In addition to my rolling stock projects, I'm working on kitbashing an anthracite breaker from some Walthers New River Mining kits.  Like many later breakers, mine will be loads in (mine run coal) and loads out (sized, processed coal).

Photos to follow, when it looks like something more then a pile of parts.

Nick

I had these brackets made to support the layout in the Emerson area, see trackplan, where I have work tables under the layout for my office and production space.

These brackets will support the layout without any obstruction underneath.

Since completing the Cedar Creek scene http://model-railroad-hobbyist.com/node/13720 , I've worked on some additional watercourses.  Cedar creek used epoxy resin, while these don't.  I like injecting some variety.

To compliment my Greenwich & Johnsonville RS3, I'm working on a G&J caboose.

http://www.rr-fallenflags.org/misc-g/gj35823am.jpg

While the prototype is wood, I'm using a modified Atlas TM caboose as a reasonable stand in.

Nick

To All: Here is a project I finished recently. I will use this Canada Starch tank car to serve Union Starch & Refining on the layout. The decals were custom made for me by Ricky Rupp of Modern Rails Company. Yours, Elvin Howland/E. St. Louis Rail Group Layout

I didn't quite get to the point where the Posse could start laying rail when they (in the form of Andrew, Julian being in transit, Jim being MIA and Chris being a thespian) descended upon my garage last night. Even so, we did have a productive evening of ballasting.

Hi,

Sorry it's been a while!

I'm a huge fan of fall and plan to have my layout and modules set in that season right around color and harvest peak. One of the first challenges that springs to mind is how to realistically model dried corn still standing in the field ready for harvest. I would like to try my hand at modeling this myself rather than purchase commercial ones that can add up fast when you plant a lot of rows.

So, I would love to hear everyone's technique on how to do this!

This update of the current projects that are under construction.