When designing this layout, the objective was
to explore different geographies, different areas
and a blend of industrial settings that reflected
my interests. From a beautifully detailed steel
mill to the waterfront River Street, in Savannah,
each viniet tells a story of the time. Some of the
top model builders and scale artists in the U.S.
participated in the layouts construction, seeing
its first full operational run in December of
2013. Surrounding the layout is a hand-painted
mural depicting the four seasons and situated
to literally extend the eye beyond each of the
layouts scenic vistas. This year, we've
added a new dimension to the layout, sound
and lighting effects over the full layout. From
the city to the country, to the mountains,
sounds of activity will be felt, including a thunder
and lightning storm over the mountains. In addition, hang gliders, blimps and balloons all add to the skylines activity.
