03-12-2011, 03:06 PM
Brakie, I'm with ya. Since my layout is an ISL, I am doing exactly the things you mention. Research, trips to the industrial areas, taking photos, and building the structures and scenery to match prototype scenes. I find it to be very rewarding. Which was my point on comparing the differences in style that each of us has. Many folks don't like the industrial railroads, they prefer to see a train running through beautiful scenery. I'm glad the differences exist, and that there are many modeling themes and styles that we get to see.
Dave, you are correct, a small layout like yours wouldn't make much sense if it was a big ol' mountain!
Dave, you are correct, a small layout like yours wouldn't make much sense if it was a big ol' mountain!