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New Layout Build- Final tie coloring added (Pics added 4-15-17)

N&W Class JN&W Class JOGR Forum Member

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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N&W Class JN&W Class JOGR Forum Member

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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Alan HummelAlan HummelOGR Forum Member

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

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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.  

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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!

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