Paul, when you want to respond to a 'thread', log on FIRST, then click the
"REPLY" button at the bottom of the 'thread'.   Then your response will be
added 'chronologically' to the end of the 'thread'.  Some discussion usually
do this automatically, some don't.  This one, you have to be logged on first
for it to work automatically.

HTH

Ken

Sorry Oldtimer, it's Spitfire fodder (ME109).  Once in a while I'll do a 1/32 scale aircraft. 
Got scads of 1/35 scale armor too.

...anyway, back to rairoad.  The next photos were taken following a train around the 'loop'.
My mainline is basically a double-folded dog-bone.

Starting at the top, near the main yard, after being made up, the train pulls away.



After going East it makes a leftward turn down a one and half percent grade.



After crossing Johnny's river and rounding the poor side of town, it reaches the ore mining area
of the layout.



Passing the mining area it enters its first tunnel.



Coming out of the tunnel on the lower level, it passes the coal mine at Hooterville.



Coming out of the second tunnel (while the caboose is still going in) it starts across
a large trestle.



Crossing the trestle it enters the double tunnel heading back up hill.  The entire train
will be completely in the tunnel this time before the engines exit.



Coming out of the tunnel, it would've entered a siding to set out/pick up any ore cars.



Now it's heading back up to the yards.



Back on level ground, it slows a bit before crossing another trestle.



After crossing the trestle (and crossing another), it approaches the yards.



Back where it started.



Hope you enjoyed the trip.

More to follow.

Ken

Here's another "overall" shot.  I was standing on the second last step into the basement to get back
far enough to get it all in one picture.  Just above the cardboard, where the track is right on the edge is
62 inches above the floor.  I'm planning on extending the outer edge like I did on the other edge of the
layout.



This is the opposite corner of the layout.  The camera is 8'10" from the wall.  On the left edge
is what I was working on to prevent 'void' contact, and is what I'm planning  to do on the opposite edge.



This is just another of the same, only closer to the wall to show some temporary 'removable'
backdrop sections.  The one closest with the two tunnel portals is just sitting on a 1X2.



The elevation is about 'top of my shirt-pocket' high.  I only have to bend over a little bit to get under it.

Still got a lot to do, more to follow.

Ken

Been there, done that.



Ho Hum.

Ken

I forgot to add before I logged off, that the center photo is 42 inches above the floor.  It's very easy
to duck under.  The photo on the right, (the highest) is 62 inches above the floor.  I don't have
to duck under that side because I can walk behind it.  The "Diamond Coal Company" by
Walthers is still removable and I still have a bit 'under layout' work to do before I make it
semi permanent.  The 'left' (first photo) is still under the 'not sure if I like it'  category.  I'm still 'inching'
my may through it, scenery wise.

As always, more to follow.

Ken

Parting shot:

Thought I'd start another THREAD not 'stream' so as not to confuse anyone about my water scenery
application skills.  Here's three pictures of my entire layout.  The camera was about ten and a half from
the distant wall.  The layout is approximately sixteen feet from lest to right.



I tried to get the photos 'side by side' but it didn't work, they would've been pretty close for a panoramic view.

I should've gotten that bottle of glue out of the first pic too. Oh well.

Thanks for looking.

Ken

You saw in my "Test Photo" stream the 'cribbing' I was working on.

Here it is again, only back filled with the cheapest kitty-litter I could find.



No, I don't have a cat.

This is with plaster fabric installed.



Here is a 'rock face' that I built off-layout and installed it and plaster fabric enclosing it.



This is with the plaster added and then soaked with 'wet' water using a spray bottle.



After drying over night, I stained with a water-color of 'dirt' color, covered with ground foam.



After soaking the ground foam with white glue/water, I added clump foliage where ever it would
stick.  Then added natural 'dead fall'.

Last, I ballasted.  



Tomorrow, when everything is dry, I'll take a grill brush (the kind with real stiff PLASTIC bristles).
and scrape off any ballast remaining on top of the ties and remove the track nails.

...and here's another water tank.  Looks like her ride showed up.



Thanks for looking.

Ken

Edit: Had two of the same picture

My wife mows the lawn.  One of these days she's going to want one of those rider mowers though,
and I'll probably have cut down on a few of my brass purchases and buy her one...

Such are the lives of model railroaders...(sigh)

Ken

Mean while back at the ranch...the Lone Ranger disguised in Flickr gets uploaded as a "test picture"...
Tonto, knowing this, copied his link location...



Magic...pure magic....

I still haven't gotten used to the upload to Flickr.  I'm gonna have to practice  a little more.

Ken

Graywolf, it's all about 'test' pictures.  Glad to have more people jump in.

Ken

Now that can post pictures again, I thought I'd add another little update.

This is the foreground of the backdrop, that will go all the way beyond of the 'cribbing' .



Here's a church and little red schoolhouse that is 'downhill' from the cribbing.



Here's a backed off photo showing where on my layout I'm working.



That's about for now, more later.

Ken

Looks like I can still follow instructions.  I uploaded another picture up in my original
'Test picture' post.  Now maybe they won't 'disappear' in the future.

Thanks for all the help.

Ken

Just opened a Flickr account and am now trying to post a picture.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/189202153@N05/50088303963/in/dateposted-public/

...and I'm obviously having trouble.  I can still use Facebook has a hosting sight but the
"Time Signature Expired" notification keeps deleting my photos about a week or so.

Any advice would be helpful.

TIA

Ken

Trying again:



WHOOHoo !  Looks like it worked.

OH Boy !  More photos to peruse.  Hi Sheldon, can't wait to see more.
Thanks for posting.

Ken

Looking good Jonathan !  I've been kinda working off-layout projects lately.  When they're
ready to add to my layout, I hope to put up new pics.   Meanwhile, I'll just keep watching
you and Sid.

Thanks,

Ken