Oregon Joint Line N Scale

[garethashenden]

You hit it on the nose Jeff - I was so happy with the results of the tunnel abandonment, that I decided to add an abandoned logging branch off the Oregon & Northeastern.  But it seems like the planned abandonment didn't turn out near as well as if I'd actually laid track and then pulled it up.  I haven't decided whether to "abandon this abandonment" or whether to keep it and try to improve it. 



011 by coldrvr, on Flickr

I think this could be made more realistic if you removed a few ties. When they pulled up the switch it's likely that they would have removed to long ties and replaced them with normal ones on the curve, so if you remove those and leave the rest with a short gap it may look better. Also, see if you can do anything about that kink.

[Flagler]

Nice work   

[coldriver]

P1010271 (2) by coldrvr, on Flickr

Been a while since I've gave a progress update.  Still diligently working on my canyon scene and I mocked up this tunnel at the canyon entrance but ultimately rejected it because I could see it was going to block some photo opportunities. 

[coldriver]

There's plenty more I could do to "finish" this scene, but it's done as far as overall form goes and I really need to move on to more pressing layout needs (like a loco servicing facility, etc). 


P1010483 (2) by coldrvr, on Flickr

Here's the canyon entrance.  Eventually I'll paint the backdrop (or use a photo backdrop) but like I said, it's time to move on...




P1010490 (2) by coldrvr, on Flickr

I'm pleased with all the photo angle possibilities with this canyon.  My layout scenery is heavily influenced by the western photography found in CTC Board magazine (now Railroads Illustrated) back in the late 80's and 90's from guys like Dale Sanders, Blair Kooistra, et al. 



P1010500 (2) by coldrvr, on Flickr

Deeper in the canyon I added a slide fence although I didn't wire it up and probably never will. 



P1010504 (2) by coldrvr, on Flickr

Overall this canyon is seven feet deep with backdrops on both sides.  The final two feet of backdrop on the left is removable to allow access for derailments and maintenance.  We'll see how that works out functionally but I'm happy with how it turned out aesthetically! 

[basementcalling]

Bad a$$.

[Philip H]

Now that's a canyon.  Very nice.

[Scottl]

You have an excellent eye for landscape detail.  I really like it, but the eroded bank in the second photo is tops with me.

[Chris333]

I'd hit it!

[Ed Kapuscinski]

This is killer man! Killer!

[GaryHinshaw]

Love the curves too!  Very nice!

[DKS]

Truly epic.

[wazzou]

Living in Western Washington and traveling frequently to the East side, you have really done a very credible job of capturing the look of the Basalt and dry grass.

[basementcalling]

Not to mention the river looks impressive too. More pictures and explanations are welcome.   

[Denver Road Doug]

Dayum!!!   I agree....you just have an eye for grandiose scenery that I don't think I've ever witnessed before.

I love it that there are starting to be a few world-class n-scale model railroads in the DFW area.    About damn time.    

[coldriver]

Dayum!!!   I agree....you just have an eye for grandiose scenery that I don't think I've ever witnessed before.

I love it that there are starting to be a few world-class n-scale model railroads in the DFW area.    About damn time.    

Thanks Doug, I usually think of the term "grandiose" as being a descriptive adjective for a Liberace (or maybe lady gaga for the youngsters reading this) performance, but I'll assume you didn't mean "way over the top"