Continuing
coverage of the major model railroad operations event known as Great Basin
Getaway (GBG), the first three posts described the three layouts I operated on
three separate days.
In addition to
those operations, most of the layouts featured by GBG were open for touring in
the evening. Several other layouts were
available for tour, as well. The car
pools I fell into (it was easy to gather in the hotel lobby and form a carpool)
chose to tour the nearby layouts just south of Ogden.
The first layout
a group of us visited represented DRGW operations over Soldier Summit by James G.
James’ layout was one of several seen in still-abuilding mode (aren’t
all model railroads so?). Nonetheless,
recognizable scenes along the DRGW were evident. We met up with quite a few other carpools
visiting this layout.
James is talking
with a couple of the many visitors as a UP freight rolls by.
Castle Gate was
very recognizable!
Our carpool then
visited Allen M, an expert structure modeler.
Allen’s city
downtown and nearby refinery were all lit up.
That mill complex along the wall deserves a closer look.
The feed mill on
the left was inspired by a mill in Ogden.
I saw the prototype mill the next day while touring Ogden.
The proud
builder stands besdie his work when I went back the next evening. Excellent modeling by Allen!
The next day I
carpooled with Bill S, a Great Northern modeler. Our first stop was with Tim M, another GN
modeler and excellent craftsman. Tim had
an interesting collection of models including subsidiary SP&S, a road I
follow closely. I could appreciate the
models and the craftsmanship of all.
Tim demonstrates
his rolling lift bridge for Bill S. and me.
The covered
hopper serving as part of a grain complex was just featured in the GNRHS
quarterly “Goat” and modeling notes.
My final layout
tour was with Mickey B. Mickey’s empire
is another one still developing, but good bones were evident in both the layout
and structure models.
Mickey B.
running trains around his layout. Large
industries with multiple car spots are featured.
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