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Inspired by the beauty of my native Pacific Northwest, I have chosen to create a short branch line railroad from Everett to Arlington, WA. The layout has been constructed in a 10'x12' manufactured shed. Features include the yard at the Everett waterfront originally completed for the GN in Everett's early years. This yard parallels the former Norton Ave. serving various industries to include the former Scott Paper Co. which I have also chosen to model. The private line operates over BN trackage bringing lumber products to Everett from Arlington. On the layout, a scenic divider exits between Everett and Arlington; the best idea yet. One side is industrial, while the other is mountainous. In such a small space, who said you can't have your cake and eat it too. The yard is pretty much a replica of the yard on David Barrows' project featured in MR. Sadly, a portionof this layout was demolished..mostly the scenic portion with the bridge. I actually reduced the size of the benchwork and rearranged the track configuration. My time is limited so I settled for a smaller space and I love it! Tearing out the old section and rebuilding was envigorating! Basically the new section is dual mainline loop with a DBL crossover. I'll get images up soon. |
Era: Diesel Period: 1980's Roads: GN, MILW, BN Scale: HO Theme: Privately owned branch line,logging, paper products, general freight Locale: Pacific Northwest, Everett to Arlington, WA Construction: Pine 1x2's, 1x4's, 1/2" Plywood, Domino modules 18" to 24" deep (based on David Barrows CM&SF), around-the-walls/penninsular Track: Atlas code 100, #6 turnouts, a couple #4's on industrial sidings Scenery: Woodland Scenics plaster cloth, ground foam, turf, etc Motive Power: Atlas, Athearn, Proto 2000 (LOVE'EM!), GP's,SW1200,SD's etc Control: Atlas components, MRC power pack; CMI Sounder Station (this is the one with sound-very cool!) Structures: DPM, Walthers Rolling Stock: Athearn, Atlas, Bev-Bel (custom Athearn), |
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This page was last updated on: December 1, 2002
Hints and Advice: 1) I use Wodland Scenics materials for all my scenery needs. I especially like the plaster gauze because of its strength and ease of use. In addition, I love building those WS tree kits! 2) All rolling stock have Kadee couplers and am in the process of retrofitting them with Atlas or Kato wheel sets--by far the best on the market! NOTE: Some wheel sets do not fit the Athearn bolsters. Trim off the cars' bolster and then affix the truck. I buy the complete trucks for I feel the wheels are designed to fit their respsective frames. In other words, I am not confidant that the separate wheels purchased alone will fit an Athearn Archbar truck, for instance. 3) Use Goo-Gone to clean wheels and track via a soft cloth like a baby diaper (don't tell my wife!). 4) After I laid the flex track, I spray painted it flat black and dusted it w/gray at random points. I will not ballast for the simple reason that I will, someday, tear it up which makes it less of a mess to contend with. Who knows, I might move someday. |
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To all my loyal viewers: The WN no longer exists! It actually became too large to manage, even within the walls of a small manufactured shed of only 10x12'! The birth of a child, work and school precluded proper maintenance and operation. However, ripping it out was ehilerating not to mention that I can look forward to building anew. Think of it as a way to hone your skills....you can always improve. My most recent endeavor has been a 2x8' module that interfaces with a local club...what a blast! |
If I can leave you with one thought: Model Railroading is truly the World's Greatest Hobby so keep at it and never underestimate your abilities to dream, build and enjoy this wonderful HOBBY! Ronald Hart |