The model Loveland yard on the Great Western Railway has been operational for close to 4 years now but little scenery or detailing has been done.  It’s been mostly unweathered track, Homasote with dirt paint and a photo covered engine house mockup.

First shots going forward.    These are sections from the old layout.   Much modification ahead.    GMO711

I went to a model train show yesterday here in Spokane, Washington and saw some layouts that used a product call Virotex.  I like the results and decided I am going to use it for my lake and stream coming from the lake. My question is that I was told that this product had color tint added to it to help develop depth. I forgot to ask where one got the color tint, what brand and how much does one use. Anyone used this product and know what I am talking about?

Ken K wrote:

With beets, coal and covered hoppers full of chemicals being delivered, and freight cars of finished product being shipped the factory should be fun to switch.

Yes, I greatly enjoy the sugar factories.  They provide huge amounts of traffic and use many car types. For those that are interested, I will describe the three factories on my Great Western layout and how they are switched.

Photos of the in-progress modeling can be found on my website.