30th Street Station Project

Wow!!! This is really cool. 

not only does that building and scene look impressive, the lower level pic blew me away. I had to stare at it to see if it was a real pic mixed in. Beautiful work. What type of lighting is that on the lower level?

Nice! Even more scenery in the background!

Just fabulous!

Chris, That came out really nice!

Tom

Beautiful.  I'm in awe of the modeling skills and ingenuity required to make such a true-to-life reproduction with the clever "see-through" streets.

What are your hours on Saturday?

10am-4pm.

7 E. Maple Ave, Merchantville NJ  08109

Joe, they are cold cathode lights. similar to a florescent.

Neato!

AWESOME WORK 

I wish I could move there and join your group!

I love stations!

Excellent craftsmanship... and I love the translucent effect of the roads... just enough to tell our brain that its a road -- yet still allowing us to see through to the trains/tracks beneath!!!  Very creative approach. 

David

PRR Man posted:

Nothing short of superb;   an inspiring, innovative well executed area on one of -- if not THE [ opinion ]  -- best 0 scale layouts in the country.  I especially like the hard overhead.

With best regards,

SZ          [ who used to work ( yes, I actually got dirt under my fingernails...) at 30th St ]

PS  I imagine a lot of 2 railers wished this layout were closer to their home-- I know I do.

PRR Man posted:

 We had an idea for the ground surface that would allow viewers to see the tracks, platforms & trains below street level. Last night the ground plane portion was completed. All the street and parking areas are plexiglass to allow sightlines below.

 

Clever idea!  And great modeling to boot

Dear List,

We are very fortunate to have members like Chris Crane to share their fine talents with not only other club members but also our guests that come to visit the Cherry Valley at our Open Houses held throughout the year promoting O Scale 2 Rail and the Model Railroading hobby.

The club is now on Facebook under Cherry Valley Model Railroad Club- Merchantville NJ, please visit us and 'LIKE' us.

If you are ever in the Philly/South Jersey area and would like to visit the Cherry Valley please do not hesitate to contact me.

We are also always looking for modelers of any scales to join our fine group of Merry Men.

Thank you. 

John P. Dunn Sr. President CVMRR

jdunn8888@comcast.net  or 609-432-2871

Fantastic work Chris. The idea of see thru roads is a very innovative idea I like it and it looks good.

Roo.

Thank you all for the kind accolades.

There is much more to do by detailing out the street scene with people, vehicles, fencing, signs, etc. It does look pretty cool in its present austere state, but I want every day realism in the scene. Erik and his colleagues are great examples.

Steinzeit: 'one of the best', that's a bit embarrassing, as there are so many talented people in our hobby. Thank you from us.

Chris,

  Here is a link for some vintage pictures showing trolley activity if you are interested from the "30th Street Station District Plan," which is a redevelopment plan for the area.

http://www.phillydistrict30.co...kk8j4m4vmjdo8oux7wv3  

Tom

Magnificent building and amazing streets! it's a very good idea!  

jpv in France

Wow! That is cool.

Tom, we had considered including the trolley tracks along the south side of the station, even the elevated. But decided not to go there.

We are using a mid-1950's era, the JFK Blvd. bridge in front of the building was not yet built.

At some distant date, we may get ambitious and add the elevated platforms and tracks on the building's north side. (Way distant date!)

Looking forward to seeing the station and the rest of the wonderful work done to the layout tomorrow . Tom

Thanks to the guys at the Cherry Valley RR a fun day watching trains . Tom

Unbelievable!  The idea for the clear ground plane and it's execution is genius. 

I found the earlier posting,  I thought to bring it forward for those who may have missed it.  Additional insight on the labor involved would be appreciated.  Thank you!