Hall of Fame Dan has been back in touch with some more pics of his HO scale model train scenery:
This is the basic track plan. There is a lower section, also. It is nearly finished with scenery and switching going on.
This Blog will concentrate on the middle section of the upper level.
In late 2014 I had the lower level track in place and beginning the scenery for the lower level. However, the NMRA convention was going to be in Indianapolis in 2016. The owner of the layout wanted the “top” in place in time for the convention. He hired a professional designer to come in and get a plan and all track in place for the convention. This is his work. I just had to do the scenery before visits.
Here is the mid section. The purple section is on the lower (base) level and goes to a helix where it goes under the upper track. At the top of the photo the purple track make a “Y” with the mainline.
For what ever reason the designer decided to separate the double mainline into two levels crossing with one going down and the up again. My challenge was to make it look right and it had to look right from either side.
It is a good thing I like challenges.
This view is away from the helix.
This view it toward the helix.
This view is away from the helix. I have now put most of the scenery in place. My past posts show how the ceiling tile was done.
This view is toward the helix.
Some views from one side.
From the opposite side and not quite finished.
Nearly finished look.
The river.
This was a challenge and it was fun.
Dan”
A big thanks to Dan for sharing more of his HO scale model train scenery pics. Stunning stuff as usual.
You can see more of his posts in the Hall of Fame.
And talking of the Hall of Fame, Rob’s been back in touch.
Someone commented that his last post (Rob’s model ship) didn’t have any trains in, so he’s kindly sent this in:
That’s all for this time folks.
Please do keep ’em coming.
And if today is the day you decide to join in the fun, the Beginner’s Guide is here.
Best
Al
PS More HO scale train layouts here if that’s your thing.
Need buildings for your layout? Have a look at the Silly Discount bundle.
FANTABULOUS layout love it. Right down to the shore lines.
The Critic
You have an interesting track plan. I like the way you did your scenery. It looks quite realistic. Well done. Rob
Nicely done. Realistic scenes and great landscaping throughout. I thought the trailer park was unique and fun. Thanks for sharing.
Jim AZ
Very well done! I really like your trees.
A lot of detail without feeling “crowded in”. I like it!
So much creativity. I keep hesitating to uncork my 1950’s Lionel trains and start to build a railroad because I am intimidated by the artistry routinely displayed on this blog. I know, I know, you just have to start. Trying to build up the motivation to get going. I am an old fart and it takes a fair bit of motivation to get off my toukas and get started. Thanks Al, for all of the inspiration. It is truly appreciated.
Now that’s a layout!
John S. Brunel, start simple. Don’t start out to build an empire. Start with a small switching layout or circle or something. Build the skills needed slowly at an easy pace. You will enjoy it much more if you don’t bite off too much in the beginning. If you do, you can get discouraged. Rob
The ship turned out very well and it matches the layout. A lot of detail in that layout and it must be quite something to look at.
Dan, quite an impressive layout! I appreciated the in-progress photos that showed how you built the layout and the inclusion of the track plan. Your river and water features turned out great. Thanks for sharing.
Rob, more kudos for your magnificent scratch-built ship! All the lighting features are so cool!
awesome work