After several years of planning, I'm proud to report that I finally have at least elevated my trains a few feet off the floor.
Nothing too fancy at this point-just two 2x8 sheets of plywood that served their former life as shelves, both sitting side by side on top of an old kitchen table(ready made base) to give a 4x8.
At this point, all I have set up is a simple O-31 loop. I'll probably expand that to O42 eventually and the perhaps add a second O31 loop inside of that, or just use the center space for a small yard. Nothing is permanant yet-I don't even have any of the track nailed down.
In any case, it's certainly a nice improvement over just running on the floor.
My 675 was given the honor of the first trip around
Keep us updated!
Alex
ben10ben wrote: After several years of planning, I'm proud to report that I finally have at least elevated my trains a few feet off the floor. Nothing too fancy at this point-just two 2x8 sheets of plywood that served their former life as shelves, both sitting side by side on top of an old kitchen table(ready made base) to give a 4x8. At this point, all I have set up is a simple O-31 loop. I'll probably expand that to O42 eventually and the perhaps add a second O31 loop inside of that, or just use the center space for a small yard. Nothing is permanant yet-I don't even have any of the track nailed down. In any case, it's certainly a nice improvement over just running on the floor. My 675 was given the honor of the first trip around
Congratulations.............. You have started the benchwork. Keep us posted with pictures as you expand.
Chuck
Way to go Ben!
It has been a while since we heard from you. Keep us posted!
Have you got some buildings and stuff to put on there also?
Regards, Roy
Looks good Ben - go, man, go!
RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.
Great news, Ben! Keep us posted and don't be such a stranger. You knowledge and insight are missed here on the forum!
Jim
Modeling the Baltimore waterfront in HO scale
Rats, the Broadloom Conspiracy looses another member in good standing. Now all the organization can hope for is that your layout will outgrow the plywood prairie and we will get you back!
Hey, BEN10, say hi to Grandpa and Gwen!
[Edit: my kids watch a cartoon show called Ben 10... and those are characters...]
Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.
Looks GREAT BEN! Get some clear acrylic plastic for the curved edges so the train doesn't end up on the floor.
laz57
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
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