Pat Kn posted:Mitch,
Those videos were hilarious.
LMAO. You should give Norma the aka Sheldon. That's her spot and nobody goes in her spot.
Thankee! Yeah, when it became obvious Norma wasn't going to yield the right of way, I went and got the camera... 
Mitch
M. Mitchell Marmel posted:
I love the delayed reaction to the train bump!
BFI66 posted:Incorporated a ski lift into the layout.....the o scale snow makers are on the way!
-Pete
Sweet! I always like extras on a layout!
Painted some more of the base board black before I extend the road. Added some more ground cover and bushes to the team track area and tunnel entrance. Bought a couple of old uncoupler tracks on the Bay. Need to cut them into the sidings on the team tracks ala Elliott's method.
p51 posted:I love the delayed reaction to the train bump!
Yeah, she's all "Whaddafug?!!"
Mitch
Carpet central.
Been last year since the engines have been run and, since they have batteries, I figured I'd better power them up and run a few while doing it 
left to right:
MTH GN W-1 electric B-D-D-B
MTH GN Z-6 4-6-6-4
MTH GN R-2 2-8-8-2
MTH GN Y-1 electric
MTH SF PA's A-B-B-A
3rd rail NP Z-8 4-6-6-4
3rd rail NP Z-5 2-8-8-4
MTH DM&IR 2-8-8-4
3rd rail NP A-4 4-8-4
3rd rail GN M-2 2-6-8-0
MTH Erie E-8 A-B-A
not in picture:
MTH GN S-2 4-8-4
MTH GN F-3 A-B-A
Williams PRR GG-1
Here are a few photos from yesterdays work. As you can see I have the track laid about 90%. What you may also notice is I have some Lionel track in the top which will have to be replaced with Gargraves when it comes in.
Today I plan on mocking up the tunnel next to the bridge where the one track cross under the other. Right now a locomotive and scale size box cars can fit under it but it is super tight. I plan on making the track that goes through the tunnel "dip" about 1/4th of an inch to allow for better clearance.
I also will start soldering power drops and start wiring everything to the transformer so I can reach my goal of having trains running by next week!
Looks good Jim!
Looking nice! let us know how the inclines work!
Miggy posted:Oh Boy, Great analogy. It really clicked with the straight axle race car.
my complicated Helix Corner.
Looks like your living dangerously on light carpeting.....LOL
Jdevleerjr posted:Today I plan on mocking up the tunnel next to the bridge where the one track cross under the other. Right now a locomotive and scale size box cars can fit under it but it is super tight. I plan on making the track that goes through the tunnel "dip" about 1/4th of an inch to allow for better clearance.
Yanno, that would be a GREAT spot for a gi-raffe actuator... 
Mitch
M. Mitchell Marmel posted:Jdevleerjr posted:Today I plan on mocking up the tunnel next to the bridge where the one track cross under the other. Right now a locomotive and scale size box cars can fit under it but it is super tight. I plan on making the track that goes through the tunnel "dip" about 1/4th of an inch to allow for better clearance.Yanno, that would be a GREAT spot for a gi-raffe actuator...
Mitch
I agree with Mitch!!
Jim, sure is coming along. You mentioned a scale box car just makes it. I don't know what your curves are but if you decide to go with scale auto racks or double stacks I doubt the 1/4 inch would be enough. Just some food for thought. Better to build it planning ahead rather then have to redo it later.............Paul
One week ahead of schedule! My son is going to be so excited when he gets home from school today!
Jdevleerjr posted:Here are a few photos from yesterdays work. As you can see I have the track laid about 90%. What you may also notice is I have some Lionel track in the top which will have to be replaced with Gargraves when it comes in.
One week ahead of schedule! My son is going to be so excited when he gets home from school today!
Good work. I always like seeing progress from the guy who started this thread!
Let us know how your son reacts to running trains.
Jdevleerjr posted:One week ahead of schedule! My son is going to be so excited when he gets home from school today!
YAY Im glad its working so well for you! Really cool track plan also! I bet your son will be THRILLED!
Jim
Jdevleerjr posted:
One week ahead of schedule! My son is going to be so excited when he gets home from school today!
He's a lucky lad with a great father! Bravo! Well done!
Mitch
Truly a beauty to behold. Nice work Sir!
Jdevleerjr posted:One week ahead of schedule! My son is going to be so excited when he gets home from school today!
WooHoo! Trains running! Got to love that, great job!
Looking good Jim. Your Son is going to be so excited when he sees it.
Jdevleerjr posted:
One week ahead of schedule! My son is going to be so excited when he gets home from school today!
YEA! 
Jdevleerjr posted:One week ahead of schedule! My son is going to be so excited when he gets home from school today!
Looks good Jim, I really like the track plan it's very cool how it twists back onto itself!
Are you planning on running 2 trains at the same time?
Paul
Serows1 posted:Jdevleerjr posted:One week ahead of schedule! My son is going to be so excited when he gets home from school today!
Looks good Jim, I really like the track plan it's very cool how it twists back onto itself!
Are you planning on running 2 trains at the same time?
Paul
As of right now no, but maybe.
I have to dig out my legacy system that is buried in a box somewhere. When command control I could easily run 2 trains at once as long as 2 people have throttles.
