The original concept (ver. 9)
XTrackCAD drawing of layout (ver. 1)
Full size paper cutout of layout to check fit
Rear support ledge & wall brackets for attaching backdrop
Masonite backdrop installed and joints taped
Backdrop with white primer coat
Backdrop after two coats of light blue paint
Backdrop after adding wispy clouds and haze
Start of layout support structure
Support structure install continued
Completion of support structure
Start of install of the double-sided backdrop
End view of the double-sided backdrop
Install of rear elevated track support and 3D hills
More track support installed; started painting hills on backdrop
Track support completed; more work done on backdrop
View of another part of the layout
Opposite side of double-sided backdrop
Commercial Homasote roadbed installation, using painter’s acrylic caulk
Masonite fascia and some Code 55 flextrack and hand built turnouts installed
Start of scenery install in the inside corner
Addition of more plaster cloth
Covering plaster cloth with #1 casting plaster
First pass at painting scenery and adding flora
First of three-shot series of painting & adding flora to a hill
Second of the series of painting & adding flora to a hill
Third of the series of painting & adding flora to a hill
First of two-shot series of the double tunnel hill
Second of the series of the double tunnel hill (portal is painted carved blue foam)
Multiple coats of Mod Podge (still wet) used for streams (temp bridge – trestle to go here)
The closet area, where the hidden staging will occur
Four district and two auto-reverse control modules
The first run around the layout
My latest effort – track laying for Hancock Yard
