GREAT FALLS MODEL RAILROAD CLUB
Progress on the G-Scale Layout, September 2010 to May 2011

Dick Clark took the first group of photos during the most recent work session on May 14, 2011. The next group were taken at the work session on April 9. The last group show various stages of the backdrop painting from September 4 to October 21.


At the work session on May 14, 2011, the G-scale group continued hand-laying track and installing hand-laid switches. Ken Nettlefield installed a switch on the curved track by the door while Brenda Leslie and Bob Russell discussed details of the project.



Ed Leslie was busy giving a hand to Ken Nettlefield and to Ernie Packard.


Bob Russell helped Ernie Packard laying track, then took time out to talk with Ray Parent.



Ray Parent had brought his bright yellow speeder to the May 14 work session.


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The photos below were taken by Dick Clark during the work session on April 9, 2011.


G-scale members starting work included Dave Kierstead, Ernie Packard, Ed Leslie, and Ray Parent. Ray Parent found a comfortable position on top of the layout.



Ernie Packard was one of those who worked installing switches. An O-gauge switch stand was used.



The new switch has been installed. Ernie Packard and Dave Kierstead congratulate each other on a job well done.


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The photos below show the work that was done on the backdrop from September 4 to October 21, 2010.



An empty work site waits for the painter on September 4. Bob Russell is ready to use the saw on September 10.

Paul Lodge continues adding detail to the backdrop on September 24. By October 21 the backdrop is completed.

Irving Young and Ed Leslie are working on the layout on October 21 as their trains wait on the tracks.