Planning new FWWR layout

[fwwrmodeler]

Well here we go again. For the past few months been trying to run some trains and having some problems with my design. After the light bulb in my head turned on, I realized it was how some of the industries were switched per the prototype. Also with my youngest went away to the Marine's I negotiated a land deal and Ive acquired another room. So let the expansion begin.

Here is a copy of the new track plan:

[faraway]

...Here is a copy of the new track plan:

Lots of space and not crowded with tracks. Looks good to me.

[Kev1340]

Very nice track plan indeed, looks like it will be great fun to operate

Cheers,

Kev

[fwwrmodeler]

Well construction has started and progress is being made. Here are some photos:

Existing layout room, removal of old layout, hole cut in wall for pass thru into new addition so there will be no problems with height:



Benchwork in addition:




Starting to glue foam to new bench work:




Pass thru hole finished and ceiling tile being glued down to bench work:




Existing bench work fixed for pass thru, new peninsula framed:



I need to finish up foam and ceiling tile and the hook up will be completed. Still need to start the framing for the backdrop and the shelf for the lighting.
Then install the lighting for the new extension. Have ordered cork, nobody local with any, then track work will commence.

[fwwrmodeler]

Been busy with construction. Ive gotten the base cork down for the yard, RTP and Bunge Oil peninsulas.

Roadbed to the yard (staging):



Entrance to yard and lead to RTP:




Entrance to room with other end of yard and Bunge Oil lead:




Now need to finish cork in yard for the different profiles and then track laying can start.

[Gary S]

Now that's what I'm talking about! Love the mega-sized ISLs! Hope to see much more progress on this one.

[Kev1340]

Great progress and loads of potential

I'll enjoy following your progress.

Cheers,

Kev

[postman]

Nice layout. I can´t wait to see operations on the layout.

[fast car]

Very nice start. Looking forward to more photos.

Larry

[Tyson Rayles]

[DetroitConrail]

I was looking at your current layout and was wondering why your using ceiling tiles on there.

[fwwrmodeler]

Since im not completely tearing out the exsisting layout just following construction technicques that had worked for me before. This becomes a very strong platform for trackwork and seems to be a pretty good sound absorber. It does not seem to Me to absorb the locomotive vibration noise that plywood does. Its also very light weight. This is the third layout in this room using this technique and has worked well for me.

[fwwrmodeler]

April is track month.

The start of the track, staging:



Curve into the yard:



Lead to RTP and also entrance to the yard:




Hope to have all track work in this room finished in next couple of weeks.

[avel]

Wow! this is looking great.

[Painkiller]

I just wanted to jump in sand say I love this thread and the trend of protypical modelling. Google earth and Bing maps have proved to be incredible tools for modelling and reading these threads like this one is highly inspirational!
Cheers!