Hi Peter, your table looks great! I am glad to see that perfect wye centered at the end of the table. You will put that into operation many times.
You may have posted a track layout configuration earlier. Would you post it again for reference?
@Freight Train Jim posted:PETER - Layout progress to date looks great. Don't forget to think about access to all points on the layout. Those derailments are never seem to happen where you can reach them.
Your documentation by photos continues to be a great source of inspiration to us other O gauge railroaders.
The hard-to-reach places will be "scenery only" ........I still might contract the static scenery on lift out.......I'll see down the road.
Peter
@Wood posted:Hi Peter, your table looks great! I am glad to see that perfect wye centered at the end of the table. You will put that into operation many times.
You may have posted a track layout configuration earlier. Would you post it again for reference?
Here you go.....
Peter
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Looking good Peter. One question, are the windows UV blocking? Seen some cars down that way on the shelf.
@Putnam Division posted:Here you go.....
Peter
Thank you. That's a very workable setup. Lots of scenry space and lots of train action.
@Putnam Division posted:Last week, I painted the plywood decking and started getting out the track.....
Since I got home from DC, I've been busy.....just to see where everything will go before we cut out for the Transfer Table and cut the custom sections.
Have a great day, everyone!
I am!
Peter
Building a masterpiece of a layout like this: such excitement, creativity, hard work, joy, fulfillment.
We can follow Peter's progress and think back about all the positive things we felt when we built our own layouts. Arnold
@Wood posted:Thank you. That's a very workable setup. Lots of scenry space and lots of train action.
The large areas will be filled with city scenery. I can easily reach everywhere with a step stool.....it remains to be seen if I'l need trap door access.
Peter
Super exciting times Peter! Looks great!
Trains will be running before you know it!
Bob
Looking good Peter!
@Putnam Division posted:Last week, I painted the plywood decking and started getting out the track.....
Since I got home from DC, I've been busy.....just to see where everything will go before we cut out for the Transfer Table and cut the custom sections.
Have a great day, everyone!
I am!
Peter
Awesome Peter, love the roadbed cutting jig/tool. Also curious, I can't remember if you were going to ballast the track? Are you going to fill in the Rossbed gaps between the tracks even if you ballast the track?
Everything looks great. Pretty soon the New York Central(and other railroads) will be having trial runs to make sure that the track connections and electric are in perfect working order.
Peter,
What is the brand of that small handsaw you are cutting track with?
@452 Card posted:Peter,
What is the brand of that small handsaw you are cutting track with?
The picture with the Zona saw shows me cutting the foam RossBed. That is a 14.5' piece of RossBed which I'm cutting down to fit the 10" straight (then, I use the rest to outfit a 3" straight) ......to cut track, I use a Ryobi chop saw with a metal-cutting blade.
Peter
@Dave NYC Hudson PRR K4 posted:Awesome Peter, love the roadbed cutting jig/tool. Also curious, I can't remember if you were going to ballast the track? Are you going to fill in the Rossbed gaps between the tracks even if you ballast the track?
Everything looks great. Pretty soon the New York Central(and other railroads) will be having trial runs to make sure that the track connections and electric are in perfect working order.
I definitely will ballast.
Peter
Layout is coming right along! Fantastic!
It's coming along nicely! You've been busy lately! Interesting beverage holder..lol
-Greg
@Putnam Division, I see this thread is at the bottom of the list, so, I say, “WOW”, thank you for all the great pictures of Progress in motion, the brown paint certainly shows how hugh your layout is, it’s awesome. Have fun at York, stay safe, have a good breakfast at “Around the Clock Diner”, then go for the gusto at York, a train meet like no other. Happy Railroading Everyone
Looking good Peter. Coming along at a nice pace.
Andy
@Putnam Division posted:I definitely will ballast.
Peter
Peter, are you going to fill the gaps in the roadbed then?
@Dave NYC Hudson PRR K4 posted:Peter, are you going to fill the gaps in the roadbed then?
The ballast should…..if I think that gap is too wide….I’ll slice slivers of painted RossBed and fill the areas.
Peter
Post York with all the track and supplies I need....
Been up here working for about 3 hrs and it hardly looks like I've done anything......but actually a lot has been done. In medicine, we have a saying which is our response to the burden of computerization, "death by a thousand paper cuts"......
Well, the layout-building equivalent is Gargraves connector pin punctures. I'm sure everyone cringes a little thinking about them......
