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I'm edging the layout with 1 X 2's (actually 3/4” X 1 1/2”). It will kind of frame the layout, protect the foam board edges and be a place where you can lean against or lay you arm on.
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I really like the 4 X 8. Like the industries and switching options. I'd think it would keep someone real busy and be interesting. A backdrop down the middle would give you two different scenes. ...

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I did the video above to try and show any noise issues with Con-Cor's U50's that came out in the 70's. Not sure if it shows anything sound wise or not....

Elevator Section Part 3:

Framework for the last section is finished.

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The framework in this...

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I like that.

One other option for you on the Rail...

Thanks, for the info. The other files are for the Big Blow as far as I can tell. From what I can gather from different posts on the two GTEL's it is a lot louder than the 4500 HP 1st generation...

Very nice, thanks for posting.

I've put non-sound in a few of the U50's and will add ESU sound to at least one more. Also have accumulated 4 of the GTEL Veranda's like what you have (probably...

Elevator Section Part 2:

Framework for the elevator side of the last section.

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​Elevator Section Part 1:

For the layout build before this I was able to build all of the framework and then the track surface and then raise that 3 inches on the risers. This last section of the...

Layout Elevated 3 Inches:

(From the previous page if you didn't see it: I'm using risers to raise the base level of the layout 3 inches above the layout framework. They can be placed any place I...

Yep we are very dry here with humidity usually under 10% outdoors in the summer and about 25% in the house. So I might have to put some water in the bucket from the shop faucet 15 feet away from...

Risers:

I'm using risers to raise the base level of the layout 3 inches above the layout framework. They can be placed any place I need them. Using them creates a 3 inch spacing below the bottom...

Forgot to mention that I also got to use …..

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… the creeper I made. Worked great running the wiring up inside the...

110 Volt Outlets:

Got tired of dragging extension cords all around the layout as I was building the framework and track surface and had some wire left over from building the house years ago so...

Track Surface Part 3:

continued.......

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Track Surface Part 2:

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Update 06/13/22:

More or less got where the coal mine will sit on the layout and how the track will run to/from it....
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Track Surface - Part 1:

Before continuing with the elevator and the framework in the last section of the framework where the elevator is situated I moved on to cutting and installing the surface...

Build Track Elevator -- Part 6:

Here I'll mark a piece of 1/2” CDX plywood which will be use partly for the track on top of the elevator and also the approach track to the elevator and other...

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Any details you could share on the fire build and possibly a video of it :). Love the scene, lots going on in a...

Great work, have you put up a 'How I Do It' article or video any place? Would love to see a step by step of how you are doing this.

Sumner

Build Track Elevator -- Part 5:

Time to put the elevator together and do a trial run to see if this has been a waste of time or if I feel it is worth continuing on.
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Build Track Elevator Part 4:

NOTE: More about the track elevator on the first page of the build ( HERE ). If you haven't read about it the following will make more sense if you go back and take a...

Testing continued......

Then it was on to the test of a way to raise and lower it. I spend a lot of time laying awake at 3 in the morning so considered a number of options to raise and lower the...

Part 4 of Elevator Build:


Got the elevator to the point I could test it to see if I think I can make it work. I'm happy with the results and think that once installed and with some locators at...