Lotzburgh - Modules 5 and 6 - Diesel Shop for the K&AW and creek

 

 

 Fig. 82.1 - Module 5 Diesel Shop - This is roughly what the BW plant will look like

In front the 2-stand locomotive shed with the pit track. In front the tank facility. Then turntable. Here you can see that the Heki track bed has exactly the height of the aluminum ring. The track then matches the height of the bridge exactly. Behind the turntable is the 2-story workshop building. To the right of the workshop is the caboose track. To the left of the workshop are two sidings. Access is via the inner track at the level of the locomotive shed. The mainline tracks are behind the sidings. The BW has facilities for diesel locomotives only. Details on the construction of the buildings/installation of the turntable can be found under the button Plant Construction/Buildings and Track Construction.

 

 

 

 

Fig. 82.2 - Module 6 Diesel store and creek - At the end of the 2nd "store module" a stream crosses the landscape. For this, the base plate was cut out and crossbars were attached at the necessary depth of the creek bed. Ferrules are not in short supply at Andy's.

 

 

 

 

Fig. 82.21 - The base plate for the stream is installed. The front module edge is still being adapted to the creek bed terrain. The rear module edge remains because the plate for the background scenery of the module still has to be accommodated here.

 

 

 

 

Fig. 82.22 - The creek is crossed on steel box bridges by the double-track main line of the UP. Behind it follows another road bridge.

 

 

 

 

 

Fig. 82.23 - The railroad bridge built and aged by Andy. For this Andy himself:

"I tried out a new technique.
First I painted everything in rust color and then sprayed it with hairspray.
Then I sprinkled grains of salt on it and let everything dry.
After that the whole bridge was painted with gray.
After drying, the salt grains were brushed down again with a brush.
And now the bridge looks like it has rust spots everywhere".

 

Now follows the stiffening of the module crests by perforated metal struts, the laying of the tracks and the electrical cabling. After that, the modules are shipped to Bernd at the Baltic Sea in Lensahn. Here, on the beach under palm trees, the landscape will be designed. But before that...mid-July next driving weekend at Andy's.

 

 

 

Fig. 82.24 - After the operation weekend Andy went for a week with Manuela and Bernd to the Baltic Sea. In the garage of Bernd was then officially opened the branch workshop of Beans at the Baltic Sea. After Bernd had installed the bridgeheads and the center pier, the master himself laid hands on! Slope pieces from Styrophor to measure and roughly cut. After that, he devoted himself to graveling and sanding the workshop area. For this purpose, however, Bernd was allowed to prepare the sand mixture for him.

 

 

 

 

Fig. 82.25 - Great! The "stinkiness" with the hot cutter to bring shapes into the whole, then Bernd was allowed to do.

 

 

 

 

 

Fig. 82.26 - That too, of course!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fig. 82.27 - The blocks were num cut into shape with the hot cutter. The rear module edge behind the road was also already fitted in

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fig. 82.28 - No snow! The plaster bandages as a terrain base were brought in.

 

 

 

 

Fig. 82.29 - The area around the later workshop was "sanded". A mixture of sea sand from Fuerteventura, sands etc from Asoa and Turfs from Woodland. The rails of the main line are also ballasted. The RS3 of the Rio Grande looks good here. Representative of the K&AW and other Branch Lines...Everyone except the chronicler is building their own now! For this the BL-Leasing has founded. You remember, once round driving a euro.

 

 

 

Fig. 82-30 - The terrain around the riverbed and the river received the base coat.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fig. 82-31 - The road running next to the main line has also already been provided by Andy with the first base layer of plaster (Smooth-IT from Woodland). On top of the wooden base road slab, wooden strips were attached by Andy at the edges of the road, which serve to guide the plaster layer.

 

 

 

Fig. 82-32 - The 2nd green coat was applied using the wet-on-wet method. Here around the bridgeheads.

 

 

 

 

 

Fig. 82-33 - General view

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fig. 82-34 - The third order. Bushes, stones and sand of the Baltic Sea, plants, tall grass (electrostat) and more turfs of Woodland.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fig. 82-35 - A little closer!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fig. 82-36 - The first external order for the crew of the K&AW - store has arrived. Hopefully someone can handle a plane!

 

 

 

 

 

Fig. 82-37 - The module is finished except for the stream treatment. The "base" is still applied here. After that the module is picked up by Frank and brought to Andy. Andy installs the bridges and rails that have been completed by then. Bernd will then plant trees and pour in "water". Frank will bring the next module (the actual BW) for landscaping during his visit.

Until then! Why do you think we live on the Baltic Sea!!!!!?

