GEC's Layout Progress

[Green_Elite_Cab]

Well, here is a picture of my train show haul. I think i did well. I pretty much explained it all above.



I'm really excited about the MP54 kits. they are a little before my modeling era, but i love the Pennsy electric stuff just the same. That, and you guys probably caught on i like the commuter equipment.



The E44A is a real good catch. it even has the control stand in the windows, on top of see-through grills and other details lacking on the Alco Models E44. this one also looks better over all, and really captures the look of the E44, which the Alco Models lacked.



I also finished the main plant and office of the Magic Pan bakery, so i set that down in place of American Hardware Supply. Its looking pretty good so far





Its a little boring from this angle, but I'm sure some small trees and a sign will do the trick.



The only real problem is that Magic pan itself is much shorter than American Hardware supply, and it doesn't do a good job "seperating the scene" like American Hardware did. However, i figure from most of my photos, that its tall enough that if i keep my shots low, you won't see across. as far as me operating it, i can get used to it. Its definitely bringing variety into my layout.



in the past i had to get rid of my oil tankers, and so i has just boxcars and some hoppers. Now i can ran all sorts of corn syrup tank cars, and insulated boxcars, as well as several different types of hoppers carrying in whatever is needed. Its better than the same old. besides, these cars come with awesome graphics that match the time periods i'd like to model, like the Air slide hoppers.