After getting some work done on the Madison Central of Wisconsin, I thought I'd post some progress shots of the High Bridge near the Ablemann quarry. The bridge and quarry dioram were meant to have 3 feet of space for transition between them but space constraints prevented that. I butted the high bridge to the quarry and the fit was less than desireable, but that's what makes it so fun.
This layout is being built in two levels, the upper will rest at the top edges of the backdrops you see on these lower level shots.
First the East end or the far side from the quarry. This side received new benchwork and makes a large curve into the town of Dachshundville. It is where I have this scene divider placed as a view block. At the upper right is newly carved foam that will blend the two parts together.
When first assembled, this is what the area looked like. From near to far(right to left), quarry diorama, the high bridge and then the new end module serving as the curve into Dachshundville.
Here is the far side with the foam carved and sculptamolded.
And the first train through the area, G.N. rock train led by M.C.o.W. GP9 #1755....
As mentioned, there was to be three more feet of railroad between these two modules. This is what it looked like when first joined.......
Mostly carved foam with sculptamold fillings, it takes shape....
And a west bound sand train made up of ore-jennies poses for the completed view...
And a view from the valley finds two commuter service F's leading a GP30 on an eastbound manifest....
Happy modeling,
Johnny
This layout is being built in two levels, the upper will rest at the top edges of the backdrops you see on these lower level shots.
First the East end or the far side from the quarry. This side received new benchwork and makes a large curve into the town of Dachshundville. It is where I have this scene divider placed as a view block. At the upper right is newly carved foam that will blend the two parts together.
When first assembled, this is what the area looked like. From near to far(right to left), quarry diorama, the high bridge and then the new end module serving as the curve into Dachshundville.
Here is the far side with the foam carved and sculptamolded.
And the first train through the area, G.N. rock train led by M.C.o.W. GP9 #1755....
As mentioned, there was to be three more feet of railroad between these two modules. This is what it looked like when first joined.......
Mostly carved foam with sculptamold fillings, it takes shape....
And a west bound sand train made up of ore-jennies poses for the completed view...
And a view from the valley finds two commuter service F's leading a GP30 on an eastbound manifest....
Happy modeling,
Johnny
BTW, astounding workwork, and you certianly know how to blend in the scenes! :thumb:
