01-15-2009, 07:47 AM
Thanks Josh. Lynn, I did not add anything to the coaling tower, the only change I made was the elimination of the grade for the coal dumping track, requiring the addition of 1/2" of planking to the bottom of the walls for the enclosure around the dump area. In fact, in the photos this enclosure has not been put in place entirely, I still need to weather it and glue in place. I'll do that when I finish scenicking and detailing the area. I hope to start the roundhouse today.
David, I gave thought to a clear roof so the locos and interior detailing would be visable. But I'm not sure how often I will actually store locos in the roundhouse. Although it would help keep them dust free! The operation I envision is steam powered trains run the length of the railroad from west end hidden staging to Blakesly Yard, where they come off their train and go into the svc area. A spin on the tt to turn them for a return trip, and then parked on the outbound lead, if you check the aeriel photo you'll see how long that track is. Kind of a first in, first out. However, as I develop a schedule for the trains it may come to pass that a certain loco needs to be assignd to a certain train, and would be out of order. In that case I will use a roundhouse stall.
Regarding interior detailing, I would like to do a reasonable job of it, can anyone supply some photos I can work by? Links to same or ones posted here will be greatly appreciated. I think rather than a clear roof I will limit viewing to thru the windows. The rear of the roundhouse is at eye level and close to the end of the peninsula. The windows on the Walthers kit are a good size and viewers should be able to see into the interior fairly well. For the three stalls which will be extended via a cinder block addition, I plan to use larger windows to enable better viewing. I figure a workbench strewn with tools etc right up against the window and the sight of the loco fronts just beyond may be sufficient, but I would love to be made aware of other touches. Thanks to anyone who can help out here.
Gary
David, I gave thought to a clear roof so the locos and interior detailing would be visable. But I'm not sure how often I will actually store locos in the roundhouse. Although it would help keep them dust free! The operation I envision is steam powered trains run the length of the railroad from west end hidden staging to Blakesly Yard, where they come off their train and go into the svc area. A spin on the tt to turn them for a return trip, and then parked on the outbound lead, if you check the aeriel photo you'll see how long that track is. Kind of a first in, first out. However, as I develop a schedule for the trains it may come to pass that a certain loco needs to be assignd to a certain train, and would be out of order. In that case I will use a roundhouse stall.
Regarding interior detailing, I would like to do a reasonable job of it, can anyone supply some photos I can work by? Links to same or ones posted here will be greatly appreciated. I think rather than a clear roof I will limit viewing to thru the windows. The rear of the roundhouse is at eye level and close to the end of the peninsula. The windows on the Walthers kit are a good size and viewers should be able to see into the interior fairly well. For the three stalls which will be extended via a cinder block addition, I plan to use larger windows to enable better viewing. I figure a workbench strewn with tools etc right up against the window and the sight of the loco fronts just beyond may be sufficient, but I would love to be made aware of other touches. Thanks to anyone who can help out here.
Gary