Johnson Flats Locomotive Works

Johnson Flats Locomotive Works Garden railroad build log of the Johnson Valley Railroad, rolling stock and buildings. Build log of the "Johnson Valley Railroad"

Finished weathering and detailing the water car today.
08/20/2026

Finished weathering and detailing the water car today.

Been working on a small water car. Initial paint is done. Will start weathering it soon.
08/17/2026

Been working on a small water car. Initial paint is done. Will start weathering it soon.

New addition to the towns vehicle fleet.
07/15/2026

New addition to the towns vehicle fleet.

Making signs today
07/14/2026

Making signs today

The Cardinal Mine rehab paint and weathering is done. I built this over 30 years ago for the "Big Train Show" on the Que...
06/23/2026

The Cardinal Mine rehab paint and weathering is done. I built this over 30 years ago for the "Big Train Show" on the Queen Mary. Won 1st place for Kitbashed Buidings.

I started the weathering and shading process today. Once this done I can add the railing and other details.
06/07/2026

I started the weathering and shading process today. Once this done I can add the railing and other details.

I started to weather the newer roof panels and thinking about using some cotter pins and chain for a platform barrier......
06/07/2026

I started to weather the newer roof panels and thinking about using some cotter pins and chain for a platform barrier... might do something else, still thinking about it. Thought it might look better than a wood railing...

Spent the day fitting and gluing the replacement roof panels.
05/25/2026

Spent the day fitting and gluing the replacement roof panels.

I got the color coat on today. Will be working on the roof next. Weathering the building will be last.
05/23/2026

I got the color coat on today. Will be working on the roof next. Weathering the building will be last.

Getting ready to repaint and spruce up the Cardinal Mine. Kitbashed it over 30 years ago.
05/22/2026

Getting ready to repaint and spruce up the Cardinal Mine. Kitbashed it over 30 years ago.

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