Does anyone have a picture of the real one. If I’m not mastaken the real one is in Colorado. Back when I was in high school, and living in Orem, Utah, we took a trip to Glenwood Springs, and between there and Vail, we headed off to Steamboat Springs, and low and behold there it was. The Mine looked just like the Walther’s model that I had back at home. Being only 16, I didn’t have my camera at the time, but boy do I wish I could go back and see it again.
I too will like to see the proto type
I need to get some ideas fast
( Ken )not Kent
Here’s mine, greatly modified. I added etched corrigated siding over the walls, opened some of the windows and added a long conveyor to the mine opening high on the neighboring ridge.
Dale Latham
Dale,
I think that we need to see more pictures of your layout. Boy that picture looked good.
wow
Here are two more photos of the mine.
Click on image for larger picture.
Dale Latham
Piedsou
added siding is the way to go
that is unbelievable
just looks like some old work hardend building
Ken
i registered and joined this forum today just because i was about to buy this product and wanted to get some input on how good of a product it was
from the looks of it … its great
how did you build (or where did you buy) that conveyor belt that you added Peidsou?
Dale, fantastic work. It really improves the look of the mine structure. The rusting siding is very effective.
I like the open windows
nice job
K
the siding does add alot to the look of it
Dale,
Your layout, are you talking about Shenandoah, PA? I used to live in Hazelton for about 6 months, Boy does that area have some great coal mines. I used to love going out to the Shenandoah area and to watch the large cranes and dumptrucks work. If I had a scanner, I would post some pitures.
Thank you all for your kind comments.
The conveyor is a Walther’s product. It’s included with some of their kits and also sold separately.
The town of Shenandoah is fictious on my railroad, but would more resemble Shenandoah, Virginia rather than Pa. The N&W had a division point yard in the real Shenandoah. My freelanced railroad runs from Richmond, Va. to Pittsburgh, Pa. with the modeled part being the transistion area from the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia into the coal mining regions of northeastern West Virginia and western Maryland.
Thanks again,
Dale
Boston Sand And Gravel is a really neat place, isn’t it?
I’ve only seen it from Commuter Rail and on I-93, but everytime I see it, it hits something in me. What I find most interesting about it is it’s location. It’s plopped square between I-93, the Leverett Connector, the ladder at North Station, and the Charles.
From the limited viewpoints I’ve seen it, It seems to resemble Glacier Gravel more, but I presume you could convert the New River Mining Company. That’ll be one fantastic project, and I cannot wait to see your results.
Great work all you’se guys. I don’t need a building like that on my layout, but it makes me wish I did ! Beautiful work on all those kits.
thanks for the info about the conveyor belt
now i just need to go pick this up and get to work!
Great job you all! I have been following this thread for a few days now, and you all have really done great work. I never knew there were so many ways that one model could be represented.
Hats off to you all!
Ryan
It never ceases to amaze me how many truly talented people are on this forum. Each mine started with the same kit, yet each has its own personality - and in my opinion, they all look great!
This thread comes at a great time. I’ve had this kit for about 2 months now and will start building it this weekend. I’ve noticed most people have fairly short runs going to the mine. I built 3 long tracks were 6 to 8 car trains could sit and slowing move forward to get the cars “filled”. Seeing the short runs that others are using makes me wonder if I should design my mine somewhat. I dont have any scenery in place yet to changes are possible.
hmmm…
This entire mine scene is on a 2’x2’ square NTRAK module, so I had to make the
run-ins tight, and more as scenery than for operations.
