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by OaklandCountyCustoms
Thu Apr 09, 2009 11:59 pm
Forum: Railfanning Information
Topic: TSBY
Replies: 194
Views: 20040

Re: TSBY

the rear striping is just too busy...not sure that i'm a fan of this scheme...
by OaklandCountyCustoms
Thu Apr 09, 2009 9:00 am
Forum: Railfanning Information
Topic: TSBY
Replies: 194
Views: 20040

Re: TSBY

Is that going to be what the rest get transitioned into or are they going to try other tweeks on the next round? cant wait for the pix.

Chris
by OaklandCountyCustoms
Tue Apr 07, 2009 8:24 am
Forum: Model Railroading
Topic: LSRC C425 #181 for sale...
Replies: 5
Views: 582

Re: LSRC C425 #181 for sale...

Nope, i'm sorry. it sold on ebay about 10 days ago. Thank you for your interest.

chris
by OaklandCountyCustoms
Sun Apr 05, 2009 10:00 pm
Forum: Railfanning Information
Topic: TSBY
Replies: 194
Views: 20040

Re: TSBY

awesome. keep me posted. thanks,

Chris
by OaklandCountyCustoms
Sun Apr 05, 2009 2:21 pm
Forum: Historical Q & A
Topic: Old Marlette grade crossing signals
Replies: 5
Views: 2469

Re: Old Marlette grade crossing signals

Marlette had one similar to your second photo but it hung out over the road farther.

Chris
by OaklandCountyCustoms
Sun Apr 05, 2009 10:08 am
Forum: Historical Q & A
Topic: Old Marlette grade crossing signals
Replies: 5
Views: 2469

Old Marlette grade crossing signals

Hey everyone. I've been going up Van Dyke M-53 since the 80's and can remember the grade crossing in marlette had a very unique style cantilever crossing. I have searched but cannot find any photos. The crossing was replaced to what it is now quite awhile ago. Does anyone have any photos or info on ...
by OaklandCountyCustoms
Sat Apr 04, 2009 2:12 pm
Forum: Model Railroading
Topic: New Decals Coming very soon..time for pre-order reservation
Replies: 2
Views: 380

Re: New Decals Coming very soon..time for pre-order reservation

The sets are not done yet so i cannot post what they will look like. Set number 1 will be gray with white striping, you won't have to do any painting (other then the body and noses). The decals will be made for the GP38 but they can also be used for the B units also. Its all one set so there will be...
by OaklandCountyCustoms
Fri Apr 03, 2009 9:14 pm
Forum: Model Railroading
Topic: New Decals Coming very soon..time for pre-order reservation
Replies: 2
Views: 380

New Decals Coming very soon..time for pre-order reservation

Hello everyone, i know some of you have been anxiously awaiting these sets, they are behind schedule but i assure they will be worth the wait. ALL sets will be available in both HO and N scale! No payment is due right now but i need to know what everyone would like. Please PM or e-mail me with the s...
by OaklandCountyCustoms
Tue Mar 24, 2009 9:35 am
Forum: Model Railroading
Topic: custom painting showcase
Replies: 67
Views: 10841

Re: custom painting showcase

The stripes are painted, just takes alot of time and patience...and sometimes more than on attempt. as far as painting the stripes goes, it depends on the quality of the model you use... if an older athearn gp35 taping over all the bulky details is a tough job. here is what i do...trade secret alert...
by OaklandCountyCustoms
Tue Mar 24, 2009 9:29 am
Forum: Railfanning Information
Topic: TSBY
Replies: 194
Views: 20040

Re: TSBY

the HESR is in the works! don't worry...those are next. as far as painting the stripes goes, it depends on the quality of the model you use... if an older athearn gp35 taping over all the bulky details is a tough job. here is what i do...trade secret alert... buy a set of CN zebra stripes from micro...
by OaklandCountyCustoms
Mon Mar 23, 2009 9:09 pm
Forum: Model Railroading
Topic: custom painting showcase
Replies: 67
Views: 10841

Re: custom painting showcase

i just finished working on some projects for a customer... this is freelanced so do not fret... this is LSRC the mythical GP60 as road number 7711.

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Chris
by OaklandCountyCustoms
Mon Mar 23, 2009 2:52 pm
Forum: Railfanning Information
Topic: TSBY
Replies: 194
Views: 20040

Re: TSBY

GLC, if you get a chance to take photos of it, i'm doing GLC/TSBY decals as my next round. i will include the newly painted loco. If you can get me straight on pictures of all 4 sides, clear closeups of logos, numbers and numberboards i'll send some freebies your way.

Chris
by OaklandCountyCustoms
Mon Mar 23, 2009 1:34 pm
Forum: Railfanning Information
Topic: TSBY
Replies: 194
Views: 20040

Re: TSBY

is it getting the blue and white scheme or yellow and blue stripe (again)?

chris
by OaklandCountyCustoms
Fri Mar 20, 2009 1:42 pm
Forum: Model Railroading
Topic: LSRC C425 #181 for sale...
Replies: 5
Views: 582

Re: LSRC C425 #181 for sale...

i wish i had the restraint to only buy what i "needed." hahaha.
by OaklandCountyCustoms
Wed Mar 18, 2009 4:20 pm
Forum: Model Railroading
Topic: LSRC C425 #181 for sale...
Replies: 5
Views: 582

LSRC C425 #181 for sale...

Hey everyone, i wanted to offer everyone here a chance at the LSRC 181 i did last month before i put it on ebay. I will drop the price down to $100 plus shipping for board members. I only have 1 and all decals are sold out so don't miss your chance to have this truly rare locomotive. http://farm4.st...
by OaklandCountyCustoms
Sun Mar 08, 2009 2:34 pm
Forum: Model Railroading
Topic: custom painting showcase
Replies: 67
Views: 10841

Re: custom painting showcase

Chris, I took my "layout" to the GVRR show last weekend. Those from this board that went will be able to tell you, what you see is what you get. All i have completed is a little backdrop and track for display/photos. Its 3 feet long and 9 inches wide. I was experimenting with scenic details. thanks ...
by OaklandCountyCustoms
Sun Mar 08, 2009 11:10 am
Forum: Model Railroading
Topic: custom painting showcase
Replies: 67
Views: 10841

Re: custom painting showcase

Anytime! it'll be a month or so before the next batch is ready, but they will be good i think...we'll have you airbrushing in no time!
by OaklandCountyCustoms
Sat Mar 07, 2009 8:19 pm
Forum: Model Railroading
Topic: custom painting showcase
Replies: 67
Views: 10841

Re: custom painting showcase

thanks for the kind words! awesome job! what color blue did you go with?

Chris
by OaklandCountyCustoms
Sat Mar 07, 2009 11:34 am
Forum: Railfanning Information
Topic: Holly train this morning
Replies: 5
Views: 511

Re: Holly train this morning

Thanks everyone for the info. all of those sound like reasonable options. what was different today about the other times i see/hear the local run is that it was letting off such long horn blasts, the standard "here - comes - the - train" but usually on the local the loco just give little horn toots ...
by OaklandCountyCustoms
Sat Mar 07, 2009 8:25 am
Forum: Railfanning Information
Topic: Holly train this morning
Replies: 5
Views: 511

Holly train this morning

Hello everyone, i live near the PO&N line and at 7:45 and now 8:20 i've been hearing long horn blasts, sounds like the same horn. it sounds like its right outside my house but this line doesn't get used much anymore with GM not using CN. does anyone know what trains ran this morning. i'm just curiou...