Dismal Swamp

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Hi,

Thanks! Yeah it's not a typical modeling subject, and the history of it is
interesting. I've got a lot of respect for people that accomplished work
like that.

>From an art perspective it's an opportunity to try some tools and
techniques I have not done much with. I've got this vision of a locomotive
scaring away swamp critters at dusk....

Are there any drawings of the roadbed anyone knows of?

David Baker

On Sat, Jan 11, 2025, 7:27 PM NW Modeling List <nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org>
wrote:

> David
>
> There are not a lot of photos taken in the swamp to my knowledge.
>
> It is a pretty miserable place, snakes and other critters you really don’t
> want to get involved with.
>
> Retired Engineer and Archives Volunteer Grandle Meador told me about that
> and why the crews hated getting stopped on the trackage. I don’t remember
> the specifics, but I will ask him next week. He does not have emails.
>
> Also remember, when that line was constructed, engineer William Malone
> devised the scheme of putting down the cypress logs to build a corduroy
> roadbed to keep the roadbed above water. The system is still working today,
> 170 years plus.
>
> Best
> Ken Miller
>
>
>
> > On Jan 11, 2025, at 6:38 PM, NW Modeling List <nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org>
> wrote:
> >
> > Hi,
> > Yes thanks, I meant of the actual right of way. That has been difficult.
> I did see the 611 wreak, but oddly few pictures.
> > David Baker
> >
> > On Sat, Jan 11, 2025, 11:41 AM NW Modeling List <
> nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org> wrote:
> > On 1/10/2025 8:46 PM, NW Modeling List wrote:
> >> Hi Society,
> >> I've taken an interest in modeling a swamp area, and the Great Dismal
> Swamp seems interesting. I've done some Internet searching and I can't
> really seem to find references for it, and I believe the n&w goes through
> it?
> >> Does anyone know a good place to start?
> >> (snip)
> >
> > A google search - dismal swamp virginia - brings up a bunch of photos
> and links.
> >
> > Take care and keep having fun!
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