I'm at a good stopping point for today.....here are some pics. I also what to say a big "thank you" to all the kind words and encouragement about the layout that I got at York. They are appreciated!
Have a great day, everyone!
Peter
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Post York with all the track and supplies I need....
Been up here working for about 3 hrs and it hardly looks like I've done anything......but actually a lot has been done. In medicine, we have a saying which is our response to the burden of computerization, "death by a thousand paper cuts"......
Well, the layout-building equivalent is Gargraves connector pin punctures. I'm sure everyone cringes a little thinking about them......
I'm at a good stopping point for today.....here are some pics. I also what to say a big "thank you" to all the kind words and encouragement about the layout that I got at York. They are appreciated!
Have a great day, everyone!
Peter
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I'm watching with great interest.
MELGAR
Looking good Peter. Enjoy.
It looks great, Peter! Yes, I agree about Gar-Graves track joining pins.
Peter, were you putting in any sort of small bridges about the layout? I don't remember if you had said prior. Everything looks great, can't wait to see more.
@Dave NYC Hudson PRR K4 posted:Peter, were you putting in any sort of small bridges about the layout? I don't remember if you had said prior. Everything looks great, can't wait to see more.
No bridges, no elevations. When I design layouts, I can only think in two directions….
Peter
Hi Peter, really enjoy your updates! You seem to be really close to getting at least one loop of track up and running. Are you thinking of a target date for that. I don't think I could wait much longer.
@Former Member posted:Hi Peter, really enjoy your updates! You seem to be really close to getting at least one loop of track up and running. Are you thinking of a target date for that. I don't think I could wait much longer.
Dave.......no time limit.
I'm spoiled. Just got back from running trains at York. In addition, I have our three modular layouts 6x11 tinplate, 12x15 and 21x43 Atlas O to run on. There is an 11-3 "Halloween Open House" for the public this weekend.
Consequently, I am taking my time. I can stop when I come to an impasse and really think it through. When I'm tired, I can leave in for another day, etc. I can plan for "helpers" when I need them.
Once I get the track down in a generally complete configuration, it will be time to call for helpers. Time to install the Ross 27", 5 stop Transfer Table, make sure the track is straight, assign power and plan the overall wiring.
I am also spoiled that I have skilled helpers who are generous with their time.
In addition, I am currently President of our local modular group. Our busy time is upon us. Starting November 19th, we are committed every weekend (and some weekdays) for 9 consecutive weeks!
Peter
Peter
Another great update Peter.
It's a good thing you are retired and have all that "free time" on your hands.
Bob
@Putnam Division posted:No bridges, no elevations. When I design layouts, I can only think in two directions….
Peter
Is there no water on this purposed layout Peter? No lakes, no ponds, no river? I hope there's a water barrel somewhere collecting rain water if no other water is around. How will the livestock have anything to drink if there's no water? 😉
@Dave NYC Hudson PRR K4 posted:Is there no water on this purposed layout Peter? No lakes, no ponds, no river? I hope there's a water barrel somewhere collecting rain water if no other water is around. How will the livestock have anything to drink if there's no water? 😉
Magic!
Peter
@Putnam Division posted:Magic!
Peter
I see. Like the aluminum foil ice pond? My sister had taken a small ring frisbee, covered it in aluminum foil, instant iced up pond for Christmas. As a kid I thought that was the neatest thing I had ever seen. I think I was 7 or 8.
Peter, your layout is looking great! You sure have done a lot of work since my last visit to your updates! Everything is looking wonderful!
Peter, if I build another layout, all the track will be one level too
Maybe Peter is gonna sink a well for all his water needs.
I am at the point in track laying where I can set my distances from the layout edge and screw some pieces in......then, play off this configuration to do some custom-cut pieces.
Have a great Sunday, everyone!
Peter
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Putnam Division looks great!!! I would imagine this has already been asked but what are your layout dimensions and what type of roadbed are you using?
Peter, things are looking great! That is going to be one huge layout! I am always impressed when I check in to see your progress!
@jjames9641 posted:Putnam Division looks great!!! I would imagine this has already been asked but what are your layout dimensions and what type of roadbed are you using?
The L is 14 by 22......the room is 20 by 30.
Peter
Peter, great progress. The track is going down at a nice pace. I agree with you. The next layout will be on one level.
Andy
