Before any track can be laid or structures installed on the Model Railroader staff’s Winter Hill project, managing editor David Popp makes some adjustments to the existing benchwork. There will be some elevation changes as well as a roadway that will lead down into the quarry. Senior editor Jim Hediger also describes how he determined the best place to locate a conveyor loader for the quarry.
Building Model Railroader’s Winter Hill Quarry Branch, part 2
By Angela Cotey | December 19, 2012
| Last updated on November 23, 2020
Planning the terrain for the Model Railroader staff's Winter Hill project
I am glad they have got past stage to of the tare down David you did a good job on the road into the mine pit
Well I'm confused. I have part 2 in my 12/6 newsletter. I wondered what happened to part 1. Expected part 3 in this installment, and got another part 2.
I pulled my railroad down 2yrs ago when the earthquakes hit Christchurch in New Zealand, now we have moved to Brisbane Australia it is time to rebuild the EREHWON[nowhere spelt backwards] railroad, and the quarry scene will be part of it. Keep the good work going men.
Jim is impressive. Being able to envision both on- and suggestive off-site features on a layout, then seeing the final projects are what make these layouts true works of art. And they operate too!
Great video! Looking forward to the others , plan on adding the quarry to my layout.
Great video, I couldn't help noticing David in the background of the beginning of the video looking for his pencil. How many times have I done that? too many to count. Keep up the good work guys. BTW David it looked like the apron has pockets : )
I am enjoying the video but I have already finished my layout.
Too late now to cut any plywood!
Thanks for the video Niel!
You know guys, thiw is nice, but the videos could be longer, and especially if you aren't going to run them weekly. I know I ask too much, but come on fellas, give us something here. I really enjoy them, all well done. But consider this, why not release say a 90 minute video all at once instead of breaking it up into these little snippets? And have you considered doing a special say 60 minute layout tour of the MR&T? Like a operating session or something? I think everyone would love to see that. Great productions, but can we have a more regular schedule and a little more content? Thanks and keep them coming guys!
Wow! This gives me some ideas on how to build a quarry even on a 8 foot switching layout. All car movements would be transported "off line" and incoming empty cars could arrive from "off line" the next operating day.
Thanks for a great video.
Don Wick – West Bend, WI
You are cool guys. You made it into modern times.
Really like the bench work, and the way you put in the new roadway. I'll have to try that on my layout. Keep up the good work.
I love these "how to's" videos. Can't wait to see the new video program that Dave is working on. Thanks you guys!!
yes you,re doing it agian.great job thanks
I enjoy watching the project layouts on MR+ , but I can't wait for the new MR video plus.
very interesting how layout with winter hill
You guys always do great work and make it seem that anyone can get equally good results. Looking forward to the rest of the series as I begin construction on my N scale around the walls layout. It will be very helpful and inspiring!
Thank you, gentlemen, I'm looking forward to seeing your progress. Here's a thought: To help support the idea of a quarry "over the hill" you could find a photo of a rock crusher or related tall structure and position it so it is just peaking out over the dip in the hill.
This is a very good example of the flexibility of Linn Westcott's L- girder benchwork system. Our original construction of the MR&T was all supported by L girders. – Andy
This is shaping up to be a really good project railroad. Not quite like the "total stand-alone" plans of the past, but a great new idea for an along the wall type of layout, or an extension off an existing empire. The way you have structured the operations for it, the whole thing could serve as a basis for a room-sized layout of considerable potential. I'm 59 today and have been in the hobby for over 50 years, but you always learn new stuff…and it's all gonna be incorporated into my "retirement layout" that is gonna be starting in a couple of years at most.
Thanks for the inspiration.
What is the metal conduit running under the L girder in the benchwork for? I've noticed this in other "under the MR&T videos" also.
Great work-"Let's keep realism" in some tasks because showing the cutting of the under-frames is dirty work with the remanents used elsewhere on the layout. Loads of fun too when you see the dust etc. actually flying. Keep up the good work and be inclusive of where you are going with each little project NOT interferring with other local runs/operations on the layout. Modelling since 1971. Worked on 5 different layouts.
very inspiring ….thk
Nice job looking good. Cant wait for the next month video.
At our club, we have a narrow gauge track coming out of a rock face and conecting to an elevated loading structure. I've wanted to replace that track with a conveyor, so I'll be looking forward to the next video to see how that was done on Winter Hill.
Very very interesting, and inspiring, and as always excellent advice.