The Carolina Sandhills Lines in HO Scale

[davefoxx]

Heh, before starting work today, I roughed out a cart path to see how this would fit.  Sure, I’d like more room, and the cart path is a little tight to the track.  But, that’s okay; I’m only trying to fill this space at the aisle with something prototypical for Southern Pines, North Carolina.   I only need to imply the golf course.  As expected, I’ll just get the corner of the green and the right front sand trap.  Pin placement may not be ideal. 



DFF

[John]

Heh, before starting work today, I roughed out a cart path to see how this would fit.  Sure, I’d like more room, and the cart path is a little tight to the track.  But, that’s okay; I’m only trying to fill this space at the aisle with something prototypical for Southern Pines, North Carolina.   I only need to imply the golf course.  As expected, I’ll just get the corner of the green and the right front sand trap.  Pin placement may not be ideal. 



DFF

add a couple of small pines between the path and the road -- and a no trespassing sign next to the cart path by the ROW -- also one of those trash cans where the cart parks and a ball washer to complete the scene

[keeper]

And add some golf balls to the ballast.... 

[packers#1]

I’m kinda mad at myself for not thinking about that; you’ve also got Pinehurst along the Aberdeen, Carolina, and Western there too. I don’t know if I’d butt the cart path that close to the tracks, but it’ll probably still look the part regardless so carry on!

This reminds me, I need to figure out how to scratch hold that disc golf basket for my layout…

[davefoxx]

And add some golf balls to the ballast.... 

Now that’s funny. I like it.

DFF

[davefoxx]

I’m kinda mad at myself for not thinking about that; you’ve also got Pinehurst along the Aberdeen, Carolina, and Western there too. I don’t know if I’d butt the cart path that close to the tracks, but it’ll probably still look the part regardless so carry on!

This reminds me, I need to figure out how to scratch hold that disc golf basket for my layout…

Yeah, the cart path is too close to the tracks, but once it’s “planted” in the grass and painted a concrete color, I’m hoping it won’t be as apparent.  I need to give as much space as I can to the green and bunker to really set the scene.

DFF

[davefoxx]

add a couple of small pines between the path and the road -- and a no trespassing sign next to the cart path by the ROW -- also one of those trash cans where the cart parks and a ball washer to complete the scene

Definitely.  Great ideas.

DFF

[mu26aeh]

Be sure to add white stakes along the ROW, marking out of bounds

[davefoxx]

Be sure to add white stakes along the ROW, marking out of bounds

Then I’ll lose a ball and have to take a penalty.     Seriously, I like that detail.

Thanks,
DFF

[mu26aeh]

Could put a group of golfers gathered around a ball on the line.  They're arguing whether it's in or out 🤣

[nuno81291]

I guess why have the path at all? Why not just bunker and edge of the green?

[davefoxx]

Too late!  I like the cart path.  I did narrow it again, though, which I thinks makes a difference.   The cart path helps set the scene, and it exists on the real golf hole.

This afternoon, there was a little terraforming to rough in the bunker, the green, and to plant the cart path.



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[wazzou]

Obviously I don't know the scene or the area and admittedly didn't look at any of the links, but is there not a chain link fence or something to prohibit trespassing on the ROW?

[John]

Obviously I don't know the scene or the area and admittedly didn't look at any of the links, but is there not a chain link fence or something to prohibit trespassing on the ROW?

Doesn't appear to be

[John]

Too late!  I like the cart path.  I did narrow it again, though, which I thinks makes a difference.   The cart path helps set the scene, and it exists on the real golf hole.

This afternoon, there was a little terraforming to rough in the bunker, the green, and to plant the cart path.

I have a golf cart ready to print ... and a special golfer figure for you to add to the scene