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I have completed the removal of the old layout and have begun building the new larger layout.  I was able to get a hold of 2X4's for a great price so I am using those this time as opposed to 1X4's... the 2X4's are not needed and are a bit much but for the $ I couldn't pass them up.  These will be topped in areas with 3/4 sanded ply and the rest will be a open grid.   The height right now is at 49 inches so after homasote the track will be at 50 inches ish.  All updates I will post here as I progress.  The back drop is being recycled from my old layout and once the screw holes are filled and sanded the plan is to cover them with back drops so don't fuss on all the holes too much... 

First photo shows the first couple sections of the new bench work 

2nd photo shows more bench work in place and the old back drop sections going back up

3rd photo shows the length of this portion of the layout which is going to be going up to the wall I'm leaning against to take the photo which will put it at 44 feet and it will turn to the right in the photos and continue down for another 22 feet.  The bench work is very solid right now, once it all is completed I will build shelves underneath that will tie the legs together allowing for more strength in the legs and a bunch of storage space.  Once at a more completed stage a fascia will be added with some type of curtain/drape material to cover things up below. The wide sections in the layout will incorporate lift up sections for access/maint. reasons.  I also just completed a video showing my mess....errr I mean progress.   Also the angular portion of bench work closest to the camera is where the roll out section I am going to build will go to allow access to the breaker box and sump pump, the bench work will then continue onward....  Not a bunch done but I'm plugging along.

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Thanks guys!

Malcolm- All of the turnouts will be and a good portion of the rest, some will be Atlas or ME.

Bob-I know what you mean, I enjoy it also.

Ed-I have a buddy that's a general contractor...

Rapid Transit Holmes-Thank you, the width at the far end is 12 feet, length is 44 feet. There is also another portion that will be 22'X12", the layout is a "L" shape.  I will put up a track plan here when I get a chance, I put it up in another thread I started a couple weeks ago...I just hand drew one which works for my mind...

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Chris,

Fantastic benchwork!! I have a 50ftx17ft area with water heater,furnace in the way,yes sump pump area too. The full area width is 25ft,but it has a 4 tier shelving all the way around. So far,I'm working on one 50ft run. My wife has the rest of the area pretty full as we had to have a place for the things from her house which also includes the living room,garage,& most other rooms. 

O scale,in my eyes,fills that area up pretty fast. JMO.

Al Hummel

Alan Hummel posted:

Chris,

Fantastic benchwork!! I have a 50ftx17ft area with water heater,furnace in the way,yes sump pump area too. The full area width is 25ft,but it has a 4 tier shelving all the way around. So far,I'm working on one 50ft run. My wife has the rest of the area pretty full as we had to have a place for the things from her house which also includes the living room,garage,& most other rooms. 

O scale,in my eyes,fills that area up pretty fast. JMO.

Al Hummel

Thank you, 50 feet....now that's a great space to work with!. ... I know what you mean about the Mrs. mine seems to acquire things at a rapid rate...  You are right about O scale...it eats space fast, but I love it.  

N&W Class J posted:
rtr12 posted:

Looks great so far. I will be following along to watch your progress. I like these build threads.

Thanks, I'll post updates often, I always like build threads to.  I always like seeing how folks get to the finished product...not that they are ever finished but you know.... 

Sounds great, I will be following along. I agree with your thoughts on the build threads too! Plus, I learn a lot along the way. Good luck!

Ok guys, today's project was building the swing out section.  I began by building another section of bench work on the far wall that I would use as the pivot point for the swing out.  Once that was done I built the actual swinging section and it was attached to the fixed bench work with a piano hinge, to carry the weight of the section itself I added legs with wheels attached to allow for it to swing around.  I need to add bracing to those legs for stability and tweak things a bit but overall it functions perfectly.  I built it this way as it was easier for 1 thing and 2 fits with the open grid idea just fine.  More updates coming.....  I also will make a video soon showing this opening/closing ect.

Piano Hinge attached to next section of bench work. 

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New bench work section with swing out built and in place, this is all open grid and the track will be on risers on the bench work and swing out section.

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My old bent level represents loosely where the track will be, below it eventually will be a field/pond. 

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A shot from the new section looking back 

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Same view slightly different angle

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Partially open, legs are in temporarily for a test, I will fit them properly tomorrow and add bracing to them.

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And open, when the 2X4's are gone it will be able to swing a bit further, the legs are just in there temporarily for a test, I will fit them properly tomorrow and add bracing.

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Another over all shot

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Thank you.  The bench work on my old layout was OK but the height was wrong  (for me anyway) and it was pieced together, these sections may be separated if need be.  And by comparison this one is much nicer overall.  I'm putting the rest of the masonite up now and then I'll be moving on to cutting plywood for the sub roadbed.

Finished up around the dang Lally column....I swear there is always 1 ya know...  bench work is complete, lift up section is built I just need to put it in place tomorrow.  Just a few more pics of the corner by the column and a long shot...thank fully there is plenty of room for the track to pass.

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Time to start cleaning up so I have room to work on the plywood.....

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