Hello all.
As many of you know, I have been backdating the layout to the 1930s, in preparation for a big show last month. I never had time to post many shots of the upgraded areas with having so much to do at the time, so here’s a selection.
First off, some 1930s-era billboards
Jon
A few more billboards, many of which are removable so they can be interchanged with 1950s examples.
Jon
I also had time to plant some Tichy telltails near the overhead obstructions.
Jerry Stewart, a pal from Chicago, suggested that the majority of older buildings probably had black tar/pitch roofs, so I spent an evening removing the clutter from all the non-black roofs and rectifying it.
The roofs were then weathered and the clutter replaced. Personally, I like the overall effect.
Jon
Great artisty and imagination. I love it when you post.
Is that an authentic biilboard?
The one that reads Ford…for every seasons (sic)?
Nice work, though!
Very Nice! Love the Ford billboards [:D]
The black tar and gravel roof finish is perfect for the era - reminds me of the apartment buildings I grew up in… You definitely have the ‘feel’ of inner-city railroading in the pre-1940 era without being too far over the edge.
The only thing I would change would be the telltale locations - they have to be far enough away from the obstruction to give a person atop a car time enough to duck. 100 feet seems to stick in my mind, but space constraints may not permit that. If you can, give them at least a car length.
Beautiful work - and inspiring.
Chuck (modeling Central Japan in September, 1964 - without roofwalks, no telltales)
Great pics, English. Thanks for sharing. Always enjoy your work.
Thanks for the kind comments
Some of the new ‘characters’ on the layout. The refuse collectors are now dressed in the correct overalls.
Jon
I’ve also just uploaded a 1930s video, my first with the new camera, although it is more for testing out the camera than showing the 1930s alterations.
I must get that blazing inferno in the caboose sorted out though.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hD2pyW4R7E
Jon
Enjoyed the photos and video.