02/02/24 - I decided to construct the front standard gauge mountain/tunnels on the other side of the layout next. So, back to foam carving and painting. 
This area would require two single tunnel portals and one double. The idea here was to create a view that would tie in the rocks along the river with this section of mountain and then finally with the large mountain/tunnel on the upper O gauge portion. This is what the area looked like before I started the rock work.
Here are some shots of getting the rough foam work in place.
And the final result. At some point I will address the inside portions of the tunnels that can be seen. Since this mountain is in sections and removable, I can do that at a later date.
Up next will be the installation of two O gauge bridges.
So, for the past 11 years there has been a modelers meet at the Reading Railroad Heritage Museum in Hamburg, Pa. in September. The name was changed last year to the Anthracite Railroads Modelers Meet. This year it will be Sept. 20, 21 & 22. The meet has modeling clinics, slide shows, Reading museum tours, sales area, modeling contest, etc. On Sunday there are usually 4 or 5 open houses in the area that you can visit. This year I volunteered to have my layout and railroadiana collection as one of the tour stops. So, now I want to get as much done on the layout as I can by September. I work better with a goal anyway. 
If anybody is interested in attending the modelers meet, you can find more information and registration info here.
