Reply to "Curious: Would This Be Possible?"

Bob BubeckOGR Forum Member

@laming posted:

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Got me to wondering: Would it be possible/practical to take an AF PW-type approach and do a "hi-rail" layout with and portray a semi-sincere* "1940s" look? That is, AF PW-type steam engines, rolling stock comprising of boxcar red, mineral red, black, browns, etc. running on a better looking track system than the old AF system.
* "Semi-sincere": As in structures/scenic treatment/etc.

Comments most welcomed.
Andre

Well, yes. This was done very well for the times (with Gilbert's rubber roadbed) about 70 years ago.

Behold, a Gilbert Hall of Science layout! Sorry, but someone had to mention this.

One cannot but not notice how much better 2-rail track looks compared to the 3-rail track in the OP's picture.

Have fun, Andre!

Bob

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