Hi Gerry, Still love your rocks! I think the ties are fine, it can get frustrating when you're trying too hard. On the first photo, as Tyson said, there are some bright spots on the rail. the joiners on the far end, and up front, and the tips of the guard rails. I think the scene looks great. Now on the second photo my first thought was "cool, a NYC GP20" my second thought was "it's pulling a passenger train over a wood trestle" But the ties still looked good!
Gary