While it's true that layout progress has lagged these past two months due to other projects, another (and maybe even bigger) reason is that I allowed myself to get stuck trying to create the backdrop behind the Wethersfield section of my layout.  My problem is essentially that I know too much about the prototype, how it's supposed to look. And I don't have any photos that come anywhere close to that - nor do I have the painting or PhotoShop skills to make them up.

Maybe you can offer some advice that'll help me get past this roadblock.

I will be starting on Enterprise Yard in October of 2020

In today’s video, we are going to continue our conversation about the lighting on my module by taking a more in depth look at the DCC control possibilities of the system.

Hey all, 

Here's the June update for the shelf layout for those interested. Thanks for taking a look!

Recent Scenic changes that I have made to my module and as well as my to do list for future builds.

In today’s video, I am going to show you an amazing collection of Circus and Carnival model trains, dioramas, model scenery, carousels and memorabilia. There will also be a short unboxing.

For those interested here’s my latest update on the Seaboard Central.

https://youtu.be/XAeBWlAIbn0

It's been a while since I've posted, but suffice it to say that most of May and June were taken up with car and house projects. Thankfully, those are in the rear-view and I'm turning my attention back to the layout. But everything's a bit different - I haven't had a monthly ops session since the end of January.

I have been designing an HO scale switching layout ( 2’ x 8’ ) on the area around Astoria Plywood in Astoria Oregon during October 1968. This was part of the Spokane Portland & Seattle A-Line that tan from Portland to Seaside Oregon. The line is still operated to St. Helens by the Portland & Western Railroad with the last service being a trio of RDC’s running as an excursion to Astoria. The line past Astoria was pulled up and unless you really know where to look, it is hard to tell a railroad ever went to Seaside. 

Note: All future "Please Show Us" Series entries will be made in "topics" instead of "blogs."