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Cliff Powers'
Mississippi, Alabama & Gulf covers a rarely modeled part
of the country, the South. His gorgeous HO layout runs from
Meridian, Miss. to New Orleans in 1955. This is his 8th layout
and contains all the techniques and best practices that he learned
with his previous layouts. Freelancing is showcased here with
small towns, gnarled oaks and piney woods that capture the essence
of the Southland. The railroad is a tribute to small town life
with all of its mini-scenes.
The MA&G
is two decks now, but when finished it will boast 3 decks. All
of this in a 14 x 32 foot portable building in his backyard.
Cliff uses a unique double track helix that he designed himself
to reach the different levels on this railroad.
In addition
to trains from the MA&G, Cliff runs equipment from the Southern
and the Gulf, Mobile & Ohio. His artistic talent with paint
and chalks has made not only his scenes but his equipment completely
believable. Cliff is a master builder with craftsman kits and
kitbashing.
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