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Progress Continues

I’ve completed the basic track and wiring for the first section and started on the next.     This Christmas I have as week off and not much to do so I hope to make great progress.  I also got … Continue reading

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Main deck benchwork complete

The main deck benchwork is largely complete.  I’ve updated the layout to show accurate measurements of the 8 sections and adjusted the layout slightly.  I expect now to put some work in to redoing the layout diagrams to fit a … Continue reading

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Basic benchwork

Benchwork is proceeding.   Much trial and some error.   Here’s some shots of the benchwork being built.

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Begun Benchwork Construction

This weekend I begun benchwork construction. I’m following the design ideas from “How to Build Model Railrowad Benchwork” by Linn H. Westcott. This will be primarily a “L-Lattice” open framework mostly attached to the wall (see 3D Model). Minimal attachments … Continue reading

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3D Model

I’ve worked on a 3D model so I could visualize both the benchwork and the layout. This is particularly tricky for me while designing the “no-lix” grade track and figuring out how the benchwork would work in practice. Constructing this … Continue reading

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Expanded Railway Planning phase near completion.

I’ve near completed planning my expanded railway. This will take up about 1/3 my basement approx 16″ x 18″. This will be a multi-deck “around the wall” layout with a partial “no-lix” to get from the main deck to upper … Continue reading

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