Hi Everybody-- Well, since posting some previous comments about a new O-gauge layout on other OGR forum sites, I thought we'd get started to give you some rough ideas of the general plans I'm considering and what I have done to-date ! Besides drawings and sketches, there will be occasional photos to show you close-up details. So let's get started with this new construction series of mine which I hope you will like..
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"KRK's New Layout"
On the NEW layout, the bare plywood tables will first be covered by 1/2 in. x 4 ft. x 8 ft. R-1.2 Sound Board from Home Depot- a Homasote product. Suzie thinks we should lay down a CORK underlayment as well. What do you guys think ?
Hi Ken,
Good time for a fresh start on a layout with the start of the next chapter of your life. Congratulations!
You reference tables, I would recommend L-girder framing with 1/2" ply. If tables are your thing, still use the 1/2" ply. You can still dance on it.
Forget the homosote- with Midwest Cork roadbed you'll get really good sound attenuation.
3/4" ply and homosote and a load of 2 x 4's are simply heavy. Take it easy on yourself and Suzy.
Since you will be using both rooms, find the least intrusive location for the books and train shelves in either of the rooms. Perhaps a new organizing/storage system is in order.
A few other train room items:
Can you get a dedicated electrical circuit in each room for the trains? Perhaps tied to a master wall switch.
Consider lighting
perhaps some new paint-sky on top-layout level up.
Well, that's more than 2ยข worth.
Have fun!
