Overview of the Mississippi, Alabama & Gulf

This is gorgeous Mississippi, Alabama and Gulf of Cliff Powers. This HO railroad is two decks now, but will be three when it's finished. The model portion of the railroad runs from Meridian, Mississippi to New Orleans in 1955. The scenery on this layout is simply stunning for the use of trees and buildings as view blocks. Cliff has recreated the look and essence of the South 50 years ago. Piney Woods, gnarled oak trees, dirt roads and small towns with wooden buildings. This layout has some of the most highly detailed scenes ever built on a model railroad. The photographic backdrops help create the feeling of great distances in two feet of space. Welcome I'm Allen Keller, and this is Cliff Powers the builder of the Mississippi, Alabama and Gulf. Cliff this one really looks like the South Well that's the look I was going for Alan, that laid back rural atmosphere. Once you grab an RC Cola and a moon pie, let's go chase some train. Okay The MA and G with its own building is now two decks with staging on the bottom and the Mississippi section above. When the top deck is completed, the railroad will enter New Orleans via a double track helix. The helix allows trains to travel from staging to the planned upper deck without entering the Mississippi scene. The minimum radius is 27 inches, and the track is code 83 on or bench work. We're going to start our visit at Slidell, Louisiana, where the train has emerged from temporary New Orleans staging.