Now that I've decided to move my planned sawmill complex from a "bump" on the side of the layout to a more generous space inside a return loop, I'm seeking ideas on how to orient the buildings, a pond and log dump.
I have the Mountain Lumber Co. by Walthers. I've seen a few pics of that structure on layouts, but I'd like to see more. If anyone has some photos to post or point me to; I'd appreciate it.
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Jamie,
Thanx for the suggestion - not sure if any like this still exist. I wonder if this is modeled after anything that ever existed in the real world...
This is my set-up of the Cornerstone Mountain Lumber Co. The rail spur to the pond log dump is to the right of the conical sawdust burner. I used half logs imbedded plastic water in the pond. Capillary action "causes the plastic "water" to creep up the pond bank and on the logs. Perhaps you know of a way to prevent this "creep". The entire lumber complex is mounted on a pull-out drawer, for access to the rear tracks and scenery. Good Luck on your layout. Post a photo, when completed. I just completed making and planting 150 Fall foliage HO deciduous trees, since trees are supposed to change color early this year. I represent all four seasons, on the four sides, of my "around the room" 24'x24' garage loft HO layout, with stair access within the layout. Bob Hahn.
PS: As to the "arborist-itis", may I suggest that one use a mask and disposable rubber gloves when doing this kind of work (with spray adhesive on the black spray painted furnace filter cirlcles on stained wood skewer trunks). I used five bottles of Woodland Scenic "yellow-Orange -Rust" colored foam, sprinkled onto the mounted furnace filter rough circles.
Bob -
After I posted the question; I foundw your sawmill picture in an old thread. Thanks - it gave me another idea about how to orient the log dump plus the track for servicing the finished lumber.
PS - Do you have 'arborist-itis' from planting all those trees?
I had glanced at that site before but never noticed the similarities - thanx, Bill.
I'm the father of a second-year Duck - are we still allowed to speak to each other?
That's a very cool site describing the sawmill operation! I saw something on Modern Marvels (History Channel) showing a modern lumber operation that was completely computer driven. A log would come in to the saw and a scanner would analyze the shape of it and display the cross-section on a computer monitor to the operator. The operator could then choose from numerous cutting options displayed on screen (4 4x6s; 6 4x4s; 12 2x4s; etc). Dang computers have changed everything!
Anyway, here is a link showing the whole Hull-Oakes Lumber Co. sawmill operation in Bellfountain, OR. No rail service as mentioned above but you can clearly see where the tracks used to be:
http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=44.359963&lon=-123.412044&z=17.3&r=0&src=yh
Jamie