Structures
Most railroad structures, such as switch towers, have been
painted in New York Central colors. Other structures are either
from kits or scratchbuilt. Each structure and locomotive has
been weathered to depict heavy use. This was done by air-
brush, artist acrylic colors, and powdered chalk for the build-
ings. The locomotives were done using a wash of India ink
mixed with alcohol.
All buildings feature micro bulbs and the appropriate blackout
treatments to create dramatic night effects. Most of the build-
ings, such as barber shops, car dealerships, the local tavern,
and cafes have detailed scenes inside for greater realism. A
number of the business also feature scrolling neon signs for
extra impact.
My layout features two stations – one at the township of
Chateaugay on the main line, and the other at Saranac Lake on
a branch line. This gives passenger trains, usually pulled by a
venerable GP7, a destination to go to. The coach is full of pas-
sengers and lights so they can read their morning paper.
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8. A mid morning run by a NYC GP7 can be seen as it
crosses the truss/deck timber bridge that towers high
above the serene waters of Lake Placid on its way
to deliver mail and passengers to the station in the
township of Lake Placid.
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9. After departing Tupper Lake, a Vermont railway
GP20 pulls into the main yard at South Junction on its
way to Chateaguay.
Lake Tupper & South Junction- 6
MRH-Jul 2014
