I have a few projects sitting around, but the one that will be the most productive in the long run is the benchwork for a Free-mo module I have had sitting around at my place. I am not even sure what the original plan of the module even was when built, but I have it and I should do something with it.

Prototype:
The main feature will be the Hudson House Grocery Distributor located on a spur off the mainline. I am still trying to gather information about this area, but between the building and some other kits I have sitting around I am just going to fill in the blanks for now.

Here is a picture of the building today, it was changed from a wood exterior to Cinder clock in 1983.


The Design:
Nice and simple pretty much explains itself this is an HO scale module measuring 24" X 48"


The challenge:
A much as I would like to say get it all done, I realize it is probably not likely. My goal is to have the module operational with basic scenery completed ( landforms, ground cover, ballast, roadways) I will also have the Hudson House building built and able to be placed on the layout.

An over view shot of the benchwork

Greg I'm not getting a pic in your second post?

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Helps if you put the right amount of tags on the photo

Yep, I can see the pic fine now. Looks like it will be a fairly straight forward project.

PROGRESS!!!

Ok I glued down some cork and laid the track on top of it to get an idea of what I am dealing with, but it is progress!!

Mocking up the scene and making some modifications...


I was able to figure out that the warehouse will be a three car spot, so that is some good news.
Net I discovered the gas station needed to go to the other side of the tracks, and it will be built on its own base then inserted in the layout later.
I have figured out the road and the sidewalk.
This week my goal is to get all the pink foam in place.

Nice Greg, interesting to see that large suburban warehouses have their place on small layouts. I'm looking forward to see your Service Station built.

Matt

You are making good time Greg!

Looks great. You make me thinking to do a layout in segments in the future. Must be nice to put a single segment on the desk and work in a very relaxed position.

Matt: I think that it will make a neat stand alone layout and will look even better when added to a larger set up. I have been enjoying a lot of the Micro layouts, this really does not qualify, but it is small, will have lots to look at and can be stand alone if I choose to.

Mike: I seem to be on a role, I probably won't be able to keep up this pace, but I can always hope!!

Reinhard: I am glad I have gone back to the Free-mo modules, although I do not have the ability to build anymoe benchwork right now the two I have will keep me busy for some time. I will say it is nice to turn move and manipulate the benchwork as needed instead of having to work around it. When I get to wiring I usually set them up on their side on a table and do all the wiring there, beats laying under a layout for a day.

MMMMM foam....





Addded a little foam and got the road and sidewalk mocked up, I think I will start tackeling the switch and track next.

Greg, your street and sidewalk are perfectly fitted with the turnout! Just enough to clear the guard rail!!!

Matt

Greg, just seen your Gas Station kit, it's a very nice '30s structure! Hope to see it evolves in the '60s.

Matt

Like Matt said, it's nice to see a large structure planned for your layout module.
I notice that your turnout has regressed somewhat from an earlier photo : is that a Central Valley turnout kit you're using now?

Wayne