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Well the event has come and gone. I actually can get back to doing things when I feel like it and simply running trains. It was a lot of work but it was well worth it. As you all know when you're doing work on your layout it's nice to finish it up and actually look at everything you have done and pat yourself on the back. There are still many projects I need to do but I checked off quite a few things I've done in preparation for the Pilgrimage. There were some "regulars" and quite a few new visitors but it we had a fun time. All were appreciative of me opening my home and what has been done on the layout.

I appreciate everyone who has liked and commented on the work I've shown the last few weeks. It means a lot.

Dave



This was what visitors saw at the Pilgrimage. Of course trains were running.

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Not much done in small switching area but lighting was installed.

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Visitors in main room.

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Starting to get bit crowded...

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I hope everyone is enjoying the last day of the year. I recently completed the installation of a water tower. The most effort was put into deciding what I wanted it to sit on. I wasn't sure if I wanted it on a grassy area or concrete. The photos show which direction I went. I also managed to catch a nice night shot of the tower. You can click on the link below to see my YouTube video of this adventure.

I also finally finished up the creek scene, minus the water. I guess that means I didn't finish it.  Anyways, in addition to the creek itself I had to do a bit of scenery and work on the deck bridge(weathering) on the upper level. All of that is in the back of the layout and needed to be done, at the same time, so that I don't have anymore serious work to do in that particular area.

Eventually, I will pour water.

Dave



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Culvert by water tower

Scenery around water tower

Water tower in the distance

View of water tower in center of layout

Night view of water towerConcrete Piers installed and fully weatheredWaterless creek view under stone arch bridge without treesWaterless creek view under stone arch bridge with treesWaterless creek view

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  • Concrete Piers installed and fully weathered
  • Waterless creek view under stone arch bridge without trees
  • Waterless creek view under stone arch bridge with trees
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Hi Everyone,

I've been trying to get some more work done around the layout. The first was a makeover. A few years ago I planted a lot of trees and those trees were to represent fall. Even though the trees were various colors I wasn't getting the "fall" look I wanted.

I also had a corner, of the layout, that needed addressed. I first needed to wire a switch which was done about 2 or 3 months ago. Even after that, I kept putting the rest of the work off and for good reason.  I wasn't quite sure what I wanted to do. I knew I needed to install a grade crossing but also knew there was other work that needed to be done as well. Finally I went in  and  did the work.

I must say with both projects I'm pretty pleased. I showcase all of this work on my YouTube page. Just click the link under my name.

Thanks,

Dave

    BEFORE...

ORIGINAL PLANTED TREES

  MAKING/RE-DOING TREES...

NEW or REDONE TREES TO BE PLANTED

   MORE TREES...

NEW or REDONE TREES TO BE PLANTED [2)

   TRANSFORMATION BEGINNING BY UPROOTING SOME OF THE TREES AND STARTING TO PLANT THE NEW ONES...

FIRST PASS OF NEW TREES

   STARTED WITH  MORE YELLOWS BECAUSE THAT COLOR WAS MISSING IN THE ORIGINAL PLANTING...

FIRST PASS OF NEW TREES [2)

   MORE VIBRANT COLORS TO REPRESENT EARLY/MIDDLE FALL...

MORE VIBRANT COLORS

   AFTER...

MORE VIBRANT COLORS [2)

  CLOSE UP...

MORE VIBRANT COLORS [3)



   CORNER BEFORE WITH GRADE CROSSING INSTALLED...

ORIGINAL CORNER

   TEST FITTING ROAD TUNNEL PORTAL...

FITTING NEW TUNNEL PORTAL

  PAINTED TUNNEL PORTAL...

PAINTED NEW PORTAL

   TUNNEL PORTAL INSTALLED AND ROAD PUT IN, BUT A MESS BECAUSE OF PLASTER USED FOR ROAD...

NEW ROAD

   ADDED DOUBLE YELLOW LINES, BALLASTED TRACK, SOME GROUND FOAM ON EACH SIDE OF ROAD, AND RAN TRAINS FOR  A FEW DAYS...

NEW ROAD/RUNNING TRAINS

  ORIGINAL COAL TIPPLE HILLSIDE...

COAL TIPPLE OLD HILLSIDE

   HILLSIDE WITHOUT COAL TIPPLE....

HILLSIDE [NO TIPPLE)

   ROCK WORK ON COAL TIPPLE HILLSIDE TO MATCH BACK HILLSIDE...

ROCK WORK ON COAL TIPPLE HILL SIDE

   COMPLETED HILLSIDE ON LEFT SIDE OF COAL TIPPLE. THE YARD IS ANOTHER PROJECT FOR ANOTHER DAY...

COMPLETED COAL TIPPLE HILLSIDE [LEFT VIEW)

  OVERALL VIEW OF COMPLETED COAL TIPPLE HILLSIDE...

COMPLETED COAL TIPPLE HILLSIDE [MIDDLE)

  VIEW OF ENTIRE COMPLETED CORNER. NOW I JUST NEED TO ADD SOME VEHICLES AND A FEW PEOPLE.

ENTIRE COMPLETED SCENE IN CORNER

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  • FIRST PASS OF NEW TREES (2)
  • MORE VIBRANT COLORS
  • MORE VIBRANT COLORS (2)
  • MORE VIBRANT COLORS (2)
  • MORE VIBRANT COLORS (3)
  • MORE VIBRANT COLORS (4)
  • ORIGINAL CORNER
  • FITTING NEW TUNNEL PORTAL
  • PAINTED NEW PORTAL
  • NEW ROAD
  • NEW ROAD/RUNNING TRAINS
  • COAL TIPPLE OLD HILLSIDE
  • HILLSIDE (NO TIPPLE)
  • ROCK WORK ON COAL TIPPLE HILL SIDE
  • COMPLETED COAL TIPPLE HILLSIDE (LEFT VIEW)
  • COMPLETED COAL TIPPLE HILLSIDE (MIDDLE)
  • COMPLETED GRADE CROSSING IN CORNER
  • ENTIRE COMPLETED SCENE IN CORNER

Hi Everyone,

I've been trying to get some more work done around the layout. The first was a makeover. A few years ago I planted a lot of trees and those trees were to represent fall. Even though the trees were various colors I wasn't getting the "fall" look I wanted.

I also had a corner, of the layout, that needed addressed. I first needed to wire a switch which was done about 2 or 3 months ago. Even after that, I kept putting the rest of the work off and for good reason.  I wasn't quite sure what I wanted to do. I knew I needed to install a grade crossing but also knew there was other work that needed to be done as well. Finally I went in  and  did the work.

I must say with both projects I'm pretty pleased. I showcase all of this work on my YouTube page. Just click the link under my name.

Thanks,

Dave



Beautiful work Dave

Thanks much for sharing

Mike-Thanks man! I will definitely look you up if I get that way. You'll have to show me some of those carpentry and electronic skills in return.

Bill-Thank you. The tipple is a kit from BTS. Progress does come in waves and when I can completely commit to it.  I also like to have more than one project               going so I don't get bored and lose interest. That happens to me more than I would like to admit.

John-Thank you!

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