Descriptions of the construction progress of my new Florida model railroad featuring the line from Lakeland to Punta Gorda. Originally a journal of RV trips throughout the United States and Canada with Patti and Bob. Also photo documentation of the progress on my Maryland model railroad, the Allegheny and Shenandoah, a mythical class one line connecting Strasburg VA. with Elkins WV.
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Beachfront cottages for sale
Cottage for sale or rent
No water No power No pool No pets
Rooms to let 50k cents
Neighbors upset you'll find
No porch stairs nor outside lamp
The basement's a bit damp
(especially at high tide)
Repairs thousands and thousands
Renovation millions and millions
Complete tear down - priceless
Destin Harbor
The inlet at Destin is beautiful but must be hard to navigate. The water appears very shallow in most places.The green roofed building is part of Harbor Walk, a very nice area of shops and restaurants. We've had sunny weather but a little cool. No ice however or sleet or snow:) Tuesday we're off to Mobile. Home of the Alabama.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Destin Florida
We made it here and are safely ensconced in a wonderful condominium RV park 100' from the rather brisk beach and right next to a wide bike/walking path. Weather in the 50's so far but no crowds and many wonderful restaurants and great views of both the bay and the gulf. Scarlet has performed flawlessly. What a pleasure to drive with the air suspension. Compared to Bessy she just floats along:)
Monday, January 17, 2011
One last project!
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Parsons Main St and an overview of the east end
Some vistas from the railroad and one of the new turntable
Just a few shots of the new scenery on the grades and the yard and engine terminal. I've developed a technique for painting fall colors on the backdrop I call "backdrops for dummies". Its featured here on the grade sections and consists mainly of lots of short stabs with a stiff round brush. Just close your eyes and have at it:)
More Moorefield structures and a millk platform on the main line
New buildings for Parsons and Moorefield
I've been busy this past season and the structures for Parsons are almost finished. This is Main street and the far end of town complete with the "Bijou" now showing the "Phantom of the Opera". The produce company is in Moorefield and one of my better efforts. Vegis stand complete with watermelons, office, and warehouse are included in this scene.
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