Be sure that you are modeling what you really want to model.
Pay attention to what you like and what gets you excited. I
choose what I like, and I haven’t been bored with the layout. I
believe that the same will be true for everyone.
I also like to keep the layout simple. I finally converted to DCC
and onboard sound. When I was using my DC system, I used an
old PBL sound system and ran the sound through eight speakers
located under my layout. I like the effect from the larger speak-
ers. There is a lot more range and richness of sound that come
from the larger speakers compared to the small speaker in a
locomotive. I simply felt that DCC is the present and future of
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11. The elevator at Kewanna is a part of the Wayne
Feeds group. During harvest season elevator sidings
are full of hoppers waiting to be loaded with either
soybeans or corn.
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model railroading and it was time to convert. I do like the sound
coming from the locomotives instead of under the layout. But I
will admit the under-layout speakers had great sound.
As a former art teacher I view model railroading as painting in
3D. You have to think about the composition of the scene, the
focal point, the peripheral areas of the scene and so forth. It
is also important to have your lighting in place. Colors change
depending on the light on them. (Tom turned some lights off
and then back on, and the effect on the scenery blending in
with the backdrop was very
noticeable.)
12. Here is an nice view of the Kewanna elevator. It is
typical of most elevators that have grown over the years
as crop yields have increased.
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MRH-May 2014
