Wednesday, 16 April 2014

Introduction

The Algonquin Railway (AGN) is an HO scale layout representing a free-lanced railroad set in Northern Ontario, on the east side of Algonquin Park, in April 1977.   My goal is to share the construction of the layout and modelling of the locomotives and rolling stock.  I also hope to meet some like minded modellers.  Here are some pictures to start things off.
Enjoy!  More to come..
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  1. Anonymous27 April 2014 at 19:58

    Looking forward to seeing more photos and reading more about your modelling.

    Hunter Hughson

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  2. Unknown6 May 2014 at 18:51

    Wow, nice looking layout and the best of both worlds. Northern Ontario and Railroading in the 70's. Great scenery too! Keep the photos coming...

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  3. MCRR Steve16 May 2014 at 06:24

    This scene looks like it used Mike Confalone's quarry scene as a prototype? The trees especially look great. I've made a few of those myself.

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    1. Ryan Mendell15 August 2014 at 10:03

      Steve,

      When I started the layout 4 years ago I choose my birthday April 9 1977 as the day I would model. Little did I know of the challenge of Early spring scenery! Mike Confalones DVD's have been a huge help. I started the quarry shortly after the bench work and track was done, and then Mikes quarry DVD came out. This is my first layout so I decided to follow Mikes techniques. I tried to make the granite look my like what it is in northern Ontario though. Mike saw a picture of the quarry on my MRH blog and gave me a few pointers and prototype photos to make the quarry face looked blasted.

      Ryan

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  5. Simon Dunkley6 September 2015 at 09:14

    Can we have a plan sometime, or failing that, a photo tour of the layout?

    Lovely work, and an inspiring blog,

    Simon

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    1. Ryan Mendell20 October 2015 at 15:18

      Simon,

      I just finished up a track plan and will post shortly along with a photo tour.

      Ryan

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  6. Simon Dunkley22 October 2015 at 12:00

    Thanks, Ryan. I look forward to it.
    Simon

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  7. Andrew @Andrew'sTrains14 November 2015 at 14:59

    Ryan;
    I found your blog thanks to the Port Rowan blog. Love the scenic work, it is outstanding. Looking forward to seeing a track plan too.

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