I have limited space, so my scenery will probably be artificial in nature.
Just the tedious details remain:
reinforcing the track boards
anchoring the track
maybe adding an " outrigger " to the end of track support.
One week off from work, and my track is complete through end of track.
I will build a platform at end of track for a Piko or Pola European style station. And put a Swiss flag on the roof.
End of track is 48 inches off the ground. 14% grade averaged throughout.
Yes. They will be reinforced to prevent warping. Also, I need to find a way to fasten the track to the roadbed. The screw holes are under the rack rails, and would lift the rack.
Are those pieces of cedar fence board you are using?
York1 John
Getting there. A lot of small details to clean up. New ties for the end track piece, also.
Moving " Big foot " into place.
Employing techniques from the ancient Egyptians....
I have successfully attained the elevation of two feet
and I still have more track !!!
This track support system has turned out to be quite solid.
At least at these lower elevations !
My other Swiss locomotive:
the RhB jackshaft.
Although, the curve is at 15%, my maximum.
Before things get serious!!
This holds the overall grade on this completed segment to 12.5%.
My solution to the grade dilemma is to start with a gentle slope right at the switch.
Although LGB says their cog engine can handle up to 25%, I still may shave down the posts a little to lesson the grade. I'll look at it with a fresh eye tomorrow...
The initial grade from the ground up to the first curve exceeds 20%.
Roughing it in to see what I have so far.
Thank you !
now, to start building the long climb....
Paul
Nice work.
And...
we have lift off !!!!
First order of business is to induce a vertical bend to start the grade.
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