As for AlCo's ,I have a similar weakness, and just obtained an old Atlas S4, which is 'now' in the paint strip bath ready for a new paint scheme.
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Been adding some more detail to the layout ,and had time to photo #4 pulling a box car
layout nearly finished, just a few more of the small detail to add
We always learn far more from our own mistakes, than we will ever learn from another's advice.
The greatest place to live life, is on the sharp leading edge of a learning curve.
Lead me not into temptation.....I can find it myself!
End of spur....definitely not end of inspirational ideas! Thank you Reinhard for pointing me to this awesome layout....love what you have done and how you have done it!