Weighing the fleet

Since the Mountain Subdivision is the host to Westbound empty coal trains, I needed to add weight to these great Bowser 100 Ton cars. Lead shot and Canopy Glue to the rescue. Each car is now just over 4 ounces, almost to NMRA Standard. Next step - Weathering..

1920 Sanborn Maps - Charlottesville, VA

Sanborn Maps - 1920

Another from Trumbull Photography - Charlottesville

Several of these building still exist today along the tracks. Can't wait for him to release more from this collection.

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Well I guess I missed a April update....

Completed tasks lately:

Backdrop is 95% primed and painted.
Roadbed from Ivy, VA to Waynesboro, VA is in and complete.
Started wiring feeders in helix.
Sub-fascia installed in several parts.

Photos to come soon.

And one more from Trumball Photography

Charlottesville Yard Aerial View 1960's

From one of my favorite sites: Trumball Photography
http://charlottesvillethenandnow.blogspot.com/

Ivy, VA roadbed

Homasote spline installed at the new location for Ivy, VA. The siding on the aisle side is the Westvaco Pulpwood location. The siding into the backdrop is for the grocery warehouse located away from the mainline. Since the building is not visible from the mainline, it will not be modeled, but the hidden siding will hold about 3 boxcars.