Train in Vain

[Postwar Paul]

Here's a link to some photos of the canyon scene I'm Developing. the 0n30 has been extended from a "U" configuration on through the canyon. this is reminiscent of Durango and Silverton's " High Line". A new loop of 3 rail is in the base of the canyon. This will be for Marx,and possibly Lion Chief, when I get some. Scenery will be Royal Gorge inspired. As if Santa Fe actually won the Royal Gorge Wars....

Paulhttps://traininvain.shutterfly.com/#%3aemid%3dsite_sitecreated%26cid%3dSHARE3SXXXX

[Flintlock76]

Oh-so-cool Paul!

And that reminds me, I've still  got to get me one of those 2035 "Blockbusters!"

Maybe when the train shows start up again...

[Postwar Paul]

Thank you, Flintlock!

I've been working on the garden railroad for the last year, and while no where near finished, it's off to a great start. I've decided the train room needs some love....

All the projects I never finished in the train room are getting attention.I'll be finishing scenic elements,extending the rock face to cover and hide table legs. And adding shrubbery and roads, etc.

Incidentally, I can now run 11 trains simultaneously, with 12 loops of track. A lot of scenery I never finished is now getting attention.

Paul

[pennytrains]

That's looking fantastic! 

[Postwar Paul]

Thank you, Becky!

 I love to use the vertical space, as do you! It's another dimension.....

These were ideas from before, but did not follow through until now.

Paul

[Postwar Paul]

Thanks, DJ!

 Now that you mention it.....

I heard "Train in Vain" the other day, and it got stuck in my head! I saw the Clash in '82, at th Santa Barbara County bowl, of all places.But that's not the whole story:

My brother and I were in NYC in '81, and it happened that the Clash were playing at Bond's. As much as I tried to talk him into going, a punk show in Times Square was a hard sell! So, we passed. As it turned out, the Fire Department shut it down anyway. Too many people in a crowded club.Things always work out,I guess.

Music and tastes change, and Joe Strummer is no longer with us....

Anyway, I think vertical space is sometimes the forgotten frontier. Since I have discovered this concept, I am obsessed with it! It's amazing how much more space actually exists! Ponder it for a while, and I'm sure you'll find a way, it'll probably just come to you one day!

Paul

[Postwar Paul]

Here's with scenery enhancements. more 3 dimensional shapes to come.https://royalgorge3rail.shutterfly.com/#%3aemid%3dsite_sitecreated%26cid%3dSHARE3SXXXX

[Postwar Paul]

Here's my progress on my "Royal Gorge". Excited about the results!!https://gorgeousgorge.shutterfly.com/#%3aemid%3dsite_sitecreated%26cid%3dSHARE3SXXXX

[pennytrains]

That's really looking great! 

[Postwar Paul]

Thank you!

just trying to do something with this space. This area was originally an access pit, but space in the train room is at a premium, plus, I'm getting too old to crawl and squeeze up in there! It's better to use as a canyon.The Royal Gorge is a good fit for this space. Trying to capture the look.

Paul

[Postwar Paul]

Here's the current state. Added some foliage. Still under development.

 

https://royalgorgeous.shutterfly.com/#%3aemid%3dsite_sitecreated%26cid%3dSHARE3SXXXX

[Postwar Paul]

Adhering religiously to the tenets of " Murphy's Law", and not having a single derailment in well over a year....

now that I've closed off my access isle with a canyon, I've had 4......