Rainbows in the Lehigh Valley Gorge

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I'm glad to inspire, Amanda!  I've been lax in pursuing all thing model railroading in the last couple of weeks (fatigue after long days at work I suppose), but I'm getting the itch again.

I did a little bit of moving tonight, trying to find the right balance between spacing of buildings and allowance for roadways here in Hazleton.  I'll be getting ready to get the foam cutter out to lay waste to the foam (after I've glued it together with some foam glue), creating the base terrain.

So, here's a shot at more of the viewing level - the intent is to give the impression that the buildings are heading away from you downhill to integrate with the backdrop.  In the past I've always run uphill and away from the viewer, but this is something different to try.  Obviously, the further away from the viewer's eye, the less they see of the structures, but even this space, which is only about 16 inches deep, you get that impression that things are receding away and down.  I'll further that perception by breaking up the view from front to back with fences, trees, walls, signs, etc.