Looking for cement plant backdrop ideas

[mu26aeh]

I am modeling a cement processing plant on my N scale layout, the CSX Hanover Subdivision.  I am modeling the rail side of the industry, having the majority of the plant on the backdrop.  Does anyone know of readily available backdrops that could represent that ?  Or explain how I might be able to take an online photo or file and print my own ? 

[up1950s]

The cement transit mix depots near me on Jamaica Bay , they get their raw barged in . So the backdrop could be a close up of a tug escorting a barge full of rock or sand . I guess the cement comes in a covered barge .? The amount of water could be just a river , all the way up to what looks like an ocean but without breakers at the shore near the dock .

[glakedylan]

https://www.google.com/maps/@40.7305469,-75.3049704,3a,15y,45.3h,94.3t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sTNYrC4Ga98jgladc6yX98Q!2e0!6s%2F%2Fgeo2.ggpht.com%2Fcbk%3Fpanoid%3DTNYrC4Ga98jgladc6yX98Q%26output%3Dthumbnail%26cb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile.gps%26thumb%3D2%26w%3D203%26h%3D100%26yaw%3D226.00536%26pitch%3D0!7i13312!8i6656?hl=en

[glakedylan]

https://www.google.com/maps/@40.7324924,-75.3075298,3a,15y,121.1h,89.42t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1suyEge8NQhzTydtuPxd7ZLQ!2e0!7i13312!8i6656?hl=en


from Nazareth in the cement belt of pa


gary

[glakedylan]

https://www.google.com/maps/@40.7279973,-75.3017737,3a,75y,38.7h,100.71t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sHLcZD-fWZPh3s-LwjtkF6A!2e0!7i13312!8i6656?hl=en


another, a little further down the road from nazareth to tatamy


gary

[up1950s]

https://www.bing.com/mapspreview?&cp=qs4n1p8vn4cc&lvl=19&style=b&v=2&sV=1&form=S00027

[Spades]

https://issuu.com/mr-hobbyist/docs/mrh12-01-jan2012-ol/60?viewMode=presentation&mode=embed 
MRH article by Lance Mindheim yes it is for structure but the techniques can be used for creating a backdrop

[Blazeman]

Adam: You mentioned "processing." Is that the same as mixing? Gary's links are to the cement production facilities.

I'm thinking you are depicting a site where the cement, sand, aggregate, lime and such are delivered for mixing and distribution by truck. Can you clarify?

Larry

[Wlal13again]

https://www.google.com/maps/@40.7324924,-75.3075298,3a,15y,121.1h,89.42t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1suyEge8NQhzTydtuPxd7ZLQ!2e0!7i13312!8i6656?hl=en


from Nazareth in the cement belt of pa


gary

Essroc  Drove truck out of there in the 90`s 

[Ed Kapuscinski]

Try Google Streetview, plus this: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/pano-fetch/ggmfokbjchlhboclfngkneflhkopebbh?hl=en

That, plus some cleanup in photoshop resulted in this:

[basementcalling]

What size print can you get off a street view photo?

[Ed Kapuscinski]

"N Scale".

Honestly, it depends on the scene, and how it comes together.

My plan is to stitch a few together to get what I need. Or use pieces of them to put together what I need.

[mu26aeh]

Adam: You mentioned "processing." Is that the same as mixing? Gary's links are to the cement production facilities.

I'm thinking you are depicting a site where the cement, sand, aggregate, lime and such are delivered for mixing and distribution by truck. Can you clarify?

Larry

No, by processing, I'm saying what you call production.  What you were explaining would be a batch plant.  Of course in my latest picture, I show two cement mixers crossing tracks, but more just to have some vehicles in the picture.

[mu26aeh]

Lehigh Cement in York, PA has a good, unobstructed view of the rotary kiln, which can be seen in Security, MD as well.  Might use that if I can get the Google maps/panorama print to work out.

https://www.google.com/maps/@39.9482513,-76.7670308,3a,75y,248.68h,95.09t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1st503iTifSXEs0MzZAhj2Lg!2e0!7i13312!8i6656

[Wlal13again]

Keystone Cement  Bath Pa