mtrpls
Ignorance is Patriotic
My friend Eric (Zephyr) and I have embarked on a significant project for the model railroad club we both belong to: we are going to construct a 16'x2.5' HO module inspired by a prototype location here in Denver.
The area we are copying is a major warehouse district, what I call "Warehouse Row". For those familiar with Denver, the location is on the south side of Interstate 70 between Peoria and Havana streets. It's always good for seeing a few spotted boxcars as you drive down the highway.
Yesterday we performed a site survey and took pictures and measurements; the very same night I had a track plan drawn up, which I will submit for your comments at the end of this thread. First, the prototype pictures!
Here is a satellite image of the location. The industry lead and rail spurs are shown in red:
Now, the pictures!
Sadly, True Value doesn't use their rail spur anymore. Notice the trailers parked on or close to the track, and the pure rust on the surface of the rail:
Think anyone uses this rail spur anymore?
The area we are copying is a major warehouse district, what I call "Warehouse Row". For those familiar with Denver, the location is on the south side of Interstate 70 between Peoria and Havana streets. It's always good for seeing a few spotted boxcars as you drive down the highway.
Yesterday we performed a site survey and took pictures and measurements; the very same night I had a track plan drawn up, which I will submit for your comments at the end of this thread. First, the prototype pictures!
Here is a satellite image of the location. The industry lead and rail spurs are shown in red:
Now, the pictures!
Sadly, True Value doesn't use their rail spur anymore. Notice the trailers parked on or close to the track, and the pure rust on the surface of the rail:
Think anyone uses this rail spur anymore?