HO 80s/90s CSX, NS, & Conrail layout resurrection.

[minitnkr]

Thanks guys. I'm pushin'on. PaulE

[Guest]

Those lastest photos show how much you have achieved, looking the part Paul.

[ozdell]

Started rocks/scree & grass/small bushes above west tunnel. Closeup shows some paint touch-up needed on rock face. PaulE
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HI PaulE, yeah agree what you are saying with permanent layouts taking up room , I had that with my last layout took up the whole pergola only enough room between modules, wanted to expand but with the expensive timber prices stopping that idea . Then I discovered garden 00/HO scale railway , nearly finished then we had to shift, now it is too hot and weather is unstable .

Keep the good work up and plenty of pics, Tony.

[minitnkr]

Some progress. I think this area is ready for trees in the dark areas. Then I'll concentrate on the rockface. PaulE

[minitnkr]

Some more progress. East & West sides ready for trees. I'm still working the saddle in the middle. C&Cs welcomed. PaulE

[scottie3158]

Paul
Lovely work mate.

[minitnkr]

Thank you. Trees on hold for a bit. PVA (Elmers Glue) is hard to get. I think home schoolers are sucking up all the supply. Ballasting & gardening use quite a lot, but trees use even more as there's additional waste w/dip method. PaulE

[Tim Marlow]

Have you tried builders merchants Paul? It’s a good source of supply in the UK.

[minitnkr]

No doubt, but they're in the burbs. I'm trying to just buy local during these trying times & local (within a mile or two) builders supply houses are wholesale only. My local hardware store will get some in soon. PaulE

[minitnkr]

Elmer's acquired. Trees started, but 10 trees/hour is too slow. My old process was faster but took lots of space now taken up by the layout. Some pics below w/o undergrowth.



C&Cs welcomed.

[Tim Marlow]

Nice to see the greenery arrive Paul.

[adt70hk]

That really is looking very good indeed Paul and is coming on very nicely.

Keep up the great work.

ATB.

Andrew

[Guest]

Shouldn't worry about how long it take Paul, getting it right like they are takes time. Looking really good.:thumb2::thumb2::thumb2:

[scottie3158]

Paul,
Top work Sir, the trees look very good.

[minitnkr]

Thank you gentlemen. This will take a while. PaulE