Lynn – Modeler Showcase3 min read

Lynn is a model railroader from the west coast and he’s part of an awesome modular model railroad club called the High Desert Modular Model Railroad Club, you can find their info on their Facebook page and website.

We love seeing what Lynn’s working on and he’s very active with our page and our patron-only group where all of our patrons can join in on some sharing of ideas, work, and techniques. We’re happy to have him as a Patron and we’re even happier to share some highlight photos of the work that Lynn’s been working on. Enjoy!

The Monolith

“Tehachapi Loop and the Monolith are two well known sights in the southern end of the High Sierra mountains of California.

My first attempt at modeling after joining the HDMMRC, was a learning experience.

There were 3.

First monolith (tower) came apart after experimenting with expanding foam (every time I showed it to someone, before the foam was added. It was fragile and broke).

Second one, a little better and definitely sturdier. Blew out of the back of my truck somewhere around Burbank on the freeway. This was after a Big Show at the Anaheim Convention Center, across from Disneyland.

Third times the charm. After a lecture from the Mrs. about putting the “Big Blue Box” that held all the structures in the bed of the truck. It now rides in the back seat of the truck. The 12 foot long (3 Four foot modules) and a 6 foot modules at a 45 degree angle to the rear.

Modules have fold up adjustable legs. All the buildings on the front 3 modules, are store for safe (?) keeping between shows. Lights powered by old DC controllers and a motorized Kiln.

It has 2 main lines to match up with the rest of the Club modules, a front “go around” track. Rear of the mains, a siding that can match up to some of the clubs modules and another rear track that goes through the cement plant and attaches to the rear 45 module. I could write a book on just the structures (probably more what you’d like to hear about). From the round dome (a food cover screen from the 99 cent store) to the transmission filters and other do-dads I used.”

Lynns other favorite work includes:

“Some of Lynn’s other favotire works include the “Unlucky Two Foot Mine”.

As the name implies, it’s a two foot module.

Between Palmdale and the town of Mojave is a series of mines and ghost towns, based loosely on the Tropicana Gold Mine. The buildings (structures) are made from all sorts of things. Pill bottle for a water tank, one building from coffee can parts, a few plaster cast buildings and even one Metal building, left over from the Monolith.”

Lynn’s Newest Module!

“The newest module is called Rolling Hills.

All new from the ground up and the frame (or table as some call it) was made by one of the finish carpenters in the club. The legs also fold up and lock in place. Metal pins on both ends, help with aligning with the adjoining module. Really helps with set up time at a train show. We’re slowly fitting all the modules with these pins.

No buildings, but lots to see. Hidden (almost) in the rear is the 20 inch track, with a siding. If you look hard, there’s a herd of Bison and Bears although the woods.

There are at least a dozen types of trees. From Michael’s left over Christmas trees, bottle brush, Sage Brush, sticks and other findings from the neighborhood as well as moss and Lichen from at least 3 different states.”