Gandydancer- sorry to hear about the flood. At least the damage wasn't a total disaster. Gotta get my stuff off the floor. I have everything stored under the layout too. Never had water but just one busted pipe could mean the end. Just watch any walls that got wet for mold especially next summer.
Paul- the bricks and sidewalks look good.
Elliot- no worries, It's a very short walk to crazy for me so it doesn't take much. 
Bob
Big_Boy_4005 posted:Thanks to all who hit the like button. Been kind of busy lately, so my forum time has been way down. I'm expecting to hear from the convention tour guy anytime now. He's going to want to take pictures, and the place is a mess. That's what happens when you're making progress. I've been using my dialysis time for the forum. Makes my four hours go fast.
Mike - I managed to not crash after dinner Monday, but I didn't get downstairs either. My wife had a different idea, organize the bedroom closet.
Would rather have had a nap.
Least she stopped bugging me.
Bob - Thanks. Sorry, I don't mean to boggle your mind.
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Worked yesterday, pretty much confined to the end of aisle one.
I added all of the cardboard to support the plaster cloth around the back curve and a short section of the front curve, connecting the completed sections.
The front curve is going to be this girder viaduct.
I bought three Chooch bridge piers from Scenic Express, not knowing exactly what I needed, or even how many. They were way too tall for this project, and there weren't enough. A little table saw "surgery", and the creation of three new tops, and there were six the correct height. They all need paint, and are good to go.
I used the Sawzall to remove the plywood and foam roadbed. This may have been premature, since there is still so much work to be done behind it. Oh well, worst case, I'll whip up a hard temporary cover for it. Once I decide on the position and count of the piers, I'll have to drill two of them for the feeders. Fortunately, I can move them if I need to.
The removed section with it's "track shadow".
This is where the very compressed lift bridge will go. I'll be cutting away the roadbed, and removing the the 2x4 support eventually. The new cut will be just under the end of the switch, widening the river and lengthening the bridge.
Gonna try this not crashing thing again tonight. Fingers crossed.
Elliot, I am sorry you didn't get down to work on the layout, but remember happy, happy life! What you have got done is once again impressive! I cant wait to see the curved girder viaduct in place! Keep up the great work!
Hey Mike- any framing up yet?
Jim, I am glad you got your reindeer cars! They will look great under the Christmas tree!
NS Trainman, wonderful work on the ballast and ground cover! Looks really nice!
Paul, Things are coming right along, streets, curbs, next thing you know you will have traffic along with a cop somewhere waiting for those speeders! Looks great!
CMSCANUCK, your right at 32 you have plenty of time to plan and build your dream layout. I think its a great plan to spend your time doing kits and projects to keep you interested! You sure have a nice work stating there, now its time to get it dirty! LOL
RSJB18 posted:Hey Mike- any framing up yet?
Hi Jim, nothing as of yet, its been snowing here, and is to do it again threw out the weekend! Someone please make it go away! But I still hope to get most of my lumber tomorrow and put it in the garage for now! On my side not momma's She needs her parking space! LOL
a bright sunny day is on your way Mike... 
briansilvermustang posted:
a bright sunny day is on your way Mike...
Man I sure hope so! I am ready for summer!
Mike it was 81 here in TN yesterday!!!! But calling for snow next week lol
Jim
We hit 70 in NY yesterday. Crazy weather.
I say just let summer begin! Its 25 here right now!
I've discovered that American Flyer old time style 4-4-0s are tricky little beggars to dismantle and tune up. However, the JRM Museum's 'Franklin' is now up and running nicely!
Also did a bit of restoration on a distressed ZW. The top plate is missing; how does one tell a 250 watt from a 275 watt model?
Mitch
Little things this morning. I covered the foam I glued down with plaster wrap. Then got the crossing glued down. On that I have to trim some of the pieces. I took the two crossing signals and trimmed the base making a smaller footprint. As soon as the wrap dries I can mix up some plaster and cover a few things. Speaking of crossings I have a dumb question........On a one way street is the crossing protected from both directions. I tried finding some photos on that but only found two way street crossings. And help is appreciated. Pics.......Thanks Paul
Hey Paul, this may help!
mike g. posted:I say just let summer begin! Its 25 here right now!
we in the southwest deserts did our time of high heat now's your turn to be in a closed up home!
your time is coming soon we will heat up again and the shoe will be on other foot so to speak.
meantime seeing you live in a snow state make a winter layout take some track and make an oval in snow the perfect winter scene cost of snow effect scenic details zero.
at least those pesky mosquito's are not bothering you now!
Thanks Mike. Looks like I will be using the two signals............Paul
briansilvermustang posted:
Thanks Brian for thinking of me! Nice video!
Thank you, Brian!! I knew you had some B&LE. You have something of everything it seems!! 
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