An HO scale switching shelf layout based on an alternate history of Hill City, Minnesota in the year 1920. In this alternate history, the Duluth, Missabe & Iron Range railroad has expanded into more than an ore carrier, and is servicing Hill City as a general purpose railroad.
Thursday, July 7, 2011
What's Behind Door Number Two?
The doors for the hand car shed are built and attached. Obviously not weathered yet - gotta let the glue dry first. Construction was simple, a frame built from scale 2"x4" lumber, with 2"x6" planks attached in a diagonal pattern (just like the prototype diagram). I decided that rather than do a fully detailed interior on such a small, insignificant building, I will instead display it with one door closed, one door open. Through the open door will be visible a hand car, and some assorted tools and other details, creating the illusion that the building is full.
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Tracy:
ReplyDeleteVery nice! Been following your progress a bit and have really enjoyed it. One question I have: what is the overall size of your layout? You have given some ideas about my own model rr.
Thanks Greg! Take a look at the "Track Plan" category (links on the left side of the page). You'll see the entire track plan there. Quick answer - the shelf is 3'x10'.
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