Benchwork - Roadbed
"Boxing in" a staging yard
I've decided to try and get the last of the layout "heavy construction" finally done. I'd been wanting to "box in" New London staging since it's the only part of the layout that's in an unfinished part of the basement and subject to dust. And I figured this would be a LOT easier than dismantling staging to finish this corner with studs, sheetrock & dropped ceiling. This photo and the next shows the first stick of "roof & valence support" going up.
The Bear Creek and Eagle River
I did it, I'm taking the plunge and finally starting my first layout! (Well technically I bought the lumber this past week, but who's counting lol)
I will be chronicling my progress here, as much for my own ability to look back and see what I could improve on or to repeat something that I did as anything else.
It will be a simple 8'×18" switching layout built as two 4' modules. I chose this design because I live in an apartment and I know that I will be moving at least once. This way they will be easily movable when the time comes.
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clear shelf edging
Hi All, Does anyone know if there are clear plastic strips suitable for attaching to the front of display shelves to prevent trains falling off from accidental contact or derailment? I have some narrow storge shelves that are one track wide and would like something clear attached to the front edge to catch any car that might get tipped toward the edge. 2 or 3 inch wide strips of plastic would be ideal. I can cut strips from acrylic sheet on a table saw but it would be easier if I could find some already cut. Any ideas? .....DaveB
Cables vs. legs vs brackets
I brought this subject up in another thread, and it seemed like there may be some good conversation about the pros and cons of using a cable system VS legs or brackets. I would be very interested in what others may have experienced or considered.
What's on Your Workbench - November 2020
Welcome to November! Let’s see your latest progress from the workbench and layout as we kick off another month.
Eric
Eric Hansmann
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Spline Roadbed Fall Protection
All,
For those of you using spline roadbed, what are you using to protect your trains from falling to the floor in the event of a derailment? I know rosin paper has been mentioned for use between parallel tracks, but I'm thinking something like a turnback loop.
Thanks,
Lou Nigro
Working on my Module... AT LAST!
Such a slow winter, spring and summer for model railroad work. Fall is here, I'm in a groove finally and have returned to work on my modules. Check out my blog post below. Miles Hale is a very inspiring and inventive model railroader. Trainmasters.tv is a valuable resource.
The Module Rotisserie!
https://gregstrainyard.com/2020/10/19/shogomoc-subdivision-module-progress/
Skeleton frame baseboard
I have brought some 9mm ply to start my baseboard modules. I was sent to a webpage regarding skeleton style baseboards, but do think I could find it again. Nope can't find it so I'm going to have to design my own. I hope I can do it without waisting my wood.
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