These are the first logging camp structures for the Streeton's Mill (2'x4') diorama that I have been working on. The mill was one of many located in redwood country between Occidental and Monti Rio California in the late 1800's and early 1900's. The ROW is still visible in the area but nothing remains of the mill that I know of. There are a few photographs available through the Northwestern Pacific Railroad Historical Society ( http://www.nwprrhs.org ) and the online Sonoma County library offers a few photos. The area and history fascinates me since I lived there for many years.
For model railroading, the 6 miles between Occidental and Monte Rio had saw mills, bridges and trestles, one tunnel, Dutch Bill Creek, mountains, the Russian River and the redwoods. It's the perfect mix for everything for a logging layout. My next project is the mill itself.
For model railroading, the 6 miles between Occidental and Monte Rio had saw mills, bridges and trestles, one tunnel, Dutch Bill Creek, mountains, the Russian River and the redwoods. It's the perfect mix for everything for a logging layout. My next project is the mill itself.
