hey i got my track plan and i immediatly started laying track as i couldnt wait to get started. now i can give you guys the photo's each and everyday as i venture into my own world of toy trains. it is actually three levels of trains but i only showed the first level just to keep you guys wanting to see more as i progress. but i like what he desined for me as i think you guys will like it to. i think i got alot done today as i couldnt wait to show to pictures of the work i did well here they are. 1st my track plan from a couple different angles. then the track i layed and a bridge i just placed in there that i thought would be a cool place to put it at.
hope you like. the fastrack is great to work with i was able to lay the track that is layed within a couple hours. the reason it took that long was because i had to move the switch boxes to the other side of the track that way the switch boxes would not be laying on top of the track next to it. i would reccommend it to anyone who wants to start in this hobby and try to get something up and running in half the time it would take to lay down any other track. i am not bad mouthing any other track but this is what i experienced with first. this is my opinion and i'm sticking with it. until next time peace.
p.s. going back upstairs to do a little more work hopefully i will have more pictures to show tomorrow or later tonight. now i see why you guys have a little complaining from the wife. as once you get started in this hobby you cant and dont want to stop until you get it hooked up and running right. havent had any complaints yet as i think i might work late tonight just to see if i can get my first complaint from her. just to be able to say that i am officially a train junkie. i might have to get a few more compliants before i can say i am one, but what the heck i just want the first one.
thatboy37 aka reggie
Looking good! I like your trackplan.
Wow, that is a huge layout. I envy your space!
Nice track plan. I will enjoy the photos.
Dan
thanks for the compliments and you you guys see any thing that might be wrong or that would help me out please let me know as i post the pictures and i will make the changes as i go along. until next time peace.
Reggie --
Just make sure you keep those windows closed if you're running trains wide-open throttle around that curve.
BTW, are you playing in Canada this season? I have this vision where you get into your hotel room on the road and your suitcases are full of trains -- like the Hanson Bros. in "Slap Shot," the greatest sports movie ever.
Poppa Z
poppa z- the table tops edge is actually 33inches away from the walls all the way around the room so if it did fall off track the only fall it would have is 40inches to the floor which is carpeted but still not good for the train. well things didnt actually work out up there in canada as i had planned. but all is for the better as the lord has bigger and better things in store for me. but enough of the sob story and on with the train stories for now. and thats a nice vision you had of me as i did take a few trains up to canada with me and i was thinking about taking them on trips with just to do away with the down time we had between meetings and games. until next time peace.
thatboy37 wrote: thanks for the compliments and you you guys see any thing that might be wrong or that would help me out please let me know as i post the pictures and i will make the changes as i go along. until next time peace. thatboy37 aka reggie
what sport does reggie play?
use to play for the cincinnati bengals 02 to 05 this pass season and now just waiting patiently for a new contract. until next time peace.
Nice layout work Reggie. Seems like fastrack does go down pretty fast. I remember building my small layout with traditional tubular. Seemed like it took forever.
Wow, NFL, the real deal. Looks like we have a celebrity on the forum.
Mike Sacco
I guess either I type to slow, or I think too much, Tom snuck one in on me while I was typing. Heres a couple pictures I want to see if I can post.
O well I'll need help on that Its not working for me.
Good job REGGIE!!!!!
I am in the process of changing making a new layout. Half of which is fastrack and the rest with the tubular 0-27 in 054 and 0-42 curves. I do like the fasttrack because you can solder the wire right to the terminals at the underside of the track.
Keep up the good work and keep the screens in the windows otherwise we might see trains flying like planes.
laz57
REGGIE, Conga on your time in the NFL!!!
Training camp starting soon? What position do you play?
I played in college, DT back in 74-77 long time ago. Still try and keep in good shape, run and lift.
Good Luck in contract hope all works out for you.
If it doesn't you still can play with the trains and there is always golf?
i played safety and corner but the majority of the time i played special teams. until next time peace.
Reggie the layout is looking great. I like that fast track!! If you don't mind me asking, where did you play college ball. I'm a big Alabama fan......... ROLL TIDE.
Stan.
THE SOUTHERN SERVES THE SOUTH.
well i guessed you cheered or rooted for me for four years as i played and graduated from THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA. ROLL TIDE! until next time peace
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