I started this page to share my new On30 layout. I do not at this time have a
     name for the layout. This is a small layout that is 12' long and comes out 7 1/2'
     from the wall at both ends . I will add a diagram of the track plan later. The
     lower level has a point to point track for shays and a small loop for porters
     and other small critters. The upper track  with be a loop for porters and small
     critters with several turnouts. The bottom track is in and running with out a
     problem. I'm currently working on the top level that will have several different
     types of bridges. Then the hard shell and the fun starts with the scenery. Below
     you will find photos of the layout as it progresses. This is going to be a 1930's
     era railroad and will have a small town with logging and mining sites. I think
     this layout will show what you can do in a small space.

     Also I want to mention that Michael Jones from Granite Creek designed the
     track plan. I'm a scenery and detail man but not good at making a good running
     railroad. So it is with Michaels help that I will have a easy running and easy to
     maintain railroad.

         I have had a few people ask about the track plan for the layout.  This layout does a lot for such a
    small area. I now can run two trains easy without diffcult switching etc. If you have any other
    questions just contact me.

     Here is the trestle from the lower level. This is the first thing you see as you walk
     into the room. There are two other bridges on the lower level.

    

    Here are a coupe shots showing the upper level and the backdrop I chose.

   

    Here is shot of a porter going over the large trestle.

   Here are some picture of the rock casting by the big trestle.

    
    

   And now the fun starts the scenery is going in.

    

   Here are some scenery shots around the trestle.

    
    
 
    

   Upper Track and the first mountain above the trestle.

    

    
 
    
     New pictures with the black boarder really defines the edge of the layout

  
  
  
  

The next hill

 
 

 New stuff for July

   Here is a Stoney Creek model that I cut down in length about a third. Then instead of tar paper siding
   like in the original plans I added wood siding and shingles on the roof. Not quite done.

  Pictures of the outside layout under construction.

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