What did you do on your layout today?

ricka1 posted:

Finally getting started on the layout that the very talented Ken Hoganson designed for me! See this thread for details: https://ogrforum.com/...railroad-layout-plan

Due to budgetary constraints I decided not to undergo any major basement finishing, and get rolling on the benchwork etc. The walls will have a simple backdrop installed to improve appearance, the floor will get a cushy, interlocking, foam tile type covering, and the studded walls around the central staircase will also be covered for a more finished look. Lighting is nice and bright with LED shop lights  providing illumination. The attached photos follow the benchwork as it proceeds around the perimeter of the basement. There are no duck-unders needed as the stairs come down away from the walls. The open area in the benchwork, near pictured the door, will be home to three bridges that will lift out for access to that exterior door on the rare occasion we need to use it. The long stretch of brenchwork with the elevated line will be widened to provide more layout space as required.

The last photo shows my roadbed and track- 1/2" plywood, 1/2" homasote under the track only, with Woodland Scenics foam roadbed, Gargraves track, and Ross switches. Using only adhesive caulk to attach roadbed and track- no screws. Preliminary tests have shown this to be very quiet and stable.

I have a long way to go, but as an old friend once told me, "Just get started, do it before you get too old and can't". There was a much longer, philosophical conversation revolving around that subject, but that was sound advice to someone who tends to have "paralysis by overanalysis".

He has since passed on, but his words still inspire me. This layout is dedicated to him. Rest in peace, CSM Paul Rausch, you are missed.

 

Great work Ricka1, a good foundation is most important.

Looking forward to update pics as things progress

RSJB18 posted:

Shortly after the RR Police cleared the ROW, and the MOW crew finished laying the track......

 

SIGH.......

He/she needs the caption, "This is my railroad and I own everything in it".

Today I One - changed some vehicles within my Brewtown neighborhood in Patsburg.    2 -  charged the battery on my MTH Aerotrian loco.     3 - reattached the pantograph to one of my Williams scale GG1s #4876. 4. Added some shrubbery to some areas.  5 - got one of my Miller Engineering H&C Coffee signs working.   6. -  Ran trains and enjoyed the time with my trains immensely!! 

Here's a video I took today - Williams brass scale Camelback  ( with MTH work caboose containing a digital air whistle - replicating those PW Lionel whistles ) pulling a 17 car freight, and MTH Ma&Pa SW 1 with short freight.

RSJB18 posted:

Shortly after the RR Police cleared the ROW, and the MOW crew finished laying the track......

 

SIGH.......

Bob;

I think you need to post the right-of-way. Might I suggest...

Got the windows installed in the engine house along with wiring up 20 3mm warm white LEDs to run on 12v AC for lighting. Almost done. Need to finish the roof, add some doors, and some touch up here and there and it can go on the layout. 

I  let my cat into the train room one time...

Dan Padova posted:

RSJB18 posted:

Shortly after the RR Police cleared the ROW, and the MOW crew finished laying the track......

 

SIGH.......

He/she needs the caption, "This is my railroad and I own everything in it".

Correction- This is my HOUSE and I own everything in it.

She did move long enough for me to get the trains on the rails. The PE Berk and cars along with my PRR A-5 shifter at the lead on the Yuengling Holiday Train.

Set up my new MTH Z-1000 too. BIG improvement over my Lionel CW-80.

I'll post some photos asap.

Bob

Still chipping away!  Had a little time today to construct a prototype trash dumpster for the scrap yard.   I plan to add a couple more.   Made it out of .010 x 4 x 10” brass stock.   Also completed the access road to the scrapyard area.   Still need to add signage to the yard officer trailer in order to discourage potential renters and vacationers.

RickA1: Like your bench work, great start and look forward to viewing your progress!
Lee-P51: As always, I am so impressed with your attention to historical detail.
RICKO:  I would like to know more about your chain link fence.  Kit or scratch built - source?  I may want to add some fencing.
All others:  Keep on posting - always fun to follow!

Cheers to all, Dave

RSJB18 posted:

Dan Padova posted:

RSJB18 posted:

Shortly after the RR Police cleared the ROW, and the MOW crew finished laying the track......

 

SIGH.......

He/she needs the caption, "This is my railroad and I own everything in it".

Correction- This is my HOUSE and I own everything in it.

She did move long enough for me to get the trains on the rails. The PE Berk and cars along with my PRR A-5 shifter at the lead on the Yuengling Holiday Train.

Set up my new MTH Z-1000 too. BIG improvement over my Lionel CW-80.

I'll post some photos asap.

Bob

Yes, that's the quote I was quoting.  We were in the flower shop at Peddler's Village and there was a wooden sign with those words painted on it.  Being cat people we got a big kick out of it.  

Lou1985 posted:

Got the windows installed in the engine house along with wiring up 20 3mm warm white LEDs to run on 12v AC for lighting. Almost done. Need to finish the roof, add some doors, and some touch up here and there and it can go on the layout. 

Wow Lou, that looks fantastic, great job!

john

Lou 

I agree looks awesome 

RSJB18 posted:

Shortly after the RR Police cleared the ROW, and the MOW crew finished laying the track......

 

SIGH.......

More like the MEOW crew! 

On the Christmas Layout I’ve set up Patrol where the hobo has been seen Trespassing on RR property so far do good 

lee drennen posted:

On the Christmas Layout I’ve set up Patrol where the hobo has been seen Trespassing on RR property so far do good 

Despite the many treasures I have located in yard sales, open-air markets, etc., I cannot find an antique police car anywhere.

