The M-K & Eastern RR, a layout made of dioramas, sort of....

[postalkarl]

Hey Graffen:

Layout is looking just great. Love the interior shots. Keep em coming.

Karl

[Janbouli]

Wow , those interiors are awesome.

[tct855]

I just love stopping by from time to time and seeing all the wonderful shots and progression of this fantastic layout with inspiring modeling.   Thanx Thom...

[Graffen]

Thanks!
I installed lights in more of the buildings and connected them on the layout.
















Now I'll have to see what else needs lights.

[rubbergauge]

Hello Graffen,

Beautiful work on your layout! It's hard to see but it looks like there is mortar between the stones on the foundation on your 2 stall engine house. It that's correct could you tell how you did it? I'm building one now and would like to add mortar.

thanks,
Joe

[Graffen]

Hello Graffen,

Beautiful work on your layout! It's hard to see but it looks like there is mortar between the stones on the foundation on your 2 stall engine house. It that's correct could you tell how you did it? I'm building one now and would like to add mortar.

thanks,
Joe

Thanks! 
Yes, it's mortar. I use tiling grout. Works great. Just glue the stones to the backing, and the spread the thin mixed grout. Wipe off with a damp sponge.

[Mark Dalrymple]

Looking spectacular, Graffen!

Cheers, Mark.

[GPdemayo]

Love the lighting Graffen.....looks great. 

[Graffen]

Thanks!

I installed the new lights over my layout today.
I use 6 W LED bulbs with 2 feet gaps in between them.

















It's a LOT brighter now!

[postalkarl]

Hey Graffen:

It just gets better every time I wee it. You have one of my favorites there. Bret's Brewery.

Karl

[Graffen]

https://youtu.be/MYh0vofQs4E

Tested the new turnout control. I'm really satisfied.

[Graffen]

I made some utility poles today.
It's an Auhagen kit.



I installed them temporary on the layout.




I will add E-Z line later.

[Graffen]

I made a retaining wall out of Depron foam that I scribed with a pencil before painting it with gesso and some paint.


I glued it in place with hot glue.


I surrounded it with my homemade Sculptamold.
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[postalkarl]

Hey Graffen:

The retaining walls is coming along quite nicely. Can't wait to sit it fionished with the scenery around it.

Karl

[Graffen]

Thanks Karl!
I made a bridge for the road to the tunnel.
3D printed sides and cardboard/wood subframe.
I've just graveled the road, so the bridge is a little wet ...





Sylvan car I also built recently.