What did you do on your layout today?

          looks GREAT Ted 

Mike basically the control panel will house the Z4000, TIU, Legacy, small transformer to powe the TIU, terminal blocks for power, ground and accessories. Also AC to DC rectifier for the Menards buildings..............Paul

Oh Ok,  I get it now! Does the AC to DC rectifier eliminate the need for there power source?

Nice Ted for just whipping up some backgrounds!

MikeG, appreciate the feedback. Any suggestions to improve it are welcome.

ToledoEd posted:

MikeG, appreciate the feedback. Any suggestions to improve it are welcome.

Ed, I think it looks great, but my thought is that it's a little too clean for a rail yard. LOL

Mike the one I ordered off E... needs an AC power source. So what my plan is that seeing I will only be using one handle on the Z4000 I will use the other to power the AC to DC module. From there I bought a bunch of step down DCV modules and that is how I will power the Menards buildings. The 10 and 14 volt on the Z4000 I'll use to power regular accessories. This morning I had a chance to glue some of the sides to the control base. Once that glue dries I can do the last side. Pic............Paul

Good afternoon so far. I got the other part glued in. All I have left is to put in the shelf for the Z4000, run screws into the short blocks I put in the corners to hold the sides together better, and, drill holes for wires and cords then it is ready for paint.....Pics.........Paul

transformers and TIU's next !

Good work Paul.

Started screwing the track down and leveling the grade up the loop.

Fortescue J.  Gi-raffe and Phreddie Phlamingo  present a preview of the next Marvelous Marmel Masterpiece proving that,  even if you're dead broke,  you can work miracles with cheap spray paint,  masking tape and a bit of imagination...  

just missed a set on da bay because I plain forgot about them.

Qmike g. posted:

ToledoEd posted:

MikeG, appreciate the feedback. Any suggestions to improve it are welcome.

Ed, I think it looks great, but my thought is that it's a little too clean for a rail yard. LOL

Mike, I hear you. My Mom taught me to clean up when i’m finished. :-) 

Paul, your moving right along on that project, nice work! when you get the when you get the AC to DC thing wired in please post pictures!

I know Ed, but sometimes it fun to leave a little mess! LOL

Got the control panel ready for paint tomorrow morning. Shelf for the transformer is done and I went around and added screws to hold it all together. Pics...............Paul

Good plan Paul!  Looking good!  Thank you for answering Mike’s question.  I would have asked too if I had been home to see it earlier!

WOW Paul, you sure move fast when you put your mind to it! I cant wait to see it done! 

M. Mitchell Marmel posted:

Fortescue J.  Gi-raffe and Phreddie Phlamingo  present a preview of the next Marvelous Marmel Masterpiece proving that,  even if you're dead broke,  you can work miracles with cheap spray paint,  masking tape and a bit of imagination...  

A cautionary tale from today’s news...

http://westchester.news12.com/...ng-metro-north-train

Fricasseed Fortesque and flambeed flamingo make for an exotic late summer barbecue   

Started early today. Got the holes drilled for cords and wires and got a coat of paint on the control panel. I'll let it dry for a while and see if I have to do a second coat. Pics.............Paul

mike g. posted:

Paul, your moving right along on that project, nice work! when you get the when you get the AC to DC thing wired in please post pictures!

I know Ed, but sometimes it fun to leave a little mess! LOL

Mike, How's this???  

Got the next layout expansion area cleared out, vacuumed, and the carpet tiles laid down, going to start setting up the pre-built L girder and leg assembly that's 16 ft. long x 3 ft. wide.  

Brian,   Great picture showing the different sizes of coal,  Thanks for posting.  

   you're welcome Chris,  cannot wait to see the next scene you are working on !!

Paul, Command Central coming soon!

Great photographs Brian!

chris a posted:

Got the next layout expansion area cleared out, vacuumed, and the carpet tiles laid down, going to start setting up the pre-built L girder and leg assembly that's 16 ft. long x 3 ft. wide.  

Brian,   Great picture showing the different sizes of coal,  Thanks for posting.  

 

Another 16 feet?    WOW !

Can't wait to see what you do Chris. Although I think the above photo could have potential....

