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Post by Sir James on Oct 29, 2019 14:30:53 GMT
Jake that pic of Victor has become his legacy. He is missed. No greater railfan than him.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 8, 2019 23:29:29 GMT
We finally made enough progress on the layout that I felt it was worth an update to this thread. Last night (along with a couple others) we worked on getting the track plan roughed out and then installed the many LED light strings on the tabletops that illuminate the snow material from underneath. These lights really help make the details of the village and trains show up in the dim lighting of the theater auditorium. I may have gone a bit overboard with the lights this year by adding a couple more strings adding up to 270 more bulbs... but I think it'll look really good once the snow material is in place. That's our next step, and then final track wiring and installation after that.
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Post by Country Joe on Nov 9, 2019 20:20:53 GMT
Jake the lights look very good.
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Post by ptc on Nov 9, 2019 21:37:20 GMT
Very impressive, Jake. Love the colored lights.
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Post by pebo on Nov 10, 2019 10:58:27 GMT
Jake......I always look forward to your work!
Peter
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Post by harborbelt70 on Nov 10, 2019 14:48:44 GMT
That is a brilliant display. Would love to see it (or even duplicate it in a very small way, such as around the tree).
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Post by Deleted on Nov 10, 2019 17:07:33 GMT
So far looks spectacular Can't wait to see more pics
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Post by Deleted on Nov 10, 2019 20:36:03 GMT
Thanks for the compliments guys. I seem to add more light strings every year... I've only got a couple strings of the colored lights on the table, but they add a bit of whimsy to the center portion of the layout where the "downtown" area usually sits. Last night the tracks and upper platforms were removed from the main platform and the snow material placed down over the light strings. The tracks were reinstalled and feeder wires run to the terminal blocks beneath the table. My Lionel TMCC 2-6-0 did the honors as the test locomotive and ran perfectly around all three main level tracks. Later this week we'll fasten the track down, reinstall the upper platforms and install the last few pieces of the Christmas light strings where needed around the table edges. The upper level tracks and lights are left in place from year to year, so those just need to be hooked back up and will be ready to go. The town will hopefully start going into place by next week.
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Post by dennym57 on Nov 11, 2019 2:39:24 GMT
I wish I lived on that side of the state. The drive wouldn't be so far.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 11, 2019 2:45:12 GMT
Looks great Jake, keep them coming.
Andy
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Post by Deleted on Nov 11, 2019 3:12:01 GMT
Thanks guys. If you're ever this way Denny, let me know. I'd be happy to give you a tour of the theater and layout.
I've got a video in progress of last year's layout finally. Better late than never...
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Post by Deleted on Nov 11, 2019 11:23:54 GMT
I finally got around to assembling a video to document last year's layout.
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Post by Adam on Nov 11, 2019 12:21:05 GMT
Jake,
That video was spectacular. I enjoyed seeing the progression and, of course, the finished product with all of the onlookers. Excellent music selection as well.
Thank you for sharing!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 11, 2019 15:30:39 GMT
Beautifully done Jake. Be very proud!
Gary.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 11, 2019 22:49:08 GMT
Thanks guys! Proud is something we definitely are every year. It's nice seeing improvements as years progress.
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