Wordless Wednesday 3-30-22

BLI Trackmobile Update (Video)

I'm still debating on using the Trackmobile as motive power for the Factory Track on the layout. One drawback I was having with the BLI unit was its traction limits with pulling several boxcars. Anything over 60' in length caused the wheels to slip. I managed to add some additional weight to the unit. It can now pull two 50' without wheel slippage. Here's a video sample of the Trackmobile in action.

Backdrop Blending

I finished blending the photo backdrop trees into the sky. Nothing fancy.

I'm at the final stage of layout construction. All that's left to install is layout lighting. I'm almost finished with the layout! 

Until next time, 

Tom 

Fascia and Valance

I'm getting closer to completing the layout. I'm painting the fascia and valance this week. I still need to blend the photo backdrop into the sky, and layout lighting will be the last major installation on the layout.

The car card/waybill boxes will be reinstalled after the fascia paint fully dries. I'm not sure if I will be painting these dark gray or leaving them their natural wood finish.

Until next time, 

Tom 

Wordless Wednesday 3-16-22

 

Trackside Details

I'm adding scenic details to the layout. I learned about creating these from an old George Sellios video about his Fabulous Franklin and South Manchester model railroad layout. Metal banding, wood scraps, broken glass, tie plates, spilled grain, and old ties are littered around the yard tracks.

Until next time, 

Tom