This or That???

[Anonymous]

Ok. Today I wanted to test my new HO SD40-2 on my 4' x 6' test layout ,that was my first little layout, and I reelized that my full train with ten cars and mor on the way, the leight of the train is about 6' long and mlayout to be is 4' x 7' x 6' with 17' of main line but with the new shed coming soon the layout will be 4' x 8' x 12' x 8' x 4' ,and maybe more room to boot, totals to 36' and with a returning track to make a full circle the mainline total would be at 72' not including spurs and turnouts[:D],....but..........NO AIR CONDITIONING!!!!![:(!][:(!][:(!]. Me and rsn48 have disscussed about having a layout in a shed and possabilitys of tempeture and heat are enough to make you mad!!!![:(!][:(!][:(!][:(!][:(!][:(!]
So the [?] iis sould I go with small and easy or big fun with lots of problems[?][?][?]
My ideas are shot down [xx(] so somebody help me before I find a HAMMER!!! [:(!][:(!][:(!][:(!][}:)] .... and do some damage.[:(!]

[Anonymous]

Now Bryan, calm down. [B)]

Just pick up that nice print of the 810 I sent you and look at it real hard. Relax and imagine you are the engineer. Close your eyes, smell the smoke, feel the heat and blow the horn. Now there isn't that better all ready?

During the summer it gets just about as hot here as it does there. Use the shed and plan on doing your railroading early in the day or later in the evening when it cools down a bit. One of those ceiling fans can move a fair amount of air. So check into getting one.

Thanks for the last Frisco drawing. [:)]

[Anonymous]

Some tell me about the Boardway Limited " GG1". I love the phototype

[Anonymous]

I want to have some way of vetalation so I can keep my locos in the shed without havenig to put them inside so I can pick up were I left off and keep on with my operations.
I not mad................. just dazed and confused.
lol.

[Anonymous]

Any chance that you could put a window air conditioning unit in? The size of the shed sounds like a mid- to large unit would easily handle cooling it.

Otherwise, just plan for it - I am sure rsn48 (Rick?) has some good ideas about dealing with weather related problems - he's from the sunny ;-) west coast if I remember correctly...!

Andrew

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by richardtrains

Some tell me about the Boardway Limited " GG1". I love the phototype

Richard...

Try your question in it's own thread in the "Prototype information..." section.

Sorry I can't be any more helpful, but I bet someone here knows more about the GG1 than you'd ever want!

Andrew

[Anonymous]

I believe they make kits for attics that have a fan that is run by a thermostat. If the temp inside goes higher then whatever you set it at,the fan opens the louvers and starts to suck in cooler air. My neighbor put in a system like that which is solar powerd but I'm sure Home Depot would have some sort of standerd electric kit that would help keep things cooler.

[Anonymous]

I wish I could be of help in your shed problem. I think some gave you some good suggestions you might try in that thread you ran on building in a shed. Of course you could move from Texas.... lol.... just kidding.

Okay,
First build your benchwork out of material that won't be affect by heat and cold - foam comes to mind. Then with your track work, plan lots of expansion joints.

Next, don't leave your engines in the shed (carry them from and to the house in larger plastic boxes that contain several engines) maybe using a wagon or some such.

I know money is probably an issue with you so air conditioning etc probably isn't in the equation. Instead work at building and using material that can withstand the temperature variations you have in Texas. I think this is your most cost effective way for you to proceed.