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Okay, since I started this mess I figured I better get my plan figured out.

I made a few agreements with myself before starting this project.
First: It will be designed to be placed into a module or other layout in the near future. (i like the Diorama size, but do not see the point in just building a static display)
Second: I want to focus on getting the basic parts done by December 1st, if I can continue to super detail it I will, but first thing first is the basics.
Third: I want to use as much material as I already have on hand and not to make a bunch of purchases to complete the project.

With that criteria in mind I decided to model the Tum-a-lum Lumber Company in Redmond Oregon. Tum-a-lum has been in the building supply industry since 1906 and at one time had a number of locations around Oregon. In my modeled era of 1968 Tum-a-lum the location along the track was used as a location to receive materials and store materials that do not fit in their retail store. Along with their standard building materials they also had a coal yard and made coal deliveries in the area. Although not as common as wood or oil, coal was still used to heat homes in the area or Eastern Oregon.

With that in mind I will be able to model a small piece of track along with a warehouse to receive goods and an area for them to unload coal next to the track. I would be able to have 40' boxcar on spot and a 40' gondola also spotted for unloading.

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Not much to look at, I will keep things up to date and start posting pictures once I start building.
mountaingoatgreg Wrote:Okay, since I started this mess I figured I better get my plan figured out.
We're glad you made it!! Welcome aboard! Big Grin

mountaingoatgreg Wrote:I made a few agreements with myself before starting this project.
First: It will be designed to be placed into a module or other layout in the near future. (i like the Diorama size, but do not see the point in just building a static display)
I was thinking that too... I have no room . Bummer!!! Nope Nope

mountaingoatgreg Wrote:Second: I want to focus on getting the basic parts done by December 1st, if I can continue to super detail it I will, but first thing first is the basics.
Great plan!!! Most times, I do that too.

mountaingoatgreg Wrote:Third: I want to use as much material as I already have on hand and not to make a bunch of purchases to complete the project.
LOL - I have a huge amount of material I'm going to use, just to get it out of my way Smile Smile

mountaingoatgreg Wrote:With that criteria in mind I decided to model the Tum-a-lum Lumber Company in Redmond Oregon. Tum-a-lum has been in the building supply industry since 1906 and at one time had a number of locations around Oregon. In my modeled era of 1968 Tum-a-lum the location along the track was used as a location to receive materials and store materials that do not fit in their retail store. Along with their standard building materials they also had a coal yard and made coal deliveries in the area. Although not as common as wood or oil, coal was still used to heat homes in the area or Eastern Oregon.

With that in mind I will be able to model a small piece of track along with a warehouse to receive goods and an area for them to unload coal next to the track. I would be able to have 40' boxcar on spot and a 40' gondola also spotted for unloading.

I have the car de-railed in my mind. Now all I have to do is the "Where did it derail"???