12-11-2015, 08:45 PM
I started to build the layout benchwork. Sorry if I have no photo. My camera suffered a disastrous fall on a pile of crushed bricks on a worksite and doesn't focus well anymore.
I slightly altered the plan after studying dozens of real locations and Jim Dufour & Rob Clark layouts. I quickly came to the conclusion the layout shouldn't be anymore than a siding and a team track. Also, the layout footprint is now 13" x 120". I removed 5" because is was far too obstructive in my office room. I also removed the staging track. The train will be directly stage on the layout. I know it's not the best thing out there, but I prefer to comprise on that. Later, if I want to do something with the module, it will be easier to add a new section.
For practically and weight issue, the benchwork is made of two modules. They are built in lauan and cabinet grade plywood. Their weight is minimal and they are very sturdy. Only one layer of foam will be added, probably 1.5". I like the look of raised roadbed and that should work fine.
I finally decided to not follow any particular prototype but will keep with the Quebec-US border theme. A lot of railways competed there, often owned by american roads (D&H, Central Vermont, Rutland, Maine Central, etc.). Most of them faltered between 1900 and the late 1930s. Most locomotives were oddball bought second hand from various railroads and I even saw pictures of camelback. I'm seriously thinking about setting the layout in the 1930s to use my old rolling stock.
Matt
I slightly altered the plan after studying dozens of real locations and Jim Dufour & Rob Clark layouts. I quickly came to the conclusion the layout shouldn't be anymore than a siding and a team track. Also, the layout footprint is now 13" x 120". I removed 5" because is was far too obstructive in my office room. I also removed the staging track. The train will be directly stage on the layout. I know it's not the best thing out there, but I prefer to comprise on that. Later, if I want to do something with the module, it will be easier to add a new section.
For practically and weight issue, the benchwork is made of two modules. They are built in lauan and cabinet grade plywood. Their weight is minimal and they are very sturdy. Only one layer of foam will be added, probably 1.5". I like the look of raised roadbed and that should work fine.
I finally decided to not follow any particular prototype but will keep with the Quebec-US border theme. A lot of railways competed there, often owned by american roads (D&H, Central Vermont, Rutland, Maine Central, etc.). Most of them faltered between 1900 and the late 1930s. Most locomotives were oddball bought second hand from various railroads and I even saw pictures of camelback. I'm seriously thinking about setting the layout in the 1930s to use my old rolling stock.
Matt
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