I've finalized the main run around the room tracks. Just the sidings are not yet finalized. I am using Ross TINPLATE # 4 Switches for the 2 track crossovers, 2 K LINE 0-72 Switches, 3 K line 0-42 switches and 3 K Line 0-31 switches. Right now I can run my RailKing Rugged Rails engine and tender on ALL the track with only 1 power connection.
I'll be putting all mt EXTRA K-line track and switches up for sale soon.
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Very nice. I see you used Mianne Benchwork. I just got my benchwork together and am ready to buy/install a top. Are those 30" deep sections by the mountain backdrops? What top surface did you use - 1/2" plywood + 1" foam board? Thanks...gregg
Gregg - The mountain is on 30" Deep Mianne BUT the plywood is 36" Deep.
Top is 1/2" _lywood with 1" Pink Foam on top. The foam is not attached to the plywood. Some of the tracks are held down with a little clear silicone under the ties. None of the permanent wiring is done yet
Larry in Calgary
Ken - I sent you an e mail. Larry
Coming along nicely Larry. Love the trestle. Enjoy.
Hey Larry;
Looking good.
I enjoyed seeing your layout up close and personal the other day.
It's coming along nicely. Keep up the great work.
I am slowly getting back into my trains now that summer is behind us.
Rod
Thanks for the kind words Rod. As you know it is a lot of work to get a layout up and running when you are over 65.
Larry
PS More pics soon with another Hill/tunnel and the canyon for the trestle.
Heres a newer pic of the layout and new smaller hill/tunnel
Larry;
Like what you have done with the trestle. Looking good.
Rod
Well, all my mountains.hills and tunnels are done. All the track is down and wired for DCS. 2 ovals on separate Z1000 transformers. Using variable 1 & 2 on the TIU. 12 Switches including the 4 Ross Tinplate # 4s are wired for operation. The 4 sidings have on/off toggle switches. My Railking engines run fine. I'm using 042 curves on the outer and 0-31 on the inner loops. Now i'll be unpacking my 20 or so buildings and try to pace them. Then I'll wire up the building lights and place my 17 Street lights and wire them up. I have 2 other Railking engines to unpack and a bunch of Freight and passenger cars. What cant run on the layout I will place for sale. I will also have fome K-Line Super and Snap track for sale soon. I have about 2o cars and trucks top place after I paint some roads.
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