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Post by JDaddy on May 9, 2024 13:45:44 GMT
Wow its been almost 2 years since I have been able to get back in the Hobby. Although I never left... I have found a new house, getting the basement drywalled, and its time to plan the new layout!
It will be quite a few months before I can unpack all those train boxes. I still have a ceiling, doors, and floor finishes to put in.
I hope everyone is well and cannot wait to share updates.
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Post by rockymountaineer on May 9, 2024 13:48:25 GMT
Welcome back!!!
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Post by Joe Saggese on May 9, 2024 13:55:02 GMT
Good to see you back!!!
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Post by dennym57 on May 9, 2024 14:10:24 GMT
Welcome back!
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Post by JDaddy on May 9, 2024 14:19:06 GMT
It's been really a challenge to start over... But I cannot wait until the basement is done...  |
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Post by JDaddy on May 9, 2024 14:21:41 GMT
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Post by JDaddy on May 9, 2024 14:25:03 GMT
This basement was left in total disarray... but it had potential. the previous owner left open drains in the concrete floor! Well its all fixed now....    |
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Post by Craignor on May 9, 2024 18:32:29 GMT
Jdaddy,
Welcome back. Before you button up the renovation think about:
-putting in a bathroom?
-digging out a trench in the cement floor where you can lay wires to run out from the wall and come up under the layout, avoiding trippers?
-a secondary heavy duty dedicated circuit for the trains is a good idea too…
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Post by JDaddy on May 9, 2024 20:13:24 GMT
Hi Craig, 1) Yes I had to forgo the bathroom for a larger train layout. I have 3 bathrooms upstairs and and since its just me living alone another bathroom for the sake of going up a flight of stairs just did not make sense. 2) Yes, I have a main drop from the ceiling to the circuit panel to train layout to cover us for this one. 3) Yes, 2 (20) amp circuits are open from the panel to the layout. one per side of the circuit panel just to balance out the amp draw.  Thanks for the insight - appreciate it. |
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Post by JDaddy on May 9, 2024 20:29:00 GMT
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Post by JDaddy on May 9, 2024 20:31:19 GMT
 And did not forget Santa's workshop!
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Post by Traindiesel! on May 9, 2024 20:46:00 GMT
Welcome back, John! And good luck with the remodel of the most important part of your home.
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Post by Adam on May 9, 2024 21:28:04 GMT
Great to have you back! We’ve missed you!
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Post by runamuckchuck on May 9, 2024 21:44:59 GMT
This sure brings back memories of our redo quite a number of years ago. I am having a deja vu sensory experience of construction smells, saw dust, constructive adhesive, drywall dust, and drywall mud.
Are you doing this all yourself?
May we have a sense of dimensions of the layout area?
Do you have a layout configuration already in mind?
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Post by JDaddy on May 9, 2024 22:34:51 GMT
This sure brings back memories of our redo quite a number of years ago. I am having a deja vu sensory experience of construction smells, saw dust, constructive adhesive, drywall dust, and drywall mud. Are you doing this all yourself? May we have a sense of dimensions of the layout area? Do you have a layout configuration already in mind? Yes ... all myself 60 ft x 30 feet Folded dog bone around the walls... double decker ... bar area...plans to follow.
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