Good things come in narrow packages

[Steve]

Has it really been almost 4 months?..............I knew I was lazy, but that is ridiculous!!

Well I have managed to get moving again . I have decided to use real dirt for the layout (which will be mixed with grout and a little sand here and there). I have made a sample and am pleased with the results.

I have finally followed Tom's suggestion (made a long time ago on the other forum) and added headblocks to my turnouts. I think that it has really helped with the look of my "ugly" custom-line T.O.'s:



I also painted the track and have finished the ballasting............have I mentioned that "I hate ballasting!"TM      
As you can see in this next pic, I have decided to use my old Caboose Hobbies ground throws. I thought long and hard about going with something else, but I decided to use what I have and save the $$$$$$$  



Next up.....I have installed my road, which is just styrene, painted gray, and weathered with chalk:



I am going to now turn my attention to finishing the coalhouse scene and adding groundcover to the slope that leads up from there.

Hopefully, my next update won't take 4 months!