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I have been wanting to reproduce one of these for a while so now I am starting on a #177 scenic display. Some good pictures from a recent auction allowed me to discern construction techniques on this item. I have seen it done before but always with modern materials (foam for mountains etc.) I will make with original construction using sheet tin for mountains and a water basin under the bridges to hold water. Also will sacrifice a couple original std. gauge tunnels for their portals. Here are pics of original piece and will post as I move through this reproduction

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Can't believe Menards didn't have biscuit router bits so have to find this before next step in construction as the table is 78" by 57". Will try Lowes today, if not will get off line. I have the skeleton of the layout drawn out and making patterns for O gauge bridge and got the sacrificial Std gauge tunnels for their portals just like on original!

Finally getting started on the prewar layout 177 and it seems so large. But glued 2 sheets of plywood together to get the 78x57" dimension and now will layout track and make upper frame for O gauge layout. Will get some pictures posted this weekend. ALso considering reproing this AF shelving for sale if any interest. Would not do for my selfas I collect Lionel. ANy interest in getting one let me know25jgh

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OGR Publishing, Inc., 1310 Eastside Centre Ct, Suite 6, Mountain Home, AR 72653
800-980-OGRR (6477)
www.ogaugerr.com

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