Structures that are NOT trackside PHOTOS ADDED!

Model Railroader General Discussion (Model Railroader)
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On an “L” shape layout, in a corner where there is a couple of 90 degree turns and about 7-10" between the two radius tracks, I have a flat area that needs some kind of scenery.

Aside from the usual ground textures like turf and gravel, what type of structures would you see? This area is directly behind a 3-Stall roundhouse and turntable. I model the steam era and I was thinking this could be a good place for some out buildings, old equipment laying around, etc. with a narrow gravel road leading into the roundhouse yard.

Thanks for the suggestions - Here’s the situation:

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If you don’t already have one, you might see a yard office there.

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Where is your prototype located? Unless you are on a flat prarie, I would build up the terrain so there is a mound between the inner and outer loops, about 4 inches high or so. Put a water tower (just a municipal water supply kind of tower, not one for engines) on the ridge. This will hide one of the tracks, which adds visual interest as trains duck behind the hill and come back around the other side.

You can put other small structures (hobo camp, small shack) and trees on the ridge, too.

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Mister B that is a good idea. When I post the photo of this area tonight, I think it will provide the answers, but your suggestion sounds right.

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If it was in Canada you would find a small frozen pond with hockey players on it. We play anywhere.

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how about an old boxcar for storage

jeff

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Good idea! You could store the hockey equipment in it.

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If you had the LA Kings as your home town team I don’t think you’d be too enthusiastic about all these hockey related items on your model railroad.

On the other hand, I would be interested in seeing how you managed to incorporate your interest in hockey with your layout. Do you think you could post some photos of how you did that? Thanks.

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I haven’t got that far yet but when I was a kid there was a PGE track that ran probably within50 feet of an outdoor rink that had boards and a small spectator stand. 10 o’clock at night on that lit rink that long freight would rumble buy. It was quite a seen.

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This is a test

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shutthehellup has been reported for a forum rule violation.

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Sorry for the bump … thought that adding the photos would take the thread back to the top!

Thanks, I appreciate the ideas and suggestions…

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I like the area…looks like its gonna be good after its complete. I just wish the photos you posted were larger.

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Thanks Aggro, but I hate to hurt the dial up folks with big files, so as a courtesy (which seems to be rare around these parts tonight![V]) I keep them on the small side.

Thanks again for the kind comments…

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I post my photos on Railimages. They show up on the thread about the same size as yours, but when you click them they blow up larger. I use the 1-meg setting on my camera. Verizon may have a similar option. Does anyone know how that works?