The GnATTERbox

route29 · Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2009 10:35 pm Post subject: Pizza on a Pie Plate

Seeing all the nice layouts on this site gave me some inspiration to start my own. The layout is built on a plastic pie plate. The train and track are from a toy Christmas Express train - they are roughly TT scale.

I haven't decided what structures and scenery to put on it yet. It has a cover which gives about 3 inches of clearance - so what I put on it can't be very tall.

The train is battery powered. A AA battery is mounted inside the boiler. The motor is mounted vertically inside the cab.
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dtsalek · Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2009 10:49 pm Post subject:

Photos didn't show. Is it my computer?

Like the 10 Mile Branch. I personally haven't finished a thing. Keep hopping all over between European stuff, On30, Gn15, HO USA stuff, metal detecting,
WW II aviation models, WW II collectables, antique tractors and gas engines, small time farming, and now with spring on it's way, gardening,and....well...you see where this is heading. So many hobbies,so little time,and money!

By the way, are you far from Brewton? Have friends there. Just curious!

regards,
Daryl
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foswaldy13 · Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2009 10:57 pm Post subject:

Its not you, They didnt show up for me either.

Glad to see some of the craziness around here has inspired you.
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route29 · Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2009 11:26 pm Post subject:

Thanks! Sorry you couldn't see the pictures. I'll try posting the direct link to my Picassaweb page and see if that works.

http://picasaweb.google.com/route29south/PizzaOnAPiePlate?feat=directlink

Daryl, I live in Troy, about 100 miles from Brewton, but I've been through there many times. It's one of my favorite railfanning spots - CSX runs down the middle of main street.
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John

Jon Randall · Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2009 11:32 pm Post subject:

That's different Cool

Great potential
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Gno dear, I'm gnot building another layout.
Ok just one more for luck.....

Size is gnot the important issue here

Steve Bennett · Posted: Sat Apr 11, 2009 12:07 am Post subject:

Pics are showing fine here Confused

Glad to see I'm not the only one to have one of those toy trains Laughing

A slightly different style but obviously from the same source. The caboose looks like it is ready to be used as a riding car without needing modification, I'm guessing that the direction you are heading with it Question

Looks like fun ahead Wink

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route29 · Posted: Sun May 24, 2009 2:45 am Post subject:

Thanks, everyone. Very Happy

It was raining outside, so I did some more work on the layout.

Steve, you're right, I do plan on using the caboose for a riding car. I haven't come up with a figure yet.
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dieselwater · Posted: Sun May 24, 2009 9:38 am Post subject:

This looks fun John. Look forward to seeing how it progresses Cool

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David.

route29 · Posted: Mon May 25, 2009 3:12 am Post subject:

Thanks, David.
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route29 · Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2009 2:10 am Post subject:

More progress on the layout:

The "engineer" is scratchbuilt from Sculpey clay over wire and aluminum foil. He makes the caboose a little top-heavy, so he doesn't actually "ride", yet.
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Glen A · Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2009 5:45 am Post subject:

Steve Bennett · Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2009 9:16 am Post subject:

With the caboose, will the roof come off, then you could have the figure sat low inside it Question

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route29 · Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2009 8:48 pm Post subject:

Thanks, Glen and Steve. Very Happy

I'm going to try both of your suggestions. The top and walls of the caboose are all one piece, but I'm thinking about converting it into a tender. If I do that, I'll cut it down so the figure will ride lower.
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route29 · Posted: Tue Jun 02, 2009 10:37 am Post subject: It Works!

I got it to work. Here's how:
- Added weight to the bottom of the caboose
- Reversed the caboose to run cupola-first
- Made a "seat" for the figure

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNZoEZAN2Ik
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Steve Bennett · Posted: Tue Jun 02, 2009 11:44 am Post subject:

looks like fun Smile

I'm impressed at how well it runs, a lot better than the set I have. Maybe I need to spend a bit more than the £1.00 ($1.50) next time Wink

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Simon Andrews · Posted: Tue Jun 02, 2009 1:23 pm Post subject:

Great little video John. The beach location will provide lots of potential detailing. I like the dust cover too Razz

Simon.
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route29 · Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2009 12:04 am Post subject:

I added some fencing and figures.

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Glen A · Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2009 6:49 am Post subject:

Looking interesting John.
As it's a beach setting, how about adding a beach umbrella, with a different bright colour on each segment? That should contrast nicely with the dark green bushes.
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route29 · Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2009 3:29 am Post subject:

An excellent suggestion, Glen. Thanks! Very Happy

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Adrian · Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2009 3:50 am Post subject:

G'day
If you need weight in the caboose use a battery connected to the loco.
Train will then run for twice as long Shocked

Cheers
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Little Andi. · Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2009 5:28 am Post subject:

What can I say - Certainly guaranteed to raise nothing if not a charmed smile.
Lovely little build, carries with it an innocence of nature that escapes us all before we realise what a loss it actually is!! It's essences such as this build that provide the clues as to where we might find it again.

Delightful.................... Andi.
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route29 · Posted: Tue Jun 30, 2009 3:02 am Post subject:

Thanks for the kind words, Andi. I'm glad you enjoyed the layout. Very Happy

Adrian, that's a good idea. I'm considering building some more cars and may need the extra power.
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