Monthly Archives: October 2018

Outside North Wall Forest Construction

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The forest being “planted” on the outside of the north wall recently took a step backwards when one of the biggest “redwoods” went allez oops. Our system for securing the big trees is under review and the 200 footer will soon be replanted. In the mean time I have planted a whole bunch of smaller redwoods along and on the fence created by club member Joe Green. Thickening the “forest” creates a neat visual effect as these two pics show.

Outside North Wall - forest thickened to the right

Outside North Wall – forest thickened to the right

This pic shows how the forest darkens the diorama - look through the portal and you will see that it's actually a nice day

This pic shows how the forest darkens the diorama – look through the portal and you will see that it’s actually a nice day

Doors for Shed #1 of the Roundhouse

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Before Basil Casabona really got going on Sheds #1 and #2 of the Roundhouse President Chuck Whitlock had spent time installing doors on the front and back of Shed #1. The screws that go in the miniature hinges are a real pain just ask him.

Chuck working on the front doors

Chuck working on the front doors

New doors being added to Shed #1 of the Roundhouse

New doors being added to Shed #1 of the Roundhouse

The doors at the back of the left bay of Shed #1 of the Roundhouse are in place

The doors at the back of the left and right bays of Shed #1 of the Roundhouse are in place

Pratt Station – located in the North Corner of the West Outside Wall

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Jeff Pratt was a member of the club who has passed on. He was a superb model maker – he built the replica of the existing Fort Bragg Skunk Train Depot which can be found on the on the east inside wall of the Barn. We try to incorporate into the layout (the Mendocino Coast Model Railroad & Navigation Co.) a small tribute to past members. Hence Pratt Station:

Pratt Station

Pratt Station

The station is located opposite a MOW (Maintenance of Way) camp.

MOW camp replete with crosswalk

MOW camp replete with crosswalk

And guess what? Yup. A MOW consist!

MOW consist passing by Pratt Station on the MCMR&HS G Scale layout in Fort Bragg CA

MOW consist passing by Pratt Station

And for thirsty locos ……

Water tank and windmill pump to fill it

Water tank and windmill pump to fill it