Well in my posts, I have neglected to post anything about the On30 layout. I was bit by the narrow gauge bug about 2 plus years ago. Having in a former narrow gauge railroad, the PF&P (Piedmont Fredericksburg & Potomac) abandoned grade in the county does help! I have tried to find compromise with the On30 layout. I tried modules, 2 are complete, a permanent layout right beside the HO layout, and finally a lower level shadow box switching layout.
Well that shadow box is complete and the wiring and track are finished. Still have a lot to do. So you think you cannot get anything model railroading complete? Try having 2 layouts in 2 different scales! I think I easily have about 2 dozen different projects to be done on EACH layout!
Here are some pics:
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| This is the one end of the layout. The train starts out here with 2-3 cars and switches the 3 industries. |
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| From the starting point, we encounter a run-around track. This is a must because all 3 spurs are forward facing spurs and require the run-around track. The mill is one of the industries. |
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| Here is the mill spur and the other end of the run-around trackage. The boxcar is a Bachmann frame with wood strips added all the way around. A good but time consuming project! RVR stands for Rapidan River railroad. |
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| My creek that will separate the layout. Have not decided on how to scenic this yet. The bridge will be scratch built. Might use stone sides for a canal since this was common in the area. |
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| My main work horse on the layout, the Bachmann climax with sound. Perfect for this size layout. I will also use Davenports and a BVM boxcab, with sound. |
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| The final two industries are a pulpwood loading spur and a team track. | |
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Comments and suggestions are welcome!
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