Section 17 - Reload - Part 2

In the last blog (Section 17 - Reload - Part 1) I identified the layout design elements of the Reload Section and laid out the roadway lines. 

In this blog I am identifying the scenery construction concept and laying out the landforms.

As a refresher, here are the scenic elements:

1. A simple backdrop - a clear blue sky suggesting a sunny day.
2. A close tree line.
4. A close tree line.
5. A two track logging reload. 
8. A wye track with engine service spur on the inside.

Scenery Design Considerations

Background

The backdrop available for the Reload section is 22 inches in height. There are two backdrop section: the main section and the terminating section 24 inches wide. Both sections will have:

•  A blue sky with cumulus clouds suggesting a sunny day. See 5.4.1 Sky  and 5.4.2 Clouds for construction information.

•  A Close Treeline. See 5.4.9 Conifer Trees for construction information.

Landforms

Mid ground  

 

2. Portions of the midground between the backdrop and the Coal Grove yard lead will be a close tree line. The slight midground embankment is modeled with 2 inch foam sheet cut in the hillside at a 45 degree angle to integrate the backdrop into the scene.

There will be stream between the yard lead and the OPLC trackage. 

4. There will be a sparse tree line and shrubbery leading into a sloping and somewhat undulating foreground. There will be indications of  of previous logging activities. site construction and operational improvement activities

 

 

 Foreground

8. The wye trackage and service area will be flat ground.  Depending on space available a truck servicing area may be included. See 5.5.1 Flat Ground for construction details.

Waterways

There will be stream between the yard lead and the OPLC trackage. See 5.8.2 Streams for construction details.