 

 

Fig. 82-37.1 - During a joint work week in Andy`s basement, the riverbed was filled with "water" from Faller in two layers and the riverbed was finished. After that, eddies were painted on with white paint and the river edges were designed. The bridges are now firmly installed by Andy and the ballast on the bridge is still applied. The road bridge will also be finished. The landscape strip to the next module will be provided with a forest strip, which will also extend to the following module. The ground is still provided with crushed leaves and small branches. But this will only be done when the following module is connected to get a uniform picture.

 

 

 

Fig. 82-37.2 - The fence was bordered with greenery. This part is also finished. The interior of the hall is still missing...and of course many decoration parts.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fig. 82-38 - Frank has visited us and brought the second BW module. Andy has already done the necessary woodwork, rough road construction, ballasting of the tracks and the first sand application. Now it is Bernd's turn. The completed part of the BW`s has started the journey home to Andy with Frank.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fig. 82-39 - An overall view of the BW.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fig. 82-40 - Here will be the water tower.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fig. 82-41 - Starting at the rear terrain strip. Built up from styrofoam strips cut with the hot cutter. Here you can see that Andy has already installed the roadbed with the side guides for the plaster roadbed. The road overpasses for the railroad crossing have also been installed.

 

 

 

 

Fig. 82-42 - The supplier of the modules, Frank. He had also brought along his latest achievement. An Alco PA of the Napa Valley Wine Train.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fig. 82-43 - The rear railing edge made of styrophor strips has been shaped with a hot cutter and covered with plaster bandages. Then the road was poured in two layers with Smooth-It from Woddland, painted and sanded. The terrain also got its coat of paint.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fig. 82-44 - The level crossing a little closer. The wooden planks are laser-cut strips from the Walthers program. The filling between the tracks are plastic strips

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fig. 82-45 - The module edge behind the locomotive shed was also adjusted with plaster and plaster bandages.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fig. 82-46 - The second "green job". Sand and gravel from the Baltic Sea beach and Asoa, various Woodlandturfs - worked from dark to light

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fig. 82-47 - View over tank facility and turntable.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fig. 82-48 - Around the turntable, closer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fig. 82-49 - The entrance to the BW. In front the shop office.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fig. 82-50 - After returning to the Baltic Sea, the landscaping of the actual BW module continued. This module is also almost finished and can be returned to Andy. Andy will now complete the fencing, including the gates. After that, trees still need to be planted and the green strip around the fences applied. This will be followed by the installation of the exterior lanterns on both BW modules and the finishing touches with small parts. Great, another reason to meet Andy and all the other Beans folks!

 

 

 

 

 

Fig. 82-51 - Once again, a section closer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fig. 82-52 - In the refueling facility, the sand tower built by Andy from white metal parts has now also been installed. This means that all the facilities for supplying diesel locomotives are in place.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fig. 82-53 - The turntable also received its "bracket", which is obligatory for American discs. This bracket is used to supply power to the entire stage. In the model, a power pole is now set up outside the stage. This is connected by cable to the turntable at the top of the bracket.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fig. 82-54 - A Rio Grande passenger train rushes west over the UP's double-track bridge.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fig. 82-55 - At the end of the train the cars for the rich!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fig. 82-56 - In front a PA from Alco. On the flat track through IOWA enough for 10 cars.

 

 

Fig. 82-57 - After the modules had been transported by our " freight forwarder " Frank thankfully again from the Baltic Sea to the Lower Rhine, Bernd has flown in together with wife and two dogs once again for ne week with Andy. He put up with us with humor! Andy and Bernd then completed the two modules. Fences erected, trees planted (Bernd`s Baltic Sea home is model railroad diaspora..except for a renowned "pharmacy"). The last greenery installed and applied. Now the warning lights at the level crossing and the small decoration scenes are missing. E.g. the fauna in form of birds, ducks, swans etc.. Our Dirk is responsible for that. As a Z-BAHNER! he is responsible for tiny things. But! Dirk is also a very good terrain builder in the meantime!

 

 

 

Fig. 82-58 - The creek bank at the end of the BW`s. Here are still missing a few fir trees from Frank`s stock, which he donates to us (Anita decor!) This forest is continued on the next module, as a boundary to the following farm area on the next two modules. These will now be prepared gleistechnich and electically by the Lower Rhine troop. After that they will start their journey to the Baltic Sea. It's a good thing that Frank often has to work "up here".

 

 

 

 

 

Fig. 82-59 - On the stream the first inhabitants have moved in! In the reeds and on the lush shore meadows you seem to like it. A work of Dirk. Our expert for absolutely "fiddly". Further, much smaller, inhabitants, also flying, will follow.

 

 

 

 

Fig. 82-60 - The forest strip behind the river is completely forested.