Boston Mountains Sub-Division

This the first photos of my new layout. It is an around the walls using eleven modules that are one foot wide and vary in length between 35 to 58 inches. Uses two passing tracks on a single track main. The photos are module 5 which is complete except the remaining ballast, vehicles and people.

Joe

 

Looking very good indeed! Thanks for posting!

 

Thanks guys, the coal trestle was my first attempt at scratch building. Also did the other two gray buildings. The two brick buildings are King Mill prints glued to foamcore and a small kit attached to one. Ft Smith to Winslow is the area layout is based. A model of the Ft Smith depot is my current project I'm working on.

Joe

 

I see your a supporter of rule number 1.
The Ft Smith line, in its glory, was just full of industry's. There was really nothing like going through Winslow Tunnel onto the three big bridges south of Winslow. It rates right up their, in the top 100, neat railroad area's.
Nice job on your layout.

 

Chris, I used photos, plans and personal observation to make drawings for each bent then used straight pins to hold each piece in place. CA was used to glue them together and after set-up removed pins and drawing. The height of trestle is about fifteen feet to top of rail and about 160 feet long. A piece of code 55 flex with some of the ties removed was used to top off the project.Joe

 

Thank you guys for the compliments and questions. Charlie, I enjoyed your play on words, that is funny. I have an Excel drawing of the layout that I will post as soon as I finish one small detail.

Joe

 

Hi, these are the drawings for my layout in the early stages of construction. There are a total of six pages

Joe

 

Hi, one of my primary projects I have is a Ft. Smith depot model. Still need to build the canopy like attachment on the North side and a small shed on the South. Also want to make some awnings to go over the windows. Anyone have an idea for the awnings?

Joe

 

Very nicely done! It is always great to see an N scale layout done realistically. The coal trestle is awesome and prototypically sized too.

Just an observation, but you guys that scratchbuild wood trestles are going to put me out of business.

Dale Rush
Blair Line
Carthage, MO

 

Thank You Dale for your complement!

I believe there is a problem with the upload on the photos of my scratch built Ft. Smith depot model so will try it again. See post #12 for the description of model. Will start the add on assembly details this weekend.

Joe

 

Thank you Jim, I had to use the old fashioned way with a xacto knife, straight edge and small file. The back wall wasn't modeled because there was just to many windows plus that wall goes next to the backdrop and wouldn't be seen. I plan on buying a nibbler for any future projects. See the "Nibbler" thread for Micro Mark's part number and approximate price.

Do you have any suggestions on how to make the awnings?

Joe