Ha Ha - Some wall

Pink Floyd, huh? That was my son's favorite album - on vinyl. He was into it so deep in his teens, he had drawn the wall on sheets of paper and plastered the walls of his bedroom with it.

Nice job - hope you did not inhale when you broke that fluorescent bulb.

Keep up the good work.

Nice job

It's a bit of extra work to build curved walls like this, but it will pay off in smooth backdrops without unsightly corners and other distractions.  First class all the way.

Quick question..

What is the header in the wall for?! Why do you need the clear span space created by it?

Just curious.

Ken L.

Well done

I have been saying for the past year or so I can't wait until you get started!  Getting closer! It looks like your foundation for the new layout is top-notch.

"What is the header in the wall for?!"

The north helix. The 2x4 sitting on top of the LDL header is at 53" - top deck roadbed height.

Thanks

Thank you for the kind words. Know that I am having fun even though my trains are still in boxes!

Alan now you have to divide your time...

Alan,

Now comes the hard part, being able to divide your time effectively.  One thing I noticed when constructing the JL&T was how easy it is to get side tracked and diverted to other projects.  And worse to come is when you start laying track, as this will mean the urge to start operating.

All I can say is do it all and remember so long as your having fun and enjoying yourself you will keep plodding along at a merry pace.  Just keep remembering to post updates of your progress, these are such a great part of everyone's day to catch up with your progress and see what stage your at.

Great work and congratulations on making a start on the layout...

Jas...

Long term

Jas, I am blessed (or cursed) with patience and the ability to keep my eye on the long term goal. You are right there will be temptation but I'll resist. This whole model railroading thing is a setup for my retirement activity of choice. I am 9 years out from the planned retirement date. How's that for long term? 

Now that is impressive planning...

Alan,

That is dedication to be able to go that long and resist temptation to push things along a little.  I also had a plan for the JL&T it was to be built and finished by Lachlans fifth birthday, Lachlan is five next May...  So my planning was a little off, and like you our layout is also part of the retirement plan (I'm only 38 and have another 25 years to go!) I just thought I'd start early while the funds, time and enthusiasm is still there.

Jas...

Long term

Alan,

Nice long term planning. I hope your boss has the same plans.  I was still fours years out when I was involuntarily retired in 2009.  It worked out OK though.  

Ouch!

That had to sting. You never know what the future holds but I have my fingers crossed they will let me make it all the way. Who knows? I may end up a Walmart greeter by day and model railroader by night!

involuntary retirement

Nice long term planning. I hope your boss has the same plans.  I was still fours years out when I was involuntarily retired

Me too! I had 37 years with my employer There is a lot of prejudice against older workers. I know lots in their late 50's that have been "retired"

I was involuntarily 'retired'

I was involuntarily 'retired' 3 years ago today. Nice anniversary. I'd only worked for the company 12 years. Made the mistake of finishing my project...

Charlie