The New Layout

[toptrain]

   

She must be new. Does she know it will be very hard to get the train to climb that grade.
frank

[toptrain]

Gees. I know it is a down grade.
frank

[eightyeightfan1]

Isn't that the grade for your model of the Mt. Washington Cog Railway?

[toptrain]

88, for that grade you have to screw, or nail you modles to the track and move the board.
frank

[Trains Winnipeg]

Well wouldn't you know it the Foam Fairy paid my layout a visit. So now onto some testing of the track plan to see if what i drew will actually fit. So far so Good, the base track elevation will actually be 4" higher than the foam as I model Appalachian Regions and need to create some height to make it convincing. So for the rest of the weekend since i was released from the "Honey Do" Duties for my birthday i will be running all the bus wires for the DCC system. Pics to follow.
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[Trains Winnipeg]

Well the progress continues. Started last night with finishing the clean up under the layout. Then was going to sand all the joints and screw heads that I covered with drywall compound. But looking at the joints/Screw heads I wasn't happy with how smooth it was. So a good portion of it was unscrewed from the wall and re fastened to the wall with better anchor points and countersinking. That finished my night around 1:30 this morning. I also put up some of the skirting temporarily to improve the look of the room now that all the storage underneath is done.

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So onto this morning. I forfited my sleep in day and got a head start on the days work. Started by sanding all the new/redone joints from last night, then proceeded to primer the backdrop. I am hoping to have the sky blue applied later today if the primer dries.
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And my assistant for the "FUN" part of the work.
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[Jesso]

Looking really good! Isn't it great when the family wants to help! The best part of the hobby, sharing with others!

[Trains Winnipeg]

And after returning from the errands my helper and I went back to work.
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Now to let it dry and get ready for the second coat.

[Gary S]

Somehow I had missed this thread.

I am impressed with your work, you are off to a great start. I'm looking forward to watching your progress. And it is great that you have the young one helping you.

[LynnB]

Well wouldn't you know it the Foam Fairy paid my layout a visit. So now onto some testing of the track plan to see if what i drew will actually fit. So far so Good, the base track elevation will actually be 4" higher than the foam as I model Appalachian Regions and need to create some height to make it convincing. So for the rest of the weekend since i was released from the "Honey Do" Duties for my birthday i will be running all the bus wires for the DCC system. Pics to follow.

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The backdrop color looks real good. Just curious what the radius is on this bend?

[Ralph]

Your helper does good work and the layout is looking great! Keep us up to date!
Ralph

[Trains Winnipeg]

The radius on this end of the layout is about 19"

[Trains Winnipeg]

Well with a 5 day break for the holidays. I have been hibernating in the basement. This weekend has seen 70% of the foam base glued to the benchwork, DCC bus is complete, and I managed to lay some track on one section. Oh ya i cut a few holes into the walls as well and :hey: started after as i didn't realize it was 10:30 when i started cutting
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[Trains Winnipeg]

Well I finished painting the backdrop today. Now onto putting the base for the industries in place.
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[Ralph]

Way to take advantage of the time! That's really shaping up well. Nice work on the backdrops. You're making me fantasize about cutting a hole into the next room!

Ralph