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Layout finally underway

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Layout finally underway
Posted by Frisco-kid on Tuesday, June 24, 2008 6:55 PM

 

WEST

 

CENTER PENINSULA

 

 EAST 

 

 

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Posted by galaxy on Tuesday, June 24, 2008 8:16 PM

Off to a good start.

Keep us posted as progression takes place.

-G .

Just my thoughts, ideas, opinions and experiences. Others may vary.

 HO and N Scale.

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Posted by loathar on Wednesday, June 25, 2008 7:29 AM
I love the smell of fresh lumber in the mourning!Smile [:)]
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Posted by CSXDixieLine on Wednesday, June 25, 2008 2:40 PM
Very cool! I have a lumber purchase planned for this weekend (fingers crossed) and hopefully will be able to post some similar pics shortly. Good luck with your construction! Jamie
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Posted by trainlover38 on Wednesday, June 25, 2008 5:10 PM

Looking good!

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New progress photos
Posted by Frisco-kid on Tuesday, July 8, 2008 10:55 AM

The main line tracks laid with a temporary DC bus run on 2 of the three arms. All test runs successful. Generic scenery base applied to cover the great pink plain

 

 

 

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Posted by Dan The Man on Tuesday, July 8, 2008 11:41 AM
Looking nice so far Frisco, keep us posted!
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Posted by E-L man tom on Wednesday, July 9, 2008 9:53 AM

Looks good!

How exciting to get that design and basic infrastructure part out of the way and at least get some trains running while you build. Looks like you're off to a great start. Have fun!

Tom Modeling the free-lanced Toledo Erie Central switching layout.
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Posted by Packers#1 on Wednesday, July 9, 2008 10:27 AM
It's coming along great, Frisco.

Sawyer Berry

Clemson University c/o 2018

Building a protolanced industrial park layout

 

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Posted by CSXDixieLine on Wednesday, July 9, 2008 12:08 PM
Nice! Thumbs Up [tup] Enjoy watching your progress so far; looking forward to future updates! Jamie
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Posted by pathvet9 on Wednesday, July 9, 2008 6:45 PM

What is that material from Owens-Corning that you are using? Is that Foamular, at what thickness?

I am trying to find it in the So.Cal. area and would love to know what it cost you per sheet?  Question [?]

 

Cheers, Jake ---------------------------------------- Patience when resources are limited
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Posted by Frisco-kid on Wednesday, July 9, 2008 7:11 PM
 jake9 wrote:

What is that material from Owens-Corning that you are using? Is that Foamular, at what thickness?

I am trying to find it in the So.Cal. area and would love to know what it cost you per sheet?  Question [?]

 

 

Jake9, 

It's 1-inch Foamular250. Not sure about SoCal, but here in Seattle it's available in 2x8 sheets at Lowes.  Price approx $8 if memory serves.

 Rick

 

 

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Posted by CTValleyRR on Wednesday, July 9, 2008 7:27 PM
 jake9 wrote:

What is that material from Owens-Corning that you are using? Is that Foamular, at what thickness?

I am trying to find it in the So.Cal. area and would love to know what it cost you per sheet?  Question [?]

 

Jake,

I think the price is more like $12, but that could just be New England rates.

There have been posters on other threads who claim that the foam boards are special order only in SoCal.

At least, in CT, it's available at every lumber and hardware store in the county.

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Posted by pathvet9 on Wednesday, July 9, 2008 7:43 PM

Boy! Don't I know it now. I tried all the sources for Owens-Corning and Dow in SoCA and can only come up with one dealer in Dow Square Edge for a whopping $35.95/sheet of 2x8' .

Think I am going to have to make a trip up to SF or Seattle!

Sigh [sigh]Banged Head [banghead]

Cheers, Jake ---------------------------------------- Patience when resources are limited
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Posted by TrampTrader on Friday, July 11, 2008 3:03 PM

Frisco,

As a newbie to the hobby, I'm following your layout progress with interest. It looks great. Lots of luck, with your new pike !

Pete :-)

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Posted by dale8chevyss on Saturday, July 12, 2008 1:09 PM
Yay! Pictures! 

Modeling the N&W freelanced at the height of their steam era in HO.

 Daniel G.

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