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Originally Posted by ChessieMD:
Originally Posted by Jim Policastro:

I think Red Rock will always be my favorite

Jim, 

Can I ask you how you created these rocks?  Thanks. 

 

Chessie,

 

They are mostly carved Styrofoam with a thin layer of Structolite plaster. A complete description of their construction was featured in OGR Run 230 - Aug/Sept '08.

 

Jim

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I don't know if I'd rate this a "wow", however, it certainly is the centerpiece of my layout. This transfer table uses scratch-built rails and sidings, and operates completely under DCS.

 

It was also the subject of an article I wrote for OGR Magazine in Run 236, June/July 2009, "Creative Extensions for Lionel’s No.350 Transfer Table". Some of  the pictures below were taken by Jim Barrett for the magazine article.

 

While much iof the layout has changed and grown over the past 5 years, the transfer table engine yard has remained as it was in 2009.

 

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Alex - You have so many great scenes on your layout that it is hard to narrow it down.

 

Barry - That transfer table is definitely a "wow factor" in my book. 

 

Mike - I love that first picture with the colorful engines going through a curve with the hoppers behind.  Your bridges really have a WF factor for me.  I really love your farm scene too.

 

Great shots guys, keep them coming.

 

Art

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Originally Posted by Passenger Train Collector:

Chris & Vern:

 

Thanks for the compliments. Vern, the bridge is scratch built from aluminum and steel. Therefore it is pretty heavy and stays put without being secured to the benchwork. It measures 6 ft. long and the towers are 38" tall. The towers are a replica of the Newport Bridge and the color is the original in a light shade of green. Today, the bridge is painted gray. The lights are by Evans Design and what is not pictured is the two flashing red lights at the top of the towers. I agree with Art, the lights make a huge difference. The real McCoy is below. Please click on this photo to expand the picture and you will get a much better look at this beautiful bridge.

 

News Flash....... Just received an e-mail from our Rhode Island connection Wood Foss who informs me they are now painting the Newport Bridge to the original green color so that it matches mine  .

 

 

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Right nice of them to do that for you.  

Chipset:

 

The South Station is not on my layout (though I wish it was). This photo came from our recent trip to Marty Fitzhenry's layout. He is the proud owner of this marvelous train station.

 

When Marty posted to this thread, he commented that in his opinion his CAT system was the standout feature, and it is really nice. But for me, his South Station pictured above is it.

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Originally Posted by Passenger Train Collector:

Aside from what visitors to the layout have express as their WOW factor, here is my personal choice. This would not have been possible were it not for the wonderful work of Alex Malliae. And Art, you are very correct.

 

 

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Brian,

 

I thank you for the kind comment's, the station looks fantastic. So does your beautiful layout, it's a must see on my bucket list.

 

 

Thanks,

Alex

Well...I am coming in a couple of days later to the party since this weekend was busy...but I really don't know which part of my layout has a "WOW" factor.  Art, thanks so much for mentioning the skyscrapers at the start of this thread as perhaps that is a WOW factor for some folks....so....I will post some pictures that most have seen already but let you all determine if any of them creates a "WOW" ...  Art, sorry for so many pictures...

 

Thanks,

Alan

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I don't have a large layout, but I do have a couple of "wow" factors. The first photo shows the steps to my station made by my friend Richard Fleischer. I sent the photo to one

non toy train railroader and she said "you can't fool me, that's the real Back Bay Station".

The second factor is my use of a 45 degree crossover to make the layout look larger than it is.  

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Visitors always admired our vintage Hellgate Bridge flanked by a beautiful stone arched viaduct spanning abut 15'. The viaduct was built off site by Tim W of 'I Love Bridges' from my crude drawings and measurements. He shipped it to us in 1 foot sections and went together just fine.

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Another area of interest was the waterfall under the large MTH arched bridge. Most feel that our technique really captured the effect of a real waterfall. There was a second fall beneath the Hellgate bridge but was not easily seen by visitors due to being at the rear and behind the multiple bridges

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Brian....thanks so much.  You are correct, the layout has too many WOW factors...like:

 

WOW...I have to get this ballasting done!..or...WOW....I don't have my turntable area done after a couple of years!..or..WOW I don't have my weathering done!..and...the biggest WOW is....WOW I've got too much to do!!..LOL!!

 

Marty....LaKeeta and I are looking forward to the time you and Dotty are our guests!!

 

Ken...thanks!...hey, you are not far from my part of the country so PM me anytime you want to come!

 

Alan

Alan - Your layout is the one that most of us think of first when we talk about "wow factors".  You understand the value of creating a scene that makes people say wow when they see it.  I always think of your large city buildings first and your magnificent custom train station and shed, but as has been pointed out you have many WF's on your layout. 

 

Sam - It is sad that your beautiful layout now exists only in pictures, but we can continue to enjoy it through them.

 

Lewrail - Looks great!  Thanks for sharing.

 

Art 

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