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FWWR layout - Build - fwwrmodeler - 06-29-2011 New to this site and wanted to show off my HO scale layout that im currently building. Plan of lower level: Have been working on this for the past 2 years. The FWWR is a small branch line here in the Ft Worth area that has about 400 miles of track <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://fwwr.net/">http://fwwr.net/</a><!-- m --> . My track plan has LDE's and some freelance industries. Currently have benchwork in and complete lower level track about 98% complete, Facia's in and track wired so I have been able to start running trains. Looking to get into operations but new to this so it will be slow. The FWWR has 18 engines, GP38-3, GP50, Gensets, SD-40 also rent some units from NREX. In process of kitbashing many of these units to use. They also have a few rail cars mostly grain hoppers to use for penut shell use, will be modifing some to reflect these also. Hope you enjoy. Wayne Snyder Gainseville , TX Re: FWWR layout - Build - tetters - 06-29-2011 First off. WELCOME!!! Secondly, :needpics: Lets see some benchwork!!! We love photos showing all stages of layout building, even the bare bones stuff! Re: FWWR layout - Build - Sumpter250 - 06-29-2011 Good to see you here on "Big Blue", AKA The-Gauge. Looks like you are fairly well along in the planning stage...That's an interesting room, and I have to ask --- The "wall" drawn in blue, is that a half wall ?, an addition to create a view block ?, or was that, at one time a closet ? It's just that I don't remember ever seeing a feature like that in a room before. Oh, yeah, pictures would help the rest of us, see what you've got done, and where it will go from there. There's lots of "help" here, and lots more support, so once again, Re: FWWR layout - Build - fwwrmodeler - 06-29-2011 Sumpter 250, yes that is a half wall that was created. Origanally I was planning to do a small layout in one of the rooms. After having a few kids move in and out I deciced to tear down the wall and make a large train room, two fold idea. Love my kids to death but was getting tired of them bringing more people home. Here are a few photos to get started: Here is a taste, will upload more soon. Re: FWWR layout - Build - ngaugingnut - 06-29-2011 to Big Blue, Wayne. Looking good so far. Hope to see more; we love pictures as you can tell. Re: FWWR layout - Build - mountaingoatgreg - 06-29-2011 Wayne, Glad you were able to find the best fourm on the internet, there is more posted in a day here then a month on some boards. It is neat to see your layout as I have talked to you about it at the MCPM but you never seem to have any photos. I look forward to seeing more photos of your layout and watch as you progress. I also look forward to seeing more of your work at the next MCPM also!! Re: FWWR layout - Build - Brakie - 06-29-2011 First welcome to the forum! Woo-Weee another nice looking switching layout! Re: FWWR layout - Build - ocalicreek - 06-30-2011 ...and another Texan! Yee haw! Nice looking layout...lotsa potential! Galen Re: FWWR layout - Build - train_guy - 07-22-2011 Lookin' good,Wayne,man i had no idea that you started already?Please make sure to post many pics Expecially of the Walthers Ethanol Series Kits,just curious to see what they look like built up and on a actual layout.I have been considering buying a few of the Ethanol kits just to use them for "kit-bashing" parts. Looking forward to seeing more from ya! Re: FWWR layout - Build - Steamtrains - 07-22-2011 Daan here in Tecsas we grow two thangs....Longhorns, and model railroaders... Welcome to the forum...!!! It's as much fun as actually doin' trains...!!! Re: FWWR layout - Build - fwwrmodeler - 07-24-2011 The layout is no more . Currently tearing it out and from the ashes will come 'FWWR The Everman Branch'. Wanted a switching based layout and this was a job I became a fan. See <!-- l --><a class="postlink-local" href="http://www.the-gauge.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=4547">viewtopic.php?f=46&t=4547</a><!-- l --> for what is to become.