02-18-2014, 11:28 AM
But then, why claim it's New England? I'm not recommending fishing, but the fact is that there aren't that many "generalized" industries in New England, especially those that still use rail service. (Actually, there's less and less boxcar freight of any sort.) In other words, if you say it's New England, there ought to be a reason. Otherwise, call it "Springfield" and have your generic warehouses all you want. Why not spend a little time with Google to find out what industries use rail service in the region? What do those generic "warehouses" on the plan receive, anyhow?
I will say that the layout that's inspired me most lately is the 4 x 6 in the February 2014 RMC, which clearly shows industries peculiar to CSX in the Clinchfield area, and not just coal mine clichés, either. It seems to me that part of the fun in the hobby is doing this kind of studying to make a layout unique. On the other hand, if you don't want a unique layout, why suggest it is?
I will say that the layout that's inspired me most lately is the 4 x 6 in the February 2014 RMC, which clearly shows industries peculiar to CSX in the Clinchfield area, and not just coal mine clichés, either. It seems to me that part of the fun in the hobby is doing this kind of studying to make a layout unique. On the other hand, if you don't want a unique layout, why suggest it is?