upper deck was in place. Actually, this is the first part of the
railroad I built, back in 2001.
MRH:
How much plaster did you use in the rocks?
Rob:
None! I met Joel Bragdon at a show and decided to use
his geodesic foam rock casting methods. He also sells huge rock
molds, over two square feet.
One of the big advantages of the foam (or plastic) that I got
from Joel Bragdon is it’s light weight. For guys that are build-
ing modules that they need to transport, it makes the modules
a heck of a lot lighter. But you can still do really realistic rock
castings with it.
It also really resists chipping. I suppose if you used a hatchet
it might chip, but I can bang on it hard without damaging it.
Amazing stuff considering its light weight.
22: Locos 5103 and 5108 lead a freight past the Belden
west end turnout.
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