Chesapeake Bay in 9 Modules, all in 1:220 // NEW MODULE

What do you think? Realistic?

Best,
Sven

The detailing is truly impressive. The degree of weathering and "arrested decay" is very prototypical of the yards I've had a opportunity to visit.

Now if you don't mind me being brutally critical a couple of thoughts:
Maybe a bit more greasy grime around the locomotive service area.
Prototype wheel axles don't come to a point. You might want to file them flat.
The yard scenes seem to be too cluttered. Wheel sets and scrap metal are scattered around too much, particularly close to the tracks, which in the prototype world can lead to unfortunate consequences. Rails, wheel sets and trucks would have a specific storage area, generally where there would be access for some sort of crane.

Mark

BTW what did you do with the spare SD45 chassis ?

Dom

Another great model and images.

Might want to consider distressing the concrete between the rails a bit more:

Sven,

I find you modeling work to be superior to many of the "professional" modelers in Hollywood. But there is always room for a little more detail: disposed cigarette packs, beer bottles, Burma Shave signs. I model to the 3-foot rule and tend not to model anything that can be seen at arm's length.

Mark

"A man's got to know his limitations" - Harry Callahan

As you see above I don't do too bad with the 1:1 world, but when it comes to scale models, they're always too dark, too light or out of focus. I recently acquired a DSLR and I'm working on improving my skills, but if I have to choose becoming a better photographer or playing with my trains, the trains win out every time.