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**kyle_creel** · 09-04-2021, 01:28 PM

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Thanx guys;
Here's some shots of the new locations of the depots from Grizzly, Ft. Compton, and Blackrock. I moved the copper topped witches hat (ala JOHN ALLEN) from Blackrock back to its original spot at Grizzly; I moved the depot at Grizzly to Ft. Compton, and moved the depot at Ft. compton to Blackrock. I also moved the platform covering from Grizzly to Blackrock. I can't explain it but they didn't look 'bad' at their former locations; they just looked like they BELONGED somewhere else.?????????.
OH WELL; all's well that ends well.
Hope ya'll like like or at least 'get' what I did. Comments, suggestions, insults, likes, dislikes, fart sounds, do care, don't care, all welcome and appreciated.....

KYLE CREEL
SUPT./GM BCRR

**kyle_creel** · 09-04-2021, 01:37 PM

Here's an updated shot of the scene at Woods' Ridge...

and one of the new vegetation in the mountains around Blackrock

I shall continue to add brush and some conifers as soon as I 'see' them in my head????????
KYLE

**friscomike** · 09-04-2021, 06:33 PM

Wow Kyle, the layout looks wonderful. I love those western colors and photos. Thanks for posting them. ~mike

**Rick** · 09-05-2021, 03:37 AM

Kyle, excellent modeling on your layout.
Your scenery looks top notch.
Thanks for sharing.

**TRAINS1941** · 09-05-2021, 11:55 AM

Kyle your sure doing a wonderful job!! I'm sure John would be proud of you!!

**Larryc** · 09-05-2021, 12:07 PM

Kyle your layout just keeps looking better and better. Love the coloring of the mountains and backdrop.
The buildings look amazing against the massive background!!

**kyle_creel** · 09-05-2021, 10:12 PM

THANX ;
MIKE
RICK
JERRY
LARRY C

I'm gonna build an arch across TEXAS DRAW between OL'FLATHEAD and PERKINS SHELF; these are the shots of the white styrofoam mockup.WHADDA-YA THINK????????????????

Comments and ideas welcome.
KYLE CREEL
SUPT./GM. BCRR

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**Rick** · 09-06-2021, 05:29 AM

I think it's a neat idea.
Only suggestion I have, and I'm sure you're not done with it and are already planning on doing this, but I would make the underside of the arch smooth on the right side like it is on the left.

**kyle_creel** · 09-06-2021, 09:14 AM

Thanx Rick,
I'm going to do exactly that, I just didn't have a piece of styrofoam with a reverse curve part that I could use in the mock-up ('cause I broke it!) . I figure I'll make it nice and assymetrical to give a little extra 'umph'.
KYLE CREEL
SUPT./GM. BCRR

**Philip** · 09-06-2021, 09:20 AM

Awesome work Kyle!

**Rick** · 09-06-2021, 09:51 AM

Reminds me of Arches National Park.
One of the places I plan on visiting some day.

**kyle_creel** · 09-08-2021, 06:37 PM

Thanx Rick
Thanx Phillip
This is an attempt at adding some sky and a little ground in place of the interior of our garage; which in this instance, would have included a portion of our garage door. It's very rudimentary, but hopefully the idea comes across. I just wanted to see what a shot of my JOHN ALLEN type (although the depots with 'witches hat cuppollas on the G&D were actually built by JIM FINDLEY) depot at Grizzly would look like from a different angle.????

KYLE CREEL
SUPT./GM. BCRR

**railman28** · 09-08-2021, 06:53 PM

looks like it's working! And it's looking good.

Bob

**desertdrover** · 09-09-2021, 11:56 AM

Very nice modeling for sure. John Allen was one of the leaders in railroading, so you are following a great modeler of all times.

**kyle_creel** · 10-03-2021, 11:37 AM

OK Fellas I have been hard at work on the train room/garage. I've got it almost all cleaned out, started adding black skirting, and decided to take some shots. Beware there are 17 shots and I hope they give ya'll a better idea what the room and railroad look like. Comments, jeers, cheers, fart noises, burps and whatever moves ya are wall welcome !!!!

KYLE CREEL
SUPT./GM BCRR