Open House Review #2

Here’s the second of four Santa Clarita layouts that had open house earlier this year; it’s The Never Come, Never Go Railroad. Fans of Western Narrow Gauge will recognize that phrase as an aphorism for the Nevada County Narrow Gauge, which serves as the inspiration .

This layout would be remarkable for any number of reasons -- terrific modeling, luscious gardening, and great fake rock work all come to mind -- but it’s even more remarkable for being packed into a small space -- a raised island immediately behind a small patio, maybe 20’ wide by 8’ deep? When the layout couldn’t go any further horizontally, this layout was built up, against the back yard wall!

The Never Come, Never Go is a great example of how to go vertical in a small space.