Trying to solve some problems on an HO layout I am building 14' x 2' with an extra 12' x 18" dog leg fiddle yard, baseboards built, sufficient Peco Code 83 bought.

 Its 1995 a Santa Fe Branch line only beating closure because of three lucrative industries, a major monsoon flood took out two bridges further down the line that shortened the branch mileage considerably.

I never met a UP SD40-2 I didn't like, but when I learned the condition of UP 3149 - one of the units that ran on the IAIS during the month I model - I just about made an exception.  A brief write-up and a few photos follow in the first post.

The "One module" challenge contest introduced in the September MRH is a great idea.  Manageable modeling avoids ambition overload.  Building 4 to 8 feet at a time gets usable results, and provides good learning opportunities for people at all levels of modeling.  New techniques are welcome. 

A basic tip: 3/4 inch MDO plywood is good for framing, especially if much moving is likely.  Modules used for portable displays need robust construction.  

I'm planning on installing this N scale bridge over the waterfall and wanted to get your opinion on the placement.  The bridge hasn't been painted or weathered yet.  Most of both ends of the bridge will be obscured by landscape with possibly the support pier being visible on the right.  I'll put a N scale vehicle on the bridge nearest the front.  Thanks in advance for your input!