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Some new layout pictures - foulrift - 05-22-2010
It's been sometime since I last posted on this forum.Many family and personal problems.
During that time I took a long hard look at my layout and soon discovered that I was not satisfied with a few of the areas so I went to work revising them.
On the front side of the layout I added an office where a demolished building used to stand.
![[Image: 103_0008.jpg]](http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u234/foulrift/Latest%20projects/103_0008.jpg)
Next was the pallet factory.I removed the track from under the chip tower,shortened the size of the bin and made it for use by trucks.
![[Image: 100_0054.jpg]](http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u234/foulrift/New%20Layout%20Pictures/100_0054.jpg)
I then proceeded to remove the small engine house that sat at the back of the switchback allowing for about 6" extra inches of track length.
![[Image: 100_0053.jpg]](http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u234/foulrift/New%20Layout%20Pictures/100_0053.jpg)
Next up is the diner. Never really liked this area. Found a used passenger car and converted it to a diner and added an outside store house and garbage area along with a revised parking lot.
![[Image: 100_0063.jpg]](http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u234/foulrift/New%20BBS%20Photos/100_0063.jpg)
Lastly is the freight handling area.Here I removed the traveling crane,enlarged the staging area and added a fueling area. I also added a steam powered crane(a Jordan Miniatures kit)
![[Image: 100_0051.jpg]](http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u234/foulrift/New%20Layout%20Pictures/100_0051.jpg)
Enjoy-Bob
Re: Some new layout pictures - nachoman - 05-22-2010
Enjoy indeed! That diner is pretty cool. Glad to see you back here Bob; i was just wondering where you went. I like that crane, too.
Re: Some new layout pictures - foulrift - 05-22-2010
Thanks Kevin-Good to be back.Thanks for the compliment.I appreciate it. That crane really put my patience to the test.Way too many small and fragile parts.The passenger car I used for the diner required some minor modifications and new paint.
Bob
Re: Some new layout pictures - Steamtrains - 05-22-2010
Bob...I like how you've added a bunch of details that bring the scenes to life...Cars, trucks, the crane and loader, freight and so on. Looks really great..!!
Let's see so' more....
Re: Some new layout pictures - Steve - 05-22-2010
Quote:That crane really put my patience to the test.Way too many small and fragile parts.
I can just imagine!
....but the finished product was well worth all the effort Great job on the scenes...they bring you in, and make you want to "look around".....NICE WORK!!!!
Re: Some new layout pictures - Trucklover - 05-22-2010
Nice pictures Bob! I really like the truck loader and the passenger car dinner!!
Re: Some new layout pictures - railroader9731 - 05-23-2010
Love the work Bob shows on your layout time is alive and well, thanks to your what was and now along with pics
Re: Some new layout pictures - steinjr - 05-23-2010
Hi Bob --
That looks great ! You really have the eye (and hand) for making your scene come alive with freight and cars and fences and signs and all those things you do!
Smile,
Stein
Re: Some new layout pictures - foulrift - 05-23-2010
Thank you all for the kind words and compliments.I really appreciate them. I have always been a sort of detail oriented person and I try to carry that over to the layout.
I still have some detail work to do yet and that includes people,but all in good time.
Now I feel it is a good time to clean the track and run some trains. BTW-I found a switch list generator at Dallas Model Works.I have all my info entered and can't wait to try it out.
Once again-Thanks
Bob