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

Been painting bricks and doing the the final trim. Next will be windows and lettering.
09/24/2026

Been painting bricks and doing the the final trim. Next will be windows and lettering.

Finished the loading area side with a new overhang and started the brickwork on the adjoining building.
09/12/2026

Finished the loading area side with a new overhang and started the brickwork on the adjoining building.

It's been too hot to work outside, do I am doing a rehab of some 20 year old buildings. New paint, details and signage.
09/07/2026

It's been too hot to work outside, do I am doing a rehab of some 20 year old buildings. New paint, details and signage.

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...

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