Where I've been...and where things are now...

[Green_Elite_Cab]

Oh yes...there's still a lot to do. Overall, the layout has a "too new" look to it. There's a ton of weathering of every building on the layout. Plus, after viewing "Sweethome Alabama" I can see the definite need to mix up the greenery on the layout. Granted, we have a lot of the same bushes and trees in the NC/SC area, but I should mix it up better.

The "big buildings" at the west edge were placed there to hide a longer train as best as I could. I love running big Amtrak, Santa Fe, Southern or UP passenger trains on "excursion" runs, but needed a way to hide the long consists...so I chose the Walther's Superior Paper Mill.

My original plan was to use tall buildings instead of purpose made view blocks to help "enlarge" my 4x8. I kind went back on that now, since I replaced many of my larger buildings with smaller (height wise) ones, but It certainly seems to have worked out well for you. I love that superior paper kit, i've considered buying it just to have around on several occasions (need me some auto assembly plants to!). It is a huge structure though, I would have a hard time fitting it in!