The Rob Pratte Photo album Part II...This layout is just begging to be done! But we don't want to rush this project. As much as you would want it to be done, you want it done right. There is no doubt that the time and effort will pay off big time. This will be one beautiful layout when done. Email Rob! |
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A close-up of the opposite side of the main room. This is the other end of the tunnel covered on the previous page. A crossing in the back ground for those pesky automobiles.
An overview shot of this area. Note the pictures on the wall. The black and white photos were found and bought for a few dollars but they add volumes to the room. They are vintage train pictures of the Beaver, Pennsylvania area.
Back on the main area a MTH engine house and Lionel transfer table will keep motive power on the move. Keep in mind that most of the layout is 7 feet off the floor.
This is one amazing trestle. Scratch built. It helps raise the track from the yard level to the main overhead layout. This is part of the half helix that loops its way up to the overhead layout.
A beautiful viaduct helps make the transition from the tunnel to the main layout area. Gives a real feel for the Pennsylvania RR. A Lionel Icing station sits just off to the right. Perhaps to supply ice for the brewery on the other side of the viaduct. Also take note of the Horne's Painting by Linda Barnicott. Some local flair of the holiday season.
A closer look. Details! The same gentleman, I believe, did the roundhouse.
A reverse look at the yard area from the stairs. Here we can see more of the half helix. Quite an effort to get those trains up to the running level.
And another look from the other end of the room. It's really starting to take shape now.
Rob's Angela Trotta Thomas Collection. It creates a feel for the earlier days of Toy Trains. Rob's room reflects a real feel of trains in general. Someday I hope to create the same atmosphere.
Here's the future of the hobby. Rob's son is already a pro at the Z4k. The excitement that Robbie shows towards the trains is encouraging that Rob's trains will be passed along to another generation of Prattes. It was Rob's dad who showed Rob the way! And it's been full steam ahead ever since.
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