What would a railroad shop from the 1880's look like?  I'm talking about the shops that rebuild and overhaul steam locomotives, not the roundhouses that do running repairs.  I'm contemplating an older shop, still in use, either in the 1920's or modern--I'm still torn on what I'll be doing for my layout.  (I'm contemplating a layout that can, in part, be used for either era with relatively little redressing.)

I recently purchased a Monster Models & Laser Works kit. It's their Starter Structures Part# HOSS01.

With this offer you could have a custom engraved Cornice as long as it fit with in the specs given by Jimmy. I figured why not. Here's the custom engraved cornice.

So I have a carousel of cooking herbs that has about 18 containers.  I was going to dump them and use it for storage of various items but then it hit me.  Maybe they could be used as scenic items.

Is there a down side to using herbs on the layout?

Thanks

I just bought the Faller Roller Coaster kit. Anyone here have any tips on building it?

I have read the direction downloaded off their site and it does not seem that bad (just lots of parts and pieces) except for the alignment of the track. Is that really hard and does it stay in aalignment once done?

It will be on a removable access plate on the layout (secured to plate). Will removal of that plate with the coaster on it screw up the coaster track alignment?.

Thanks,

LDBennett