Reference Expedition

This past week I was fortunate enough to spend a day exploring and documenting the locations of the Cascade Sub in Oregon that I am modeling. It was an incredible opportunity to see the line in person for the first time and start to accumulate photos and videos to enhance my modeling efforts. Below are just some of the highlights!

Westfir - Bridge over the Willamette.

Westfir - Looking south towards Willamette and Tunnel 22

Oakridge - UP's yard which serves as MOW hub for the line. Many of these small sheds will be modelled.

Oakridge - Power idling on the south end of the yard. Scenes like this will be replicated in my version of the town.

Between Wicopee and Fields - Representative of scenery on middle level of railroad.

Cruzatte - Cascade Creek falls under the mainline and siding at Cruzatte, high up on the line. 

Cruzatte - Tunnel 6 and the north control point will not be modeled per se, but scenes like this will inspire much of the scenery work on the upper level. 

Cruzatte - North end control point. 

Tunnel 6 - The north portal just south of Cruzatte. 

These and other photos will serve as valuable resources in my future modeling projects, however a future trip is already in the works to visit this beautiful railroad in order to experience more of the line. Next, back to work on the layout with this new inspiration!