Left Tunnel Area
This view shows the tunnel area at the left side of the layout prior to the placement of a circus to the right as shown in the Buckage photos. The residence appears to be a Skyline Models 604 "O Gauge" residence. While other tunnels got portals as the layout progressed to completion, I have seen no evidence that these tunnels ever progressed beyond the stage in which they are shown in this photo.
This view shows the tunnel area at the left side of the layout prior to the placement of a circus to the right as shown in the Buckage photos. The residence appears to be a Skyline Models 604 "O Gauge" residence. While other tunnels got portals as the layout progressed to completion, I have seen no evidence that these tunnels ever progressed beyond the stage in which they are shown in this photo.
Left Tunnel Area at Night
This night view shows the small residential area near the tracks that gave way for the circus area shown on the Buckage photos.
This night view shows the small residential area near the tracks that gave way for the circus area shown on the Buckage photos.
Oil Derrick Area
This is an early view of the oil derrick area, with fewer derricks and a residential area, rather than a circus to the left.
This is an early view of the oil derrick area, with fewer derricks and a residential area, rather than a circus to the left.
Freight Station
At the upper right, this view shows an earlier location of the freight station that was apparently moved under the Erector girder crossover at the right end of the layout by the time the Buckage photos were taken.
At the upper right, this view shows an earlier location of the freight station that was apparently moved under the Erector girder crossover at the right end of the layout by the time the Buckage photos were taken.
Drawbridge
This view of the Erector drawbridge that crossed over the large lake in the middle of the layout clearly shows its reflection in the very real water that was used for the lake. This bridge was later removed and replaced with four 750 trestle bridges. As best as I can determine, that change took place in 1953.
This view of the Erector drawbridge that crossed over the large lake in the middle of the layout clearly shows its reflection in the very real water that was used for the lake. This bridge was later removed and replaced with four 750 trestle bridges. As best as I can determine, that change took place in 1953.
Drawbridge in Action
This view of the drawbridge in action also shows reflections, this time of the ferry in the water. When the bridge is raised the ferry travels from one side of the lake to the other under the bridge. The action is captured in the Boys' Railroad Club TV program.
This view of the drawbridge in action also shows reflections, this time of the ferry in the water. When the bridge is raised the ferry travels from one side of the lake to the other under the bridge. The action is captured in the Boys' Railroad Club TV program.
Central Tunnel Area
This is one of the few views of the tunnel area at the center of the layout. At this time, there are no tunnel portals and I am unsure if they were ever added in this area because of the lack of photos of this area.
This is one of the few views of the tunnel area at the center of the layout. At this time, there are no tunnel portals and I am unsure if they were ever added in this area because of the lack of photos of this area.
3 Level Crossing
This view shows the 3 level crossover including a detailed view of the lowest level tracks, which are usually obscured on other views.
This view shows the 3 level crossover including a detailed view of the lowest level tracks, which are usually obscured on other views.
Elevated Station from Above
This view of the elevated station at the right end of the layout marks the beginning of the wall around the industrial area on which the main circles and returns to the mountains at the center and left portions of the layout. The station was a 755 talking station as demonstrated in the Boys' Railroad Club TV program. This station was later replaced with the big city style station, presumably a 799 talking station.
This view of the elevated station at the right end of the layout marks the beginning of the wall around the industrial area on which the main circles and returns to the mountains at the center and left portions of the layout. The station was a 755 talking station as demonstrated in the Boys' Railroad Club TV program. This station was later replaced with the big city style station, presumably a 799 talking station.
Arrival at Elevated Station
This arrival scene is just the beginning of the talking station sequence presented in an episode of the Boys' Railroad Club TV program.
This arrival scene is just the beginning of the talking station sequence presented in an episode of the Boys' Railroad Club TV program.
Elevated Station Close Up
This close up of the elevated station shows the platform details.
This close up of the elevated station shows the platform details.
Elevated Station at Night
This night time view shows the lighting details of the elevated station.
This night time view shows the lighting details of the elevated station.
Industrial Area with Backdrop
This view of the industrial is taken within the wall on which the mainline loops around the right end of the layout. What is unusual about this photo is that the wall is not a wall in this photo, but rather a support for a backdrop, similar to those sold by Tru-Scale in the 1950's and 60's.
This view of the industrial is taken within the wall on which the mainline loops around the right end of the layout. What is unusual about this photo is that the wall is not a wall in this photo, but rather a support for a backdrop, similar to those sold by Tru-Scale in the 1950's and 60's.
Industrial Area with 1 Factory
This view of the industrial area appears in the introductory portion of each episode of the Boys' Railroad Club. The second factory has not yet been placed on the layout, but it appears by the 5th episode.
This view of the industrial area appears in the introductory portion of each episode of the Boys' Railroad Club. The second factory has not yet been placed on the layout, but it appears by the 5th episode.
Industrial Area with 2 factories
This view of the industrial area appears in the 5th episode of the Boys' Railroad Club. In this photo, both factories that appear in the Buckage Photos and other photos are present. Apparently the "A.C. Gilbert Co." sign has not yet been placed on the more distant factory.
This view of the industrial area appears in the 5th episode of the Boys' Railroad Club. In this photo, both factories that appear in the Buckage Photos and other photos are present. Apparently the "A.C. Gilbert Co." sign has not yet been placed on the more distant factory.
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