Model Railroading > Nice kitbash from yesterdays op session

8 of us Texans went to Shreveport yesterday for an all day op session.
More on that in a day or two, but this kitbash really caught my eye.
Not sure what the basis for the kit(s) is but the builder did a excellent 
job.  Espee train was one of many road switch jobs I took across the pike.

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Very nice detailed layout.  Anyone know where the word "pike" originated?

Kent in CArmel Valley

Very heavily modified and bashed Tyco freight house. I’ve seen many versions of this structure kitbashed but this is the best I’ve seen yet.

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DynamicBrake Wrote:
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> Very nice detailed layout.  Anyone know where the
> word "pike" originated?

Here's an old discussion about that:

the word "pike" - Model Railroader Magazine - Model Railroading, Model Trains, Reviews, Track Plans, and Forums

Growing up in the fifties and sixties, I remember the use of "pike" in the model railroad press. Even as a young kid, I thought its use was a bit pretentious.

Apparently "turnpike" and "pike" had historical usage in the 19th Century referring to railways. I suspect the word had British origins, but I can't say for sure.

Also effective "flats" in the backdrop. Very nice.
Bill in Ft Worth

Impressive, looks like putting two of these into a blender.

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That is absolutely stunning work! 

I love seeing old kits turned into something so much more.

-Jason

Agree it looks terrific. Almost as good as the pavement, which is outstanding work.

Yes, I have heard it refer to real railroads in older publications on railroads.

Victor Baird

ts1457 Wrote:
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> DynamicBrake Wrote:
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> > Very nice detailed layout.  Anyone know where
> the
> > word "pike" originated?
>
> Here's an old discussion about that:
>
> the word "pike" - Model Railroader Magazine -
> Model Railroading, Model Trains, Reviews, Track
> Plans, and Forums
>
> Growing up in the fifties and sixties, I remember
> the use of "pike" in the model railroad press.
> Even as a young kid, I thought its use was a bit
> pretentious.
>
> Apparently "turnpike" and "pike" had historical
> usage in the 19th Century referring to railways. I
> suspect the word had British origins, but I can't
> say for sure.

Whoa, that's a great looking model.

Nathan

The roof with the skylight looks VERY familiar.  See my post from a couple of months ago.
The silver stovepipe is from the Revell kit too.

My dog ate my homework (trainorders.com)



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