More layout progress Nov 19

[spitfire]

I am very anxious to get working on my city, but before I do, I have to finish up the track that runs behind. This weekend I finished laying the second mainline, weathered both sets of track and began ballasting.

Here's a shot of the completed section, the area to the right under scenic construction, and finally a roll-by, with a CN Mikado pulling a through freight. Looks like this is going to be a nice railfanning spot!

 

[tetters]

Awesome! Things are really coming along there.

 

[Sarge_7]

Nice job:thumb::thumb:

 

[bigsteel]

nice job spit fire :thumb:,the area looks great :mrgreen: and the mikado is even better! great job.--josh

 

[spitfire]

Thanks for the comments!!

Val

 

[nachoman]

That tall grass looks fantastic. I like the scattered bushes and the variety of plant species.

Kevin

 

[steamhead]

That sure is going to be a nice rail fanning spot..!! Good job..!!!

 

[Ralph]

I really like that low angle third shot! It looks very realistic!
Ralph

 

[spitfire]

Thanks guys! Kevin, the tall grass is from Scenic Express - it's grass matt and looks quite realistic, it comes in a few different heights and colours.

Val

 

[brakie]

Sweet! Very nice! :thumb:

 

[doctorwayne]

Lookin' good, Val! :thumb: Those grass mats look like they'd be just the thing for my trackside ditches. (If I ever get back to work on the layout) I like the train, too. :-D

Wayne

 

[spitfire]

Thanks Wayne - that's the BLI Mike with an added feedwater heater. Kinda needs a vestibule cab though, don'tcha think?

Val

 

[TruckLover]

Val love the trees in the corner and the grass covered embankment :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:


Well done, Trees look awesome!!!!!

 

[doctorwayne]

Thanks Wayne - that's the BLI Mike with an added feedwater heater. Kinda needs a vestibule cab though, don'tcha think?

Val

That's what I was thinkin', too. :yep:

Wayne

 

[MilesWestern]

Totally awesome! cannot wait to see more!

 

[MasonJar]

Great stuff Val! :thumb:

An all-weather cab would be a great addition, but you are very brave for cutting into a BLI...!

Andrew