Man that is really an eye full of candy, You could make an RTV of sell some of that, I maybe a buyer.
I am also a si/fye nut who has most of the 50 and 60s videos monster cheesy flics which keep me company when I work on the layout.
I plan on a nice monster scene. I got a few models of the fifties creatures. Godzilla needs the seat of honor for it.
A monster section is pretty awesome. My layout right now is primarily Halloween themed. I plan on adding the Jurassic Park section, some famous horror film location (Bates Mote, Overlook Hotel, Etc), along with a Harry Potter/Hogwarts section. Not sure what you mean by " You could make an RTV of sell some of that, I maybe a buyer."?
You might use a Tortoise or similar turnout motor and controls on the doors to keep supplies 'train oriented'; possibly more familiar.
Any plans for animatronics once the gate opens?
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https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fC-0k9XgMQc
Honestly, I'm 0% familiar with any of the electronics of train operations. I've done a LOT of automotive and computer wiring, but my layout right now is two independent loops powered by two CW 80's.
There is actually a very popular JP Pinball mod that uses servo's to open the gate. He uses an adrino to control the gate. I figured I might start with his circuitry and see what/if we can make it work.
Gate Operations Mod: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsW-RO4FuAY
Closer View of the Mechanics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_TMqnOlA9Wo
Not sure of any actual animatronics once the train enters Jurassic park. Might come up with something. Right now there are plans for a Gate, Visitor Center, Raptor Paddock, T-REX Scene/Fence, and maybe a few things from the new Jurassic World movie.