The 2021 National Narrow Gauge convention was held in Hickory, North Carolina. Modelers who enjoy scale recreations of narrow gauge railroads travel to these yearly gatherings. These conventions are arranged in such a way as to leave each day open from noon until 6 PM to tour private homes and see the model railroads created by talented modelers in the area.
This particular model railroad is a recreation of the Rio Grande Southern in HO scale. The RGS was a railroad that ran thru SW Colorado and traversed some amazing scenery. It is a popular railroad to model.
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| Walking into the home |
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| Down the steps to the basement |
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| Where the railroad awaits |
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| Some portions are double decked |
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| The white portion of the image is where a river will be located as the scenery progresses |
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| This is the coaling station at Vance Junction. Julie and I have hiked to this location several times in Colorado |
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| Ore tipple at the town of Sawpit |
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| The diggings at Pandora |
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| Scenery supports in place for future rock work |
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| Many of the stations along the RGS have been modelled |
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| The backdrops add a lot to the scene |
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| The station and tram house at Ophir |
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| Depot at Telluride |
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| Brass model of a Shay as used by the lumber companies |
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| Another view of the mines and mill at Pandora |
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| Fall is in the air on this layout |
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| Sand facility |
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| Turntable and yard trackage |
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| More Fall colors |
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| The railroad modeler hired a talented artist to paint all of the backdrops |
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| Turnout controls are mounted on the fascia |
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Equipment staged and ready for operation
This was a very nicely laid out recreation of the RGS and was a pleasure to visit. |
