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Post by Adam on Dec 3, 2019 20:48:14 GMT
Here are a couple of pictures from my "small but fun-filled" layout. I don't have the room and wherewithal right now to build out, so I built-up. I am excited to see how far I can go with the current configuration, but, more importantly, see how much I can learn before I am ready to build my Opus! In addition to the pictures, here is a link to a video I have shared before. I use Smugmug to share pictures and video, a source that the forum doesn't embed. Hence the links. arypinski.smugmug.com/Choochoo/i-Qwv3p8X/A
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Post by Yellowstone Special on Dec 3, 2019 21:09:19 GMT
This is a terrific idea for a weekly thread. I am a huge proponent of scenery as it makes any train layout better.
Wood and I have had many discussions about scenery and the projects that he has undertaken. I believe that his scenery efforts have greatly improved his enjoyment of our hobby. The Banff Hotel was a very ambitious undertaking and he did an excellent job with his rendition of it. The scene with the mountain backdrop is outstanding and certainly a major focal point on Wood's layout. To add to Wood's start, our Grand Central Terminal complex immediately comes to mind. Layout size and available space have a huge impact as to what can be accomplished. We were working with a smaller space than before. I wanted to build the entire City portion of the layout around the GCT. There was a lot to consider as the GCT would have two levels, the main street level and the upper level for the GCT Base. I visualized bridges on either sode of the base unit, connecting the surrounding streets. Thanks to Harry Hieke who was there with me all the way in my planning, it all turned out better than anticipated.
Well Brian, those are some fantastic photos of a fantastic GCT on a fantastic layout. Seems I've seen that beautiful terminal before somewhere else and it's good to see it again.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2019 22:00:14 GMT
This is a terrific idea for a weekly thread. I am a huge proponent of scenery as it makes any train layout better.
Wood and I have had many discussions about scenery and the projects that he has undertaken. I believe that his scenery efforts have greatly improved his enjoyment of our hobby. The Banff Hotel was a very ambitious undertaking and he did an excellent job with his rendition of it. The scene with the mountain backdrop is outstanding and certainly a major focal point on Wood's layout.
Brian, I am also excited about this thread because everything about model railroading I have learned from people who share their ideas and work with me. Brian and I have shared many discussions about scenery. A long time ago Brian posted a picture of his new Newport Bridge model on the OGR forum. Because I live in Newport, RI I messaged him and that began our journey. It turned out that Brian was raised in RI and that gave us the chance to visit each other. I consider Brian to be my mentor in the model train hobby. It has been a fun ride for both of us.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2019 22:03:08 GMT
Adam, Thanks for posting pictures of your "small but fun-filled" layout. It is cool. The video reminds me of my beginning with all my postwar models. We'll be watching for the Opus!
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Post by ptc on Dec 3, 2019 22:54:52 GMT
Wood is a very special friend. Because of the forum social media format, we got to know one another and have shared many wonderful train related and other experiences. When I first mentioned the OGF to him, Wood could not have been more supportive. A lot of where we are today is the work of Wood and Emile.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 4, 2019 16:25:21 GMT
This is a terrific idea for a weekly thread. I am a huge proponent of scenery as it makes any train layout better.
Wood and I have had many discussions about scenery and the projects that he has undertaken. I believe that his scenery efforts have greatly improved his enjoyment of our hobby. The Banff Hotel was a very ambitious undertaking and he did an excellent job with his rendition of it. The scene with the mountain backdrop is outstanding and certainly a major focal point on Wood's layout.
Brian, I am also excited about this thread because everything about model railroading I have learned from people who share their ideas and work with me. Brian and I have shared many discussions about scenery. A long time ago Brian posted a picture of his new Newport Bridge model on the OGR forum. Because I live in Newport, RI I messaged him and that began our journey. It turned out that Brian was raised in RI and that gave us the chance to visit each other. I consider Brian to be my mentor in the model train hobby. It has been a fun ride for both of us. That is a beautiful bridge!! Gary.
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Post by Country Joe on Dec 4, 2019 16:49:51 GMT
Thanks Joe, That is a good overall shot of the layout. I've been following you for a while and have watched this layout mature step by step. Looking good. I can not remember the underground track shown in the second picture. Is that for storage or does it come up somewhere? Thanks Wood. This is the track plan and makes it much easier to understand than if I tried to describe it. The three tracks at the bottom are a proposed staging/train storage yard so it would be easier to put trains onto or take them off of the layout. As you can see the track that goes under the residential area is the track in front of my town/city.
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Post by Joe Saggese on Dec 4, 2019 16:57:43 GMT
Brian, my son went to URI and once a month we would go visit, then cross that bridge to have lunch in Newport.
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Post by ptc on Dec 4, 2019 18:12:06 GMT
Good school, Joe in a picturest rural town in Rhode Island. Brings back memories. There is a train station stop there is well.
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Post by Adam on Dec 5, 2019 1:39:29 GMT
Some more scenic renditions from the small but fun-filled MESA-East Model Railroad. The upper level. Bump and Go trolley, village and (not seen) military base. The MESA-East Model Railroad Museum in the background. Main line and inner loop in the foreground. Train Station Yes, aliens did abduct some Lego Disney Characters.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 5, 2019 2:06:36 GMT
Some more scenic renditions from the small but fun-filled MESA-East Model Railroad. The upper level. Bump and Go trolley, village and (not seen) military base. The MESA-East Model Railroad Museum in the background. Main line and inner loop in the foreground. Train Station Yes, aliens did abduct some Lego Disney Characters. Thanks Adam. So many things to have fun with on your layout. Love the Piggly Wiggly truck, the background mural looks great, the Harvard General Store and your collection of Locomotives. Good stuff.
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Post by JDaddy on Dec 5, 2019 13:52:05 GMT
Panoramic? Well I have some pictures but everything is work in progress... I cannot get one shot with everything in it!
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Post by ptc on Dec 5, 2019 13:54:15 GMT
Beautiful work, JDaddy (John).
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Post by Yellowstone Special on Dec 5, 2019 16:32:01 GMT
That's some awesome scenery and trestle work, Daddy. Well Wood, I tried, but just can't seem to get the Pano technique down. I decided not to sign up for Flickr, so here's just another run-of-the-mill photo.
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Post by josef on Dec 5, 2019 18:10:26 GMT
Thanks Joe, That is a good overall shot of the layout. I've been following you for a while and have watched this layout mature step by step. Looking good. I can not remember the underground track shown in the second picture. Is that for storage or does it come up somewhere? Thanks Wood. This is the track plan and makes it much easier to understand than if I tried to describe it. The three tracks at the bottom are a proposed staging/train storage yard so it would be easier to put trains onto or take them off of the layout. As you can see the track that goes under the residential area is the track in front of my town/city. I like your track plan. What radius did you use?
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