layout

[SteamGene]

Ernie,
I'm not naturally neat.  I grew up as an army brat, spent four years in a military prep school,  and then 27 years in the army, all of which required neatness.  In fact I spent two of my military school years as a division inspector, responsible for the cleanliness and neatness for a section of cadet rooms, in addition to my own.  Now I can relax.  OTOH, a lot of the "junk" is scenery stuff - cardboard and foam to make terrain and such.  It will get neater as time goes on. 
Gene

[MC]

Gene,
What a great layout. Must have taken quite a bit of time to design. Makes my 5x9 look like kids stuff.
You may want to check the date on your camera..or maybe these are future pictures.
MC

[SteamGene]

MC,
Building and layout were designed by Sheldon - layout was a dim sum with the building.  Anybody needing either, I'll recommend him as the first option.  I have modified the plan and I'm sure nobody is surprised at that!  But it's still 95% Sheldon, I think. 
Gene

[MC]

Gene,
Looks like Sheldon did a great job. How can I get him to help me with my layout?
MC

[r.cprmier]

Gene;
Looks pretty good.  I like what you are doing with the structure itself.  That is a good investment in time and material.  Keep up the good work.

Rich

[SteamGene]

All of the lumber except for the 1x6 came from left over 2x4s from the construction.  I wore out a saw  blad ripping 2x4s into 2x2s and 1x2s! 
MC, just contact him via this board.  I thought his charge for the plans was very reasonable. 
Gene

[Atlantic Central]

MC,

If you are interested in having a layout designed simply e-mail me directly so we can discuss it.

Sheldon

[Bill Baker]

Gene,

I've been out of town several days and was delighted to see the pictures you posted.  You are going to have a wonderful layout.  You and Sheldon make a good team in planning and construction.  Do I assume you are going to have a large waterfall flowing under your viaduct?  It would be a nice place for one.  On my old layout I had real good luck using clear Dap for the rapids and waterfall....I read that somewhere either in MR or the numerous books I have on scenery.  If you're interested I'll search my library for some additional information.

Oh, by the way, a couple of weeks ago I posed the problem of whether to place an operating cross signal facing the wall to balance the one I have facing the front.  You suggested I get a simple cross signal.  Well, I followed your advice and found one at my LHS.  Thanks for the input.

Keep us posted on your progress.  Perhaps in a few weeks I might show some pictures of my layout.....I'm particularly proud of the bridge crossing the Arkansas River. 

One last thing....the cemetery is at the Little Big Horn!

Bill

[SteamGene]

The waterfall will  be under the girder bridge.  The viaduct is over the South River, which is fairly shallow though there maybe a small rapids as I want to have a trout fisherman for it. 
Yes, the markers are on Last Stand Hill above the Greasy Grass.  They mark where the bodies were found.  Right behind is a mass grave for most of the killed.   The two red stones mark where Lakoda or Cheyenne fell.  Not as many and much more recent. 
I have the Woodland Scenic river/waterfall kit,  but I haven't opened it yet.  I have a feeling that when I do, most of my questions will be answered.  One of our few remaining LHSs went out of  business and I got it at a severe discount. 
Glad you found a cross buck that will work.  I guess you could use the other operating one at a similar location.
Gene