04-16-2009, 05:44 PM
Hi Miles,
Interesting series! One big one cliche I am mindful of is "no connection to the rest of the world". The first "industry" that one really should consider is an interchange with another road, or at least somewhere - even in staging - that represents the un-modelled world beyond the layout. There are very few real-world examples of completely captive roads.
I am not going to try to put too many words in your mouth, in case you decide to expand on this theme for a future instalment...!
A couple of constructive (I hope) criticisms - I noted a few typos, and two "#5" cliches, but no #6.... Also, the example of a '58 Corvette and early Ford-C cabover not seeing mainline steam is not entirely correct. Mainline steam was still going strong (although about to meet a very rapid and final demise) in Southern Ontario in 1958.
Good stuff.
Andrew
Interesting series! One big one cliche I am mindful of is "no connection to the rest of the world". The first "industry" that one really should consider is an interchange with another road, or at least somewhere - even in staging - that represents the un-modelled world beyond the layout. There are very few real-world examples of completely captive roads.
I am not going to try to put too many words in your mouth, in case you decide to expand on this theme for a future instalment...!
A couple of constructive (I hope) criticisms - I noted a few typos, and two "#5" cliches, but no #6...
. Also, the example of a '58 Corvette and early Ford-C cabover not seeing mainline steam is not entirely correct. Mainline steam was still going strong (although about to meet a very rapid and final demise) in Southern Ontario in 1958.Good stuff.
Andrew