On the Layout: Lantic Sugar

     I had this fairly large piece of real estate in one corner of VIA's Toronto Maintenance Centre that was going unused.  I had always planned on using the turntable as part of my operation plan, but it just never happened.  I really liked the turntable and that's why I waited for years to make any changes to the scene. 

 This past summer, it came time to make a change and make better use of the space.  That's when Lantic Sugar arrived on the layout.  I'm glad I saved the plywood that was cutout for the turntable.  

After removing all the scenery products and old tracks, it was time to build something new.  

I was able to learn a lot about the Mimico facility from a Trackside Treasure blogpost from 2018.  I used a Walthers Magic Bakery kit and added the loading/unloading shed.  I really wanted to include a truck scale to the scene, but it would have looked too cramped and out of place.  

One benefit of this facility is the ability to use my Trackmobile for on-site switching.  It's not quite finished.  I still need to weather the paved spaces, and I'd like to add lighting to the loading/unloading shed.  I also need to add a small crossing for access to other tracks nearby.