What did you do on your layout today?

I think I went to school with Stanley! Pretty good guy! Who knew? LOL

Over coffee this morning I figured out where I made the legs too long. I forgot to include the thickness of the plywood when I was measuring......Paul

paul 2 posted:

Over coffee this morning I figured out where I made the legs too long. I forgot to include the thickness of the plywood when I was measuring......Paul

If you are putting any type material directly on the plywood, account for that also... Ask me how I know... lol

cabinet Bob posted:

mike g. posted:

Paul it sure is looking good and as Mark stated its easier to see the direction your going with it! I too am in the same camp, I can measure 2-3 times write it down, lose the paper I wrote it on and still cut wrong! Maybe you should ask your want to be dad Cabinet Bob for some tricks of the trade! LOL

LOL... Stanley has a tape measure you can write down the measurement on it, then erase it after you cut...

That works, Bob!  I hope I can see better once I get these cataracts removed!  Maybe I will make less mistakes!  

Laying and testing track for fit on the new xmas layout.  Lots more work to do.  Tree stand goes right where the glue bottles are. Layout shaped to fit in bay window area in the family room. Daylight coaches just for effect in low light conditions.  That 60y/o O27 Scout has a 12v bulb in it. I wish it was brighter. Running on the 11v side of a 1033. Anymore juice and it's kinda out of control. Any ideas?  I have a bunch of pre-wired 3mm led/w resistors. Could one of those be glued in there? TW

TedW posted:

Laying and testing track for fit on the new xmas layout.  Lots more work to do.  Tree stand goes right where the glue bottles are. Layout shaped to fit in bay window area in the family room. Daylight coaches just for effect in low light conditions.  That 60y/o O27 Scout has a 12v bulb in it. I wish it was brighter. Running on the 11v side of a 1033. Anymore juice and it's kinda out of control. Any ideas?  I have a bunch of pre-wired 3mm led/w resistors. Could one of those be glued in there? TW

 

I've had good results with the 12v drop in white LED bulbs with a Scout...

https://ogrforum.ogaugerr.com/...01#71397233870364801

Mitch

Today after getting home from a lunch with a bunch of TCA guys Mr. Brown had left me a package. I have numerous stuff on order so I didn't know what exactly was in the box. Ahhh Christmas in July. This time it was all Lionel. A Wonder Bread Hopper, another Corn Oil tank car for my Pepsi Plant and a six pack of LionScale hoppers and a wiring harness for the sound shed for the crane. Another great day in paradise or should I say Trainland. The only thing is I'll have to change the number on the tank car. It has the same number as an industrial rail tank car I bought so I'll have to change one sometime. Pics...........Paul

M. Mitchell Marmel posted:

TedW posted:

Laying and testing track for fit on the new xmas layout.  Lots more work to do.  Tree stand goes right where the glue bottles are. Layout shaped to fit in bay window area in the family room. Daylight coaches just for effect in low light conditions.  That 60y/o O27 Scout has a 12v bulb in it. I wish it was brighter. Running on the 11v side of a 1033. Anymore juice and it's kinda out of control. Any ideas?  I have a bunch of pre-wired 3mm led/w resistors. Could one of those be glued in there? TW

 

I've had good results with the 12v drop in white LED bulbs with a Scout...

https://ogrforum.ogaugerr.com/...01#71397233870364801

Mitch

Thx, I've looked at those. I'll try it. 

paul 2 posted:

Today after getting home from a lunch with a bunch of TCA guys Mr. Brown had left me a package. I have numerous stuff on order so I didn't know what exactly was in the box. Ahhh Christmas in July. This time it was all Lionel. A Wonder Bread Hopper, another Corn Oil tank car for my Pepsi Plant and a six pack of LionScale hoppers and a wiring harness for the sound shed for the crane. Another great day in paradise or should I say Trainland. The only thing is I'll have to change the number on the tank car. It has the same number as an industrial rail tank car I bought so I'll have to change one sometime. Pics...........Paul

 

Man Paul, with all the stuff you have been getting and the layout getting bigger, by the time your done is it going to be one wonderful layout! Cant wait!

paul 2 posted:

Today after getting home from a lunch with a bunch of TCA guys Mr. Brown had left me a package. I have numerous stuff on order so I didn't know what exactly was in the box. Ahhh Christmas in July. This time it was all Lionel. A Wonder Bread Hopper, another Corn Oil tank car for my Pepsi Plant and a six pack of LionScale hoppers and a wiring harness for the sound shed for the crane. Another great day in paradise or should I say Trainland. The only thing is I'll have to change the number on the tank car. It has the same number as an industrial rail tank car I bought so I'll have to change one sometime. Pics...........Paul

 

Paul that Wonder Bread hopper is fantastic!

-James

Ran trains for about 20 minutes this afternoon before leaving for work.  Enjoyed every moment too!!

the new Menadrs bridge was added to the valley crossing today. it fit the needed span, it is a good bridge for the price.

Nice! Who is the manufacturer ? Also, is the one in the background made by Atlas?

Thanks;

Mike

Mike welkie posted:

Nice! Who is the manufacturer ? Also, is the one in the background made by Atlas?

Thanks;

Mike

Sorry Mike, the Bridge is made by Menards, and yes the one in the background is a Atlas.  both are two tracks wide.

John

Wow, never knew they offered bridges. I knew however that they offered some nice buildings, though. Thanks for the info and will check them out!

Thanks;

Mike 

More cell shots

Nice !!  Looks like you are having some fun.

Great looking pictures there Lee, Keep up the great work!

Dug my old Lionel Standard gauge 1835 steamer out of storage with 3 passenger cars to run on my carpet RR. Just using an observation car behind it but runs nice. Amazing how much fun it is to run around a short loop of track. I will get more engines ot to run as time goes by.

Lee, great shots. Makes you feel like you are there taking the pictures...........Paul

p51 posted:

More cell shots

Very authentic!

John Pignatelli JR. posted:

Mike welkie posted:

Nice! Who is the manufacturer ? Also, is the one in the background made by Atlas?

Thanks;

Mike

Sorry Mike, the Bridge is made by Menards, and yes the one in the background is a Atlas.  both are two tracks wide.

John

I just got a Menards single track truss bridge in the mail this week.  They are very nice looking and reasonably priced.  Yours looks great there, John!

What material are the bridges made of Mark? It looks pretty sturdy. I've yet to get anything from them yet, but it appears the quality of everything Menards makes is pretty good. I'm trying to find the Cameraderie bar and grill that they made a few years back,as l'm sure that they'll probably never rerun it .

Mike

The bridges seem to be a combination of a sheet of metal plate at the base, the rest is made from a lamination of wood that has been laser cut. the overall effect of the bridge is good however it appears roughly cut and does not seem to be evenly matched in places. it is a good piece for the money. I am happy with it.

John Pignatelli JR. posted:

The bridges seem to be a combination of a sheet of metal plate at the base, the rest is made from a lamination of wood that has been laser cut. the overall effect of the bridge is good however it appears roughly cut and does not seem to be evenly matched in places. it is a good piece for the money. I am happy with it.

Yes Mike, I agree with what John said.  I'm happy with it.  It suits my needs very well.

Thanks guys, it does appear to be a nice piece overall.

Mike

jim pastorius posted:

Nice !!  Looks like you are having some fun.

mike g. posted:

Great looking pictures there Lee, Keep up the great work!

paul 2 posted:

Lee, great shots. Makes you feel like you are there taking the pictures...........Paul

gandydancer1950 posted:

Very authentic! 

Thanks much, guys!

I'm calling this series of B/W shots my "1943 WPA photographer" series. I'm seriously thinking o self-publishing a book of my better shots as well as some stuff on the construction of the layout itself.

Just pondering that at this time.

Got the plywood on the table, the shelf in down below and the table anchored to the wall and leveled. In the one picture I have a 1X4 sitting between the two tables to give me an idea of what I have to do. But as it appears now the plywood to connect the two will be at least 80" long and be at an angle. But I think that next I am going to get the table for under the stairs done. That is going to take some good measuring because it has to go through the opening to join with the table by the dryer. Pics ...............Paul

time for front load washer & dryer so you can go over the top of them

this is the top of my washer & dryer...

I agree with Brian,lol. Looks like you already have a front loader dryer, why not go ahead and get the washer too. Sounds like a win win !The CEO gets a new washer and you get more real estate !

Mike

That sounds like an option Mike but even if I could go over the washer too that would have to be made to come out because to the right of the washer is a sewer cleanout so it will have to stay at that angle. .............Paul

Paul, I just fended off the suggestions to build over the washer and dryer myself.  I feel your pain!

p51 posted:

jim pastorius posted:

Nice !!  Looks like you are having some fun.

mike g. posted:

Great looking pictures there Lee, Keep up the great work!

paul 2 posted:

Lee, great shots. Makes you feel like you are there taking the pictures...........Paul

gandydancer1950 posted:

Very authentic! 

Thanks much, guys!

I'm calling this series of B/W shots my "1943 WPA photographer" series. I'm seriously thinking o self-publishing a book of my better shots as well as some stuff on the construction of the layout itself.

Just pondering that at this time.

By all means Lee, do the book!   You really have a layout that needs to be showcased.    As I have said before, your layout's tie to history is very unique.   I am already looking forward to the book!

Dave

Looks good Paul, just wondering where the level is, is that going to be a bridge?

I am working on the second level. This will be the main town for the layout. These are WIP pictures.

You're powering along, Paul. 

Very nice, Joe. 

Mark Boyce posted:

Darlander,

The MTH Mikado looks like a great plan!!  Defacing a B&O locomotive, oh my!!  LOL. I have two engines repainted into B&O.  One started life as a Great Northern, the other as a D&LW!  I suppose there is someone out there who would chastise me!  

I think the the D&IR will look great!!!!

Mark, Sorry about defacing the B&O, but we are now even because you sacrificed a Great Northern which is also close to my heart!   Yes, you have now been chastised for your shameful act!   I have started the the Mikado transformation and had to remove two pilot boiler tube supports on both sides of the pilot to make room for the front foot boards.   I will post construction pictures at a later date after the transformation is completed.   Cheers!

Dave

Nice work there Joe! What are you using for your car roadway?