Rebuilding layout progress 2-26-24 final phase

Check out LaGrange KY on Virtual Railfan. Another great street running scene.

https://youtu.be/1s9AHnu99d8

Thanks for the suggestions, I’ll give it some thought while looking at the pictures to see how I could make it work.

Gene

Update changes: moved some buildings to make room for another block siding. With some helpful suggestions, I connected the outer and middle loop and isolated it with a block toggle. All my sidings are isolated. Added a paved area at the train/freight depot and fire station. Marked where the gravel walk will be to the right of the station depot.
Just enjoying the hobby!

Finished the connected blocked siding between outer and mid loop. Continued more asphalt and started the gravel areas. It should come together nicely when I eventually start the landscape terrain and greenery.

Gene

Update: added siding block #8 toggle, just waiting on the switch to arrive. Painted the interior fire station floor and gas station apron a concrete gray color. Repainted the trestle base blocks gray to match. I’m looking to replicate a concrete footing/slab the pier base would sit on. Added some gravel sidewalks at the train station and building area. I’ve been working on earth and greenery mock-ups of different variations.

Gene

A couple quick videos.

Gene, things are really coming together nicely. I like the additions you’ve made. Nice videos too. Think about holding the phone (or camera) sideways when making the video. The viewer gets to see more of the nice layout you’re building.

Andy

Gene- from blank slate to trains running in no time. Nice work.

I'm with Andy, check out this video from Rich Melvin.

https://ogrforum.ogaugerr.com/...no-to-vertical-video

Bob

@RSJB18 posted:

Gene- from blank slate to trains running in no time. Nice work.

I'm with Andy, check out this video from Rich Melvin.

https://ogrforum.ogaugerr.com/...no-to-vertical-video

Bob

I have always thought those vertical videos are awful, so much is lost in the blank spacel.  Why is it that Apple videos are vertical? My kids all have apple, and they send video clips that are vertical.

@Wood posted:

I have always thought those vertical videos are awful, so much is lost in the blank spacel.  Why is it that Apple videos are vertical? My kids all have apple, and they send video clips that are vertical.

Because everyone holds their phones vertical. It's a formatting conflict between the vertical format of smart phones, and the horizontal of the computers and TV's. So far horizontal seems to be winning.

Just turn the phone 90 deg.....problem solved.

Bob

Wood, I have an IPhone and I always turn my phone sideways as Bob mentioned. I prefer making the video that way. It’s easier to hold the phone for me, and makes a nicer video for the viewer.

Andy

@RSJB18 posted:

Gene- from blank slate to trains running in no time. Nice work.

I'm with Andy, check out this video from Rich Melvin.

https://ogrforum.ogaugerr.com/...no-to-vertical-video

Bob

Thanks, excellent advice. I’ll do so in upcoming videos.

Gene

@Steamfan77 posted:

Wood, I have an IPhone and I always turn my phone sideways as Bob mentioned. I prefer making the video that way. It’s easier to hold the phone for me, and makes a nicer video for the viewer.

Andy

Thanks Andy and Bob. I'll be calling my kids and telling them to turn the d**m phone horizonal. Do you think they will listen??? LOL

All you can do is try Wood 😉. The layout looks great.

Andy

Another update:

planned and added gravel walks, vehicle pads.  
added fine earth and blended turf under ramp and decks with a bit of coarse turf and underbrush.
painted some 5/8” wood cubes and added numbers for my switches and track siding power blocks.  
finished vehicle lights and started some building lights.

Gene

Lookin great Gene! Nice work and thanks for keeping us up to date with all those pics.

Wood

Very nice looking work

Thank you Wood & Mark.

Gene

Nice work Gene. That end of the layout is looking good.

Bob

Looks great!

Nice attention to the scenery details!

Chris

LVHR

Thank you all, I enjoy sharing my work with those that appreciate the levels of detail and time it takes, especially me being OCD! It’s an enjoyable hobby not everyone can understand.

Gene

Update:

Added a switch for the pole lights and an additional block siding for locomotives temporary out of service or maintenance.
Finished flag light.  
Installed the yard lights, which I liked so much I’m ordering another 2 sets for the walks and eventual maintenance areas. The lights came with wooden poles, but I prefer them without it.

Very nice neat looking work, Gene!

Very nice Gene. The lights are a nice touch. Where did you get them?

Andy

@Steamfan77 posted:

Very nice Gene. The lights are a nice touch. Where did you get them?

Andy

Thanks, from Model Tech Studios.

Gene

Started a base layer of fine turf with a top layer of coarse turf then underbrush and bushes.
I know it’s not the Woodland Scenics way of adding textures, but  it looks good to me. Eventually with a few trees, it’s all good.

Gene

Thanks for the light info Gene. The turf looks good. If you’re happy with the results that’s what counts. I like what you’re doing.

Andy

Well done!

Peter

Thanks Andy & Peter

Gene

I’ve been working on a couple projects.
Built the locomotive maintenance platforms and painted.  
Built 4 base platforms so the top of maintenance platform is level with the locomotive catwalk.
Made a base platform to raise the diesel fueling station I purchased from Alan. His work is excellent! The pictures he posts does no justice to seeing his work in person. The platform is longer than the fueling station to accommodate a future sand tower facility.
I’ll post pics after the final paint is completed on the base platforms and on the layout.

Gene

That's some mighty handsome looking work, Gene!!

@Mark Boyce posted:

That's some mighty handsome looking work, Gene!!

Thanks Mark, painting the railings was tedious and required lots of patience but well worth it.
Gene

@Genemed posted:

Thanks Mark, painting the railings was tedious and required lots of patience but well worth it.
Gene

They really stand out!

Hi Gene, I am new to this thread, but you are doing wonderful work! I really like your rebuild and have picked up some ideas from your build! I am glad I came across it and will as Bob says getting my popcorn and watching!

@mike g. posted:

Hi Gene, I am new to this thread, but you are doing wonderful work! I really like your rebuild and have picked up some ideas from your build! I am glad I came across it and will as Bob says getting my popcorn and watching!

Thanks Mike, I’ve learned quite a bit from others and enjoy sharing as well.

Gene

Nice clean work Gene. They’ll make nice additions to the layout.

Andy

Update:

Added and painted stairs for the maintenance platform bases.
Added concrete slabs for the maintenance platform areas.  
Started with base coat of greenery in an area that’s completed with buildings.

Gene

@Genemed posted:

Update:

Added and painted stairs for the maintenance platform bases.
Added concrete slabs for the maintenance platform areas.  
Started with base coat of greenery in an area that’s completed with buildings.

Gene

Looking good Gene, What did you make the railing out of for your platforms?

@mike g. posted:

Looking good Gene, What did you make the railing out of for your platforms?

Hi Mike, they came with the kit. I posted a couple pics of the build in this thread.

Gene