for the guys talking about how a real yard looks. This is in the North Yard in Joliet. Notice different ballast methods, a tie plate just sitting...
Alternate Plan with #8 turnouts and 28" minimum radius curves.
#6 turnouts & 24" radius minimum curves.
Video trip around layout 11/28/2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8v-XOzEW1Q&feature=youtu.be
The Oriental Lead. An HO layout based in present day Seattle.
Unitrack Test Track 12.12.11
Latest (2011-10-09) version of N Scale 2' x 16' industrial district modules
Power (and repaired coal hoppers) waiting crews.
O'Brien final plan. As built.
Most of back drop and cab plug ins, etc installed! Wheather has been good, so other projects have taked priority!
I have now sawn off the superfluous ends and removed the foobie Rapido style couplers. I've also clipped off some tabs that were not needed for...
This is the track speeder in progress. This is another shot of the chassis with more of the Lyle Spears drawing in the background, out of the...
This is the track speeder in progress. This is the Kato 11-104 chassis right out of the package. It appears that the stock set-up comes with a...
I smoothed TrueScene scenic fiber over the craft foam steps to make a smoother ramp.
Built up with craft foam and a little cork near the switch.
I didn't like plaster on foam, and I didn't like the foamcore I had used on the adacent land area.
Made with craft foam.
Covered WS Risers wit Plaster cloth
