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Jetrock and Ironrooster, Thanks for replying to my post! I think I like the vignette idea with dividers between the scenes. My problem is as I've been visulaizing the layout in my head, I've been trying to stay "too pure" to my concept. This has casued much frustration. I'm now taking a much more realistic approach, especially since this is essentially a practice layout (will be torn down in two years). So what I am thinking to do is to make belive the operator or spectator is riding in a tour helicopter! This concept will easily explain the change in view orientation- just like you would get if riding a helicopter and the pilot goes from one side of the tracks to the other in order to gain the bast viewpoint. Jetrock- TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION... [quote]QUOTE: Originally posted by Jetrock Let me ask, not being familiar with the Alaska Railroad: Why CAN'T one view the mainline running along the Turnagain Arm of the Cook Inlet from the east? [/quote] The mainline that runs along Turnagain arm has water on one side and a mountain on the other. The mountain(s) have very steep faces that spill right into the water. The state of Alaska cut out a ledge along the entire arm for a highway and rail line. It's a very scenic picture when viewed from the water (West). To view it from the East means you'll have to be on top of the mountain. Check out these photos to SEE what I'm talking about! (You can see the train in one or two of them). http://home.gci.net/~rruess/Turnagain%20Arm1.JPG http://www.railsciences.com/big_arrwater.jpg http://www.chugachman.atfreeweb.com/Shoebox/Gallery%20V%20Web/images/Turnagain_Arm_II.jpg http://kasei.us/pictures/events/20040131-Wedding/thumbnails/IMG_2093.jpg http://www.akrr.com/community/PICS/Annual_Prints/2001print.jpg Thanks, Barry
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