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Post by josef on May 8, 2023 12:53:09 GMT
That in tearing down the old one, its a good thing I saved boxes. Makes storage easier and not having to label everything.
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Post by ptc2 on May 8, 2023 15:38:01 GMT
Not looking forward to a tear down.
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Post by josef on May 8, 2023 16:22:36 GMT
Not looking forward to a tear down. I wasn't either. Its why I do a little each day. Its not the above table, its getting underneath and removing wiring and labeling voltage for various pieces as well as turnouts that work as one in remote control. Then its labeling the small important pieces and boxing and inventorying. Each box has a code and in a booklet is written each piece in the box. Those priority Usps boxes come in handy.
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Post by ptc2 on May 8, 2023 20:05:29 GMT
In any event, Walt, it is usually worth the effort when you have reached a point that the current layout is hampering your progress. I was 79 when I started the latest layout five years ago. Never regretted it for one minute.
Love our layout and we both are very proud of what we have accomplished.
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Post by Charlie on May 8, 2023 22:37:52 GMT
Among the things I learned when I built my current layout, was that by the time I had everything on the layout that I wanted, I found out that I had actually way more then what I could use or fit on the layout. Since that time, my train purchases become much more laser focused. Little to no freight cars. Very specific on named passenger trains and the possibility of a manufacture actually finishing a set. Case in point, 3rd rail brought out an Illinois Central E6 passenger locomotive, with no mention of the cars. With the lack of something reasonable to pull it was easy to pass on the engine. Before the layout, I probably would have just bought the engine in the hopes that someone would make the cars. Lesson learned.
Charlie
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Post by josef on May 9, 2023 10:08:20 GMT
Among the things I learned when I built my current layout, was that by the time I had everything on the layout that I wanted, I found out that I had actually way more then what I could use or fit on the layout. Since that time, my train purchases become much more laser focused. Little to no freight cars. Very specific on named passenger trains and the possibility of a manufacture actually finishing a set. Case in point, 3rd rail brought out an Illinois Central E6 passenger locomotive, with no mention of the cars. With the lack of something reasonable to pull it was easy to pass on the engine. Before the layout, I probably would have just bought the engine in the hopes that someone would make the cars. Lesson learned. Charlie Yes, good point. In my rough drawings I already see I have too many structures and some I been wanting to eliminate. As to rolling stock and engines? I will see if there is interest here on selling otherwise I'll try E Bay or give my extras away.
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Post by atsda on May 15, 2023 3:09:45 GMT
May 8, 2023 at 6:37pm Charlie said:
Among the things I learned when I built my current layout, was that by the time I had everything on the layout that I wanted, I found out that I had actually way more then what I could use or fit on the layout. Since that time, my train purchases become much more laser focused.
Charlie, Wise strategy. Alfred
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Post by atsda on May 15, 2023 3:21:40 GMT
Walt, What I have learned about building a layout is: Put the tracks together properly; with well- fitted formed junctions. This is probably obvious to everyone; however, I learned the hard way and I am still finding faults after getting back to the layout over a year ago. (I put the layout up very quickly about 15 years ago.) I was fooled into thinking that these trains were 'toys' and that they did not need much attention. For me now, it has become a sophisticated hobby. Alfred
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