The Union Railroad of Oregon HO scale 30”x 12”

[GregMountaingoat]

I have always found the Union Railroad of Oregon, which was a 2.2 mile railroad in Eastern Oregon that connected the town of Union Oregon to the UP mainline, very interesting. They never roasted a diesel larger then a Plymouth and all of their track was very lightweight.
In the era I model, late 1960’s, the line had 3 regular shippers, a Fuel dealer, Grain Mill, and the largest customer, aSawmill.
I decided to make a small single switch micro layout depicting the switch that served the fuel dealer and also a switch that was out of service that went to a defunct customer.

[GregMountaingoat]

The main reason I am building this micro layout was to a display some of my industrial track modeling. I used code 83 as it was what was handy, but after the weathering and detailing I think I have made it look much lighter and worn out.

[Allen]

Greg, welcome aboard! Looking forward to seeing more of your lightweight, worn out trackwork. I love the looks of that crossing.
Thanks for posting and sharing your work, please keep the photos coming.

[Michael Whiteman]

Hey Greg, really glad you joined us here. Your scenery has been a huge inspiration to me. I always look forward to what you're building.

[Paul S.]

Terrific results on the track!

Great to have you among the many other talented modelers here, Greg.

[GregMountaingoat]

Thanks guys!

I am really excited about this new forum, the fact you do t have to house stuff other places and create links has kept me from sharing in some of the old forums and Email groups.

Here are a few more photos





I am trying something a bit different and built platforms for the structures that I will build on the workbench and add in later. I have seen others do this and thought I would give it a try.

[Paul S.]

I'd like to learn more about this, Greg.

[Michael Whiteman]

It's hard to tell from this angle Greg. Is the wood even with the ground level? Or is it raised to represent a foundation for the future structure? If so, did you paint the edge a concrete color before backfilling the dirt? I'm considering doing this with my upcoming fertilizer plant. I think it's a great idea that allows one to finish the surrounding scenery first. You can always go back and plop in the building later.

[GregMountaingoat]

I purchased some 1/6th plywood for a project, it did not work out for what I wanted, but I found I could cut it with a utility knife. I decided that I could use it for based for structures or other scenic elements that I could finish on the workbench then add to the scene.

[GregMountaingoat]

With the plywood cut I can start to get my structures and assorted other details figured out.

[Paul S.]

That's just great, Greg! A creative use for something that just didn't meet specs elsewhere.

[GregMountaingoat]

[Allen]

That brickwork looks great Greg!

[Paul S.]

Great results on the brickwork, Greg!

[Michael Whiteman]

You do nice work Greg. This color choice is so believable.

[GregMountaingoat]

Thanks everyone!!
Here is the warehouse with a bit more color.

[Paul S.]

Outstanding, Greg. The subtle weathering and aging is terrific. You have a real knack for that.

[Allen]

I'm with Paul, the weathering looks very natural.

[dave1905]

What type of roof will it have? Metal, Shingles?

[GregMountaingoat]

I went with a rolled metal roof. I plan to have another non rail served structure that will have a corrugated metal roof.

[Paul S.]

Craftsmanship on display right there!

[Allen]

Ditto what Paul said...thanks for sharing your work with us Greg.

[GregMountaingoat]

Worked in weathering up my motive power for this layout. Great small little engine for a small layout.

[GregMountaingoat]

Another view of the little critter.

[Paul S.]

Really nice weathering, Greg. Looks faded and sun-beaten by the Eastern Oregon summers.