I'm putting this thread in the "Layouts" category as most of the pictures are of layouts. There will be a section on the contest room as well. I'm doing the layouts in the order I saw them and hopefully can match the layout names/owners correctly with the pictures. Some will have just a few, some have many, depends on what interested me at the time. These were taken with an iPhone which has a poor depth of field. Don't expect professional pictures like some people make (I'm looking at you, Jaime).
Jeff
The first layout is an N scale one of Collin Sullivan. It is the Minneapolis North Western.
Next up was the North Metro Model Railroad Club layout. It was HUGE. This is the view on entering the layout, which was in the basement of a large building.
It's great to have you back as the 'official event photographer'!!
dave
Thanks, Dave.
This station was an impressive scratchbuild with a long set of tracks for the passenger trains, but the camera really doesn't show that.
Jeff
I had to comment to the engineer that they must have been expecting me as this train was all tank cars (my favorite rolling stock) headed by a set of CB&Q FTs.
I take pics of other stuff on the layout. Things like their switch layouts, and this cup holder made from PVC pipe with a big screw in the lower end.
Jeff
A few pictures showing this yard and staging tracks. i think this was about 60 feet long.
This was a cool ore dock, unfortunately, it's almost on the floor and the supports ruin the illusion.
Jeff
Some interesting bridges/trestles.
A few last shots including an interior of a building built on the edge of the layout.
Jeff
Jeff, thanks for the pictures.
They are very good.
I'm always amazed at the detail on some N scale layouts.
That basement layout is huge.
Great modeling on all these layouts.
Jeff, great photos, lots of inspiration there.
Thanks for "putting us there", Dr. Jeff.
I trust it was a good convention. Is the next one at Hickory, NC?
Thanks for looking in, Ron and Rick. There are more pics coming.
Yes, Jaime, the next one is in Hickory, NC.
Jeff