03-03-2009, 08:34 PM
So here is what i got so far, an overhead shot of the area ive been working on for the past 2 hours or so lol:
![[Image: Picture8.png]](http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa46/bnsfcsxcnw/Santa%20Ana%20Switching/Picture8.png)
You can see the BNSF mainline on the right/center running next to Stage Road. The tracks and the road both cross that narrow little channel for water.
Here are some closer shots showing this general area for a view of the tracks and buildings/streets:
![[Image: Picture1-2.png]](http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa46/bnsfcsxcnw/Santa%20Ana%20Switching/Picture1-2.png)
![[Image: Picture2-2.png]](http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa46/bnsfcsxcnw/Santa%20Ana%20Switching/Picture2-2.png)
![[Image: Picture3-1.png]](http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa46/bnsfcsxcnw/Santa%20Ana%20Switching/Picture3-1.png)
and finally the plan where im at right now using the above aerial images and Google Earth:
BLACK Numbers are module dimensions
WHITE Numbers are Special Tracks and Buildings
RED Numbers are Streets and Watter
Specifications of the modules include:
Name: La Mirada Switching District
Gauge: HO Scale
Size: Coming Soon lol
Prototype: La Mirada, CA - Burlington Northern Santa Fe
Era: Modern
Style: Modules ranging in size from 4-6' long x 18" wide
Mainline Run: not known yet
Color Code: RED = Mainline, BLACK = Branchline, Sidings, and Yard Tracks, Orange = Buildings
Minimum Radius: 28" all around
Minimum Turnout: no. #8 Central Valley's
Grade: None
Benchwork: Box Frame with 2" Blue Foam
Height: 50"
Roadbed: Woodland Scenics Foambed
Track: Mainline ~ Central Valley Code 83, Branchline and Sidings ~ Central Valley Code 70
Control: MRC Prodigy Wireless
Well thats all that i have so far, comments, questions, suggestions are always welcome
![[Image: Picture8.png]](http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa46/bnsfcsxcnw/Santa%20Ana%20Switching/Picture8.png)
You can see the BNSF mainline on the right/center running next to Stage Road. The tracks and the road both cross that narrow little channel for water.
Here are some closer shots showing this general area for a view of the tracks and buildings/streets:
![[Image: Picture1-2.png]](http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa46/bnsfcsxcnw/Santa%20Ana%20Switching/Picture1-2.png)
![[Image: Picture2-2.png]](http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa46/bnsfcsxcnw/Santa%20Ana%20Switching/Picture2-2.png)
![[Image: Picture3-1.png]](http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa46/bnsfcsxcnw/Santa%20Ana%20Switching/Picture3-1.png)
and finally the plan where im at right now using the above aerial images and Google Earth:
![[Image: 43bba605.png]](http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa46/bnsfcsxcnw/Santa%20Ana%20Switching/43bba605.png)
BLACK Numbers are module dimensions
- 1. 18"x60"
2. 18-20"x60"
3. 24"x60"
4. 24"x60"
5. 18"x48"
6. 18"x60"
WHITE Numbers are Special Tracks and Buildings
- 1. Beaulieu Group Llc
2. US Foodservice
3. States Logistics
4. Metrics LLC
5. G a Doors Inc
6. Cook King
7. Kyees Aluminum Inc
RED Numbers are Streets and Watter
- 1. Water Channel
2. Stage Road
3. Desman Road
4. Dolly Ave.
Specifications of the modules include:
Name: La Mirada Switching District
Gauge: HO Scale
Size: Coming Soon lol
Prototype: La Mirada, CA - Burlington Northern Santa Fe
Era: Modern
Style: Modules ranging in size from 4-6' long x 18" wide
Mainline Run: not known yet
Color Code: RED = Mainline, BLACK = Branchline, Sidings, and Yard Tracks, Orange = Buildings
Minimum Radius: 28" all around
Minimum Turnout: no. #8 Central Valley's
Grade: None
Benchwork: Box Frame with 2" Blue Foam
Height: 50"
Roadbed: Woodland Scenics Foambed
Track: Mainline ~ Central Valley Code 83, Branchline and Sidings ~ Central Valley Code 70
Control: MRC Prodigy Wireless
Well thats all that i have so far, comments, questions, suggestions are always welcome