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Mountaingoatgreg 2012 New Years Challenge - mountaingoatgreg - 01-04-2012
I have a few projects sitting around, but the one that will be the most productive in the long run is the benchwork for a Free-mo module I have had sitting around at my place. I am not even sure what the original plan of the module even was when built, but I have it and I should do something with it.
Prototype:
The main feature will be the Hudson House Grocery Distributor located on a spur off the mainline. I am still trying to gather information about this area, but between the building and some other kits I have sitting around I am just going to fill in the blanks for now.
Here is a picture of the building today, it was changed from a wood exterior to Cinder clock in 1983.
![[Image: Hudson-Duncan+1.jpg]](http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NXED-X_QX0U/TwR_iSNkC4I/AAAAAAAAA3E/0JvVCFnkabw/s1600/Hudson-Duncan+1.jpg)
The Design:
Nice and simple pretty much explains itself this is an HO scale module measuring 24" X 48"
![[Image: Track+Plan.jpg]](http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ID7I2fKOG2g/TwR92UfoWEI/AAAAAAAAA2c/0h5T2SKqkOo/s1600/Track+Plan.jpg)
The challenge:
A much as I would like to say get it all done, I realize it is probably not likely. My goal is to have the module operational with basic scenery completed ( landforms, ground cover, ballast, roadways) I will also have the Hudson House building built and able to be placed on the layout.
Re: Mountaingoatgreg 2012 New Years Challenge - mountaingoatgreg - 01-06-2012
An over view shot of the benchwork
![[Image: Hudson+House+mod.jpg]](http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sRQoJBesBQk/TwegGY7FHKI/AAAAAAAAA38/51Meo9wFx3Y/s1600/Hudson+House+mod.jpg)
Re: Mountaingoatgreg 2012 New Years Challenge - Tyson Rayles - 01-06-2012
Greg I'm not getting a pic in your second post?
Re: Mountaingoatgreg 2012 New Years Challenge - mountaingoatgreg - 01-07-2012
++ FIXED+++
Helps if you put the right amount of tags on the photo
Re: Mountaingoatgreg 2012 New Years Challenge - Tyson Rayles - 01-07-2012
Yep, I can see the pic fine now. Looks like it will be a fairly straight forward project.
Re: Mountaingoatgreg 2012 New Years Challenge - mountaingoatgreg - 01-14-2012
PROGRESS!!!
Ok I glued down some cork and laid the track on top of it to get an idea of what I am dealing with, but it is progress!!
![[Image: 100_0027.JPG]](http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-J_gpOJOo_c0/TxEIct3P9fI/AAAAAAAAA4U/7qRbD8phY5U/s1600/100_0027.JPG)
Re: Mountaingoatgreg 2012 New Years Challenge - mountaingoatgreg - 01-17-2012
Mocking up the scene and making some modifications...
![[Image: Hudson+House+mock+2.jpg]](http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3XEhyQ5Zwx4/TxZH0xrdYgI/AAAAAAAAA5M/x6r5c4VgziA/s1600/Hudson+House+mock+2.jpg)
I was able to figure out that the warehouse will be a three car spot, so that is some good news.
Net I discovered the gas station needed to go to the other side of the tracks, and it will be built on its own base then inserted in the layout later.
I have figured out the road and the sidewalk.
This week my goal is to get all the pink foam in place.
Re: Mountaingoatgreg 2012 New Years Challenge - sailormatlac - 01-18-2012
Nice Greg, interesting to see that large suburban warehouses have their place on small layouts. I'm looking forward to see your Service Station built.
Matt
Re: Mountaingoatgreg 2012 New Years Challenge - Tyson Rayles - 01-18-2012
You are making good time Greg!
Re: Mountaingoatgreg 2012 New Years Challenge - faraway - 01-18-2012
Looks great. You make me thinking to do a layout in segments in the future. Must be nice to put a single segment on the desk and work in a very relaxed position.
Re: Mountaingoatgreg 2012 New Years Challenge - mountaingoatgreg - 01-18-2012
Matt: I think that it will make a neat stand alone layout and will look even better when added to a larger set up. I have been enjoying a lot of the Micro layouts, this really does not qualify, but it is small, will have lots to look at and can be stand alone if I choose to.
Mike: I seem to be on a role, I probably won't be able to keep up this pace, but I can always hope!!
Reinhard: I am glad I have gone back to the Free-mo modules, although I do not have the ability to build anymoe benchwork right now the two I have will keep me busy for some time. I will say it is nice to turn move and manipulate the benchwork as needed instead of having to work around it. When I get to wiring I usually set them up on their side on a table and do all the wiring there, beats laying under a layout for a day.
Re: Mountaingoatgreg 2012 New Years Challenge - mountaingoatgreg - 01-18-2012
MMMMM foam....
![[Image: Looking+East.jpg]](http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sb6zRyQiUyg/TxeJNWrxvyI/AAAAAAAAA5k/Rsk3rN1UEAk/s1600/Looking+East.jpg)
![[Image: Looking+West.jpg]](http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OeX09WgWdEk/TxeJSJv8e4I/AAAAAAAAA5s/RGgJSuNC6J4/s1600/Looking+West.jpg)
Addded a little foam and got the road and sidewalk mocked up, I think I will start tackeling the switch and track next.
Re: Mountaingoatgreg 2012 New Years Challenge - sailormatlac - 01-18-2012
Greg, your street and sidewalk are perfectly fitted with the turnout! Just enough to clear the guard rail!!!
Matt
Re: Mountaingoatgreg 2012 New Years Challenge - sailormatlac - 01-22-2012
Greg, just seen your Gas Station kit, it's a very nice '30s structure! Hope to see it evolves in the '60s.
Matt
Re: Mountaingoatgreg 2012 New Years Challenge - doctorwayne - 01-22-2012
Like Matt said, it's nice to see a large structure planned for your layout module.
I notice that your turnout has regressed somewhat from an earlier photo
: is that a Central Valley turnout kit you're using now?Wayne