Chris doesn't fool around, Bob!  When he says he is going to build a layout, he builds a dandy! 

The latest from the Razorback Traction Co shops!  

I was going for a Depression-era bright color look.  Not bad for some rattlecan paint and masking tape,  if I do say so myself!  

This train can be seen (and will be for sale) at the Springfield,  MO train show tomorrow (9/22/18).  

Mitch 

Added a postwar 346-c switch to a modern version of the 128 Lionel newsstand. Did some re-wiring of some new items to some previously unused accessory on/off  switches. All items are done and working as to plan.

Paul  control panel is looking good! I also did some painting today, look below!

Ed, Now that is what I am talking about! LOL

WOW Chris, that sure is some extra space you have there! I cant wait to see it going up!

Well everyone, as I have been saying my brother brought me some supplies, so I put them to use. I will up date my train room later cause the wife wants to go fishing. But here are the pictures!                                          Nothing is fasten down, as I want to run wire first so I don't have to spend a lot of time under the table!

Mitch, The latest addition to the Razorback Traction Co is an eye catcher for sure!!  Have fun in Springfield!

Johnny, Wiring doesn't make the front headlines, but it sure makes the accessories look good!!

Mike, You certainly did put that wood to good use!  The frame looks very sturdy, and what are you using as a tabletop?  I have to go, my wife wants to go fishing!!  How many guys can say that? 

Brian,  Keep those coal tipple and colliery photos coming !   I can't tell you how many coal mine/tipple photos I searched through before I kit-bashed and scratch-built mine, but your photo selections are the best !!!!

Here's my completed coal tipple...

Got quite a bit done today for a one arm worker, thank goodness I made the leg assemblies and the L girders before surgery...  Here are some in progress photos, still have to build another 9 foot by 16 section which will attach to the end of this 16 foot section so the main lines can make a wide radius (096 and 0104 dia) turn around and come back to the main room.  The plan right now is to have the lower level climb, and the upper level decend so that they meet at the far end.... A 1.5% grade should do it as the run is long....  roughly 3/16" per foot and I have about 44 to 46 feet of total main line length.    The whole layout will then become a folded over "dogbone" with the return loops one over the other about a 220 foot main line.

Tried something new building this benchwork, I tilted the leg assemblies in at a 7.5 degree angle so I wouldn't have to put the 45 degree bracing.   I really dislike having too many legs, or too many angle braces as it gets in the way when I am tooling around on my custom made padded creeper working under the layout.  

I tore this old Lionel F3 apart going to give it a good cleaning. I was going to make it a C&EI but decided to go with of my top favorite railroad the New York Central I’m hoping the decals will be here tomorrow.

Hi Mark, thanks for the nice words, I am using 1/2" Plywood for the to, was going to use 5/8th but with the spacing I have 1/2" works great, I have already climbed on it to check it out!

Chris, your coal triple is fantastic ! but that's nothing new, seems like everything you do is just wonderful! I like the new addition to your layout and it looks like it going to be great looking as with everything else!

Wow Lee, to me that sure looks like a big can of worms! I sure wish the best for you on this one! LOL

Mark, P.S. Fishing was really slow, just 2, but got a really nice rainbow trout! Check it out!

Chris, You are doing great with one arm!  It is good you planned ahead of surgery !

Lee, Looks like you will leave a nice one all cleaned up, put together right, painted and decaled.

Mike, Yes 1/2 inch works good when the supports are spaced like we discussed earlier.  You proved it with your weight.  That is a nice rainbow trout for sure.  There aren’t many rainbows in Pennsylvania.

Ran trains for a bit and snapped some photos.  Had BIG FUN!! 

Mike:  You have Norma's undivided attention!  

Mitch 

Mitch, LOL!!!

Mmmm .. I love smoked trout. It picks up smoke so nice. Some  some maple, and a bi ol' duck or turkey egg on some rice it's my favorite "up north" breakfast.

mike g. posted:

Mark, P.S. Fishing was really slow, just 2, but got a really nice rainbow trout! Check it out!

Mark Boyce posted:

Mitch, LOL!!!

Norma:  "FEEEESH!"  ;-D

Mitch