Closeup of viaduct and trestles viewed from the 5th Ave. window

An overall view of the base of the inverted "J" from the 5th Ave. window

Another view from the 5th Avenue window. This photo reveals access holes reflected in the mirrored wall.

Sectional view of the previous slide showing the waterfall.

Closeup view of the HO loops and trestle.

Sectional view of the previous slide. While the switcher and caboose are Gilbert products, the cars are all the early versions manufactured for Gilbert by Varney.

Looking toward the porthole windows through the 5th Ave. window.

Closeup view of the waterfront area

Left side of the layout as seen through the 5th Ave. window

Sectional view of the previous slide showing the train shed leading into a tunnel and high tension tower mounted on top of the station. The powerhouse at the right is a kitbashed structure made from a Union Station building.

View from near the entrance to the building showing the long side of the inverted "J." The three independent loops can be seen in this photo. From left to right they were the oil refinery scene, the mountain scene, and the farm scene.

View of the top of the inverted "J" showing the farm area.

Sectional view of the previous slide

Farm area showing the scale architectural quality buildings.

Sectional view of previous slide

Passenger train pulled by Northern passes beneath the farm area

View of central portion of long side of the inverted "J."

Sectional view of the previous slide showing the rarely featured mountain area.

Oil refinery area

Sectional view of previous slide.

A long freight passes in front of the oil refinery area.

A long string of tank cars passes below the oil refinery area.

Chemical tank cars circle the refinery.

Area to left of oil refinery . The switch at the left is a prototype of a streamlined switch design for tight locations. Note the absence of a motor housing and a narrow base profile.