Introducing The PistonBroke Line

[OBJack]

I have been watching this thread , and for a so-called beginner your layout is outstanding. You sure you haven't done this before :?:
Loren

Hi Loren, no, no, no, no, Sure haven't. I reckon it is pretty obvious, and everything here is internet born. I am 200kms away from the nearest shops and 500kms away from a LHS, and have really only just recently (3yrs now ) tried my hand at this stuff.
As most know I don't know much about trains, it is the whole "learning something new" and the old excuse "The grandkids will love it " byline that eases the conscience, but thanks for reading and the comments.
Well here we are again, back at the computer ready for another lesson in "Amateur Hour 101" or ....
"The making of the Pistonbroke Line "
Welcome back, and by the look of all the cobwebs in here it's been a while, ....but I have been away and have not had much computer time lately....
Now back to the real business of Empire Building, Jack and "The War Office " purchased the Cimmaron Mine from Over Seas a while back, (as I cannot find one here anywhere) and then set about reconstructing it so it could take pride of place on the Line.
So here is my first Laser cut build......
With apologies to those who have built this already (Lynn) & with a great fear of boring him to death here is some of their work..
The photographers were fairly busy ( well its easier to take photos than actually get your hands dirty isn't it )
...........and we can all read pictures now can't we?

Tipple supports

and bents

The Tipple

Putting them all together

A bit of paint & a tarpaper roof on the Tipple house

Here is the wheel

And the wheelhouse taking shape

Together at Last

Phheeeeww

Caffienne break for the Boss, @# so you blokes can have a quick Smoko and be back in 5, to put this thing in-situ,...... And no sneeking off home this needs all hands.

Right back to work

First the Realestate

Then to transport the buildings

A touch of site works to fit things together

Tunnel portal one end

Rock entrance the other

Setting the scene

Add a bit of ground stuff

Plant some trees

And Voila

A bit of rockface still to go,..... and a bit of rail etc up in the tipple ....but in the main I'm done.

Time for a beer and and a good lie down.
I hope most stayed with me, and I will take all suggestions seriously, ...... well nearly all.
It was a great litte build for this Bull elephant, and I enjoyed it immensely.

Those photos have probably cost you all a mint to download, but think of the effort to bring them to you.

Off you go and play now, time of next boring hour to be advised.


Jack and "The war Office"