I don't know much about the Old Fort Loops, but I have watched a number of videos by YouTuber "NSmodeler24". I think he models the area in the moderns era. May be worth look at if you're gonna model that area.
Good luck with your plans!
Regards, Isaac
I model my railroad and you model yours! I model my way and you model yours!
I am not familiar with the "The Loops" but, there is a DVD produced by a company DBA T&W Productions that covers the loops of the old Southern Railway between Old Fort and Swannanoa, NC. One seller is Railfan Depot, if you are interested.
Have been fascinated by "The Loops" since I read the story in the September 2020 issue of TRAINS. Even the author and editor, Jim Wrinn, said "It's a model railroad come to life." I would like to create a model railroad of it, and am trying to learn as much as I can about it. I have joined the Southern Railway Historical Association. Interested in ETT, track charts, division, subdivision and history of construction. Everything you need to build a model railroad. 13 miles of railroad in just 3 air miles! Thank you in advance,
Mike Coppage, Saint Louis, Mo.