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A Tale of Three T-TRAK Singles
« on: August 18, 2023, 01:36:15 PM »
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Greetings,
   Although I haven't had a ton of time to model lately, I've still been able to construct a few new T-TRAK modules as well as improve/rejuvenate a few older ones.
Also, I still enjoy building single modules...for many reasons. It's much easier to 'complete' a single as the real estate is limited, it's very easy to transport and use as a photo prop/backdrop, and, because a single is still the basic building block of T-TRAK, I feel it's important to show that single T-TRAK modules still have relevance, especially when trying to attract new model railroaders. Single modules also give me a way to showcase a particular manufacturer's product.
   I've continued my 'Mother Road' theme to represent the New Mexico/Arizona areas-so far, 5 modules (3 singles, 1 double, and 1 inside corner) featuring the highway parallel to the tracks, and 4 modules (1 single, 1 double, 2 triples, and 1 end cap) depicting scenes where the highway has diverged away from the trackage.
   My latest T-TRAK single continues the theme and features Showcase Miniatures' "Lee King" radiator shop in their line of Route 66-themed structures. I also ended up using one of their nice rooftop water towers, downline regulator pole assemblies, and a couple of their excellent vehicle kits. Building this single also gave me motivation to add and improve my other Southwest Mother Road singles and double.
However, in today's installment, I'll highlight the latest "Lee King" single
  this single utilized:
Arizona Rock & Mineral powders, pigments, sand, and rocks.
Chipboard road
Showcase Miniatures 'Lee King' Structure
Showcase Miniatures Short water tower
Walthers tank
Supertree tree kits and Superleaf products
Walthers grass tufts
Woodland Scenics ground foam clusters
Showcase Miniatures Downline regulator with modified Atlas telephone poles
EZ Line (for rigging power and telephone poles
Classic Metalworks and Showcase Miniatures vehicles

 









"STILL Thrilled to be in N scale!"

Bruce M. Arbo
CATT- Coastal Alabama T-TRAK
https://nationalt-traklayout.com/


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Re: A Tale of Three T-TRAK Singles
« Reply #1 on: August 18, 2023, 03:12:47 PM »
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I love what you do with these modules -- highlights skills in a space that's perfect for a lot of people ..

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Re: A Tale of Three T-TRAK Singles
« Reply #2 on: August 19, 2023, 12:34:54 AM »
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Looks great, Bruce! 
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Re: A Tale of Three T-TRAK Singles
« Reply #3 on: August 19, 2023, 01:00:02 PM »
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That is so nice, Lightning McQueen wants to drive on it.
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Re: A Tale of Three T-TRAK Singles
« Reply #4 on: August 24, 2023, 11:06:12 AM »
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This T-TRAK single also continues the Southwest ‘Mother Road’ theme and was built on a 14”deep laser cut kit, manufactured by the late Russell Higginbotham of Red River Models.
It features the Blair Line ‘Sunset Motel’, the Showcase Miniatures ‘Route 66 Cafe’, and the Walthers water tank/tower.
   I’ve populated it with a few Classic Metalworks vehicles and a few from Rasputen.













« Last Edit: August 24, 2023, 11:43:26 AM by arbomambo »
"STILL Thrilled to be in N scale!"

Bruce M. Arbo
CATT- Coastal Alabama T-TRAK
https://nationalt-traklayout.com/


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Re: A Tale of Three T-TRAK Singles
« Reply #5 on: August 26, 2023, 01:47:35 PM »
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The third Southwest Mother Road single is, actually, the first one I built, featuring Showcase Miniatures Indian Trading Post. I, very recently, added an ‘Indian fry bread’ and ‘Indian Taco’ stand to the Trading Post parking lot. I used the Bar Mills sandwich stand and made the signage on my computer. Vehicles are a mixture of Classic Metalworks (I’ve lowered the bodies and truck cabs), Showcase Miniatures, and Rasputen.



















Thanks for looking
"STILL Thrilled to be in N scale!"

Bruce M. Arbo
CATT- Coastal Alabama T-TRAK
https://nationalt-traklayout.com/


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Re: A Tale of Three T-TRAK Singles
« Reply #6 on: September 01, 2023, 01:13:56 PM »
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Great work all around, but I especially dig the vehicles.
Modeling the C&O in Kentucky.

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Re: A Tale of Three T-TRAK Singles
« Reply #7 on: September 01, 2023, 01:25:05 PM »
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I love this so much!