Brilliant work Alex... keep the updates coming!!
Looking great!!!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Alex, thanks for another excellent update with info, photos, and videos, as well as future development.
Question: how did you physically make the cuts for the lift bridge--at both ends. I saw and heard about hot gluing and many track screws; but, how did you make the cuts? I ask, in part, because the rail gaps/kerfs at the open end of the lift bridge seem to be quite small.
Thanks, again, for a fine update.
Alex, Man your moving fast! Your bench work looks top notch!
Thanks everyone for the nice comments.
Carl, i use a Dremel with a diamond cut off wheel , also a great trick is before I cut I put blue painters tape on each side and leave an 1/8 gap , and then cut. 
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That's a big wheel Alex, what size is that cutoff wheel?
Looking great Alex!!!!
Alex, outstanding work. Nice to see you progressing on the new layout!
Very cool Alex. Lift bridges look great. Are you going to have tunnels, and bridges over water? I know that is maybe way to early to ask, but curious.
Nice neat work Alex. Glad to see you making progress again.
Andy
I'm liking that design Alex. Easy reach to everything. Manual switch throws. Simplistic. Great job buddy! I'll sure to stay tuned on your progress.
Alex,
I’ve been following but not posting much. Great looking work as usual! Hopefully when things settle down I can send you a couple upgrades to do for me if you are still taking on the work.
Be safe and take care,
Richard Gonzales
Richard Gonzales posted:I’ve been following but not posting much. Great looking work as usual! Hopefully when things settle down I can send you a couple upgrades to do for me if you are still taking on the work.
He will be needing money to continue the layout, so I think you probably are in good hands. 
Hello all,
Was able to get a bit more complete last weekend and today.
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DAVE , There will be a mountain and tunnel scene, also a possible trestle crossing.
Richard, you're welcomed to send me upgrades anytime.
Dave (luvindemtrains), there's not really a name for this benchwork. I call it it STRONG construction LOL. I build everything out of 2x4's with 1/2 plywood for the surface. I also use bracing.
Once again I thank all of you for your kind comments and input.
Thanks for looking,
Alex
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Hey Alex - Looks great
I love the layout so far - perfect manageable size - really going to enjoy watching you build this thing
Take care
Joe S
Looks great Alex... I’m def coming to you for some tips and tricks when I’m ready to build mine!
You're cruising along at a good pace Alex, you'll be running trains in no time!
Alex, that is a really nice job you are doing. The turntable and roundhouse area will look great! The boards you put in place to hold the flipped up sections are neat, and thank you for showing how you make the ~65 degree cuts.
Looks great so far Alex! The room is a perfect size andI like the design. You can do a lot with that, which I'm sure you will.
LOOOOKING GOOOOOD
Thanks for another excellent and impressive update, Alex. The tips on supporting the lift-ups and providing support are most welcome.
QUESTION: I looked on Amazon and eBay and am not confident I've found the cut-off wheel you use for those very narrow kerf cuts. Please supply a vendor/product identification for the wheel you used.
Thanks, again, for the photos and videos--very generous of you to do so.
Alex,
As stated before nice, neat, and clean work you're doing. I envy the manageability of your set up. There's plenty of opportunities for scenery etc. Keep the wonderful progress coming.
Dave
Looks good Alex. Question. Did you lose your membership card to the human race
Say.....if you want a 65 degree cut, why don't you just set your saw to the "other side of 90"/your center and make a 35 degree cut in the opposite direction while keeping the 2x4 flush up against the saw's fence? 
Well done Alex ! the framework is plenty heavy duty ! One suggestion I will make isto consider adding a radius to the outside corners of your benchwork! It really makes a nice smooth transition and you wont catch your hips or body on them when you walk around! Regards, Clifford.
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Great work on your lay-out, the speed you are working is unbelievable. Did miss your post last week glad you entered it in today's post. Will we see train running next week?
Redball342
Alex,
Speaking as a beginner, thank you(!) for taking the time to post all of these updates. I just spent the last 30 min reading the entire thread. I am inspired by the quality of the work and the ingenuity you’ve displayed. I’ve gotten so many ideas from your methods that will help solve some of my layout room issues. I will enjoy watching your progress!
Awesomesauce Alex. One heck of an update, everything looks great. Can't wait to see more, especially the Roadhouse work. Were you going to have coaling tower/coaling dock, sanding tower and any maintenance facilities if space is available to do so?
Your moving right along Alex. Thanks for the updates! Trains will soon be running.
gunrunnerjohn posted:You're cruising along at a good pace Alex, you'll be running trains in no time!
Not to highjack, Alex's thread informing us of the terrific progress he's making but, GRJ, you don't seem to be reporting lately on how far along your layout progress has gotten. Will we soon see a thread updating progress on your efforts?
Looking great Alex! Moving right along! Can't wait to see more progress
Hello all,
Thank you all again for the kind comment's and input.
Joe, thanks my friend.
Byron, welcomed anytime
GRJ, I'm flying, but soon the rough stuff begins. It will slow me down lol
Mark, thanks buddy.
Skip, thanks very much.
Steve, love that clip lol
Carl, I'll post pictures below, of the cut off wheel
Dave, thanks very much.
Ben, thanks! (you finally got me on a Honeymooner line ) LOL
Berkshire President, you got me on that one ! I can't understand what you mean lol. Would love to see how you do that? Can you post a picture or video ? In the past I've worked with master carpenter's and we've always cut greater than 50 degree angles by angling the 2x4 to the needed angle.
Cifford, Absolutely will ease all corners
Redball, most likely have trains running in three weeks
Scott D, I'm glad i could be of help , that's what makes this forum the best !!!!
Dave NYC, will have a coaling tower, Maintenance facilities
Johnny , thanks cakes LOL
Lancer, thanks ver much
Alex
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Thank you Carl for asking, and Alex for posting the cutoff wheels. In the past, I used the Dremel 'plain Jane' cut off wheels that aren't very large in diameter. These should make it much easier. Thank you both!
Short update this time around. Not to much done.
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You're speeding along Alex, trains running on time soon! 
Looking good. Cant wait to see trains running.
Alex, your moving right along, I really like the roundhouse and how your going about building it! I also like to just sit back a listen to you talk and listen your East cost accent! Very cool!
Alex, thanks for the cut-off wheel info--I missed it earlier.
And thanks for another update; especially the parts for the Roundhouse--that's some project in its own right.
Looks very good Alex. Roundhouse will be dynamite I'm sure as well. I know I would get lost doing that, would take me probably 4 months to complete, lol(the roundhouse).
Looks great!
Peter
