Painting the rocks along the tracks and hwy 68 near the swing bridge. Most of this will probably be covered in overgrowth but I’ll be […]
Category: Layout Upldates
Little Current Model Railway layout project updates
Adding Photo Backdrops
Photo backdrops are now up on the first module. There is a lot of scenery and weathering add before this looks unified but its a […]
CPR P1 Mikado
Prior to dieselization, CPR P1 Mikados seem to be the one of the most common locomotives I see pictured on the mixed train to Little […]
Using Foam to Make Land Forms
Fixing the track alignment has lead to shaping some of the only land forms on the Little Current layout. Cube shapes are cut with a […]
Reworking the Track Plan
I had a feeling when I first laid this track that I would need to make some changes to the Imperial Oil spur. I have […]
Building the Little Current Loading Ramp
This week I’m working on the loading ramp in the Little Current Yard. I’m still not clear to me what kind of material was used […]
Building a GRS Searchlight Signal
Progress on the Little Current Layout Continues. This week I’m building a GRS style searchlight signal that is near the swing bridge. The photo etched […]
Reviving a Lightweight Mail Express Car
From what I can see in photographs, a Canadian Car & Foundry Mail Express like a 3600 series RPO and a heavyweight single window steel […]
Making Street Lights
I’m working on some details to help me get some views right around the swing bridge before I start constructing scenery. At this point I […]