Some of the new work that is going on the railroad. Isabella Mine #1 scratch built . Based on a mine on the Western Maryland. Avella Station, This whole area of scenery has been redone. Now lights have been added to the interior. The interior was completed but the old bulbs burnt out. Led installed. Photoshopped background. close up of the mine.
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Bridgeville. Station cut on Cricut based on the prototype at Bridgeville on P&WV. West side of the station. Engine facility at Rook. The sanding tower and small buildings are new , Iron city sash and door has all new details on the roof. Based on prototype at Rook Yard. Bradley's general store.. I scratch built this 40 plus years ago became a basket case was in the junk box. Rebuilt it new front and roof . Now is back on the layout. It was built for in memory of my son.
Scratch built coke wharf. New Hostler office at Rook.
Wow , awesome , love every scene , and I especially love your ballast , roads , weeds and grass.
Looks terrific Tom! Glad you're back here posting again. :D
Tom W.
Beautiful additions to a beautiful layout. Very nice my friend.
For those who have not seen Tom's layout, you can see it here.
http://modelersforum.com/index.php?topic=372.0
Tom L. ;D
Hey Tom:
Great looking RR. Thanks for sharing.
Kark
BRAVO! BRAVO!
Tom....
Just amazing
Thanx
Bob
This photo showcases some particularly excellent scenery work. That ground cover is really something. Well done, Tom.
(https://modelersforum.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=5680.0;attach=65279)
New building that is scratch built based on prototype. Building is basically finished , Now it has to get installed, Basic landform is in plaster of paris cloth is next. Build for my grand daughters, Zoe Oliva and Isabella, (Bella) They picked the stores to be installed. Interior are added and lights. Bella picked purple handrails for her store. Bella is the one who helped me. She helped painting the trim and she with my guidance finish cut out the windows. It was cut on my Cricut. I think there are 48 windows and doors.
Tom, it's good to hear from you, and see your progress!
dave
Dave,
Tom W's layout is sooo realistic and incredible modeling. I just love it!!! Lot's to gawk at for sure. Thanks for posting the updates. I'm a fan.
Thanx Thom...
Agree with Craig on that ground cover of the engine facility. Looks very prototypical.
That large scratcbuilt store structure is fantastic. Love the way your grand daughters helped out in naming their stores.
Bernd
I'll be following along.
Some beautiful work, Tom.
Most realistic.
Cheers, Mark.
Love the update Tom.....great scenery work and mine scene. 8) Keep the photos coming. :)
Hey Tom:
Love what you did with that scratchbuild. Beautiful job.
Karl
Tom, That's a Beautiful Scratch build. Dennis
Tom,
Very nice layout and structures !
Like the era you choose to model.
Tommy
Avella Pa. House scratch built station scratch built backdrop photoshopped in.
West End of the P&WV , Tower by FOS. The branch line to Mifflin and Clairton take off at the tower. The main line goes to Connellsville.
Clairton interchange yard with the Union RR. I photoshopped in the backdrop of the real interchange yard. I tok the prototype picture in the early 90's. on the layout I had a WM engine the day I took the picture. In reality I know they went to Mifflin in the 70's using pooled power with the N&W. Just took modelers license for this shot. The bridge in the backdrop is the Ravensburg bridge .The photo is looking toward the N&W branch line.
Great work Tom. The photos and layout are really "moody"...you really capture the feel of the area modeled. I was flipping through thinking it looks familiar when I found Tom's link to the old thread and realized I had been there that day...2014? Wow...also cool to visit a layout and say to myself that I've seen this before in a magazine. I've been fortunate to have that one quite a few times at convention layout tours. I often forget who I met with yesterday, but I have an amazing recall memory of Model Railroader (particularly 80's), music trivia, BMX and Skateboarding...if only I could clear some of that out for more practical knowledge :o
My favorite scene/detail that I just always associate with your layout is that cool mine vent (structure) with the giant fan behind the screen.
John
As John said, the photos really do capture a perfect mood. And they can only do that thanks to some seriously great modeling. Keep those photos coming.
O Hommel layout update The scene is almost finished.(//)
Tom,
Great job, looks fantastic.
Tom ;D
Thanks Tom
Tom,
Nice grouping of buildings, granted you had something to go by, but the scene is well represented in miniature. Another impressive scene on the railroad!
Bob
Still following along.
Hey Tom:
Looks just great.
Karl
Very nice indeed!
Jerry