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Posted by Frank Gatazka on Wed Apr 22 12:39:35 1998, in response to HELP! For My model subway-Believe me, it's BIG!,
posted by Jack on Thu Apr 16 18:41:29 1998.
I have built a small (2' X 16' and growing) modular elevated line that is based on NYCTA prototypes. It is entirely elevated, on scratchbuilt structure that is based on the Third Avenue El (Bronx, above 200th St.). Currently there are two stations, a two track, center island terminal, based on the Ditmars Blvd. Sta. in Astoria, and an outside platform local station that is based on the 67th St. Sta. of the Third Avenue El (Manhatten). The structure is detailed with third rails, guard rails, signals, signs, etc. You can see a some photos of my work at Mr. Pat Villani's web site at www.iop.com/~patv/railroad.html. Mr. Villani is also in the process of modeling an elevated railway based on NYC prototypes.
Check the list of references on his home page. I provided these to help other modelers. If you are truly serious about this, you must try to obtain any and all articles by Joe Frank. Mr. Frank is the undisputed "guru" of rapid transit modeling, having built extensively in HO and O scales. His current O scale layout (now located in Philadelphia) is breath taking! A subway? Sounds very difficult to do. Perhaps you can model it as a cut section. Try to visit the Vanderbilt Mansion and museum (The Breakers Carriage House) in Newport, RI. The museum model builders did a credible job of modeling the subway under Grand Central Terminal. GOOD LUCK!
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