01-26-2013, 11:40 AM
The roadbed on the station area is in place. She has used N scale roadbed from Woodland Scenics, split in the center, and positioned to fit the width of the ME code 55 track. Here's the left side:
And here's the right side. In the back shows the foundation for the roundhouse, this will be recessed into the foam to fit the track height:
Here's a close-up of one of the section joints (track placed on top temporarily). Under the roadbed she has used pieces of 12mm (1/2") plywood to hold the screws that the rails will be soldered to (FREMO style). The roadbed will be cut right above the joint when everything is in place:
Svein
And here's the right side. In the back shows the foundation for the roundhouse, this will be recessed into the foam to fit the track height:
Here's a close-up of one of the section joints (track placed on top temporarily). Under the roadbed she has used pieces of 12mm (1/2") plywood to hold the screws that the rails will be soldered to (FREMO style). The roadbed will be cut right above the joint when everything is in place:
Svein