River Harbor Belt Line

Colonel Dec 1, 2013

  1. BoxcabE50

    BoxcabE50 HOn30 & N Scales Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    Behind the fascia, will there also be a horizontal board? Just thinking if so, it could be painted to reflect even more light downward?
     
  2. Colonel

    Colonel Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    Yes Bob I am using black corrugated plastic not sure how reflective it will ber,

    Here is the valance installed

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  3. Colonel

    Colonel Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    Installed the first section of LED lighting after some experimentation I decided on installing two runs directly behind the valance

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    Don't worry about the light spill in the left corner that was before i permanently installed the lighting strips
     
  4. Helitac

    Helitac TrainBoard Member

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    You've really gotten a nice crisp look to it, that's gonna set your RR off nicely. Great job!
     
  5. Alan

    Alan Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    Looks like night running sessions will be interesting. Will you be lighting buildings and have yard lamps, etc.?

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  6. Colonel

    Colonel Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    havent thought that far but its a possibility :)
     
  7. Colonel

    Colonel Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    Not much progress this week although I have added more LED lighting and think I have the correct configuration now. Next job is to mount the DCC panels to the fascia in preparation for painting
     
  8. RailMix

    RailMix TrainBoard Member

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    I haven't been visiting here much for a while, so this is the first time I've viewed this thread from the beginning. All I can say is very nice from the track plan to the benchwork and lighting. Looks like you've provided plenty of storage underneath, too.
     
  9. Colonel

    Colonel Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    Thanks, yes since this is my second layout I wanted to improve on my first, I guess I want it to be a show piece for operators and visitors

    Looking forward to laying track however need to mount the Nec panels etc before painting the back drop and fascia etc should happen over the next few weeks all gong well
     
  10. Colonel

    Colonel Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    Today I was able to find a couple of hours to do a little work so I mounted the NCE panel, Throttle and cup holders, they will be removed when the fascia is painted hopefully next weekend

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  11. Alan

    Alan Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    Cup holders - very important! ;)

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  12. StickyMonk

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    Cup holders... That is a good idea.

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  13. Tad

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    Very nice, Paul, very nice.

    I look forward to watching your progress.
     
  14. BoxcabE50

    BoxcabE50 HOn30 & N Scales Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    No Rule G violations! :)
     
  15. Colonel

    Colonel Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    Plan for this weekend is to paint the backdrop, valance and fascia will see how I go
     
  16. traingeekboy

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    Next up are the elbow restraints. ;) I do like the cup holder.
     
  17. Colonel

    Colonel Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    Made good progress today finished painting the backdrop

    first coat

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    Final coat


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  18. BoxcabE50

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    Almost looks too good. I'd hate to see it messed up by layout construction work!
     
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  19. Alan

    Alan Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    Looking good!

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  20. RGW

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    Excellent results. M
     

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