Benchwork - Roadbed
Building the first SL2 module
I've started building the first Siskiyou Line 2 module section. Given this is the first one, it's something of a prototype and I'm making some mistakes with it. But overall, it's coming out pretty much as expected (and hoped).
More in the next post!
My bridge Video page 4. Photos page 3
When you are just starting out you tend to plan out as much as possible because being new, one can make many more mistakes so it does take a while to get going. But it is good to start starting the start of the layout and purposely leave somethings to when you only get around to it. "I'll cross that bridge when i come to it. For me this is that time and it looks difficult. Any suggestions?
Vertical clearance for staging
On my last 10x18' layout, due to space and grade constraints, I had about 7 1/2 inches from track to ceiling in my staging yard. It was workable but obviously restrictive. Here you can see that vertical clearance and the ramp up to it which had a max grade of 2.9%. Upper left in photo would have been about 7 1/2 inches.
Drapes for front of layout
Underneath my Layout I have a Computer etc, I would like to cover that up with hanging Drapes along the front of my layout, I would like to slide them to the side when I want to use the Computer. How have you done this on your Layout?.
Cookie Cutting or Spline
I did a bit cookie cutting for the layout recently but I do have a few more curves coming up and i'm liking the spline idea. I downloaded "Run like a Dream" recently, and was thinking if anyone has had or find this easy to do. Being in Australia we don't seem to have homasote but looks like it is absorbent material. Being new at this hoping to avoid making the wrong choice but the fun is trying different stuff out to see if it works. James
Virginia Creeper - Cookie Cutting
I'm was playing around with the best option for sub roadbed and decided on 18mm finished ply for strength but tough to work with I found. Then I was looking at how to cut it to get the most accurate shape needed for my layout as it is very curvy. So I have decided on the cookie cutter approach it is easy to get out of a sheet and is most cost effective. I was interested in the spline suggestion but one needs to get the correct wood for a small area as mine 12'x14' room.
Cajon Pass Part 2 - Backdrop and Roadbed
Wrapping up the backdrops and moving on to roadbed installation...
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