Precaution or things to do before winter

[railroader21]

What should I do for my layout when winter comes, are there any precautions and things to do.  Any help appreciated

[Anonymous]

You must been to Wal-Mart....... Where you from? Welcome to!!!

Toad

[ttrigg]

What should I do for my layout when winter comes, are there any precautions and things to do.  Any help appreciated

That all depends on where you live. If you live in Greenland and face 50 feet of snow, your requirements will be significantly different than if you live in Florida.

[kstrong]

Dress warmer.

Part depends on where you live, but if you take all your seasons into consideration when building the railroad, then there will likely be very little to do to prepare for the winter. For instance, if your buildings are all weatherproof, then just leave them out. You may want to protect some of the more delicate plants. Certain varieties of dwarf spruce and boxwoods can definitely benefit from spraying on an anti-dessicant to keep them from drying out over the winter. (Wilt-proof is a brand name.) Note that I offer that advice from the perspective of one who should do that himself, but instead replaces a few spruces and boxwoods every spring. Also, if you've got a pond, then your list of winter chores will depend greatly on how often and deep your pond will freeze.

In general, though, my biggest wintertime prep involves cleaning up the workshop for all the projects I want to get done while the railroad's buried under the snow.

Later,

K

[Anonymous]

In general, though, my biggest wintertime prep involves cleaning up the workshop for all the projects I want to get done while the railroad's buried under the snow.

Later,

K

Kevin,

There is one project, a rotary snow plow/blower, 24Vdc, Twin turbine, NOS blower....

Or a propane snow torch (like you see the dude killn weeds with) Just make sure the angle is good cause I hate you to melt the ties!

Toad

[EMPIRE II LINE]

In my case that's time to open all the windows and doors, save on electric, get out and get going on the out door line and clean-up the gardens and really enjoy it here.

Turn the ball Green, an run trains almost daily.

Byron C.

[ttrigg]

My seasonal preparations are: 1. Trimming the water hyacinth (mid summer through fall)

1. Trimming the trees (spring and summer)



2. Turn on the floodlights, so I can see what I'm doing (winter).
3. Finding the respirator, or just give up and stay indoors (fire season).

Then again I choose to live in sunny sandy eggo, where we have only four seasons, dry, warm, landslide, and fire.

[SNOWSHOE]

The only prep I need to do is get the snow plow ready and un plug my water pump.

[Capt Bob Johnson]

Triggy's first answer was the best --- depends on where you're located.  That's why it's best to put a general location in your info.

I'll probably go into the pond this weekend to trim back the lillies & iris, take the floaters out for the winter, and make sure all the lights are cleaned from algae deposits.   After Thanksgiving I'll put the buildings in the barn for the winter.  Other than that, it's make sure mama gets the long johns down outta the attic so I can plow snow if it happens. (we don't get a lot here in southern DE)

With the plants trimmed back for the winter, I'll have room to play with my r/c tugboat in the pond till it ices over.

[Mike Dorsch CJ&M r.r.]

For me, i'll take in all the small details like figures , automobiles , anything that isn't hardwired or cemented down . Some of my buildings have been out now for 4 Chicago winters and still look good . I'll also winterize the pond and bring in all of my rolling stock from the shed out back to my basement . Oh, I also will change over one of my Aristocraft dash-9's to battery power.