Vertical Horizon Extension

When I originally build the backdrop for the town of Hills, I only built what I assumed I needed for the scene. The plan was that the Eldon C. Stutsman structure would block most of the horizon, eliminating a lot of wall space that needed to be covered. When I actually built the Stutsman complex, … Continue reading Vertical Horizon Extension

Maintenance of Way

A few years back I came across a photo of some MOW equipment spotted on the old Nagle Lumber spur in Iowa City. Since it fit the modeled era for The Hills Line, I wanted to included some representation of that scene on the railroad. The only commercially available product I was able to locate … Continue reading Maintenance of Way

Stutsman Warehouse: The Details

The final step in constructing the Eldon C. Stutsman main warehouse and corporate office is to add detail parts to the structure. Unfortunately, most of the intricate items are located on the east, or truck side of the building. As is the norm, the rail side of the structure is rather bare. Fortunately, there are … Continue reading Stutsman Warehouse: The Details