Benchwork - Roadbed
Build a T-Trak Module! Easy N Scale Model Train Module
Building a model railroad module! Specifically a T-Trak Module. T-Trak is a modular standard based around kato unitrack. It's a simple module to build too!
Tip for removing a section of pink foam
In a terrible tragedy, Lynn Junction was hit today with a missive 8.9 magnitude earthquake. This tremblor was significant enough to change the course of Nurses Creek; it now runs north out of town, not east. Luckily neither buildings nor trackage was damaged since neither had been placed yet.
What's on Your Workbench - July 2021
Half the year has gone by and we have seen many cool projects shared on these threads. Let's keep it rolling along with more shares from your latest workbench and layout projects!
Eric
Eric Hansmann
Contributing Editor, Model Railroad Hobbyist
Follow along with my railroad modeling:
http://designbuildop.hansmanns.org/
Shadow Box Shelf Layouts
Hi all, just starting to get to the bench work stage of my HO layout as my garage is being converted next week. I'm thinking of a layout height of 130 cm/51". It will be 18" deep.
My question is what sort of distance do people leave between the top of the layout and the bottom of the facia of the shadow box?
Cheers Lee
Wall color
I have decided to paint the walls in my train room blue. In taking the lazy way out, I would like to take a poll on the shade of blue that you used and are happy with. Please give me the paint manufacturer and shade color number.
I know that it seems like an odd request but there are so many shades of blue to choose from.
Attn "prrfirefighter" : CoroPlast/Fluteboard
Dear Darren (prrfirefighter),
Unsure if your email (direct contact) is playing-fair or not,
but RE your question about Coroplast/Fluteboard, you may want to check out the following...
https://model-railroad-hobbyist.com/node/18802?page=2#comment-158111
Happy Modelling,
Aim to Improve,
Prof Klyzlr
Fascia Installation Helpers
When installing my fascia its tough to handle long thin pieces of Masonite around corners.
To assist in this I made these little brackets from scraps of plywood. The brackets have step in them support the fascia at a standard distance below the joists and a little lip to keep the fascia from sliding off the end of the support. All the plywood pieces are just glued together.
The Fascia is Up
The fascia is up from Birdsboro to the end of the peninsula and the first coat of paint is on.
All of the switch linkages in Birdsboro are in, as well as the car card boxes. Inching ever closer to operations.
What's on Your Workbench - June 2021
The year is heating up as we move into June. Share your latest workbench and layout progress reports!
Eric
Eric Hansmann
Contributing Editor, Model Railroad Hobbyist
Follow along with my railroad modeling:
http://designbuildop.hansmanns.org/
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