Gramps, that yard scene from the bridge is fantastic. The depth of field is, once again, outstanding. Even the blue reflections on the railheads reminds me of the real thing under a blue sky.
GGP, look out, the railroad cops are after that trespassing vehicle!
Ray, the coaling tower and yard look great. Amazing how adding all those small details really make the scenes come alive.
Crandell, about time you got some "real" locomotives on your layout. That 2-10-2 looks perfect on your broad curves.
Jeffrey, don't board up that gas station. You've got the start of an authentic Louisiana BBQ joint there. A little inside rearrangement and some tables and chairs outside and it would look just right.
Corey, that railroad and highway bridge combination should look great when it's all done. In theory, it should be easier to do the river at low water since you have more bank exposed, like where the people are standing under the bridge. That's easy to reproduce with some sand and fine ballast. It gives you some scenic opportunities for adding some picnickers and swimmers under the bridge. With high water, all you have is...well, water.
John, very convincing orange crates. I like that shot inside the coach too.
GGP, look out, the railroad cops are after that trespassing vehicle!
Ray, the coaling tower and yard look great. Amazing how adding all those small details really make the scenes come alive.
Crandell, about time you got some "real" locomotives on your layout.
That 2-10-2 looks perfect on your broad curves.Jeffrey, don't board up that gas station. You've got the start of an authentic Louisiana BBQ joint there. A little inside rearrangement and some tables and chairs outside and it would look just right.
Corey, that railroad and highway bridge combination should look great when it's all done. In theory, it should be easier to do the river at low water since you have more bank exposed, like where the people are standing under the bridge. That's easy to reproduce with some sand and fine ballast. It gives you some scenic opportunities for adding some picnickers and swimmers under the bridge. With high water, all you have is...well, water.
John, very convincing orange crates. I like that shot inside the coach too.
As much work on the inside as outside too! The sound is great and with a new motor, U-joint kit and flywheel it runs as good as it looks! Here's a shot of the chassis after the mods:
Are you using the American Model Builders windows? I have just one suggestion for you: Detail Associates makes a neat little air rung bell that is correct for these switchers. They come two to a pack and you can replace that steam engine type bell with the right part. A little piece of brass wire for the air pipe and you're done. Best of all, it won't wreck your paint job. Here's what it looks like installed: