Train Room 04/18/2022 update

Hi Everyone, its been a rough ride the last couple of days! But it will pass. I haven't posted much here lately cause I have been building my wife a She Shed! LOL

But the last couple of days I have been working on the train room. I got all the legs mounted to the walls, I have the "L" girders built and in place for the 2 long walls, with the 2 short walls to do. Then it will be time to cut a lot of 1 x 4 x 30" pieces and drill holes for the wiring. Then I can start putting them on the girders. Wasn't the nicest day to day, after my first 2 rips for the tops of my girders, the switch on my table saw went out and it took me an hour to track the problem and replace the switch. Got the last rip cut done and everything mounted. Lowered the bridge for the picture below and the darn switch went out on it, It would not go up!, Went and found another switch after I had to crawl out, got it replaced and all is good now. I hope you enjoy the update!

OK Mike...you can level with us now...it was really that Coors that made everything better...wasn’t it? 

PDDMI posted:

OK Mike...you can level with us now...it was really that Coors that made everything better...wasn’t it? 

PDDMI, I really didn't think anyone would catch that!, But then again if anyone was going to I thought it might Paul2, as I joke with him on some of the things I find in his pictures! LOL

Wow, your progress is inspiring!

Thanks Lee, That means a lot coming from you! I will be a little slow till next payday. But that's ok, gives me more time for more planning!

Looking great!

Thanks Rich!

Mike ; Looks GREAT !!! Looks like your ready for me to send some care packages out to you !  Keep up the great work and keep the Coors cold....

Looks terrific Bro! Seriously, I envy you! I have to get started on mine now that I have room in the new house! Don't even know where to begin! Hoping Menards comes out with a pre built benchwork and wiring kit! LOL

                                        looks great Mike

                                     you'll be laying track soon !!!

                              ready for beer deliveries by rail... 

mike g. posted:

Hi Everyone, its been a rough ride the last couple of days! But it will pass. I haven't posted much here lately cause I have been building my wife a She Shed! LOL

But the last couple of days I have been working on the train room. I got all the legs mounted to the walls, I have the "L" girders built and in place for the 2 long walls, with the 2 short walls to do. Then it will be time to cut a lot of 1 x 4 x 30" pieces and drill holes for the wiring. Then I can start putting them on the girders. Wasn't the nicest day to day, after my first 2 rips for the tops of my girders, the switch on my table saw went out and it took me an hour to track the problem and replace the switch. Got the last rip cut done and everything mounted. Lowered the bridge for the picture below and the darn switch went out on it, It would not go up!, Went and found another switch after I had to crawl out, got it replaced and all is good now. I hope you enjoy the update!

Looking good, though NO layout should be this level Mike!

mike g. posted:

Lowered the bridge for the picture below and the darn switch went out on it, It would not go up!, Went and found another switch after I had to crawl out, got it replaced and all is good now. I hope you enjoy the update!

The drawbridge by the door is a stroke of genius, Mike. Keep a spare switch handy.

BobbyD posted:

mike g. posted:

Hi Everyone, its been a rough ride the last couple of days! But it will pass. I haven't posted much here lately cause I have been building my wife a She Shed! LOL

But the last couple of days I have been working on the train room. I got all the legs mounted to the walls, I have the "L" girders built and in place for the 2 long walls, with the 2 short walls to do. Then it will be time to cut a lot of 1 x 4 x 30" pieces and drill holes for the wiring. Then I can start putting them on the girders. Wasn't the nicest day to day, after my first 2 rips for the tops of my girders, the switch on my table saw went out and it took me an hour to track the problem and replace the switch. Got the last rip cut done and everything mounted. Lowered the bridge for the picture below and the darn switch went out on it, It would not go up!, Went and found another switch after I had to crawl out, got it replaced and all is good now. I hope you enjoy the update!

Looking good, though NO layout should be this level Mike!

Yes BobbyD!  Isn’t Mike amazing!!!

Looks Good Mike! Making good progress there, looks like it's really coming along now! Good progress on the 'She Shed' as well, I hope. Must keep the boss happy too! 

Bob. AKA DAD, I am glad you like what you see so far! It means a lot to me coming from a guy that does woodworking for a living! I am always up for care packages! LOL Can never have to much train stuff! LOL

PLAYTRAINS, Bro thanks! I wouldn't hold my breath for a pre build bench and wiring! I am still waiting on a modern day Brewery! LOL

Brian, Thank you Sir, once the bench is done then it will be time to start buying a lot of track! LOL A little each payday! LOL

BOBBYD, I know! But I have O.C.D. when it comes to stuff like that! If the base wasn't level it would drive me Crazy!

HCSADER73, I am glad you like the bridge! I have also took your advice and put an extra switch in the train room!

RTR, Thanks! I am trying my best! The She Shed is don't , I just have to paint the outside trim that the wife cant reach! She doesn't do ladders! I will take some pictures and post them for you!

Are you sure there wasn't a shim under that level ??? - just kidding, Mike - nice work.

Got my new layout painted and turfed and roads laid out and mountain almost completed - pic's later this week when I can find the time !

You are most welcome and thanks for the upcoming 'She Shed' pics. Hope the 'Inspector' is also pleased with it, along with the wife!

Looking forward to seeing the pics, and glad you are just about finished there! More time for layout work with that completed.  

Forgot to mention earlier that the bridge looks great too and is perfect for the doorway entrance there. 

Yes I forgot to mention the bridge looks great at the entrance.  How long is it, Mike?

RICHIE C., No shims, but if needed I would have used them! That 360 Laser Level I bought, sure made things easy!

RTR Thanks, The pictures are below! Tank is a traitor as he likes the She Shed better! OH By the way I told the wife you wanted to see some pictures of it, and she said I better paint the trim first, so that is what I have been doing the last couple of hours! LOL

Mark, thank you! The Bridge is and Atlas double track bridge that is 40" long, but with the extension I made for the end it is 50" long!