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Reply to "PRR Panhandle 2.0"

Updated 8/23/2018:

I ordered the 4100K dimmable BR30 LED bulbs for both the workshop and layout.   Including spares, that is a total of 34 bulbs.  It's time to get those installed before more tables make that difficult.

I am working on one of the areas (Table 16) where table height will determine the look of the terrain.  The RR-Track diagram below shows the parallel tracks that approach the bridge (out of sight to the left).  Those tracks reside on a Pennsy fill (3:2 ratio - width to height).  They will sit on a piece of cookie-cutter sub-roadbed 9.5” wide on risers.  Right now I am measuring and determining the exact dimensions and placement of the risers and cookie-cutter sub-roadbed.

Eastern Approach

In front, from right to left:

  • The black / dark gray area is Standard Slag, a large pit lined with rusty steel reinforced walls.
  • As we move left (west) towards the river, the terrain will have 1-2 drainage culverts running perpendicular to the track.
  • Farther right (above the #16), the track will move onto the stone arch and then onto the bridge itself.


At the back of the layout against the backdrop from right to left:

  • Right above the two circles on the track (RR-Track block separators), I will place a culvert parallel to the tracks.
  • A drainage ditch will occupy the center of that narrow area between the track and backdrop; it will run all the way to the river.
  • Line poles (Panhandle line poles typically had 5 cross-arms) will populate the upper slope of the ditch.


See the diagram below (VERY PRELIMINARY) for a cross-section of the area. 

Table 21 - Pennsy Roadbed Cross-section

Thoughts on construction:

  • A length of 1/8” masonite on either side of the riser will be used to create the base of the fill.
  • Ballast (not shown) will cover the tracks and Vinylbed roadbed. It will be Pennsy mainline limestone (white / gray).
  • Weaver / Atlas line poles will march towards the bridge; I expect to need 3 or 4.
  • I may be looking for a much smaller culvert as it seems a bit oversized for the area.


More when I know it.  

George

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  • Eastern Approach
  • Table 21 - Pennsy Roadbed Cross-section

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