After tearing out the main yard and moving it to a new location, I have begun building the diesel service in this space. Also, a passenger terminal will be located at the opposite end. These photos, along with a view of the area, are of the different building stages of the Walthers diesel shop. The ground has foamboard as a cover to allow it the same height as the rail ties.
It is a very large kit, but not that difficult to build. One important thing to know is the kit needs to be recessed 1/2 inch into the sub roadbed to align with track that is on foam or cork, i.e. cut a hole. The main thing, as with all building kits, is to take extra care in keeping the building sides square. Also, don't forget to sand the "H" beam sides flat (I forgot on some and paid the price. )
The building is now complete and the weathering and detailing has started. I will post these later in a different thread.
It is a very large kit, but not that difficult to build. One important thing to know is the kit needs to be recessed 1/2 inch into the sub roadbed to align with track that is on foam or cork, i.e. cut a hole. The main thing, as with all building kits, is to take extra care in keeping the building sides square. Also, don't forget to sand the "H" beam sides flat (I forgot on some and paid the price. )
The building is now complete and the weathering and detailing has started. I will post these later in a different thread.
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