Layout change's 08/05/2023

@mike g. posted:

Afternoon/evening guys , I know I haven't posted anything lately and that is because of my job and the retired CEO! LOL

Any how I was able to get to the train room today and hooked up all the wires to my isolated track sections and they work! LOL

I plan on spending the week and having the CEO help me figure out if the building placement above where the lower staging yard is going to be. I want to make sure it is right and get everything wired in before I build the staging yard as it will be hard to get to the upper level.

The center area will be covered with foam to form a river or something but will have room for light scenery. I am open to all your thoughts!

I hope you’re all having a great Fathers day and spending a wonderful time with family!

Enjoy and good luck with your plan this week Mike, especially with your helper. I’ll be looking forward to seeing the progress.

Gene

Lookin' good!

Peter

Thanks guys, it is going to be a slow go, but I will get there!

Looking good Mike! Slow progress is still progress, keep it up Mike!

Andy

Thanks Andy, sorry it took me so long to get back to you and thank you for your comment!

As for me nothing new as life has seem to have gotten in the way! LOL

Life has a way of doing that, Mike!  😢

No problem at all Mike, like Mark said, sometimes life is like that.

Andy

Hi guys and gals I hope your all doing well and making progress on any and all of your train projects!

I know it has been a while since I last updated my layout build and it is because I have got a summer job LOL Thinking I am young again! LOL

Anyways I have decided to move my town from the upper level to the lower level and then I added 2 more sidings to the upper level. The new sidings will be for my industrial area. I have temporarily placed some buildings to see how things are and might move them around here and there. Nothing is finalized and I am always open to suggestions so feel free to speak up and let me know what you think. Here are some photos of before and after the move.

Before

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I think I am going to let this sink in and also see if any of you wish to comment, Plus I don't want to get too far ahead of myself as I have a ton of ballasting to do! OH SO MUCH FUN! LOL

I hope you all have a great weekend and find time to have fun with your layouts and trains!

Mike, you have helped me to decide to not look for a part time job!  Of course my health really is the deciding factor! 

I think your new ideas on town placement with more industry on the upper level looks good.  You are right tat letting this arrangement sink in is a good idea.  As far as ballasting goes, I have yet to ballast any track, and I'm glad I held off with as many changes I have made. 

Have a great weekend!

Thanks Mark, I think before I start ballasting I am going to get all the switch motors wired up, I am still thinking about getting a dz1000 push button to see if it will work with MTH Switch motors!

Looking good Mike. I like the placement.

Andy

Looks good!

Peter