Norm is back, and in our November 2009 issue he shows you the latest addition to the realistic modeling on his home railroad.
Norm Charbonneau’s locomotive servicing terminal
By Angela Cotey | September 29, 2009
| Last updated on April 22, 2021
The latest addition to Norm Charbonneau's amazing O gauge hi-rail layout.
Outstanding video! Sound was great! I could smell and feel the steam as the "mike" squeezed between the narrow "canyon."
VERY well done. Super servicing area. Look forward to another installment.
Outstanding! Bravo! Great job!
Nice sevicing Terminal Norm Good Job
Norm,excellent job realism is outstanding as well as loco weathering ,sound & video,continue want to see more!
Thankyou
This is a great example of the difference between toy-train and hi-rail! ( I love both !! ) The muted colors (greys , browns , etc. ) make this an incredibly realistic model railroad. Only the third rail sets it apart from a scale pike. I've seen photos of many hi-rail model railroads that unrortunately use too many bright colors. Norm has nailed it! LP
All I can say is that it ts outstanding.
It would be nice to see a article about how you indexed your turntable. This terminal is the best I have seen. WOW, a 10 plus
Just Outstanding !! Think I will add this to my layout-good winter project.
Holy Cowcatcher I could watch that video clip all day.
Spectacular!! Love the realism and the "grit." Thank you.
Way to Norm !!!!! Way to !!!!!
I can't write enough superlatives to describe it! Excellent sound systems, by the way. The across-the-gutter picture of the servicing terminal on page 50 of the November 2009 issue might be the greatest single photo of scenicing I've ever seen, Norm. Your loco weathering tips inspired me to do the same to my #736 Berkshire.
To me, this is one of the all-time greatest high rail layouts. Five stars just aren't enough.
Incredible realism! Great job on the addition.
Looking good Norm. Fantastic as always!
Your layout never ceases to amaze me and causes me to dream. Nice job. I appreciate true artistry.