The Forest

Lots of trees here in the most "forested" part of the layout.

The Yard and Industrial Lines at the End of the Day

Cornered Cat



The dogs, cat, and trash can are made by Woodland Scenics.



Smoke

I wish my steamer smoked as good as the diesels pumping it out here.
 
The log loader is modern Lionel and is TMCC-capable, however I just run it the old way - levers are more fun than remote control.  The coal tower is made by Bachmann, and I think is one of the best inexpensive structures I've seen.  I lightly weathered it with charcoal, but you can't really see that in this picture.

A New Angle

The MKT comin' round the bend, with half of a backdrop behind it.  I have every track in the yard on a separate toggle switch so I can cut the power to any track.  I can see where the power is on or off by the light on the track end bumper.  Unfortunately the one in the foreground is out, even though the track has power.  The crossing shanty is made by Lionel. 

Spruce Trees

I like the pine trees that Grand Central Gems produces, so I bought some spruces which seem to be coming off a lot bluer than I expected. 


Lionel Log Dump Car #3461

MODEL INFORMATION
Company: Lionel
Item #: 6-36739
Gauge: Traditional O
Catalog: 2003
Trucks: Die-cast, Sprung
Couplers: Die-cast, Operating
Length: 8 5/8”
Notes: Based on Postwar classic of the late 1940s. Die-cast metal frame. Log load and dumping trackside tray.

Lionel Depressed-Center Flat Car #6461 with Case 4WD Tractor

MODEL INFORMATION
Company: Lionel
Item #: 6-16957
Gauge: Traditional O
Catalog: 1996
Trucks: Die-cast, Sprung
Couplers: Die-cast, Operating

Coors Reefer #9866

MODEL INFORMATION
Company: Lionel
Item #: 6-9866
Gauge: Traditional O
Catalog: 1976
Trucks: Plastic
Couplers: Plastic