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Post by ptc on Nov 2, 2019 14:23:03 GMT
"because no else listens except the dogs"
That's funny. Our's listen, except when they are sleeping.
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Post by ptc on Nov 2, 2019 14:25:41 GMT
Yesterday was the first day this week without rain. So it was off to Home Depot to purchase new side board trims for the benchwork. We had time enough to stain them as well. Yes we, Elizabeth helped stain as well. Today, two coats of Urethane.
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Post by chipset35 on Nov 3, 2019 1:19:50 GMT
Since I first announced a few weeks ago I was taking down my 75% finished layout and doing it over CORRECTLY... Just like William Wilgus who dismantled the old Grand Central while building the new using "Construction Bites", so am I. The old layout was 10 sections, and I dismantle one section, the leftover stuff is placed on the next section to be dismantled to get it out of the way. Then as each new section has its base work done, the stuff is put back on it from the next section that was temporarily storing it. Rinse, repeat...Only one section left which I will tackle Sunday and I will have the base foam board and track all laid out and ready for a power/track test before preceding further. After that I need to make some building location decisions. Goal is to finish everything except the detailing by December 1st. I saved a lot of time by not dismantling the first level and only the 2nd level as that is where the issues were.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2019 1:44:33 GMT
Today the locomotives were pulled off the layout and all of the smoke switches were turned on. For years, I have not used smoke because one of my grandchildren is allergic to the smoke. Due to my new Vision Line Genset Switcher I decided it was time to run with smoke. When Logan comes over I will simply push the 9 button on the Legacy handheld and turn the smoke off. The picture below does not show the smoke very well but I think you can see the cloud in the background.
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Post by ptc on Nov 3, 2019 11:42:07 GMT
That photo "blows" me away, Wood. You have built an empire as in Yoda.
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Post by ptc on Nov 3, 2019 11:43:21 GMT
Side trim baords all had two coats applied of Urethane yesterday, and are ready to be installed today. Yeah!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2019 12:39:58 GMT
Wood it looks like a foggy day in New England.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2019 19:01:34 GMT
Laid down 12 foot of track. Two small sections and the main loop will be done! Thinking I will wire the main loop before I start laying track for the inner loop.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2019 19:56:25 GMT
Wood, your layout looks great! Can we see some more pictures? There is lots to look at.
Andy
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Post by JKP on Nov 3, 2019 20:08:14 GMT
Wood, your layout looks great! Can we see some more pictures? There is lots to look at. Andy I like all his UP and Amtrak!!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2019 21:40:18 GMT
Wood, your layout looks great! Can we see some more pictures? There is lots to look at. Andy Thank you JKP and Andy. The layout has come to a point where the dream has come true. The track is solidly connected. I have lots of action with multiple spurs, 43 switches, a big dogbone and the opportunity to connect every location throughout the layout. I can operationally run a RR. . My modeling skills have grown in the 13 years of building this layout. I feel comfortable with the structures on the layout. There are a few more small detail spots to fill and that will happen soon. All of this was learned from my model train friends and the forums I have belonged to. I spend more time now ensuring the success of this wonderful forum, visiting friends and helping them with their layouts. I am proud of where my Model Train Hobby has led me to. There is always a "what if" but, for this moment in time I am happy with what I have. I will be posting here a lot and there will be more pictures. Below you will see two overview pics and 1 teaser. Thank you for your kind remarks.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2019 23:08:27 GMT
Wood your layout is amazing. You have a number of focal points and all are well done. It is fun to enlarge your pictures and examine individual areas. There is usually something interesting about each one. Please continue to post pictures. This weekend, I worked for 12-14 hours and am underwhelmed by what was visibly accomplished. The freight yard (6 tracks) and passenger yard (5 tracks) were wired using the MTH AIU connected to relays that control the individual track power thru the MTH handheld controller. Before starting, I knew little about relays and now know more. Expert... not hardly. More like a dangerous novice. There are three more tracks to do, all of which enter the passenger station. Then we tackle main line turnouts that we want to control with the controller. Below are the exciting pictures of what has been done so far. Attachments:
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Post by Deleted on Nov 4, 2019 1:12:03 GMT
Bill I can remember when you were removing trees to make room for the Layout building. That wiring looks great and you now have more track to place your freight liners on. One step at a time and great progress. PS Thanks for the comment on the pictures. I am a big believer in details, details, details. It makes it all look like the real McCoy.
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Post by bfi66 on Nov 5, 2019 3:51:58 GMT
Very nice layout, Wood!
-Pete
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Post by Pennsy484 on Nov 5, 2019 4:33:09 GMT
Added trees and ground cover to the removable section by engine facility. Still need some shrubs to hide the front seam and blend it in better:
But this is what I accomplished today!
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