To keep things organized, I'll upload photos of my layout progress to this album. Benchwork is complete, including foam top. Track is being laid now.
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Wow • A lot going on, looks like you are very organized.
Good Luck
Very nice, moving along nicely
That's just what I was thinking as I viewed the progress. Man with a plan and sequencing the work so well. Originally Posted by trainroomgary:
Wow • A lot going on, looks like you are very organized.
Good Luck
Nice execution. I recall the track plan development.
Here's an idea from the Hidden Pass Junction for your access hatches. A very simple method for a device to lift and close. Check out March 18, 2011 post for photos of details. The small piece on the bottom pivots and locks the hatch in the raised position.
Very cool!
Peter
Your organization is impressive. That is going to be one sweet layout!
-rog
Boy, what a great start.
Wow. How impressive is that! Can't wait to see pics of it with the track down.
Wow, very impressive! I think you're further along than me and I have a four year head start on you. Nice way to christen the new layout - Vision Line Big Boy. You're all in. I look forward to watching your progress - great start!
J,
Holy cow, you went hog wild, great space to have a layout in, congrats on a fantastic
engineering job also. I only dream of the kind of space that some of you guys have to make layouts in. Very very nice J!
You might just give Brian (PTR) a run for his money, as far as layout engineering goes, and man that is saying something.
PCRR/Dave
Josh,
Glad to see you on the OGR Forum! I thought the folks here would be as impressed as I was with what you have been doing. And the new Big Boy! It has been the topic of the year so far!! Check our what some of the others have posted by searching Big Boy!
Looks like the trains are in the dining room, I guess its take out from here on 
Be careful, running trains can really hamper scenery progress
This looks amazing!
Originally Posted by RickO:
Looks like the trains are in the dining room, I guess its take out from here on
Be careful, running trains can really hamper scenery progress
Hey RickO!
The layout is actually in the basement. The basement does have space for separate dining room table and also has a kitchenette, I suppose for an "in-law suite" or something like that, but hey, it was unused space before, might as well use it!
Originally Posted by Josh Rudnick:
Originally Posted by RickO:
Looks like the trains are in the dining room, I guess its take out from here on
Be careful, running trains can really hamper scenery progress
Hey RickO!
The layout is actually in the basement. The basement does have space for separate dining room table and also has a kitchenette, I suppose for an "in-law suite" or something like that, but hey, it was unused space before, might as well use it!
Better fill it with trains fast, before it really becomes an "in-law suite".
Just wondering how the TV is going to be replaced when the time comes. Looks like it can't be reached.
There's an access hatch right under the TV but if it goes out, it probably won't be replaced.
Last night we put together some FasTrack trestles, I'm not going to lie, those things were a pain. I'll probably switch to a permanent hill and do away with the trestles later on.
Tonight I let the diesels stretch their legs some while I was working on the track.
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Looking forward to watching your progress, looks good!
Today the central yard was finished and work began on the west yard.
Great looking layout Josh!
Originally Posted by Josh Rudnick:
The basement does have space for separate dining room table and also has a kitchenette, I suppose for an "in-law suite" or something like that, but hey, it was unused space before, might as well use it!
Absolutely! I can't think of a better way to fill unused space than a train layout. You are doing great there. 
Impressive!
Track work is complete!
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I admire your rapid progress. I can't wait to see your scenery progress so I can get helpful hints.
I ran my first Legacy Lashup today!
Looks very nice. I really like your track plan and layout. It is unique and different from most we see around here and looks like a good plan for having some running and operating enjoyment, keep the pictures and videos coming.
Testing out some MegaSteam in 4014!
The blow down is working, nice!
AHA - Trains are running. Great work Josh
