Bridge line update: Hawk Point Elevator & Shed

[tomkat-13]

This is a test fit for the Walthers Elevator..&...shed.

 

 

 

 

 

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My new layout, (#4), a bridge-line that takes place in Eastern Missouri, will connect the CB&Q near hiway 79, then west to Hawk Point then south along hiway 47 across the old Wabash / Norfolk & Western RR line near Warrenton thru Missouri Wine Country to connect with MKT near hiway 94. Since this is "my" railroad most places will have the "flavor" of this area but maynot be perfect to the prototype.  Time will be pre Burlington Northern (1970).

The things that will be different on this layout:

 #1 This will be a point to point RR built on Hollow-core doors along two walls, so it will be in sections. 

#2 It's going to be less track, no yard, no switch machines, open staging, & simple engine service area.

#3 Just a few small towns with one or two sidings.

#4 More open scenery between towns.

#5 Interchange with RR on each end.

#6 Keep everything simple so I can spend more time running then repairing!

[OzarkBelt]

looks good!

[lvanhen]

Great modeling & great photography!!  BTW, where did you get the dump & mail trucks - don't recall seeing them before. 

[tatans]

I think the elevator should have a loading tube on the trackside, that's how you get the grain in the boxcars, nice work, these type of wooden elevatores are disappearing fast on the prairies.

[tomkat-13]

I think the elevator should have a loading tube on the trackside, that's how you get the grain in the boxcars, nice work, these type of wooden elevatores are disappearing fast on the prairies.

This is a test fit for the Elevator.....I have not put on the loading tube as I might use something else besides the one that came with the kit......Thanks for the reminder.

[tomkat-13]

Great modeling & great photography!!  BTW, where did you get the dump & mail trucks - don't recall seeing them before. 

The red dump truck is an Eko......the mail truck a City Classics Metro truck.