Clearing the Right of Way for my New O Scale Layout UPDATE #4 NEW pics, March 2, 2020

Looks great!

Thanks Mark.  It's coming along now.

Foolish question here from an old-timer.  Does the second level of horizontal lumber (let's call it shelving) near the floor provide the same amount of sturdiness to the benchwork construction as the old diagonal bracing that used to be placed in the corners and between the legs?  I kind of worry about somebody leaning on an end of your benchwork and watching the whole thing collapse toward the other side.  Didn't Westcott recommend gussets or diagonal bracing?

Chuck

dan 77 posted:

UPDATE #3  We have Bench work!!!!!   Feb. 17,  2020 

Suggestion:  Edit the thread's title and include your Update # and date.  Doing so alerts readers like me that you have posted new info/photos.

PRR1950 posted:

Foolish question here from an old-timer.  Does the second level of horizontal lumber (let's call it shelving) near the floor provide the same amount of sturdiness to the benchwork construction as the old diagonal bracing that used to be placed in the corners and between the legs?  I kind of worry about somebody leaning on an end of your benchwork and watching the whole thing collapse toward the other side.  Didn't Westcott recommend gussets or diagonal bracing?

Chuck

Yes it does.   Westcott  recommended diagonal bracing because he used 1x4 and 1x2 lumber.   Whenever you connect a a rectangular frame with a solid sheet of plywood, it constitutes diagonal bracing on all four corners.  I can assure you leaning on an end of my bench work will not cause anything to collapse.  The bench work will get a 5/8 inch plywood top as well which further strengthens it.

Pingman posted:

dan 77 posted:

UPDATE #3  We have Bench work!!!!!   Feb. 17,  2020 

Suggestion:  Edit the thread's title and include your Update # and date.  Doing so alerts readers like me that you have posted new info/photos.

Ok, I assume you refer to  the very first post?  I did update the first post with the current number and date about 1 minute ago.   If this is not what you mean, please advise.  Thanks.

dan 77 posted:

Pingman posted:

dan 77 posted:

UPDATE #3  We have Bench work!!!!!   Feb. 17,  2020 

Suggestion:  Edit the thread's title and include your Update # and date.  Doing so alerts readers like me that you have posted new info/photos.

Ok, I assume you refer to  the very first post?  I did update the first post with the current number and date about 1 minute ago.   If this is not what you mean, please advise.  Thanks.

No, not your first post in this thread.  I mean edit the thread's title "Clearing the Right of Way for my New O Scale Layout."  You edit the title by clicking on the "Take Action" blue tab in the lower right hand corner of your FIRST POST.  Select the "edit" choice and change the thread's title to include the phrase "Updated 2/17 with photos" or something like that.

Good luck.

Ok, now I got it.  I used the update button previously but I edited the body not the title.  Thanks, Carl

Well Done, Dan.

Update #4 March 2, 2020

I have some plywood down and sound board glued down on the plywood.  Playing with the two mainline loops to determine drill holes for bus wire feeds...etc.  I am really pleased with the sound board/wall sheathing as it it does muffle sound very well.  

Looks great!

Thanks Mark.  The two loops are the bottom portion of the elongated U shaped layout.  The right side leg of the U(as you look at the photo) is the yard lead/container port with a reverse loop. 

A quick question:  I am considering buying a turntable, however, I can only afford the Atlas.   What experience have you guys had with the Atlas turntable??   Pros/cons.  Worth it or should I forget the turntable idea.