John C. posted:Okay Mark....so we are on the same wave length!
I loved the Blackwater Canyon concept and how cool is that you know about Davis and the Canyon! Even in your space, you CAN come up with an ultra realistic look! I can picture some stone arch supports as the train(s) makes it through the canyon. I will work on a track arrangement for you. I've got a couple of ideas envisioned.
I need to know: Can you build a life out, hinged or otherwise swing section across the glass doors?--the side that slides open. EXACTLY, where is the glass door positioned on the wall...how long is the wall that it's on and at what point from the corner does the door the sling door start--from BOTH sides. I need to know exactly. If you can't construct something like that--no problem just considering ALL options.
HOW TALL ARE you? How high is your ceiling?
I'm planning the track arrangement in mind with a Western & Maryland 44 tonner or an old time 0-4-0 pulling a string of 4 to 5 cars, no longer than ten inches in length (shorter better), plus a caboose (A bobber 4 wheel caboose) hauling open hoppers and flats with logs) up street grades and sharp curves. Those two MTH PREMIER engines will go around ridiculously tight curves and look decent; which is EXACTLY what you need in that space.
I'm excited about the idea of the Blackwater Canyon Line (BCL)!
I would recommend keep the ceiling central in the other room. If it runs the ceiling it will distract from the BCL. Your backdrop should go to the ceiling---how high is the ceiling?
And the two-inch foam issue with Christmas layout is perfect for future grandkids in ANOTHER room. You should keep that room floor to ceiling SOLEY dedicated to the BCL.
Lastly, there's just so much to ask: "How many light fixtures are on the ceiling of that room?" Depending on the track configuration, it would be IDEAL (not required) to have spot lights that can be dimmed and brightened so that you may adjust according to your needs.
Too much to digest already...
John,
You're recommendations do sound good. I still can't get over your suggestions of this theme that I researched and planned for over 15 years ago! Remarkable! I still like the overall theme at heart! I will answer all the questions you asked in a day or two. When I get the chance, I will look for my books, articles, etc.
"Too much to digest already" is right!
