Mid July 2014 Progress Update

Over the past month, I have been checking out some of my steam engines, running trains, installing decoders, worked on fixing the shorting issue with the insulfrog turnouts, and began work on the support structure for the main level. There are four videos in this update.

Im starting over after a switch to n scale. A major downsize was going to limit HO to a small switching shelf. N scale will allow the operation Im looking for. I will still make dioramas in HO as I like the super detail. But Ive seen some really good stuff in n scale.

This is my first module/section

I'm looking for a kit similar to the smaller front building in the following images. Or something I could possibly bash to look like it. The station was originally run by the United Fruit Company and then transferred to the Northern Railway in Costa Rica. Any tips would be appreciated.

Another view and in color.

May not look like much, but have my DCC hooked up and this is the first official run on the new layout.   Stayed up past midnight to get this far last night, but it was worth it.   Stupid flash color changed the headlights to yellow....gonna have to figure how to white balance this baby.....stilll....i'm excited.

Loren Casey

Maryville,IL

ICG St louis sub 1979

I have finally laid the last section of rail on my rebuilt N Scale -Trenton Subdivision.

To Mark this milestone, I decided to have some fun.

If you are looking for modern style security lights and cameras check these out.

www.shapeways.com/model/620264

What is it about making something that is so intriguing? Is it worth spending more time to make something yourself? 

Join me as I discuss crafting/scratchbuilding here. Also, feel free to chime in here or on my blog- what is it about scratch building that appeals to you, or scares you away? 

Listen in as IAIS 708 spots a load of steel plates at Chicago Bridge & Iron on the Grimes Industrial Track.

James