02-28-2011, 12:22 AM
Hello guys,
here is an update on my first module.
I spend the last weekend by a good friend for pure model railroad fun. We made good progress on his yard modules and also on my Topton module.
We also had some hours for running trains and I tested the Topton track plan successfully. In fact of the short tracks, switching can be very difficult.
So, what happend:
After weathering the tracks, balast and ground vegetation was added. I also finished the buildings from Walthers-kits. Both are hand painted and kitbashed. So here are some photos of the progress so far.
The buildings and rails.
The actual progress :
Click on thumbs for large pictures.
We also decieded to add a shorty 20cm module at the end of the station to lengthen the tail track for the run around loop. This would be better in switching operation, especially if a mixed local with coach and baggage has to be switched for the return trip.
I hope I can show you some more progress soon.
Cheers, Gerd
here is an update on my first module.
I spend the last weekend by a good friend for pure model railroad fun. We made good progress on his yard modules and also on my Topton module.
We also had some hours for running trains and I tested the Topton track plan successfully. In fact of the short tracks, switching can be very difficult.
So, what happend:
After weathering the tracks, balast and ground vegetation was added. I also finished the buildings from Walthers-kits. Both are hand painted and kitbashed. So here are some photos of the progress so far.
The buildings and rails.
The actual progress :
Click on thumbs for large pictures.
We also decieded to add a shorty 20cm module at the end of the station to lengthen the tail track for the run around loop. This would be better in switching operation, especially if a mixed local with coach and baggage has to be switched for the return trip.
I hope I can show you some more progress soon.
Cheers, Gerd