Superior & Seattle Railroad Build

S&S RR · December 04, 2014, 10:50:45 AM

David and Greg

I love the mountains, as you can see from the pictures of the layout. I get out to the rockies as often as possible.

clevermod01 · December 04, 2014, 11:13:03 AM

wow, more then impressive, can't wait to see the finished scene.

S&S RR · December 04, 2014, 02:43:38 PM

Quote from: clevermod01 on December 04, 2014, 11:13:03 AM
wow, more then impressive, can't wait to see the finished scene.

Thom

Thanks - me too! I'm working on it today.

S&S RR · December 04, 2014, 07:45:57 PM

Today I made another change on the S&S that is really going to help with operations and also make the mountain area I have been working on much better. First, this mountain area has been named it is now Mt. Aiden after my Grandson. The trestle we have been discussing is now going to be 7 feet long instead of the original 4 feet.

First step in this process was to get the mountain slope ready for the 100 trees I have all ready to be planted.

Then I removed the temporary trestle (plywood benchwork) in preparation for the actual trestle that is under construction.

S&S RR · December 04, 2014, 07:53:17 PM

I then called in the survey team and went to work with my laser level - then some mountain was removed - and finally the trestle was extended 3 feet. This change helps by increasing the radius for the trestle to 40 inches, keeps the train where you can see it no tunnel needed, makes more room for structures, and improves the "WOW factor" for the trestle. Here are a few pictures from today's activities.

I'm also playing with some natural stones for the scenery - just playing at this point.

cuse · December 04, 2014, 08:32:49 PM

When those sheer rocks were barren, I was a little wary...they were awesome, but not of this planet. Now, with the rubble, ground cover and trees they're really magnificent. You've captured the majesty of those steep slopes in your home. You obviously had a vision and got there layer by layer.

REALLY GREAT!!!

John

S&S RR · December 04, 2014, 09:32:56 PM

Quote from: Cuse on December 04, 2014, 08:32:49 PM
When those sheer rocks were barren, I was a little wary...they were awesome, but not of this planet. Now, with the rubble, ground cover and trees they're really magnificent. You've captured the majesty of those steep slopes in your home. You obviously had a vision and got there layer by layer.

REALLY GREAT!!!

John

Thanks for the kind works John. It is all about the details and layers. I'm working my way from the backdrop to the foreground adding the layers in this area - so far I'm happy with the way it is turning out. Another day another layer

. I spent three hours cutting strip wood for the trestle this afternoon.

gnatshop · December 05, 2014, 07:46:24 PM

Cuse, don't give that Siekirk feller too much credit!!

It was Engineer Aiden that insisted that the train be high up in the air on a spindley trestle!
Engineer Aiden is fearless!!!!!

S&S RR · December 06, 2014, 08:21:31 AM

Quote from: gnatshop on December 05, 2014, 07:46:24 PM
Cuse, don't give that Siekirk feller too much credit!!

It was Engineer Aiden that insisted that the train be high up in the air on a spindley trestle!
Engineer Aiden is fearless!!!!!

David

You got that right! And how do you make the locomotives go faster!

EricQuebec · December 06, 2014, 10:13:33 AM

As always, I'm speechless.... John, You have make a new high standard in rock works.

Eric QUébec city

S&S RR · December 06, 2014, 10:35:27 AM

Eric

Thanks for the kind words - I'm real excited about the trestle I'm building. Depending on camera angle there will someday be five different mountain ranges that I can use as a backdrop for a locomotive photo shoot. Thanks for stopping by the thread.

jlgrove · December 06, 2014, 07:30:30 PM

BEAUTIFUL, just BEAUTIFUL....the realism of the rockfall is just perfect......

jerryrbeach · December 06, 2014, 07:38:01 PM

John,
IMO, your wonderful talus slope raises your rockwork from good to amazing exceptional!!! It looks so real I can almost hear the rocks breaking off and sliding down the slope!

S&S RR · December 06, 2014, 08:58:49 PM

Quote from: jlgrove on December 06, 2014, 07:30:30 PM
BEAUTIFUL, just BEAUTIFUL....the realism of the rockfall is just perfect......

Thanks Jeff - I'm real happy with the way the natural rock talus is blending with the painted plaster rocks. I think the Jeep is going to be hauling lots of rocks home this next year. I know just what colors I'm looking for now. Actually carry a couple samples with me on my road trips.

S&S RR · December 06, 2014, 09:01:28 PM

Quote from: jerryrbeach on December 06, 2014, 07:38:01 PM
John,
IMO, your wonderful talus slope raises your rockwork from good to amazing exceptional!!! It looks so real I can almost hear the rocks breaking off and sliding down the slope!

Thanks for the kind words Jerry - that's what we are trying to achieve. I need to be able to hear the steam engine whistle echo through the mountains next!