layout progress

[msacco]

Tim, I used that article and the original plan found in Bantam's lionel model railroading plan to make mine. Moving the large loop's right switch back was a great tip from the CTT article. I added sidings and other things. Yes, it's a lot of fun, but like every other plan it has it's limitations. All 031 turns nothing wider. Mike S.

[TimTRH]

 Hi - You know i thought it rang a bell, dug up my old book of 'torn out' pages of plans - The Two-Sheet plan - CTT - DEC of 2001, Its really neat to see the video, and realize this is a fun plan! Thanks

 

Tim

[msacco]

Tim, they're only 4x8s so for the short leg I just reach over and occasionally have to climb on for real deep stuff. But the other leg is not against the wall so I can squeeze behind. thanks, Mike

[TimTRH]

 Thats really a neat layout - so - as I ponder my next steps, I have to ask - how do you get to the back parts? Layout on castor wheels and moves away from the walls? And is this two 4x8's size?

Tim

[Hudson#685]

Beautiful layout. Very nice. Now to get myself in gear.

John

[jwse30]

 I really like that track plan. Looks like quite a bit of action in a pretty small space.

 

Thanks for sharing,

 

J White

 

[Demay]

Very nicely done.  Thanks for posting the photo and videos.

 Joe

[msacco]

Some have asked for my plan:

[msacco]

voltage meter for the new zw. don't believe they make it anymore. there was also one for postwar ZWs. Amperage meter is not accurate but voltage is how I monitor train speed in conventional. Got real used to it. Mike

[Taranwanderer]

Nice video! Question though: what is the red, digital display in front of your ZW? I'm intrigued...:)

[msacco]

Well it's been about two years since I've done anything substantial on my layout. I've just been running trains seasonally. Well I hooked up some more things and finished my mountain/tunnel. Came out nice. Getting ready to start scenic work but have to get backdrops in place first. Mike HEre's the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bw16AbKwSAM and another one:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xvp_wf6-xvE