Rob’s been back in touch, this time with his scratch built model railway signal box:
“Hi Al,
I finished my new scratch built signal box which controls my Howe Street Station. I am pleased with the result.
I intended to build this ever since I put in the new cross-over from freight siding 1 to the goods line. 10 points are controlled from this location plus 12 signals. It is a busy location.
I used Tichy Train Group windows and also the door.
The interior levers, instrument shelf, instruments, and other furnishings came from a Severn Models etched brass kit.
The brick plasticard is Wills, the clapboard siding is Evergreen Scale Models styrene.
The stairs are Walthers,and the railings, catwalk and platform are scratch built.
Rob”
A big thanks to Rob for sharing his model railway signal box – his scratch builds really are top notch. You can see his last post here:
Model railroad church building.
And there’s this one too:
There’s lots more of Rob in the Hall of fame too:
Speaking of which, there’s a new member of the Hall of fame.
I haven’t done his page yet, but how I overlooked him for all these years is beyond me.
You’ll all know who it is in a few days. I suspect most of you can guess.
That’s all for this time folks.
Please do keep ’em coming.
And if today is the day you get started on your layout, the Beginner’s Guide is here.
Best
Al
PS More HO scale train layouts here if that’s your thing.
Need buildings for your layout? Have a look at the Silly Discount bundle.
Great photos of your signal tower scratch build Rob! The video was also really nice. It’s great to see trains running at more realistic speeds and obeying the signals. (Is that controlled automatically, or did you have to stop the train at the red signal with your speed controller?) Anyway, thanks for sharing. You’re really giving Dave a run for best videos. 😉
WOW. My signal tower pails in comparison to yours. Mine has only window frames with shades and a led under the roof. I think I need at least a second floor. Great job.
Jim AZ
I like the last 1 of the train going over the bridge from the underside view. The sound remined me when I was a kid playing under the Vidak in Chicago.
Rob great job love the wood floors, Very sharp
Rob, great job on the scratch built signal box. Looks very well done, complete with interior details.
Brian – the HOn3 guy in Knysna RSA
Only three essentials Rob, comfy chair, kettle and a tidy loo.