Let's see your aerial views - a different perspective

Helicopter view 5 22 05


Semi-aerial view:



Another aerial:



Track Plan:



Here's the left side of the back module from above:



Here's the right side of the back module from above:



Taken over a year ago before the Walthers buildings were put in, here's the overview of the front module:



Finally, here's another aerial, from the different angle, taken about 1 year ago. You can see the
module separation line..... one of the many projects in flight, to build a 'scenic cap' to hide that:




Take care, all!

[ May 22, 2005, 10:08 AM: Message edited by: atsf_arizona ]

 

Thanks, Verne,

Here's the secret:

The weathering on the roof of the 18-stall section is all natural! It is 20-plus years of dust and whatever from sitting on layouts. You can see where I replaced two skylights three years ago--they'll weather into place in another 20 years or so.

I clean track, not buildings. Over the years, it gets pretty realistic.

 

I see SHIPS here! N scale ships? My hands are shaking, Bob! Any more pictures, or do I have to climb into my car for the 8-hour drive? Please, more ship pictures . . . (whimper)

 

More of the JJJ&E from above:



















Stay cool and run steam.....

 

Great stuff. Chad, be careful, don't fall off a ladder and kill yourself or your layout! I really like your shots, especially the loop, looks very real.

Kenneth, what a unique small layout, neat view...just curious, on operating nights do you pass the helium around? Just kidding...great shot.

 

Ok, here's mine.


An SP intermodal takes the hole for a down hill Santa Fe freight, illustrating the loop.


A Santa Fe freight heavily laden with reefers approaches tunnel #3 deep in the Tehachapi mountains.

 

The only overhead shot I have of the old layout.

Here is the trackwork at ALTO on the west end of Atloona

 

I see SHIPS here! N scale ships? My hands are shaking, Bob! Any more pictures, or do I have to climb into my car for the 8-hour drive? Please, more ship pictures . . . (whimper)
</font>[/QUOTE]That's right, Pete, you will just have to come and see us.

Seriously, you know you are always welcome to visit, but I think there is an overall view of the "transistor sisters" (transition module pair) in the documentation of the 1999 layout configuration on the SNS website. See link below.

There is a pretty good model of a tow boat and a couple of barges, and that's about it. They are European prototypes, by NOCH, IIRC.

You are a gentleman, sir, not to point out the rigging of that tow line. I'm sure that line would turn the barge 30 degrees and dig the corner of the bow into the first swell it encountered. Might even drag that tug under when she went...of course, there would only be the one line to cut free...

I think we need someone to come over here and show us proper rigging for tow, if you need an excuse. These modules are off display for refurbishing, BTW.....which temporarily averts the impending disaster.

 

Here's a couple from my layout, shot from a touring dirigible.

 

Bob,

Didn't know that was the bow of a barge--I thought maybe they were just trying to straighten her out (with another tug at the stern). My summer plans just got all shot to hell (no six weeks in Alaska), so the wife and I may just come down.

 

John, I looked at your aerial views again tonight, and got thirsty...well done!

 

A quick aerial of the diesel facility

 

Four photos of my ShapeMaster module display layout.

Overhead view of layout.


BNSF freight train on one end of layout. Passing Rio Grande coal train.

End of BNSF freight train and head end of Rio Grande coal train. Opposite corner modules.



Only siding on layout!! Either an RDC station stop and/or a team track of sorts. Also the double crossover, going between inside and outside tracks.



FWIW:
Layout built with the ShapeMaster tabletop module system. 2 steps away from becoming an authorized dealer of said modules.

 

more more more!!!

 

There's always this Pearl Harborish shot. That's the Sarah Adams at anchor. It was the second ship I built, and I had fairly good drawings, so I don't have to fix too much.

 

Great shot, Pete!

PS: aren't you glad you came over last summer to meet with Bob at the Sun N Sand, and to hang out together?

Great looking work, everyone...looks like the N scale spy satellites are being kept busy!

 

Yes, that trip was fun! You know I only come to Phoenix when the temperature is above 120 F.

 

Here is an aerial view of “Rail Road Park” located at the “Junction”.


Taken during some scenery construction.


Looking down on down town Eureka.