Here are some more photos of the scenery for my club layout. This is all in an 18" by 6" scene with backdrops by backdrop junction. This is still the example module I showed awhile ago but more views.

My personal favorite done with flash on an iPhone

One done the same way

hi , im looking for examples of fascia mounted remote manual turnout throw systems. i mean the type where guys use a direct linkage of sorts with a knob that is pulled or pushed. i will have many turnouts in my plan , and most of them other than some mainline units which i plan on using tortoise, can be manually pulled. as much as i like the usual ground throws, if i can achieve the same function without reaching over the layout , that would be great.

thanks

In another post, I mentioned that I have made some curved turnouts using CVT plastic turnout ties.  Someone asked me to post information about what I have done. so here it is.

Background:

I follow the techniques described by Joe Fugate in this wonderful article with a few small changes:

http://siskiyou-railfan.net/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?5125

I believe that sidings (and yards) on the prototype were often slightly lower than the main line in order to prevent cars from running away onto the main line.  I have also read that emulating this on a model layout enhances the realism and helps to make the siding track look different from the mainline (in addition to other techniques such as using lower profile rail and larger spacing between ties).

I have a couple of questions that someone out there might help answer: