The Southview Lines is Expanding

mdrzycimski Jul 26, 2010

  1. mdrzycimski

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    I have started on a new expansion project for my N scale Southview Lines. I am adding a new pennisula that will add about 16 feet of mainline. To help document construction, I created a new blog. If you would like to follow along, go to http://southviewlines.blogspot.com. I hope to post new updates once a week. I have already posted the first few. Stop by and take a look.
     
  2. JoeS

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    Neat plan, I always hated it when I had to pry up track and relay it. Best of luck with the progress!
     
  3. mdrzycimski

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    Me too. But, I don't mind when the track that I am re-laying will be a big improvement to operation and functionality.

    Thanks for taking a look.
     
  4. JSL

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    Looks great. Keep the updates coming..

    JSL
     
  5. MRL

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    Looks great, love the elevator by the way!
     
  6. mdrzycimski

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    Thanks for the compliment. I plan to update the blog at least once a week. However, it is HOT right now in Texas and the layout is in the garage so I am sure that progress may be a little slow. I'll try though.
     
  7. mdrzycimski

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    Thanks. I am proud of my elevator too. It's entirely scratch-built and I think it turned out good. I like it anyway.

    Thanks for looking.
     
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    Photos!!

    I thought it would be better if I posted the photos from the blog directly in this thread. You can find out more at http://southviewlines.blogspot.com

    Thanks.

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  10. mdrzycimski

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    More Photos!!

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  14. country joe

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    Nice benchwork Mike. You're ready to lay track.
     
  15. mdrzycimski

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    SVL Extension: Track Centerlines

    I was able to draw my trackplan full size on the layout extension and see how things fit. I did have to modify the plan slightly in two places but all in all, it went according to plan. Take a look at the pics below and read more at my blog http://southviewlines.blogspot.com

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  16. verse2damax

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    Neat work.....

    ....I know that this is going to be a fine layout when completed. My eyes are peeled as I intently follow your progress, sir.
     
  17. mdrzycimski

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    Thank you. I am pleased with how it is turning out so far. I will keep the updates coming as I get more done.
     
  18. SOO MILW CNW

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    Mike,,, Great job! nice work on the benchwork,, I like how u did the backdrop.Keep up the great work.

    adios for now WYT
     
  19. Boilerman

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    Mike,

    Looking Good, can't wait to see the landscape, track & scenery.
     
  20. mdrzycimski

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    Wyatt / Boilerman,
    Thanks for the kind words. I like how this extension is coming along. Track laying will be just around the corner. I can't wait.

    As for scenery, this new extension will be primarily urban city. Large warehouses will dominate the scene. When I get to that part, I will probably build some temporary cardboard structures and replace them one by one as the actual structures get built.

    Thanks to everyone for looking.
     

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