It isn't a large layout but I suits me well. These and more photos will be on my homepage soon. ------------------ TrainBoard.com MEMBER#204 N.A.R.A. Member #8 THE WEB PAGE IS NOW UPDATED!! Appalachian & Atlantic Model Railroad "QUALITY at WORK with SAFTEY in MIND"
Looks good! You've got more accomplished that I do right now. Also there is only one person to suit when ya build a model RR and that is yourself. Kinda reminds me of the Atlantic Longhaul lines
Congratulations Pat there is nothing like standing back and looking at hwat you have achieved. i'm sure in time with scenery etc you will look back at this picture and think wow hasn't the layout changed since then. I'm saying this from my experience i still sometimes look at my layout and think how far it has come along. ------------------ Regards Paul #1-Moderator & Member number 50 SPAD Investigator #1 ICQ 61198217 http://users.bigpond.net.au/railroad2000
Looking great Pat!! I think the layout is excellent, and if it works for you then that is all that really matters. I will try and post some pics of mine this weekend. Keep up the good work!! Happy Modeloing!! John ------------------ The Santa Fe and Southwestern, Chief of the Southwest!!
Just goes to show what you can do with well constructed primary benchwork! After the cross bracing is installed, your layout looks like it will be rock solid. Using screws shows good craftsmanship, as well as the neat fitting cornice boards around the Homosote. My hat is off to a well planned and executed layout, Wt&c, congrats, you are doing fine! (And I am unanimous in my opinion!) ------------------ Watash #982 "See you in the Pit"
Thanks guys, Obviously the legs look a little long and were wobbly so I simply used a 5 inch screw through the 2x4 and a 1x4 into the studs. it is really sturdy now. The track is al most perfect, and scenery will be up fairly soon. Hope to geta DCC system bought,up,and running by late summer by saving from mowing jobs. I know it sound like a long time to only make $200 but hey I live ina rural area (1/2 mile from town limits LOL ) there are CSX railroad tracks about 1 mile from my place, but you can hear them echo throught the mountains and sounds like a dream. ------------------ TrainBoard.com MEMBER#204 N.A.R.A. Member #8 THE WEB PAGE IS NOW UPDATED!! Appalachian & Atlantic Model Railroad "QUALITY at WORK with SAFTEY in MIND"
Looking good It is always an exciting time as the first tracks of a new railroad are laid! Good luck, and have fun ------------------ Alan Curtis. Moderator. Member #12 The perfect combination - BNSF and N Scale! www.alancurtismodels.com Andersley Western Railroad Alan's American Gallery
by the way, wouldn't it be a good idea to trade N scale freight cars of roughly equal value,??? anyway, one other thing on my layout's construction, it is 46" high, has 1x3s for the maincribwork, with a sheet of 1/2 plywood, and 1 inch of Homasote. It may seem heavy but it really isn't. It isa relly sturdy. Thanks again for the comments! ------------------ TrainBoard.com MEMBER#204 N.A.R.A. Member #8 THE WEB PAGE IS NOW UPDATED!! Appalachian & Atlantic Model Railroad "QUALITY at WORK with SAFTEY in MIND"
by the way, right where that Railgon Gondola is before the diamond, that is Moose River (moose) trackage there will be a small interchange yard above in in the empty space.
I've always used 1X3 furring strips to make the L griders, then joists and risers, as well as L girder legs. And 1/2" ply for the road bed. Glue and screw! Never ever had a problem and very sturdy. This time same method but using 2" foam for the roadbed and land areas. ------------------ Moose River RR Company "Service First*Excellance Always" [This message has been edited by moose (edited 22 January 2001).]
