Underpass - A new HO layout

[SR/ScR Fan]

Well hello!

It looks like it has been nearly two years since I was last here!

In that time I've changed job, got older, but not wiser, and completed two narrow gauge layouts and sold them, and now I'm back to my first love, North American railroads.

Set in the mid to late 70's, Underpass is a grimy, seedy place, somewhere in LA. A yard, hidden under a busy overpass, is out of sight, out of mind.

5'8 by 14 inches, built with MDF and pine. Track is Peco code 83 and DCC.

This is very much a work in progress at the moment.









And I particularly like this shot.



I hope you enjoy.

[glencairn]

Welcome back SR/ScR.

An interesting idea and looking good.

Glencairn

[SR/ScR Fan]

Thank you Glencairn, it's been a fun journey so far.

[Michaelaface]

those buildings look really nice, are they kits or scratch builds?

[pete12345]

Looking great so far- I like a good US layout. What's happening on the right with the ghostly 3rd track after the level crossing? A disused siding?

[SR/ScR Fan]

those buildings look really nice, are they kits or scratch builds?

They are kitbashes of Walthers Cornerstone buildings, 4 different kits in total.

[SR/ScR Fan]

Looking great so far- I like a good US layout. What's happening on the right with the ghostly 3rd track after the level crossing? A disused siding?

That was the original track plan that I had printed out before I made a few changes.

[joshv8]

This is very cool, the first train set I ever got was American so always have a soft spot for them. Have you had a chance to pursue the layout any further?
Lovely work on the kitbashing!
Cheers,
Josh

[SR/ScR Fan]

Thank you Josh.

I'm sorry I haven't been around much for a while now, but work has continued on the layout.

[SR/ScR Fan]

[SR/ScR Fan]

A view of the track plan and the intended viewing position.

[Stainsacre]

the intended viewing position

I much prefer Trackside views rather than helicopter shots

[SR/ScR Fan]

The overhead shot was to show the track plan. The top will eventually be boxed in so you can only view it from the front at track level. I'm much the same as you, viewing the world from the trackside.

[Chops]

Remarkable achievement. Point-to-point not often done in North America, as well. Appears that might be cardstock? Also
something that has not caught on over here, and done masterfully over there.

[SR/ScR Fan]

Thank you for the kind words Chops.

Although I'm not sure which bit you are referring to about the card stock?