Thanks Mark! Still getting used to the fact that I can wake up without an alarm, and don't really need to be anywhere at a given time (except the doctor here and there). I am still cleaning up my list of things that I've put off. But I can work on the layout at any time and still get other things done.
Andy
I added a few more sections of fence along the park. I’m now up the point where the park scene starts. I’ll start making trees again to fill the area behind the fence to give the scene some more depth. One that’s done I can focus exclusively on the park scene.
Andy
I finished installing the fence in the park area. 16’ installed and weathered. I still need to make some adjustments, but I’m happy with the overall look for now. I can start making trees again to fill in the area behind the fence. I think it will add more depth and make the scene more realistic. After the trees, I can also focus on the park scene itself.
Andy
Wow that’s a lot of fence! And it certainly looks great!
'Wow'! Andy, Mark is right - i guess you had the yard surveyor out there to get that straight n level on the fence line. looks soo natural, can't wait to see the additional landscape you mentioned.
Thanks Mark, Mr Adventure. It’s been a while coming, but glad to get this portion more or less done. I look forward to the trees if I can remember how to make them 🤣
Andy
The layout is looking great Andy! I’m all caught up on your build, it’s been a busy summer for me too. Congratulations on your retirement!!
Thanks Rich!
Andy
That scene came out GREAT. You know you have pulled it off when you can’t tell where the backdrop begins at the benchwork looking at photos. The foreground blends in color wise perfectly with the backdrop. Making it hard to tell what’s actually modeled and what’s photographed.
@Steamfan77 posted:I finished installing the fence in the park area. 16’ installed and weathered. I still need to make some adjustments, but I’m happy with the overall look for now. I can start making trees again to fill in the area behind the fence. I think it will add more depth and make the scene more realistic. After the trees, I can also focus on the park scene itself.
Andy
Some trains on the tracks would be nice too.......
Gonna be a lot of cranky commuters on the platforms from East Williston to Oyster Bay pretty soon. 
Nice work Andy! 
Bob
I’m in the middle of getting another batch of trees ready for the park scene. I think another batch or two will do the trick.
Andy
Thanks Bob! You’re right, I better get some service going pronto 😁.
To that end, I put some leaves on the trees to get them ready for “planting “.
Andy
Thanks Bob! I agree, I need to get some service moving asap 😁. The commuters aren’t happy with the delays. To that end, I added some leaves to the trees to get them ready to “plant”.
Andy
I planted the previous batch of trees, and have another batch in progress. This is to fill out the park area behind the fence and give it a more detailed, fuller look.
Andy
The trees and backdrop blend together so well!
Looks great Andy!
looks great Andy, seemless view.
@Steamfan77 posted:I planted the previous batch of trees, and have another batch in progress. This is to fill out the park area behind the fence and give it a more detailed, fuller look.
Andy
At first glance I thought this was outside. Excellent!
Jay
Truly great work.
Thank you Mark, Bob, Mr Adventure, Jay, and RubinG! I appreciate the kinds words and support.
Andy
I finished planting the majority of trees for the park scene. I started to plant some in the thin strip going away from the park. I’ll make another batch to fill that area in. Then I can focus on the park scene exclusively. I’ll finish the tether ball court, horseshoe court, and volleyball.
Andy
Andy, wow, the Consists really bring out the depth of the park an tree line. Beautiful. ? who's passenger cars are those behind the freight cars in Gray ? nice contrast between them an the ole tuscan reds. . .
The tree line certainly looks good! I agree with Mr. Adventure, the passenger and freight cars look great!
@Steamfan77 posted:I finished planting the majority of trees for the park scene. I started to plant some in the thin strip going away from the park. I’ll make another batch to fill that area in. Then I can focus on the park scene exclusively. I’ll finish the tether ball court, horseshoe court, and volleyball.
Andy
Impressive tree line blend with the back drop! Really looks good!!
Cheers, Dave
Thanks Mr Adventure, the passenger cars are made by Atlas, Trainman line.
Thank you Mark! I wanted to add some depth to the scene. I had fun moving the rolling stock around the yard with my switchers.
Thank you Dave!
Andy
The trains make the scene. Those passenger coaches are nice.
May have asked before but who did the backdrop for you?
Bob
Bob, I got the backdrop from: Railroadbackdrops.com quality material and easy to order.
Andy
I thinking about how to best and most easily mount my backdrop. How did you do yours? Were you able to do it by yourself or did you need help?
I’ve seen several that I like by LARC, but I’m concerned about getting a good result doing it solo.
any thoughts would be very welcome.
Thanks,
Rubin
Do the backdrop first. I attached mine to thin plywood off site, then mounted to layout. JohnA 
Rubin, sorry about the delayed response, my wife and I were on grandson duties for a week. I’m almost recovered now 😁. Because my backdrop is 10’ long, I did need my wife on the other side to guide it as I slid it along the benchwork. It’s stuck to the wall with double sided tape. My advice to make it more manageable would be to make a few shorter sections. Then line the seams up as best as you can. Like John did , I put the backdrop on (in my case) Masonite in my shop, then slid it in to place.
Andy
Thank you, Andy. No need to apologize. Last week my wife and I were in New York for five days taking care of our three ( soon to be four) grandchildren there. And this weekend we’re baby sitting for our grandchildren here. WHEW!
My challenge in making real layout progress is that my grandchildren all want to see my trains run, so I’m going to complete two 16’ loops on my center peninsula, hook up several postwar accessories, which they love, and work on the two outer peninsula sections, while leaving the center for the kids for now.
Thanks, John. How long is that backdrop? And how did you wrestle it through doors and into place ?
Rubin- that section of backdrop is 13 feet long, 2 feet high. 1/4” plywood, so not heavy . My driveway, garage, and layout area are on the same level, connected by doors. I just carried it in, then screwed it to the wall . If you need to make a lot of turns , use a helper or make smaller sections. JohnA
Rubin, I did something similar with my backdrop. It was custom painted by someone another forum member got to paint it for his old layout. I provided slots for the Masonite to fit in at the back of the layout, but wrestling the 12’ long section into place was a bear. It didn’t match up with the next section that well, maybe 3/4” off at the top of the trees, but I had had it, so I attached it to the wall with drywall screws and said good enough.
Rubin, you need a rest! Hope the backdrop installation goes well.
I just started another batch or trees. I hope to get them painted tomorrow.
Andy
Keep up the great work, Andy!!!
Hi Andy, great progress as always. the park is soo inviting. I would like to share my family's 4th generation's Lionel enthusiasm during the traditional Christmas season around the tree. my son brought down all the boxes for this year & came up with this video. hope you enjoy. Doug
this was supposed to follow the above post. not sure yet how all this works. hope you can get to it. ? Doug https://vimeo.com/34009423/7cd1ffb832
I enjoy reading about your railroad.
Thank you Dennis!
Thanks Doug, great video! Thanks Harley!
Merry Christmas to all who celebrate.
Andy
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