Jdevleerjr posted:
One week ahead of schedule! My son is going to be so excited when he gets home from school today!
I like the track plan as well. Any chance you could sketch it out or take a high-angle photo? I know you're somewhat free-handing it if I remember correctly, so you don't have a SCARM plan.
Congratulations Jim! Your son will be excited!!
Well today was the day to crawl under the layout. I got all setup. Today's task was to get the Woodland Scenics wiring modules set up and at least one building wired. As fate would have it, we lost power just before I was to get on the creeper. Wind gusts here in NH as high as 60 MPH. Now that I think about it, I really didn't need power to get under the layout. I could have just used my headlight as normal. Ha Ha foiled again! I've got 6 of the WS buildings in place and have to move each of them and drill a hole to get the wires under the table.
John D. posted:Jdevleerjr posted:
One week ahead of schedule! My son is going to be so excited when he gets home from school today!
I like the track plan as well. Any chance you could sketch it out or take a high-angle photo? I know you're somewhat free-handing it if I remember correctly, so you don't have a SCARM plan.
I did kinda pre-plan it with an old version of RR tracks. Here it is. It doesn't follow along exactly but it is pretty close.
Got the switches in. Took awhile to do the track in between. I wanted to get the tightest fit. With that done I've got to sit down and figure out what I want to do. More then likely I will have to order some switches from Ross and definitely need more cork. I'm down to my last three pieces...........Pics.......Paul
paul 2 posted:Got the switches in. Took awhile to do the track in between. I wanted to get the tightest fit. With that done I've got to sit down and figure out what I want to do. More then likely I will have to order some switches from Ross and definitely need more cork. I'm down to my last three pieces...........Pics.......Paul
Looks great Paul, have you figured out where you are going to put all your Menards rolling stock?
carpet Helix test.... lemme see, "take a measure from center to center rail, divide by 7, multiply by cat and that will be the grade of norma bates Kitteh.
but the track is tourqued. hmm.. back to the giraffe pen and "Bud" wagon to consider... hmmmmm
"..you can't roller skate in a buffalo herd, you cant rollerskate in a buffalo herd... bum ta da dumm dum.." 0
Mike, I still have no wall space so I have only have two options. ONE is make sure to put in a lot of sidings to handle the cars or TWO rent wall space from Cabinet Bob. I don't think option two will come to be so it looks like option one for me. Option three was taken off the table when I asked the wife if I could use the dining room for shelves and she said no but so far I have not had to buy any shoes yet........Paul
paul 2 posted:Mike, I still have no wall space so I have only have two options. ONE is make sure to put in a lot of sidings to handle the cars or TWO rent wall space from Cabinet Bob. I don't think option two will come to be so it looks like option one for me. Option three was taken off the table when I asked the wife if I could use the dining room for shelves and she said no but so far I have not had to buy any shoes yet........Paul
Very cool Paul, and I like the way your layout is coming along! I try to check it everyday!
M. Mitchell Marmel posted:p51 posted:I love the delayed reaction to the train bump!
Yeah, she's all "Whaddafug?!!"
Mitch
Mountain Climber At least she's not in the ROW like a certain kitteh!
Took a drone ride and had Lab Scan, the dog said it wont work, and yawned.. too boring. Back to the drawing board...
p.s. Turbulence and shaking video, new drone pilot, "BOB"... Need a spot for this sign
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sqS0HAoy_4
Miggy posted:Took a drone ride and had Lab Scan, the dog said it wont work, and yawned.. too boring. Back to the drawing board...
p.s. Turbulence and shaking video, new drone pilot, "BOB"... Need a spot for this sign
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sqS0HAoy_4
I LIKE you. You're SILLY.
PS: Great sign! ;-)
Miggy posted:Took a drone ride and had Lab Scan, the dog said it wont work, and yawned.. too boring. Back to the drawing board...
p.s. Turbulence and shaking video, new drone pilot, "BOB"... Need a spot for this sign
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sqS0HAoy_4
Turbulence, rookie drone operator, and coffee don't mix. Common issues in Winterton.
I've been suffering from some gastric issues the last few days. Insult to injury is the horrible lack of sleep that went with it. Trainwise speaking, yesterday was total loss, with the exception of forum time. In case you missed my monthly update, you can catch it HERE.
I made it downstairs for little while today, and felt that a non-strenuous task was in order. I started the wiring process on those uncoupler magnet relay panels. The purple wire with the daisy chain, will supply power to the magnets when the relays are activated. The other end of the magnet coil is tied to the center rail. Because of the way my track power supplies are wired, the voltage going to the magnet can be any of a number of different values less that track voltage. I just have to pick the lowest one that gets the job done.
BTW, the 5V wall warts were in the mail today, so when the wiring is done, I'll be able to test these.
M. Mitchell Marmel posted:Miggy posted:Took a drone ride and had Lab Scan, the dog said it wont work, and yawned.. too boring. Back to the drawing board...
p.s. Turbulence and shaking video, new drone pilot, "BOB"... Need a spot for this sign
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sqS0HAoy_4
I LIKE you. You're SILLY.
PS: Great sign! ;-)
I agree 100% .. Miggy is a hoot! LOL
JIm
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