I started the site work for this engine facility a few months ago and have finally started to work in some details. I picked up a Walther's kit that includes a fuel tank, hoses, etc... and will be using most of the kit. It comes with a plastic concrete bed for two tracks, but I'm ditching that as I prefer to use plaster, and it's a single track facility. I didn't have the Walther's parts at the time I poured the plaster so I had to remove the area where the tank now sits. It looks better set into the ground than on top of it. I've been scouring magazines for photos of modern engine facilities ; I'm afraid on my own, I might add too much detail - I guess wood barrels are out.
The engine house is by Rix, pretty standard style. I'll try and make it interesting via weathering.
The small four track beyond is nearly complete; some more ballasting; details...the big decision to make is what building to model against the background...this is the area to the left of where the Home Depot is...
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Hi Doug, the engine facility looks great! One thing that you need, though, is a rack for brake shoes as well as shoes strewn about. I can get you photos of Framingham and Beacon Park in MA, if you want them, but the facilities are larger. An interesting detail at Framingham, however, are the 40ft containers that they have cut holes into the sides and installed roll up doors. I can get photos of those if you are interested, as well.
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