tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8777066647675257012.post6104449016808573830..comments2023-11-19T18:06:58.855-05:00Comments on Chesapeake, Wheeling and Erie Railroad: Dry Creek Coal Tipple #2Tom Pattersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04787028891178734529noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8777066647675257012.post-89330974427277071512014-04-17T06:59:23.420-04:002014-04-17T06:59:23.420-04:00Gerry,
In almost every case on this layout, I'...Gerry,<br /><br />In almost every case on this layout, I've built the tipple or mine structure first and then filled in the scenery around it. I've done this for several reasons. First, I'm not always sure when I start a structure exactly where all of the pieces are going to go, i.e. the conveyors, supports, etc. Second, finishing the scenery after the structures are in place, or even as they are being placed, allows me to build up the scenery around the structure. This step insures that all of the various pieces appear "built in" rather than placed on top of the scenery.<br /><br />It's hard to believe, but once this tipple is finished, there will only be one more to construct on the layout. I may go back at some point and replace the Laurel Ridge prep plant. Robby Vaughn and Stuart Thayer have a large number of photos of the Ajax tipple on the Lott's Creek branch of the L&N. It's a classic wood framed structure with corrugated siding that stood well into the 1990's. In addition to being a great scratch building project, I think it would fit really well at the Laurel Ridge location.<br /><br />Tom<br /><br />Tom Pattersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04787028891178734529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8777066647675257012.post-51855168632090321832014-04-17T01:17:46.334-04:002014-04-17T01:17:46.334-04:00Tom,
Given the opportunity do you prefer to build...Tom,<br /><br />Given the opportunity do you prefer to build a tipple or mine structure against a bare hillside and finish the building first, and fit the foliage around the structure, or perhaps the other way round? I realize the photos and current construction may just reflect how things have turned out but I was curious if you have a preference. The building in question in the Young/Timko book is a wonderful choice. As always I am very much looking forward to your next creation.<br /><br />Best,<br /><br />GerardGerard J. Fitzgeraldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02095069102140830021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8777066647675257012.post-63994981237456392412014-04-12T05:52:46.075-04:002014-04-12T05:52:46.075-04:00Thanks. The footers were cast by Robby Vaughn and ...Thanks. The footers were cast by Robby Vaughn and I'm not sure what he used as a master.<br /><br />Tom PattersonTom Pattersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04787028891178734529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8777066647675257012.post-90337143352210170072014-04-11T18:24:00.929-04:002014-04-11T18:24:00.929-04:00Outstanding, as usual. How do you make your concre...Outstanding, as usual. How do you make your concrete footers so they come out symmetrical on all sides?ExNavyDochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11770549284273158750noreply@blogger.com