Ballasting done

The next obvious step was of course ballasting. Now done, although weeds and grass will later be added.

As for size comparison. Although this is O scale but 2 ft gauge the model rail gauge is 12.7 mm which is right in between H0 and N scale. Rail is code 70.

In the last picture, note the Sunday dinner chicken in the upper right corner 😀

Track and Turnouts

Track laying has commenced. I'm using Micro Engineering code 70 rail and O-scale spikes from the Proto:87 Stores.

 Turnout construction is also ongoing. The turnouts are built in situ. I'm using On2 templates from Fast Tracks as a base but has adjusted the tie placement in order to better comply with the prototype. I also build switch handles based on prototype pictures.

 Here is what I'm aiming at 😏