finished the frame work

Kevin - looking real good and solid. Are you covering your framework with plywood? And will it have an access hatch or two?

Looks like a long reach.

Sean

hello sean

yes there will be access hatch's and mountains when I'm done  it is 15 wide and 19 long

kevin

got some more work done

kevin 

Kwisor . . . . . Be sure that the framework is strong enough to support you if the access hatch is not close to the inevitable derailment. I spent four months in physical therapy after falling through benchwork on a layout.

Kevin, I've got two questions, how long did it take you to find that much straight lumber and where did you get the red brick "chimney" paper at this time of year.

hello coach joe

the red brick paper I bought about 12 years ago at pic and save but I do not have enough to do it all I found it at amizion.com and ebay . the frame work is strong enough it is the same way I have always belt it and there will be hatchs to get to it

thank you

kevin

Scrapiron Scher posted:

Kwisor . . . . . Be sure that the framework is strong enough to support you if the access hatch is not close to the inevitable derailment. I spent four months in physical therapy after falling through benchwork on a layout.

I cringe when I read that guys/gals are using 1/2" ply or foam for their layouts.  I suppose it's great if the layouts are NEVER to be climbed on...but I always do some leaning (maybe a little crawling/maybe a little standing  ) on my layouts, so I play it safe (very safe & and no question overkill):  3/4" ply with substantial vertical posts.  There is a difference in cost - though not much - and an ounce of prevention prevents four months of PT.

Just my preference.   

1/2" plywood is plenty strong if supported correctly.

5/8" is permitted as roof sheathing supported at 24" o.c.

2x4's are permitted as rafters at spans of about six feet, depending on snow loading.

Think about most sheds that are 2x3 or 2x4 framing with 1/2" sheathing.  Strong enough to walk on for roofing installation, snow, wind...

All depends how well it is built, braced, fastened etc., although I take no exception to overbuilding things.

I have the track plan now I have to get sound deading and clean the old track the two 329e will run on the same track using relays and passing siding still a long way from running trains

one more photo

got some more work done I put carpet padding down then I will zip tie track together so it will not come apart and the I will randomly zip tie to the train board so it want move  that way no screws in the board and track less noise transfer

kevin

got some more done

got one track running

kevin

sorry it will not play

kevin

It played for me, looks and sounds good!

Rusty

got 3 trains running today 

kevin

Nice to see someone actually building something and running trains and not just talking about it.  Sweet looking trains.  I like it!

got a little more done on the train lay out 

kevin

  Great looking lay out. However, I don't see any access hatches yet. Are you going to cut them after the fact. Also, without access hatches you have no doubt crawled on the layout to install the track which means it is obviously strong enough to handle your weight. No doubt that layout will last for many many years.

Jim

Could be wrong, but are the hatches where marked?

Looking good, but these latest pictures have set off a nagging question in my head. How do you reach the AC controls?