Layout construction progress

Each leg is pinned in concrete floor with a piece of All Thread. Hammer drill used to bore hole in concrete  1” deep and 5/16 diameter. Two inch pieces of All Thread were cut and 1” goes in bottom of table leg and other end goes in the concrete. Liquid nails is used in hole in concrete and end of table leg.

What was the rationale for pinning the legs to the floor?

Very nice room and good idea to stain /paint now.  Looks good.

I agree. You have a really nice train room. The folded dog one is one of my favorite layout designs. Your track plan is similar to the layout I had in the late ‘90s. How wide did you make your aisle? 

Mallard4468 posted:

What was the rationale for pinning the legs to the floor?

With no lateral support for the legs any inadvertent kick could cause this leg to buckle.  The pinning at the floor resist the horizontal kick force but the beauty is that he is free to roam about under the table.  There is no lattice work of horizontal braces impeding access or the time it takes to construct all of it.  A creeper can be used once the sheathing is on to roam about the layout....from underneath. 

If he ever decides to remove the layout years down the road then a grinder will make easy work to cut the all-thread pins down flush with the floor. 

Each of my layout legs has cross sway bracing and it would be sweet if that was not there for access. How do you plan to level it?

WOW Impressive work! I certainly hope you will be documenting your progress here.Thanks for posting this. Nick

Minimum isle width is 36”. Laser was used to level table at time of construction. Planning on using 3/4” True Floor for table top then cover with 1/2” blue foam. The track will be on 3 levels. Two Mountains will be in corners with bridges connecting them. Thislayout was designed by one of our Forum Members, Obsidian. Highly recommend him if one needs help with layout design. He can convert your drawing to RR Track software. Very nice guy and very reasonable. This layout uses Atlas track and 22 Atlas switches.

Bobby, 

Thank you for the layout design recommendation.  I'm impressed with the progress you've made am looking forward to monitoring your progress.

Ken

Would you be interested in a laser cut track layout/control panel? 

Excellent workmanship !   Based on what I see, your layout should turn out to be a show piece.  

Looks great, please keep us posted with your progress as you go along. Lots of pictures! That is one of my favorite types of track plan too.