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Re: Westbrook - alcanman - 03-26-2014
Thanks Chris.
I have to confess, that , in addition to wanting to build a New England layout , my decision to model Pan Am / Guilford was influenced in no small way by your excellent 'North Haston' layout.
I had actually started building the layout and did not have any suitable power, but a stroke of good luck landed me with a couple of second-hand GRS sound fitted locos.
Mal
Re: Westbrook - jonte - 03-26-2014
It might be small, Mal, but I can appreciate that a lot of work has gone into producing this beautifully balanced composition.
A certain favourite on 'the circuit'
Jonte
Re: Westbrook - wsor4490uk - 03-27-2014
Mal
It's at Newcastle next year if you fancy a day or weekend playing trains let me know
Here are a few photos of its extension
Well only one cos the files are too big
Re: Westbrook - wsor4490uk - 03-27-2014
Resized them
Re: Westbrook - wsor4490uk - 03-27-2014
Re: Westbrook - wsor4490uk - 03-27-2014
Re: Westbrook - faraway - 03-27-2014
Chis, that looks very good
Thanks for posting.
Re: Westbrook - Brakie - 03-27-2014
Chris,That's a mighty fine looking ISL.
Thanks for sharing.
Re: Westbrook - alcanman - 03-27-2014
wsor4490uk Wrote:Mal
It's at Newcastle next year if you fancy a day or weekend playing trains let me know
Here are a few photos of its extension
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Well only one cos the files are too big
That's great news Chris, and thanks for the invitation. November 2015 is a long time away, I'll let you know. In any event I'm already looking forward to seeing North Haston 'in the flesh'
The pics are great, inspirational stuff.
BTW what did you use for the small bushes at the front of the layout?
Mal
ps. I like your signature motto too. Describes my sentiments entirely!
Re: Westbrook - Ralph - 03-27-2014
VERY nice! I especially like your grass, weeds, trees, and bushes. Very realistic scenes.
Re: Westbrook - alcanman - 04-10-2014
Progress has been slow lately, however I've now started working on the right hand end of the layout.
To the right of the yard office is some rough ground which is used as a parking lot.
Farther along we see a new structure, Westbrook Hardware Store which also has a small parking lot.
In the background I've started working on some greenery. This area will eventually be filled with sea foam Super Trees. The first one has already been planted.
In the distance can be seen the non-rail served warehouse.
Re: Westbrook - switcher1 - 04-11-2014
Are you going to put some tyre/tire tracks on the wasteland parking lot?
(I think it would enhance it.)
Re: Westbrook - jonte - 04-11-2014
So difficult to believe this layout is as narrow as it is, Mal. Great sense of depth.
I'm certainly no expert, but IMHO you've another 'hit' here.
jonte
Re: Westbrook - alcanman - 04-11-2014
switcher1 Wrote:Are you going to put some tyre/tire tracks on the wasteland parking lot?
(I think it would enhance it.)
I've still got more work to do on wasteland/parking lot area. What I've shown is the first 'pass', I'll be adding more weeds, tire marks, autos, etc later.
Mal
Re: Westbrook - alcanman - 04-19-2014
I've now added more weeds to the parking lot area and I'll probably add shorter 2mm static grass to finish off this area.
I've also tries out a couple of sea moss Super Trees using Noch leaves instead of WS turf and I'm pleased with the results. I think they are more realistic.
Happy Easter to you all.
Mal