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It doesn't look like much... - sgtcarl1 - 11-26-2009
..but it's a start. I'm actually getting some work done on my soon-to-be layout. I have finally got the supports done, and just as soon as I varnish the floor beneath it, I will anchor everything down.
The top will be 23 1/2 inches wide, by 5' long, by 32" high, from floor to top of benchwork. Like I said, it ain't purty, but it is functional!!
Re: It doesn't look like much... - sgtcarl1 - 11-26-2009
I actually have more pics, but I need to figure out how to rotate them!!!
Re: It doesn't look like much... - tomustang - 11-26-2009
sgtcarl1 Wrote:I actually have more pics, but I need to figure out how to rotate them!!!If you use 'windows picture and fax viewer' to view the picture you can rotate them by hitting the rotate buttons at the bottom center. The picture saves to the rotation you select.
Re: It doesn't look like much... - Steamtrains - 11-26-2009
Nothing like getting some wood stuck together to get the juices & the imagination flowing..!! Looks like a mighty strong foundation for the layout...
Look forward to your progress & updates....Does the RR have a name yet..?
Re: It doesn't look like much... - LynnB - 11-26-2009
I use to hate the frame work part then once it was done I couldn't wait to lay some track then some bridges then some mountains then then then
Have fun
Re: It doesn't look like much... - Steamtrains - 11-27-2009
LynnB...Framing & track laying is what I enjoy most....Wiring comes next, then scenicking..just 'cause I have to do it...Which is why I haven't started on the third and FINAL phase of my layout.....What will I do next...?? Start over..??
Re: It doesn't look like much... - sgtcarl1 - 11-27-2009
Gus, Yes, the railroad has a name: Dubuque, Davenport, and St.Louis Railroad; it's "the Mississippi River Route." It will be fun to build, as I plan at least one major industry trackside, plus the river will be visible in at least one area of scenery!!
Re: It doesn't look like much... - sgtcarl1 - 11-30-2009
Well, as I mentioned elsewhere, my wife and I went to a train show in Galax, VA., last Saturday. Not many people, and only one layout that was operating. However.....we did make a couple of purchases, including the following:
my wifey talked me into to this one, so it'll go on her layout...
more, later...
Re: It doesn't look like much... - sgtcarl1 - 11-30-2009
Chapter 2....
Re: It doesn't look like much... - sgtcarl1 - 11-30-2009
Chapter 3...
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Re: It doesn't look like much... - sgtcarl1 - 11-30-2009
Chapter4....
gotta love those Conrails...
Re: It doesn't look like much... - nachoman - 11-30-2009
nice haul from that train show!
Re: It doesn't look like much... - sgtcarl1 - 12-01-2009
Finished up the benchwork, yesterday!! Well, 99% of it, anyway. Ran a train today. Had to check out the rails, and switches, and connections, and such....
Re: It doesn't look like much... - LynnB - 12-01-2009
You did real well from the train show, I like the color on the yellow building.
Re: It doesn't look like much... - sgtcarl1 - 12-01-2009
Thanks for the compliments. I like the color on that building, too! I looks like real wood! The only problem with his structures, most of them don't have widows or doors on the back side. But at $8.00 or less, I'm not complaining! He scratchbuilds them himself!!