DSS&A 2nd Sub in HO Scale

DSS&A 2nd Sub in HO Scale The site shows the layout I began in 2022. The Duluth, South Shore & Atlantic Railroad began in Duluth MN, across N. Wisconsin and ended in Sault Ste. Ignace MI.

Marie MI, with tracks to Calumet and St. It was absorbed by the SOO in January 1961.

Another very productive day. Got the fascia painted, worked on a tree and also added a photo backdrop in Amasa near the ...
09/04/2026

Another very productive day. Got the fascia painted, worked on a tree and also added a photo backdrop in Amasa near the MILW bridge over CR 643 and the Hemlock River.

Got a lot done today! A little warm to be outside so I spent the day installing fascia along the outside of the layout. ...
09/03/2026

Got a lot done today! A little warm to be outside so I spent the day installing fascia along the outside of the layout. It really gives it a sharp-looking finishing touch. Will prime and paint tomorrow.

Scenes around Sidnaw and Amasa today.
08/31/2026

Scenes around Sidnaw and Amasa today.

Locating the new Amasa depot on the layout.
08/30/2026

Locating the new Amasa depot on the layout.

I'm calling the building aspect of this project done. As to the weathering/ageing part, I'm not sure whether I'll dirty ...
08/29/2026

I'm calling the building aspect of this project done. As to the weathering/ageing part, I'm not sure whether I'll dirty it up or not. It looks so dang good right now. I'd hate to wreck it.

The progress train (pun intended) continues to chug along. Getting very close to calling this Amasa depot project done.
08/29/2026

The progress train (pun intended) continues to chug along. Getting very close to calling this Amasa depot project done.

The continuing saga of scratch-building the MILW depot in Amasa, MI. We made great progress today. I have really come to...
08/27/2026

The continuing saga of scratch-building the MILW depot in Amasa, MI. We made great progress today. I have really come to love scratch-building structures.

After a week hiatus out of town, I'm back to working on the Amasa depot. I hope to get it done in time for the Soo Line ...
08/23/2026

After a week hiatus out of town, I'm back to working on the Amasa depot. I hope to get it done in time for the Soo Line Historical and Technical Society's annual tour of layouts.

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