OMNI Transload, a logistics warehouse, is the latest addition to my new East Rail 2 layout. Because logistics warehouses offer a lot of operational potential in a limited amount of space, they make ideal candidates for smaller layouts. On my original incarnation of East Rail I had two steel warehouses sitting on the banks of […]
The last several weeks have centered on scratch building palms, scenery detailing, and some Alkem chain link fencing. Momentum is building and I can see the look of the old layout coming back to life, albeit in a subtly refined form. A close up view of the canal leg. Miami Iron and Metal will be […]
Momentum is building on the East Rail 2 project. Short term, my focus will be on the canal side. There are still a lot of layers to be added but it’s starting to become recognizable. Ninety degree side view of the canal leg. The canal has been poured and the first layer of scenery to […]
The first structure for the new East Rail layout is now a wrap. Photo above. In Miami there is a fairly broad range among industries in terms of how often they receive cars. The LPG companies, logistics warehouses, and scrap metal industries are worked frequently. Others only see a car or two a year. This […]
As work on the East Rail layout ramps up, one of the more annoying issues has been the “black hole” dark spot in the corner. The poor lighting was really taking the fun out of working on the railroad and needed to be addressed. Adding lighting that is effective and cleanly executed isn’t always that […]