03-07-2012, 06:24 PM
Since I'm new to here, I figure I better show you guys a little of what I'm doing. I model CNW and Milwaukee Road around Mankato MN in the 1950's. The layout is 14x8 built into 2x6 and 2x4 foot sections. I built it this way so I could move it in the future while only partially destroying it!
The first area I built is the Red Jacket Trestle. This trestle was part of the Milwaukee road and is still standing five miles south of Mankato. Some of these pictures were taken a while ago. The areas have had more work done, but you get the idea.
![[Image: newlayout6-17-11020.jpg]](http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb117/secondhandmodeler/newlayout6-17-11020.jpg)
![[Image: newlayout004-2-1.jpg]](http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb117/secondhandmodeler/newlayout004-2-1.jpg)
The other main thing I wanted to model was the area behind Front Street in downtown Mankato. The key structures are the CNW depot, a local hotel, and the Hubbard Mill. The depot and the Mill still stand today.
![[Image: BehindFrontstreet036-1.jpg]](http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb117/secondhandmodeler/BehindFrontstreet036-1.jpg)
![[Image: Picture024-1.jpg]](http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb117/secondhandmodeler/Picture024-1.jpg)
![[Image: Backdrop010.jpg]](http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb117/secondhandmodeler/Backdrop010.jpg)
![[Image: Picture025.jpg]](http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb117/secondhandmodeler/Picture025.jpg)
![[Image: newdecals009-1-1.jpg]](http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb117/secondhandmodeler/newdecals009-1-1.jpg)
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The first area I built is the Red Jacket Trestle. This trestle was part of the Milwaukee road and is still standing five miles south of Mankato. Some of these pictures were taken a while ago. The areas have had more work done, but you get the idea.
The other main thing I wanted to model was the area behind Front Street in downtown Mankato. The key structures are the CNW depot, a local hotel, and the Hubbard Mill. The depot and the Mill still stand today.
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Corey