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5: Here’s a first for our
Yes, it's a model
photo feature: a video.
James McNab modeled a grade crossing on his layout, all the
way down to the details of how the train must follow certain
safety procedures to cross this street, NW 86th. James says:
"This video of my IAIS Grimes Line layout details the involved and
often tedious process of crossing NW 86th Street in Clive, Iowa.
With stop boards located on both sides of the crossing all trains
must stop and ensure protection is active before proceeding.
It's a process that can tie up traffic on NW 86th, especially when
The Tramp
local switches Chicago Bridge & Iron on the PDM Spur.
Modeling this procedure is a key element to the operating plan for
my layout, and required selecting an era for my layout when this
equipment and procedure was in place."
Nice job, James. It's a great example of howmodeling the proto-
type down to the proper procedures can make a layout more fun.
It just feels like the real thing
ought
to feel. Here's the MRH web-
site thread discussing this video:
...
Yes, it’s a model - 4
6a and 7a: Tom Johnson regularly posts images of his layout, roll-
ing stock, and locos on theMRHwebsite in his blog. Tom says:
"These models are the Exactrail PS4427 low hip hopper. I weathered
them using a combination of an airbrush and some brush painting."
To view Tom’s MRH blog, see:
To view these photos in jumbo size, see the next two spreads.
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