02-03-2013, 09:24 AM
Here is a pic of the entrance/exit ramp. I made an island out of .060 strip and will put some dirt and weeds in it. I'm thinking it would be appropriate to add some solid white lines about a foot from the curb, with the lines joining just past the point of the island. There will be a sign on the island with an arrow pointing to the right for the drivers coming up the ramp toward the highway. Any input (or links to 50's era roadway pics and signage) is welcomed!
At the other end of this road section, there is a grade crossing. Here are a couple pics. You see that to the right of the track I had already made a road about 12 years ago. It is macadam. It was made from plaster poured and sanded. I am using styrene for the new section. It is concrete at least as far as the ramp above, but can switch to macadam at some point beyond that, or stay concrete. If it becomes macadam I'm wondeing how it will look compared to the plaster road on the other side. The pavement in the track will be styrene as well, though I wonder if timber may be acceptable? Complicating that is the turnout frog in the middle of the intersection. I'd love to hear thoughts on this.
At the other end of this road section, there is a grade crossing. Here are a couple pics. You see that to the right of the track I had already made a road about 12 years ago. It is macadam. It was made from plaster poured and sanded. I am using styrene for the new section. It is concrete at least as far as the ramp above, but can switch to macadam at some point beyond that, or stay concrete. If it becomes macadam I'm wondeing how it will look compared to the plaster road on the other side. The pavement in the track will be styrene as well, though I wonder if timber may be acceptable? Complicating that is the turnout frog in the middle of the intersection. I'd love to hear thoughts on this.