Benchwork - Roadbed
Another update on my On30 layout - Benchwork Mushroom design
Still plugging away on the benchwork. Posting these videos so folks can get an idea on whats involved in building a mushroom. Its starting to take shape to a point that you get a good idea of how it works. I must say I'm really glad that I decided to go with a multi-layer design. its going to make for a lot of mainline running.
Staging Yard Lighting
This weekend I enlisted a couple "volunteers" to help install some lighting for my staging yard. Trains are actively staged during the session, and the lack of lighting was something of a hindrance.
Richlawn Railroad V2: Benchwork design / support - change in plans
I had originally planned to mount my benchwork to the wall using similar methods to what Scott Perry did.
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Loctite PL 300 Foamboard Adhesive in limited supply? Got a response from Loctite.
For the new model railroaders to the site, LOCTITE PL 300 is a great adhesive for joining foam board together. I use it for building up layers of blue foam to create mountains. It will adhere the blue foam to wood too. It is also great for gluing down track to the Woodland Scenics foam roadbed. It dries the same color as the blue foam.
18" Gage Layout
This is My Buddy's 18" gage, 12" to the 1', Mine layout. It is located in Norther Nevada, on a 40 acre ranch. As you can see it's a point to point layout. Main line is about 40' long. No timetable. Full one way, empty the other. All equipment is operational.
Breaking Ground on the R&SW Spur
The first two days of this week were productive ones. In about 36 hours I managed to go from flat insulation foam to trains actually moving. This all thanks to the help of another local modeler, Eric.
Finally Trackwork is now almost complete
Today I finished the tracklaying except for the MPD area, the tracks there will installed when I receive the turntable.
After that I have to install the electric part.
The turnouts will be sets either by turnout motors or mechanically.
What is the most unobtrusive shelf system to use along walls - upper level
As some of you may have seen I have begun building my bench work for my layout. The peninsulas are going well and now its time to think about the outer walls. I would like a shelf of minimum construction with supports as narrow as possible. Maybe 1 1/2" tall ? The shelves will protrude from the wall about 17" max. I'm trying to achieve as much space as I can between levels.
Rob Teed
Another update - On30 Layout - Framing the Mushroom
In this video I show how the framing for the mushroom goes together.
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