11-09-2010, 09:17 AM
Those old small buildings with character is a relic of the past or truck served if they still exist as operating industries..
To my mind when I see yet another mountainous layout with coal mines I become bored simply because nobody can model a mine due to the lack of space.
You see most mine loadouts have enough tail track to hold several cars instead of 1 or 2 cars-even a truck to rail transfer point will hold several cars.
IMHO nothing looks as silly has a small industry that a 53' trailer or 50' boxcar would overwhelm the receiving area.
To my mind when I see yet another mountainous layout with coal mines I become bored simply because nobody can model a mine due to the lack of space.
You see most mine loadouts have enough tail track to hold several cars instead of 1 or 2 cars-even a truck to rail transfer point will hold several cars.
IMHO nothing looks as silly has a small industry that a 53' trailer or 50' boxcar would overwhelm the receiving area.
Larry
Engineman
Summerset Ry
Make Safety your first thought, Not your last! Safety First!
Engineman
Summerset Ry
Make Safety your first thought, Not your last! Safety First!