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Post by ptc on Nov 14, 2019 21:46:30 GMT
One of our members posted a request that if I had photos of the GCT area before and after installation, he wanted to see them. Fortunately, I had taken progress photos as we built the layout.
Andy has done on outstanding job in sharing with us his construction photos of the LIRR Oyster Bay Branch. It would be terrific if our members who are worling on a new layout or building an addition to their exixting one, to share progress photos with us. They are some of our most interesting threads.
So please post those photos.
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Post by chipset35 on Nov 14, 2019 22:22:06 GMT
Here is the unfinished area around my Harry Hieke GCT Base and Lionel GCT as I build the new layout. Attachments:
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Post by ptc on Nov 14, 2019 22:24:50 GMT
Way to go, Vince. That's what I am talking about. Nice when you can share this special layout build with all of us.
That HH GCT base really is going to make this scene. It takes something good and makes it so much better.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 15, 2019 1:28:14 GMT
Nice work Vince. I look forward to your progress. I think it would be great if members wanted to start their own individual build threads. That would allow us to follow along with each build separately. And with the talent here, that would really be something!
Andy
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Post by JKP on Nov 15, 2019 2:20:33 GMT
Nice work Vince. I look forward to your progress. I think it would be great if members wanted to start their own individual build threads. That would allow us to follow along with each build separately. And with the talent here, that would really be something! Andy I agree, I look forward to members progress, I do plan on doing a new layout in the future, I've gotten a lot of great ideas from the members here along with CCT magazine and other sponsors.
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Post by chipset35 on Nov 15, 2019 14:16:12 GMT
Sorry for the sideway photos no idea why that happens sometimes. If you look to the right of the photo you just make out the left curve of the one dogbone loop under GCT. Also, in the far right background near the right corner of the rooms wall is the other loop. AN MTH Signal bridge can be seen in its center....its just their temporarily
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Post by Adam on Nov 15, 2019 14:53:22 GMT
All of the pictures and videos of my layout and progress are on my Smugmug site (I prefer it to Youtube). So, for those who have the time and desire, they can see the ~2 year history and evolution of my railroad empire here: arypinski.smugmug.com/Choochoo/You will see lots of failures (aka learnings), attempts to try things, variations, and, ultimately, successes. In short, it shows a newbie learning by doing as well as applying ideas learned from my friends in the greater O-Gauge Community. I am still learning and hope I will continue to do so for a long time. Of course, my railroad is much more modest than many I have see from colleagues here, so this may be a better show for those in the beginning stages such as I am. I am slowly gearing up for a much grander layout in the next few years. Tip: If you hit the triangular play button on the very top, you will go into slideshow mode and can sit back and watch.
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Post by twincities on Nov 15, 2019 15:20:29 GMT
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Post by Joe Saggese on Nov 15, 2019 15:29:55 GMT
Wow. These pictures are impressive.
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Post by chipset35 on Nov 15, 2019 16:34:44 GMT
here are some of when layout was first reconfigured. we have come a long way since these were taken! WOW! I really like what you are doing there!
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Post by chipset35 on Nov 15, 2019 20:52:09 GMT
If you click on these photos they will be right side up, no idea why they show as sideways in thumbnails. You can see my dilemma, as shown below in this photo; there is no room for another curve. The curve you see is 48', and even if I can somehow squeeze a set of 36' curves in, there will be bad overhang. The next photo below shows how there is no room to place items removed from the previous layout other than to temporarily move them to another part while I work in that area. All those buildings will be used, but I can put away the Lionel track you see stacked and that will help reduce the construction clutter. Next, this is the main straight away, and again the walls you see and buildings are there temporarily until I get to that section. Those walls and the old fashion poles that are mounted on them will each be a side of the Harlem Cut. Although, I have room where you see them, anyone entering the room will only get a side view. However if I can squeeze those walls into the area in this next photo, viewers will see it as I want it to be viewed, ie. towards them lengthwise. But, there is not much length there and no way to expand the layout as what you see is about a foot from the doorway. The bridge is placed where it is because there is no room to place it where I want to yet; which as I previously mentioned makes "rebuilding " a layout in a small room presents a challenge.
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Post by ptc on Nov 15, 2019 21:04:38 GMT
That is one of the best looking fall scenes. Tammie did a super job with the skyline and the tall buildings.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 16, 2019 4:47:55 GMT
Vince, I noticed the Long Island coaches in the first picture. You have good taste my friend 😁. Can you post the dimensions of the room and maybe the track plan you’re attempting?
Andy
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Post by chipset35 on Nov 16, 2019 14:03:48 GMT
Vince, I noticed the Long Island coaches in the first picture. You have good taste my friend 😁. Can you post the dimensions of the room and maybe the track plan you’re attempting? Andy Correct, I am going to try and use that empty space in that loop the same I used the space in the loop where GCT and the several incoming tracks are, but this time for the Morris Park Shops. As far as room dimensions, I will have to measure it again, stand by.
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Post by twincities on Nov 16, 2019 15:08:57 GMT
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