But then I pulled out a Thomas Yorke loco oil facility kit that had been hiding in my stash for 30 years at least. I assembled it and installed it in what looked like a likely spot:
About the closest prototype area where I can find inspiration for this kind of scene is the Sierra Railroad roundhouse and museum area in Jamestown, CA, which is still the best part of a day's drive. But here's a similar setup, attached directly to a tank car:
I also added some freight car wheels to the scenery next to the enginehouse:
The biggest thing I still need to do is cover the switch machine with some sort of shed. I'm thinking about this. Here are some other shots from Jamestown that might help with inspiration:
I'll probably let this simmer and move to another project area.
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