one for ralph

[cn nutbar]

hello all---in a past thread regarding Doctor Wayne's layout,i remember ralph made a comment on the bridge scene over the speed river---so ralph,here's a shot you might like

 

[UP SD40-2]

NICE SHOT nutbar:thumb: , GREAT looking engine too!:winki:
:deano: -Deano

 

[chessie4155]

WOW! Nice looking steamer and a great shot too.

 

[Ralph]

Hey look at that!!!! Thanks! I DO like that scene with those bridges!!
Ralph

 

[doctorwayne]

Now if the reforestration guys would just show up...

Wayne

 

[bigsteel]

bridges crossing each other always look cool :thumb: great shot nutbar,and still awesome layout doc.but i've always had one thing that bugged me...what are those red barrels on bridges for?!?! i never did figure that out!--josh

 

[chessie4155]

BigSteel, I think the barrels are full of sand or water in case of fire. I could be wrong about that though, but I think thats what they are for.

 

[doctorwayne]

Yeah, sand or water in case of fire, although my steamers don't drop much in the way of hot coals, nor do they produce a lot of sparks, even going up the grade here. :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

Wayne

 

[MasonJar]

Yeah, sand or water in case of fire, although my steamers don't drop much in the way of hot coals, nor do they produce a lot of sparks, even going up the grade here. :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

Wayne

There's always a hotbox to set the fire instead...!

Andrew

 

[bigsteel]

you say your steamers dont cause much fire,but i think your lack of trees and desert terrain says something different --josh

 

[doctorwayne]

Actually, it's been a very dry for the past few years: as you can see, even the Speed River itself is experiencing very low water levels. :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

If I can wrap-up some other projects, I may try to finish this scene this coming Fall, or there may be some other plans...

Wayne

 

[cn nutbar]

hi everyone---thanks for the responses---those red barrels are a common feature on Doctor Wayne's bridge scenes---here's cnr j-7-c #5303 crossing the maitland river

for all Doctor Wayne's fans,i'm adding a few more pictures of #5303 on her premier revenue run---what a setting for this memorable occasion---thanks again Doc