Put my scenes back together 

my granddaughter likes to create traffic jams 

Pretty busy weekend with the family but I was able to get a lot done late Friday night into Saturday morning. Unfortunately I was derailed (😉) by a bad switch and an isolated rail that wasn’t actually isolated

Bryan in Ohio posted:

Set up my module for our 2nd show.  Added a few more items to mine but not even close to being done yet.  Best news yet is even though Paul is done with his my don't drink and drive scene is getting all the attention.  Paul is now pouting lol.

Bryan, that is well done and an attention grabber for sure!  Quite a contrast to Paul’s serene scenic module!

Lionelski posted:

ricka1 posted:

Finally getting started on the layout that the very talented Ken Hoganson designed for me! See this thread for details: https://ogrforum.com/...railroad-layout-plan

Due to budgetary constraints I decided not to undergo any major basement finishing, and get rolling on the benchwork etc. The walls will have a simple backdrop installed to improve appearance, the floor will get a cushy, interlocking, foam tile type covering, and the studded walls around the central staircase will also be covered for a more finished look. Lighting is nice and bright with LED shop lights  providing illumination. The attached photos follow the benchwork as it proceeds around the perimeter of the basement. There are no duck-unders needed as the stairs come down away from the walls. The open area in the benchwork, near pictured the door, will be home to three bridges that will lift out for access to that exterior door on the rare occasion we need to use it. The long stretch of brenchwork with the elevated line will be widened to provide more layout space as required.

The last photo shows my roadbed and track- 1/2" plywood, 1/2" homasote under the track only, with Woodland Scenics foam roadbed, Gargraves track, and Ross switches. Using only adhesive caulk to attach roadbed and track- no screws. Preliminary tests have shown this to be very quiet and stable.

I have a long way to go, but as an old friend once told me, "Just get started, do it before you get too old and can't". There was a much longer, philosophical conversation revolving around that subject, but that was sound advice to someone who tends to have "paralysis by overanalysis".

He has since passed on, but his words still inspire me. This layout is dedicated to him. Rest in peace, CSM Paul Rausch, you are missed.

 

Great work Ricka1, a good foundation is most important.

Looking forward to update pics as things progress

Rick, I second that!  The plan looks great!  I am with you, I wouldn’t have funds to finish the room beyond what you have and plan to do!  I’ll look forward to seeing the progress 

BAR GP7 #63 posted:

What a nice potato hauler!

decoynh posted:

BAR GP7 #63 posted:

What a nice potato hauler!

Matt. I agree. 🥔 🤝

Johan

I spent a pleasant one hour assembling this $1 card stock building for my Disney Christmas display.

Me been busy taking happy snaps!  

Decided to make it an "Under The Hood".   

https://ogrforum.com/...trolley-size-comparo

Mitch 

Great work everyone! Maybe one day I will get back to the train room, I have my track in and plan for my new crane/scrap yard!

Mike,  

Today I rewired the second level and finished up by painting the wire sky blue.

Laid-down some newsprint and prepared the paint.

Let the painting begin.

Mission accomplished. 

🎄 Gary 🎅🏻

mike g. posted:

Great work everyone! Maybe one day I will get back to the train room, I have my track in and plan for my new crane/scrap yard!

I agree, Mike.  Great work, and hopefully I can get back at it.  I did find the Christmas backdrop and snow blanket!  👍🏻👍🏻

               cleaned some track...

                and ran some trains...

Great pictures Brian.

Running prewar engines on 4x8 dcs layout with remote sitting at computer desk next to layout. After about 20 minutes or so then another prewar engine gets run .

Really enjoy these prewar engines run well and simple to maintain.

Here is one of them.

The last couple of days I have kitbashed pieces of an engine house I got about 20 years ago, to make a Yankee Stadium entrance.

About 1 month ago, Leroof visited me and taught me the basics for using a Dremel tool my son gave me for Christmas 2 years ago. I got a lot of practice using that Dremel tool to make this Yankee Stadium entrance:

I used the Dremel tool to shape plastic parts from the kitbashed engine house and cardboard, painted them, and glued them together.  

This is a work in progress. I believe my Yankee Stadium entrance will improve over time. Such projects require patience and careful attention to details.

After several hours using the Dremel tool, I am a lot more confident working with it. IMO,  it very helpful in making model railroad structures. Arnold

          that is COOL Arnold  !!    looks  GREAT

It is looking good thus far, Arnold!!  Congratulations on getting uses to the Dremel.  Being a National League fan, I am not that familiar with the Yankee Stadium entrance, but I know you will work it out.  The Longines clock reminds me of seeing the one at Forbes Field!!  In fact the name Longines is synonymous to Forbes Field to me.  Maybe you have similar thoughts of Yankee Stadium!

I should of taken a few pics but I forgot to show Bryan I take stuff out of the box. Today I had a chance to run the BNSF engine from the tank car set just released. Turning it on and running it blew my mind. Nice running and sounding engine. So out of the four mainlines in the attic I now have three newer Lionel engines running. The Lionel Legacy Niagara, the CP 4 unit Fa's and the BNSF. .........Paul 2

Installing Legacy (which I've had sitting in the box since 2015) in combination with TMCC

while printing new couplers for B&M F Units

Looks great! Nice work Arnold! Glad your dremmel is getting the workout!

leroof.