I am nearing completion of my NTRAK Logging Module Set (2 x 4 foot). The left side module depicts a logging scene with a loading spur and cutting and preparation of logs for transportation to the sawmill. 
The right hand module contains a sawmill with a log pond. The logs are processed through the mill and exit as lumber on the green chain. The lumber is stacked in the storage lots for drying prior to transporting to market.
Great pictures and modeling!! Our family has always been a great fan of the Christmas tree train setup - it grew a little every year. We never had the room to do more than that although the desire was always there. Have you visited the Balboa Park Model Train Museum in San Diego? What a delight! Might make a good post in the future.
ReplyDeleteNot only have I visited the Balboa Park Model Train Museum, but I was a member of the N Scale club for several years while I lived in San Diego. I was a member when the N Scale was started and layed much of the track near the model of the San Diego Station. All of that track is hand layed. I had to quit when I moved to Las Vegas over 18 years ago.
ReplyDeleteNice pics, I wonder how many hours you spent in building those landscapes, I bet many...
ReplyDeleteMany hours, started planning last April, completed CAD plans for the modules, module blanks were built, track layed by September. Then I spent a lot of time on eBay looking for materials at a good price. I needed several hundred trees. Built the Sawmill kit and painted, weathered it. The basic landscape is built up of styrene foam and then textured with a product called Sculpta-mold which is part paper mache and part plaster of paris. It is light weight, which is important.
ReplyDeleteThat is some pretty impressive work, and the amount of planning and effort you put into it is truly amazing. I'm interested to see what other information and posts you share.
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