gregc
Apprentice Modeler
i'm wondering how to realistically model the scenery around coal mines. Based on old photos, it looks like the area around a coal mine or breaker are denuded of trees. But i'm not sure the denuded slopes are exposed earth or covered in mine tailings? I would not think there would be much greenery around a mine.
another question is are mine tailings used for railway ballast in these areas? if the waste material is mostly slate, wouldn't the color of the ballast be the color of slate.
and since most of the rail freight is coal, wouldn't much of the rail right of ways, yards or terminals be black with coal dust?
another question is are mine tailings used for railway ballast in these areas? if the waste material is mostly slate, wouldn't the color of the ballast be the color of slate.
and since most of the rail freight is coal, wouldn't much of the rail right of ways, yards or terminals be black with coal dust?