Markleton, PA
Markleton is located along the Casselman River in Pennsylvania. This small town has only a few structures along with a post office (formally a bar) along the tracks and a small bridge crossing the river.
Topographic map showing the Markleton area.
The country church is set along the hillside to find the best location. The road is cut from cadboard. The profile of the hillside along Shoofly Tunnel's portal cut.
Newspapers soaked in a combination of flour and water form the landscape. The bridge over the Casselman River is put into place.
Actual rock is put along the hillside in the cut leading to Shoofly Tunnel. The newspaper landscape is painted and sceniced with ground cover.
The bridge is weathered and a RR crossing sign put into place. The road crossing ties are put into place between the rails.
A view of the west portal of Shoofly Tunnel. You get a good look in this view of the cut leading towards the tunnel.
Fishermen take advantage of the freshly stocked Casselman River. Another layer of Realistic Water by Woodland Scenics is poured. After the final layer is put into place, Water Effects will be used to give the effect of rapidly moving water.
The cemetary and area aound the church is completed. The plastic wall was drybrushed with black paint to give it more of a realistic look.