Detailing a model for an operating layout
HO layout with a very faithful follow- ing of operators. Model railroaders with different interests converge on this layout once a month in an at- tempt to turn a profit for railroad management. The Lackawanna Ter- minal Railway is not unlike the Class
The out-of-the-box Kato model is on the left and the detailed/weathered Kato model is on the right. The two models look noth- ing alike even though minimal work was done to the model on the right. Details that appear on the model on the left are all very unique to the Southern Pacific and give the model an “SP” look. While the detailed model looks somewhat fragile, the model is quite rugged.
The presence of the pilot details and headlight package is quite evident in this photo (right). Small details like the rusted exhaust stack, painted classification lights and paint wear on the walk- ways are easy-to-add details that have no durability issues. The L-shaped window on the engineer’s side of the cab is quite evi- dent here (above). Many SP cabs had this window. The cab vent next to the “3,” armrests and cab sunshades add to the appear- ance of the new Cannon and Company cab. The air line to the bell has been intentionally omitted but is hardly noticeable. The rear cab door is modeled in the opened position (below) and has one of those cab vents attached to it. seemed to have these vents all over the place.
The SP locomotives Also, note the
green pedestal liner/wear plates on the trucks. This another one of those simple painted details that makes the model stand out.
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