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New member 8 posts Mr Bill New member 8 posts
Mr Bill

This is my current layout. It's comprised of 2 different shelf modules I've been slowly picking at for a few years now. The main concept was to develop a very lightweight module system for set-up at home or for transporting to a show. Currently I'm working on the connection joint between the 1st section (Brewer Yard), and the 2nd one, (Carbon Corner),  with the sector plate. The name Brewer is intended as homage to the John Updike book Rabbit Run, which was set in Brewer (Reading) Pa. which is my home town and favorite RR. These modules have been my first venture towards bringing foam base, tracklaying, and scenery techniques to a complete state. I'll get into some of those details later. the next thing i need are some allignment dowels.

 

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along the little schuylkill
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rickwade Prolific poster (deceased) 6,447 posts
rickwade

Mr. Bill - I used the search

Mr. Bill - I used the search box in the upper right on this site and entered "posting pictures". Here is one of the results: http://model-railroad-hobbyist.com/node/7739 Search is your friend!

Rick

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The Richlawn Railroad Website - Featuring the L&N in HO  / MRH Blog  / MRM #123

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Mr Bill New member 8 posts
Mr Bill

Thanks Rick, I think i got it

Thanks Rick, I think i got it now. Much appreciated. I edited the first post with more pics and background info.

along the little schuylkill
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rickwade Prolific poster (deceased) 6,447 posts
rickwade

Mr. Bill - you are welcome.

Mr. Bill - you are welcome. Thanks for the pictures. Is your layout built on foam? PA is a great area to model as there are lots of possibilities.

Rick

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The Richlawn Railroad Website - Featuring the L&N in HO  / MRH Blog  / MRM #123

Mt. 22: 37- 40
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Dave O Prolific poster 1,145 posts
Dave O

The next little 'problem' will be ...

... all those pictures will show up at the top of every page.  These threads behave a bit strangely; the first post is carried over to the top of every page.  Ideally, your first post is more of a 'header' (brief text with perhaps one photo) and then follow it up with a second post with more of the details.  

Too late for this one, I know; but, perhaps for future reference.
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Mr Bill New member 8 posts
Mr Bill

BrewerTerminal

 Thanks for the tip Dave. 

The sector plate end.

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Current surgery at the connection. You can see the basic construction of 1 and 2 inch foam base, 5mm plywood sub-roadbed, and matboard roadbed, whch is glued down with carpenter's glue, while the track is on with adhesive caulk.

brewer3.jpg 

along the little schuylkill
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Mr Bill New member 8 posts
Mr Bill

face connection pieces

Got in some cutting. a slight angle is necessary for good track alignment. brewer4.jpg 

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