The In-ko-pah Railroad
MY LARGE SCALE, OUTDOOR MODEL RAILROAD
I began work on this project in January 2006. The railroad is situated on steep slope behind our house. It represents a fictional, narrow gauge railroad in a rugged, rocky desert environment.
After nearly two and half years of labor, the mainline of the railroad was completed and a train made the first complete lap around the layout on May 21, 2008!
There is roughly 300 feet of track, with numerous trestles, bridges and tunnels. All were scratch-built. Several structures are in place, also scratch-built.
There is still much work to be done. One passing siding and a couple of spurs remain unfinished. At two locations on the mainline, temporary plank bridges fill in until permanent structures can be built. Some of the wiring for low-voltage structure lighting has not yet been installed. Only a small percentage of plants are in place, and there are many mines and structures to be built.
In the spring of 2009 I began work on the town of Dos Manos, laying down a concrete foundation for a row of buildings. The first structure was a small, two-story house. A rock shop was next. Eventually several more structures will be added. Other towns are planned.
I’ve also begun sculpting my own scale figures, patterned after friends and family members.
Building a Stone Retaining Wall
Building a Stone Arch Bridge (Part One)
Building a Stone Arch Bridge (Part Two)
Rebuilding The Cliffs Jan/Feb 2010
Plants (Updated 5/31/10)
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