My First MODEL RAILROAD.

 Hi...Over the past few days I've set up my HO Layout- it is near complete as I've made it all very basic because in the future I may dismantle it completely and build alternative tables for a larger set up.

The 11ft x 4ft Layout.

Factories for delivery of Box Cars.

The Northern End of the Layout.

Factories and Warehouses.

Ground shot of the simple Factory models.

The HO Atlas GP7 Diesel and matching Santa Fe Walthers Caboose.

At present I'm hoping to purchase some 40ft Freight Cars.

Well that is about it for tonight.

Stay well my Friends.

Regards. KEV.

SANTA FE - HO Train Crew.

 Hi...Today I received my NOCH Figures from Western Australia. The NOCH Train Crew figures are excellent.

The NOCH Train Crew with the GP7 Diesel and Santa Fe Caboose.

The Train Crew in HO scale.

That is my news for tonight.

Stay well my Friends.

Cheers. KEV.

HO Model RAILROAD - My GP7 Diesel & Caboose.

Hi...I've received my GP7 and Caboose - The GP7 Diesel by ATLAS is extremely well detailed and very accurate. The Caboose also is indeed a very good model. I'm still awaiting my NOCH Workmen figures.

The HO Santa Fe GP7 and Caboose.

The GP7- a very detailed model.

My 11ft x 4ft Table which I am determined to build a Layout.

Well that is about it for Wednesday night. Cheers. KEV.

Jim HEDIGER's Ohio Southern HO Scale Layout.

When I purchased the July 1978 issue of Model Railroader I was instantly impressed by Jim Hediger's OHIO SOUTHERN layout. I like everything about Jim's layout - I like the idea of a point to point model where trains have a final destination- it really works on large layouts. I certainly liked the colorful DT&I engines and rolling stock - as well Jim's use of HO Preisier miniature figures to tell the story really it is marvelous- I hope to do the same, only I'll be using NOCH workman figures.

 The July 1978 issue of Model Railroader.

I always have thought if ever I built a large scale layout I'd certainly model it on similar lines to Jim's OHIO SOUTHERN. However the decades have past and I have not aspired to building a proper HO layout- lack of space for the model and lack of funds conspired to prevent me from starting out. I have however throughout the years purchased engines and rolling stock - never getting any further.

Part of Jim's earlier Ohio Southern Layouts showing a DT&I Freight Train.

I really like the GP diesel and caboose.

Jim Hediger (RIP July 2023).

Jim is credited with building the first HO Double Deck layout.

Well Friends that is my update.

Best Wishes. KEV.

 

HO Model RAILROAD.

 Hi...Well the model Railroad bug has visited me once again- I've decided to order a US GP7 Santa Fe model as well as a SF Caboose and some HO NOCH Worker figures.

                                                                                                                                   The GP7 by ATLAS in HO scale.

The Santa Fe Caboose.

NOCH - Worker Figures.

Initially I'll only be trying to set up a small display with the GP7 - later I may decide to build a Layout as funds allow for the purchase of Track and Transformer.

All the Best. KEV.

HEALTH Update on KEV.

 Hi...I'm well- 68yrs, contented and happy. However, I use to weigh 98kg... and when I had my quadruple heart bypass back in 2020 I weighed 72kg- now in 2024 I weigh just 53kg. I've lost a lot of muscle mass in my legs and arms. I don't walk very well and am very unsteady on my feet- very slow and down to shuffling along...I usually choose to walk on flat areas if I can. We've had wooden and concrete ramps built at the back door and backyard pathways - we're having metal railings added to the front door area and the ramp areas in the back yard. Also we now have a toilet seat with handles to make it easier getting on and off the toilet.  I cannot lift anything heavy and bending down is also a problem. Otherwise I'm going OK.

Having mentioned my problems with Mobility - thankfully I still have my Hobby and can still enjoy painting miniature figures and making models- which is a blessing.

Stay well my Friends. Cheers. KEV.

My DUTCH Dolls.

Hi...Thought to show you my two DUTCH Dolls. The Dolls are a lot different to the ones Chris bought back in 1972- they are taller and a completely different make- although dressed the same.

The two DUTCH Dolls.

The Boy DUTCH Doll.

The Girl DUTCH Doll.

I'm very pleased with the DUTCH Dolls.

They are just delightful and will make a very nice addition to my Collection of Special Things.

Best Wishes. KEV.