Shady Creek Model Railroad

I have updated the photos in the Gallery showing the overall layout at this point in construction.

I ballasted the track on the end loop module that I have been working on.

After many delays, I was able to add ground cover on the mountain ridge and the surrounding area.

Before I could apply a basic ground color, I decided to add some rock outcroppings

I worked on the ridge that will sit in front of the track forming the opposite side of the rock cut.

I constructed the rest of the ground around the engine house and the front of the module.

Now that the engine house is constructed, I could build its foundation.

I had to smooth out the depressions the plaster cloth formed when it was draped over the cardboard structure on the mountain ridge.

I had to add a rock wall where the track cuts through the ridge.

I had to deal with the seam where the removable mountain ridge meets the plywood.