The Big Train Project
#60 - March Status Report
March 15, 2012
One of the new features which has been recently introduced into the EnterTRAINment Junction (EJ) layout is day-dusk lighting cycle. This highlights the lighting details which has been incorporated into the models in all parts of the layout and accentuates the interior details included in many of the buildings. The “daylight” lasts 15 minutes and the dusk, with its dimmed and blue tinted lighting, lasts 5 minutes.
#59 - February Status Report
February 15, 2012
As in past articles, this time we’ll look again at some of the details of the EnterTRAINment Junction (EJ) layout which may not catch the eye at first glance but which contribute to providing a sense of realism to the layout and enhance its overall quality. As usual, the order in which I present the selections is in the order in which you would see them as you progress along the layout’s aisle.
#58 - December Status Report
December 29, 2011
The end of the year often brings with it summaries and retrospectives, and the concept of the top-ten list can be a useful framework for addressing a subject of interest. So, what follows is a top-ten list...
#55 - September Status Report
October 09, 2011
In this installment we’ll look at some temporary additions to the EnterTRAINment Junction (EJ) Layout consistent with the Halloween theme most ably represented by the Jack O’Lantern Junction Halloween Event. Just beyond the parking lot for the main underground subway terminal and adjacent to it, a Halloween party is underway...
#53 - July Status Report
July 30, 2011
In this installment we’ll look at some new scenes that have been added to the EnterTRAINment Junction (EJ) Layout as well as a great new addition to the train expo center. As usual, the descriptions mostly follow the order in which you would see the described items as you follow the aisle in sequence from entrance to exit. No self respecting imaginary city would be complete without a superhero, and the Middle Period city is no exception. You’ll have to look sharp to find this masked and caped champion of good railroading.
...Last year we brought them for their 3rd birthday...You should have seen their eyes light up when they got out of the car and heard the train sounds in the parking lot...Once we got inside they were excited beyond words.
- Kathy Weaver
London, Ohio
