Lost in the Woods Switching Layout

[Topherisme]

Really like that bottom pic, nice peek through the trees…

 

[CHRISTIAΝ]

Well done. How did you make this backdrop ? Thanks.

 

[Sir Robbins]

Well done. How did you make this backdrop ? Thanks.

it was an order through railroadbackdrops.com. Pennsylvania hillside with adhesive backing. 18" x 96"

 

[Topherisme]

If you don’t mind me asking, what was the cost?

 

[Sir Robbins]

If you don’t mind me asking, what was the cost?

$160.00. t varies by size, scale and material. Mine was the highest quality they offered in the 2nd largest size. They go up to a 24" tall backdrop. Mine is 18"

 

[Topherisme]

Hmmm, need a section 24”x16.5, another 24”x12’, another 24”x14’…. Think I will be doing my own lol

 

[Topherisme]

Thinking about having the Chicago skyline in my northeast corner, St. Louis skyline southwest, not sure if I am capable, but one sure way to find out

 

[Sir Robbins]

 

[Topherisme]

Another good pic, love the weathered look of the trains in this one

 

[Sir Robbins]

The barbwire fence is going in now

 

[Sir Robbins]

No more iPhone pictures.... pulled out the nikon for a few shots

 

[Sir Robbins]

power lines going in

 

[Sir Robbins]

 

[Topherisme]

Good work as usual

 

[Sir Robbins]

Thanks. I'll be painting the rails soon and waiting on lighting equipment to arrive. Walthers cannot give me an ETA on their signal controller for their crossing signals so I am hesitant to put those out if I can find another system that has a controller module available.

 

[Sir Robbins]

First video edited and uploaded for your enjoyment

 

[Sir Robbins]

And here's another video

 

[Sir Robbins]

 

[Sir Robbins]

I'm on to starting the next section though I have some decisions to make regarding availability of signal controllers and cabling. Atlas and Walthers cannot provide me with an eta on anything regarding their signal systems. They have signals and such I need in stock but the controllers are no where to be found with no eta for being restocked anywhere. This area is to be close to prototype as possible. 1 home will go to the right with a long, gravel driveway while the main road will be asphalt. Looks like crap now obviously but will be more presentable in about 2 weeks.

 

[Sir Robbins]