Long Island Rail Road-Oyster Bay Branch

Thank you Randy! I appreciate that coming from you. I’ve seen your work, it’s excellent.

I added some mortar to the brick, which is joint compound mixed with burnt umber. I also made one of the abutments that will be on the side. One down, three to go.

Andy

I had to make an adjustment to the size of the abutments. While the larger one is more prototypical, it doesn’t fit well in the space available. The one on the right is the original, and the one on the left has been modified to fit the space a little better.

Andy

Looks good Andy! We all have to make compromises to make things fit or "look right".

Dave

Thanks Dave, I was hoping to use the first version, but reality showed up. 😁

Andy

Finished the abutments front and back. These are the front abutments cut and placed. I’ll rough up the abutments a little. Don’t want the edges to be too sharp.I will attach them with some adhesive, then start painting.

Andy

I attached the abutments front and back. The bridge has been primed and is ready for paint. I want to wait a day or two to make sure it is completely dry.

Andy

Looking good Andy! What did you prime it with?

Dave

Can't wait to see more Andy!

Thanks Dave, I primed it with Mod Podge and some white acrylic paint.

Thanks Bob, next up is the paint then some dark wash and maybe some weathering powders.

Andy

It looks great!

Thanks Mark. I confess I watched Joey Ricard’s videos. Search for Trackside Scenery on You Tube. He is very talented (funny too). I also learned a great deal from the forum members here.

Andy

I have seen a few of Joey Ricard's videos, but it has been some time since I have.  Thank you, Andy!

Good luck Mark, looks like a nice area. had the same ideas many years ago never completed or happened. So looking foreword to see your layout take shape GarGraves sounds great

JP

I applied the gray top coat to the bridge. Next, I’ll add a few darker spots and some mossy areas for contrast, then a black wash and maybe some weathering powders.

Andy

Andy, the first coat of paint makes it look good.  Extra colors and shading, along with vegetation mill make it look even better.

Andy this is looking good. Please continue to show us the details of what you are doing as you go along. Copying is a compliment.

Thanks,

Bill

Andy,

This is really turning out to be a great bridge. I still can't get over your brick work. You may have already planned to do this, but painting individual bricks will definitely enhance the realism of the bridge. Lighter greys, darker greys, some browns, and maybe even a little light rust color. These were all colors I picked up in the prototype photo you showed. It wouldn't take much time as you wouldn't paint every brick. This along with your shading will yield great results. Great work on this!

Dave

Thank you Mark. I definitely want to add those details to enhance the final version.

Will do Bill. We all copied from somewhere 😁

Thanks Dave, you read my mind. That will be incorporated for sure.

Andy

I added some detail on the brick work for the bridge. I also added some spots of moss in spots on the stone, then gave the whole bridge a black wash to dirty things up a bit. The moss towards the bottom is right above where the water line will be.

Merry Christmas and happy holidays to all.

Andy

It is really looking great, Andy!!

Thank you Mark! Merry Christmas to you and your family.

Andy

Andy,

You have done some work on this project. Check your email.

Dave

I wasn’t completely satisfied with the look of the stone bridge. I got some encouragement and direction from Dave (luvindemtrains), thanks Dave! I think it has more character now. I’ll give it a black wash and touch it up with some weathering powders. Everything below the red line will be hidden by earth, ground cover, etc.

Andy

It looks great, Andy!  Dave gave expert advice, and you learned well!

Andy,

  It almost looks too beautiful to hide now!

Tom

Home run!

Thanks Mark! I tried to follow Dave’s ideas.

Tom, it will hidden even more when I have the ground cover and earth in place. But I’ll know it’s there 😁

Thank you Bill!

Andy

That’s exactly right.  I’ve heard it said before about building sides that face the wall and interiors no one can see

@Steamfan77 posted:

Thanks Dave. It’s a small bridge over a little stream before you enter the Oyster Bay yard.
Thanks Tom. I used a mechanical pencil to make the initial mortar lines, then went back over them with a dull No#2 pencil to widen them. I’ll clean up the arch a little then add the abutments on either side. I will also add some bricks to the interior of the arch. I will also add the banks on either side of the stream, then add the water.
Below  you can see the bridge in place. I sanded to get the fit I wanted.

Andy

Well done!

Peter

Yay Andy! I'm glad I could help. I think once you do your scenery around it you will be very pleased. Keep it coming brother.

Dave

Thank you Peter!

Thank you for your support and encouragement Dave!

The next step is a black wash tonight. I will evaluate from there.

Andy

Looking good Andy.

Gotta love this forum. We are all in it together and ready to offer help.

Bob

Thanks Bob, this forum is a great resource for sure. Inspirational too.

Andy

I put the finishing touches on the bridge and put it in place on the layout. I’m looking forward to adding ground cover and some small trees, and eventually pouring the water for the stream.

Andy

Nice work Andy! I can't wait to see what you do with your scenery in this section. I can already tell this will be a nice vignette for photography and videos.

Dave

Thank you Dave! I’m excited to add the scenery and then pour the water. Lots to do here.

Andy

That’s really nice looking in place awaiting the scenery!

Thank you Mark! I’m currently experimenting with different “looks” for the scene.

Andy

Nice Andy. looking forward to updates.

Tom

Thanks Tom.
When I first started this project, it seemed like such a simple scene, but I’m quickly learning that a lot goes into it.

Andy