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Post by rtraincollector on Nov 9, 2020 12:27:03 GMT
Morning all I added this piece to give me a 4' x 12' expansion Saturday evening ( already had a 4'x4' piece there ) I had a table under where this was going so had to put everything temporarily on the train table and make a mess of it. It will come down once I feel this section is strong enough to handle me on it. ( I still need at least two more legs and one cross beam ) Originally I was thinking adding another piece beside it to give me another 4' x 8' section but ultimately decided to go this way instead, and put the transfer table down there, on the board above once I get carpet on it, I will have a 6 track freight yard. I will have a track running between the wall and Freight-yard to this expansion area for my transfer table. The little boxed off section will be where my mini-fridge will go. I hope to cut the sheet of plywood today and get it up there and finish the area for my mini-fridge. And then start cleaning the place up LOL. So I have my work cut out for me today. I bought myself a Christmas present last night, set # 2203W If pictures show it as it really is, it appears to be in excellent shape, Boxes have some wear but the set is 67 years old. Hope all have a good Monday.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2020 13:52:39 GMT
Nice large addition! Set looks nice. You'll have to update us once you receive it.
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Post by ptc on Nov 9, 2020 13:53:38 GMT
I love layout expansion projects. Please keep us posted with your progress.
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Post by rtraincollector on Nov 9, 2020 16:06:34 GMT
Here's todays work. I won't be able to do anymore until next week as calling for rain all week and I don't want to go and get the carpet and get it home all wet.
Yes the mini-fridge made it to it's spot already. Gotta have my water and sugar free Power-ade. Besides I have a lot of cleaning up to do, just so I can run trains again.
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Post by Country Joe on Nov 9, 2020 20:54:32 GMT
The addition and the set look fabulous!👍
One question: do you have to climb on to the layout to get to the shelves?
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Post by rtraincollector on Nov 10, 2020 0:04:24 GMT
Yes. But it is built very strong. I've even tested it by jumping on it and I weigh 260 LBs.
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Post by rtraincollector on Nov 10, 2020 15:16:05 GMT
I think I need to explain what is going where with this expansion. The long area is going to have a 6 track freight yard the area to the left will have my transfer table. On the long area I believe there will be room to take the farthest to the left line and put a switch in it facing back to where at the end I can make a 5 rail area for my Gantry crane will be and have some hopper or gondolas under it.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 10, 2020 15:35:13 GMT
Very nice expansion. Always possibilities with layouts.
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