because it just came out of the shop the other day.

1mtvfan wrote:

TigerTankFan wrote:Bit of a sad update here, but it needs to be mentioned. As a result of several petty disagreements between the main crews, operations may become significantly staggered (meaning no more than one crew on duty at any one time) from now on.

that's still in negotiations, but former CN F9B no. 4350 is working fine, it's a big help to 6500C on the helix hill climb, also, 2 new pics follow  

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Boxcars and a few other freight cars sitting on the eastbound fiddle yard sidings, waiting to be picked up by the local switcher, where UP no. 4005 used to sit

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TTWX 89' flatcar no, 971913, waiting for pickup at the freight station, loaded with four 20' containers

furthermore, SOO line 772 and BNSF 7835 are still in the repair shop

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1mtvfan wrote:the F9B will be on the passenger train soon, and it sure will help it to climb that hill on the helix, because the F9A has to be in Notch 8 to climb the hill, and it flies around the corner off the hill, which is very dangerous because it makes a likelihood of the locomotive or parts of the train flying off and hitting the floor, which is not wanted.

1mtvfan wrote:former SOO line no. 772 will be returning soon, and former BNSF no.7835 will be returning to the shop for some slight upgrades, but they are not expected to take long. the repairs that is

1mtvfan wrote:newest acquisitions

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another grain hopper  under assembly

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3 new grain hoppers newly acquired.

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1mtvfan wrote:well, most online shopping requires a Credit card, and not a bank card, but i have asked my younger brother to help out, and he said he will help when he can.

1mtvfan wrote:still not a wise plan without security measures, but as i said, until the work starts, i sit out on running sessions, case closed

1mtvfan wrote:just saying is all, the cred of the site is not in dispute

1mtvfan wrote:update, got a new cylindrical grain hopper to build, and got it about 2.75 done, just have the small detail parts to add, along with the wheels and the couplers

1mtvfan wrote:a sad update, this October will make it 3 months since i've been to the train set  

1mtvfan wrote:much happier news this time, repairs to SOO line no. 772 are almost complete, and repairs to CP 1902
the b unit, are complete so the b unit will be returning to liptonville soon

1mtvfan wrote:yet another sad news update, with the arrival of october, it has been 3 months since i have visited the train set, and will continue to sit out if the current situation stays as it is

1mtvfan wrote:further update, if the work on the landscaping has not commenced by month 12, i will be packing up my equipment and saying goodbye to the layout for the entire year, this may sound depressing, but this is my choice and it must be accepted, as it is I that can only decide on what choice to make about this matter and all matters relating, and i feel this is the only choice that is left to me, should the landscaping work not commence.  

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1mtvfan wrote:tested the new locomotive with DCC installed, but couldn't get it to move, will talk to the original owner about it and see if another try is in order, new pic follows also.

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Railbox boxcar no. 10001, about to enter enter service on the LVCRR.

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1mtvfan wrote:yes, but still have to keep testing with the rock faces and the DCC, which has passed the intial test, and can run Analog locos also, but it';s better to run DCC locos because the Analog locos just Growl and howl under the DCC control, and it gets very irritating, and is very dangerous for the
locomotives themselves, pictures follow.  

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rock face casting first look

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rock face casting 2nd view

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1mtvfan wrote:some buildings for the train set, some British rail pencil erasers, and more Phonic radio pens. pics
follow

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external line toggles for the dcc system

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Internal line toggles for the dcc

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no more power strip visible on the pole

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new houses next to the level 2 town station  

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new houses as a freight train rolls by

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level 2 town station finally placed on level 2, if only preliminarily.

also, 2 more toggles have been added for the loops and helix, and former BNSF SD40-2 7835 has entered the repair shop, but is should be out soon, so all is well for Former SOO line SD40-2 772's turn in the repair shop to get all of them back into working order, but 4506 may go in for an oiling too, just as a precuation

1mtvfan wrote:new locomotive has been added to the LVCRR roster, will get pics of it soon, just have to wait for things to dry up in the area first

1mtvfan wrote:new pics are in

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LVCRR 2-10-2 Santa fe type no. 2102 working in on a break-in test just east of the Liptonville station on its first work session since arriving on the LVCRR

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2-10-2 santa fe type no. 2102 working through the fiddle yard on a break-in test for its first hours of arriving on the LVCRR

TigerTankFan wrote:Got a motive power update for you all here, the set-up now has a United States Railways Association Heavy 2-10-2 (or Santa Fe) type steam locomotive in operation.

1mtvfan wrote:yup, and former Soo Line SD40-2 no. 772 is now in the repair shop and BNSF no. 7835 is soon to exit, next will be SOO Line 4506 for some oil and grease.

1mtvfan wrote:update,
repairs former BNSF 7835 and former SOO line 772 are almost done, they will be out by tomorrow. and are coming with some extra small parts they were missing before, then it will be the turn for former Soo line 4506  

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1mtvfan wrote:well, i mean you all seem to really enjoy the progress and everything to do with my trainset, that's all i really meant by "love it to death" just not sure how exactly to put the landscaping onto the
outside wall of level 2 yet, but it's something to work on.

1mtvfan wrote:new pics

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wire mesh screen in place for landscaping near the outer fiddle yard.

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wire mesh screen in place for landscaping on upper level near the grain elevator.

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rock casting waiting to be used.

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fence now extended to the double cross over switch on upper level

plan on adding the kill switch soon, as well as a few for the loops also, because i can't run the dcc and the Analog on the same system, so the DCC has to be off when running on Analog