Benchwork - Roadbed
finally got started
Finally got moving, slowly as it is.
The benchwork is modular, based on the Battleframe series of modular games table bases by Back 2 Base-ix, though if I was to try again I would NOT have a layout this small modular, with nothing to align the track but the flatness of the tabletop.The magnets used to connect these things are strong, but have this annoying tendency to not fit in the holes correctly. It would also reduce disconnection of track.
Building bridges to nowhere?
So now that all the benchwork is largely complete, I am working to tie in a switching yard that I inherited from a good friend. This yard will be a stand in for the KCS Baton Rouge yard, and replaces the two track fiddle yard I had in this location. And yes, all the stuff of the filing cabinet stays - the household COO has mandated it's continued storage. I plan to put a small plywood shelf over teh yard with some under cabinet lights to help se ethe end of the yard:
Main Level Progress and Building the base for the Helix
The past couple weekends have seen more progress on the main level benchwork, including building the base for the Helix.
BNML - Staging Benchwork Progress
Staging Benchwork is progressing.
I expect to begin laying track after this weekend! (yay!!)
Progression until today:
Roadbed in Staging?
Do you use roadbed for your staging and hidden track?
If so, why?
I am considering just attaching my hidden track directly to the bare plywood.
- Bill
Modular Operations/Tearing it all apart
After the setup in Chehalis, I decided to tear apart my Columbia Coldstor module and completely rebuild it from scratch. If you are interested in seeing the problems and why I wanted to start over, you can watch my YouTube video.
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