Time for a post-holiday update!
The benchwork is officially wrapped up! The last pieces of Homasote were just attached. I had a bit of an issue making sure its level since the basement floor was unsurprisingly un-level. But its done! I missed my goal of getting trains running by the first of the year, but I'm ok with that. Since we're officially in the throws of winter, I think I'll be progressing pretty quick otherwise.
I built everything in the modules and tied it together with 1/2in lag bolts. I put levelers on the legs but skipped the castors for now. I also put in wire passthroughs in all of the 2x4s. I'm going to take Mark's approach and use the plastic wire holders under it as well.
Also, shout out to Mark Boyce and Calvin on the deals on Fastrack! I officially have all of the track necessary for the outer loop and a good bit of it for the inner loop. I think I'm almost down to just the switches now.
Now the fun begins!
