A Shadowbox Micro Layout

I recently participated in a layout build challenge at the Micro Model Railroad Cartel Facebook group. The challenge was to build an operating micro layout within 24 hours. My shadowbox HO trolley line baseboard is less than 57 square inches and is mounted to a wall in a bedroom. The layout was constructed in about 6 hours (not including drying time for paint and glue). 

The trolley has no motor, so fishing line is used for locomotion. Basically, this shadowbox micro is an operating diorama, but its purpose is to represent a streetcar picking up passengers at a trolley stop near the storefronts (street lamp on the right side), reversing direction, then returning back from where it came (hidden staging on the left side).

This was a fun project. Very satisfying!

Episode 27

 Topics for e27:

Ian and Tom's Project Updates/

Build a Micro in 24 Hours Wrap-up/

Backscenes for Micro Layouts/

Christmas Micro Layout Challenge Update/

Click here for the listen link (podcast player will open in a new tab).

Episode Links for e27:

The Protocrastinator Blog

https://protocrastinator.blogspot.com/

Backdrop Resources

realisticbackgrounds.com

Trackside Flats

https://www.tracksideflats.com/

Micro Model Railway Dispatch e-zine 

https://micromodelrailwaydispatch.com/

Micro Model Railway Dispatch Editor 

Send comments, questions, and/or article submissions to Ian at mmrdeditor@gmail.com

Music for Cartel Conversations...

"Newer Wave" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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"Space Fighter Loop" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Links Page for Inspiration...

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Your Hosts' Model Railroad Links

Herrin Micro Layout... 

https://herrinmicro.blogspot.com/

Small Model Railways Blog... 

http://smallmodelrailwaylayouts.blogspot.com/

Shortline Modelers... 

https://shortlinemodelers.com/

https://www.facebook.com/Shortline-Modelers-120032784689242/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/trackdetailing/

Deep River Railroad... 

http://www.deepriverrailroad.com/

The Micro Model Railroad Cartel Blog Page...

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Micro Model Railroad Cartel Facebook Group...

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