carsntrains posted:
This is where my "workbench" is. Wish my trains were there too! And a picture of my toolbox/workbench under the benchwork.
Jim
Looks like a big empty building waiting for a huge layout to be built! 
I couldn't afford the building let alone have enough left for a layout to fill it up. Even if I sold everything I have now! Even if I could afford it I don't think I have enough time left to get it finished...hmmm, but I might have enough time to get track laid and wired and at least have some trains running though. 
Seriously though, that would certainly be some layout! I envy the folks that can do stuff like that!
(Still looking for workbench for pictures...)
Hey RAD400, That has a "Man-cave" quality to it. Good job!
FrankM
Can I play too? Here's my work station as of tonight:
Here's what's on it...
So for this past week I've readied four other engines for paint, and this batch is getting close to being ready for paint, as well.
I've dreamed of a workstation this pleasant for years. It's great to finally have one!
Andre
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Andre, that's squared away! I'm still dreaming.
Below are some views of my rather modest pantograph factory and motor back-shop. It is not electrified on purpose, to make it easier to work and store motors that need service. There are 3 levels of LED or fluoro lights, and a pretty beefy table. It is not hard to work under the shop tracks. As others have said, I made an effort to clean it up for these shots; there is usually much more going on. The E44s need upgraded pantograph heads. AEM7 #908 (the Atlas model on the shop track foreground) has a noise in the drive train, odd for an Atlas unit. It needs cracked open to see whats with that. ALP44 #4402 is in pieces and needs completely re-assembled. AEM7 #924 (the MTH model on the desktop) is currently getting a 'new' front truck from an old PS1 AEM7, due to the new MTH truck having a nasty wobble to it. The E33AP (new model, subject of another post, also on the desktop) has developed some light rubbing sound, like a wire too close to a flywheel. It is offline until it gets cracked open as well. As can be seen, the shop is a little busy these days. This is problematic, as all the freight motors are currently down. No coal moves until at least 2 of them are back online.
Below is the overall view of the bench and shop tracks. Note the 3 levels of lights. The electrified mainline is behind the shop tracks.
Below is the view directly to the left of the shot above. Electrical and mechanical detail parts, pantographs and their parts, and 2 Atlas AEM7 motors. Boxes for everything fit behind the couch. It is a delight to lay on the couch and listen to trains run.
Below is the view directly to the right of the first shot. Lots of parts and power outlets underneath the main.
Below is a shot from above the bench. Storage, hazardous chemicals, batteries and other miscellaneous goodies.
Thanks for looking.
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John H posted:
My grandfather’s desk when I first built the layout, presently, and sometimes loaned out for important magnifying and electrical projects.
Hey John, is that a Triplett 630 Multimeter on your bench? I've had mine since 1967. They're a real work horse.
You have a good eye, Nick. That is exactly what it is. My Fluke travels to the layout, but this one does the bench work.
WindupGuy posted:I deal in the rather esoteric corners of the model train hobby - O gauge windup trains and 12" gauge live steam. My little shop is set up to work on trains from both areas of interest to me, as well as containing tools for basic maintenance on my vehicles. Edit: I forgot to mention that if I was to do it over, I would like for it to be bigger. The shop is in a 10' x 12' outbuilding that is insulated, heated, and air conditioned.
You have everything needed to build an AK 47!!😎😎
I envy all of you guys. My "workbench" is the top of our washing machine, covered with an old terrycloth towel to keep small parts from rolling away.
WindupGuy posted:I deal in the rather esoteric corners of the model train hobby - O gauge windup trains and 12" gauge live steam. My little shop is set up to work on trains from both areas of interest to me, as well as containing tools for basic maintenance on my vehicles. Edit: I forgot to mention that if I was to do it over, I would like for it to be bigger. The shop is in a 10' x 12' outbuilding that is insulated, heated, and air conditioned.
Coming from a guy who managed a machine shop all I can say is WOW!!!!
love this thread! great idea!
This thread has been dormant for a while, but I bet a lot of you have been spending a lot more time at our workbenches this year. Here's my mess. Looks like a hurricane blew through. But it's my happy, happy place. 😁
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You folks are gonna get a kick out of this. Here is my workbench:
More precisely, this is where my workbench, including a vice and a band saw, used to be.
We all have decisions to make and I also had significant space constraints. I decided to disassemble my former workbench, give away or get rid of my band saw and vice, and build benchwork with plywood top and my Popsickle stick Yankee Stadium.
If you think I was crazy for doing this, you'd be right. LOL, Arnold
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