27
27: A Bellina-drop disguises the turnback blob between
Malta (visible) and Tennessee Pass siding (on the far side
of the backdrop). With the backdrop at the aisle edge of the
benchwork, an operator can't see the entire turnback curve
at once. This concept was pioneered by Jerry Bellina.
Sadly, Jerry passed away several years ago.
new area. He's modeling the Santa Fe and is including a yard
and lots of industries for switching opportunities. And I'm
always ready for more switching. The Santa Fe tracks attach to
the lower deck staging area by punching through a wall, using a
swing bridge to span the aisle that accesses the main layout (29).
This area is to the point of most track laid but there's lots of
work left there too.
MRH:
So you've got two generations of your family working on
this layout. That's really cool.
Rob:
Yes it is.
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