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Post by ptc on Feb 4, 2020 15:22:01 GMT
Some of my favorite threads are stories and photos of your layout builds, whether it is a brand new layout or an expansion or modification of an existing one.
So if this involves one of your ongoing projects, please share your story and photos with us.
Thanks.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 5, 2020 4:12:58 GMT
Brian,
Photos on my progress will come shortly. I'm moving forward with elevating the Standard-Gauge track on my layout, but with a new twist that should minimize the "top-heavy" look. Bottom line, elevating (and now completely reconfiguring) the Standard Gauge mainline is going to greatly enhance running capabilities. It will enable me to add a third O-gauge mainline, as well as reversing loops for both O-Gauge and Standard-Gauge; those features will, in my opinion, greatly offset any top-heaviness of Standard-Gauge running elevated over O-Gauge. This is going to be a fun project.
John
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Post by ptc on Feb 5, 2020 13:44:03 GMT
Look forward to seeing your progress, John.  |
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Post by Country Joe on Feb 5, 2020 17:55:10 GMT
Look forward to seeing your progress, John. Me too. This will be fun to follow.
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Post by ptc on Feb 5, 2020 17:56:31 GMT
These are very popular threads, so I hope we get a lot of layout projects to follow.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 5, 2020 18:11:11 GMT
I'm almost ready to break ground. A few more minor revisions with Jim Robinson of Bridgeboss, and then the fun starts!!
Since this is predominantly a tinplate layout, I may end up putting it in the tinplate section in hopes that it will generate some more activity there.
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Post by ptc on Feb 5, 2020 18:51:06 GMT
"I may end up putting it in the tinplate section in hopes that it will generate some more activity there."
I would highly recommend that you post is in both the Tinplate Board and the Main O-Gauge Board. That way, you cover all of the bases. This is important as you also run O-Gauge.
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Post by stevemaz555 on Feb 5, 2020 22:55:37 GMT
Would love to see your dual gauge track sketch as I am just building the same thing. Sievers benchwork is up and moving around plywood
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Post by ptc on Feb 5, 2020 23:02:49 GMT
Welcome to the OGF, Steve. Congratulations on your first post.
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Post by stevemaz555 on Feb 6, 2020 3:58:02 GMT
Thanks. Friends with the Detroit three railer group. Soon to have a layout of my own so I can hold my head high with their outstanding places
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Post by ptc on Feb 6, 2020 13:42:04 GMT
Steve, you picked a wonderful train group to associate with. What a great group of train guys.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 6, 2020 13:59:39 GMT
steve welcome aboard the forum. Nice to have another Michigander among us.
Looking forward to seeing your layout progress.
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Post by Joe Saggese on Feb 6, 2020 14:04:10 GMT
Welcome Steve!!!!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 6, 2020 16:55:17 GMT
Thanks. Friends with the Detroit three railer group. Soon to have a layout of my own so I can hold my head high with their outstanding places Welcome aboard Steve. I am sure your time spent here will be very worthwhile. I have said it many times, our membership is fantastic and I am sure you will enjoy all the great things that set us apart from everyone else. You are in very good company with the Detroit Three Railers. Good luck with your layout. Please post some pics. All The Best, Gary.
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Post by Zeke on Feb 9, 2020 23:51:38 GMT
I started this layout (the Southeastern & Chesapeake, 12x17 around the room) several years ago and was making decent progress for awhile. Then I lost my spark, so to speak, and things went dormant for a couple of years. With my son getting his driver's license just before the holidays, I suddenly found myself with extra time since I no longer have to be his taxi driver. The spark came back and I'm trying to get things moving again. I had the area between the wall and the upper line pretty well done except for the one end. I have a couple ideas I'm mulling over for that. I want to get the front portion done and am currently working on getting it sceniced. The picture is from a few days ago. Hope to have it finished soon. Then I think I'd like work on the lower loop and get that running. We'll see how things go.  |
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