{"id":1079,"date":"2016-07-02T16:49:46","date_gmt":"2016-07-02T23:49:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ckhollidayplans.com\/blog\/?p=1079"},"modified":"2016-07-02T16:49:46","modified_gmt":"2016-07-02T23:49:46","slug":"expanding-the-scenery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ckhollidayplans.com\/blog\/expanding-the-scenery\/","title":{"rendered":"expanding the scenery"},"content":{"rendered":"

I took a break from working on the Disneyland layout to go back and work on the ranch scenery some more. The ranch is more than just a test bed for the train, but it is also a test bed for scenery-related stuff. So I tend to work on the ranch stuff first before using it in the Disneyland layout.<\/p>\n

Recently, I expanded the ranch tracks to double the length, and it’s now possible to run the trains through reversing loops, etc. This was my “switching” practice for those siding\/switch outs in the Disneyland layout.<\/p>\n

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This is the control panel for the switches on the ranch tracks. It’s pretty simple to understand, and very much resembles a control panel for model railroads (or even real railroads!).<\/p>\n

And now for some scenery goodies!<\/p>\n

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The tracks run through small villages that you’ll see on the sides.<\/p>\n

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It’s a serene little scenery, with plenty of hills and trees, nestled in at the foothills. A real chance to stretch those 4-4-0 legs!<\/p>\n

And here’s a little miscellaneous teaser—you can select the gauge face style: normal or bolded; and you can select to display the calibration stickers, too!<\/p>\n

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