Here are some construction pics of our engine house
This is stall number 1
Next shot shows the external truss from the back
Add the second stall
Shows rear view of stalls 3 and 4 being built
This is where I'm at now
The general size is 4 feet deep by 4 feet wide and 2 feet high. Looks like a lot of shingles to split and glue on. Note too that, at my wife's suggestion, I made this building so it can be broken down for transport to Pinetop (and get it out of my shop).
Let me know what you think. I'm still building so there's still time for changes.
Rex
As with all of your buildings Rex, this looks great. I'd love to see some photos of how it breaks down. And I can't imagine the patience it will take to put shingles on all of this.
Bob
Each of the 4 front and back roof sections are fastened by 2 - 1 1/2" screws at the base end of the trusses. I want to get at the engines to turn the power on/off and to plug in the charging jacks. This engine house allows us to "store/charge" the engines outside without having to bring them in each night. We don't have a security problem but we do have plenty of thunderstorms which my locomotive electronics don't like.
Yes lots of shingles but my chief-of-staff is fully trained from last year's work on the row house.
Here is an update of the engine house. First a friend's cat found one of the stalls to be a safe place to take a catnap:
Here is progress on the shingles. It's taken the better part of two 6" fence boards to make enough shingles.
These are construction pics of the decking/track installation
wow looks fantastic all those shingles I dont have the patience ,eyes , steady hands ,or mental fortitude to do all those shingles.im more of a steel roof kinda guy plus thats basically what all the buildings around here have to shed the snow.
That must be the bridge for the turn table i see in the background
looks great keep the pictures coming
Ed
When I read about the evils of drinking I quit reading.
I second that WOW
Dave
The head is gray, hands don't work , back is weak, legs give out, eyes are gone, money go's and my wife still love's Me.
Amazing work.
Jerry
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Thanks for the kind words. Here are some update pictures. I've finished all four decks with integrated rails and just now finished the entrance doors.
Wish i had that kind of talent and patience
Looks like I may not have very steady hands in the future. The VA just diagnoised me with Parkinson's yesterday. Agent Orange was/is bad stuff. So far it's just tremors but they tell me it's a progressive disease that they should be able to slow down with different meds. It's going to cramp my small scale building fhough.
wow rex im sorry to here that but someone with your talent will still be making great stuff way above my standards.
you have the talent and persistence to work around it...I know it
your in our prayers
Grims wow rex im sorry to here that but someone with your talent will still be making great stuff way above my standards. you have the talent and persistence to work around it...I know it your in our prayers Ed
I second that and wish you well
Life can be interesting!!!
Sorry to learn of this curve they sent you!
You need to find a friend ( kid in the neighborhood ) and and make him your apprentice so you can pass on your great skills!!!
Outstanding work!
How do you make your shingles?
Good luck!
Sean
Here is another update on the "round House"
I had a tough time with the little screws for the hinged loco doors. My chief-of-staff started them and then I could finish. I'm still a ways from finished with the staining and sealing operation. Next I need to finish the roof attachments.
Yes I make my own shingles. Here's how -
1. Cross cut a cedar fence picket to make 3/4" tall blocks.
2. Split shingles with a box knife and hammer to about 1/32" to 1/16" thick. This goes pretty fast once you get the hang of it. It helps if you're working with clear grain pieces. You get some pretty non flat shingles if you're trying to split around knots.
3. I use clear silicone chaulk laid in a bead a 1/2" to 5/8" across the roof.
4. I then stab each shingle with my trusty X-acto knife to place them on the roof.
5. The final step is to brush on some clear wood preservative to let the colors show thru. You can use stain if you want more uniform color.
WOW...but that dosent cover it ....but WOW
great job
How nice is this very well done !!! looks great!.
Here are some more pics
That engine house looks REALY great! ...yep WOW is an understatement! You should write it up for Garden Raiways print magazine too they even pay!
Winnegance and Quebec Railway
Eric Schade Gen'l Manager
wow that looks great .want to see the end result
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