mononguy63 DMarkermononguy63 Is there a more satisfying feeling than watching that first train roll down the first section of track under its own power? It's a good thing I was alone in the house - must've been quite the sight with the shouting, jumping up and down, and high-fiving the air. Copies of photos taken with my hidden camera will be in your mailbox soon. If you want the negatives, it'll cost you a Proto 2000
DMarkermononguy63 Is there a more satisfying feeling than watching that first train roll down the first section of track under its own power? It's a good thing I was alone in the house - must've been quite the sight with the shouting, jumping up and down, and high-fiving the air.
mononguy63 Is there a more satisfying feeling than watching that first train roll down the first section of track under its own power?
It's a good thing I was alone in the house - must've been quite the sight with the shouting, jumping up and down, and high-fiving the air.
Copies of photos taken with my hidden camera will be in your mailbox soon. If you want the negatives, it'll cost you a Proto 2000
I thought model railroaders had a deal - what happens in the basement stays in the basement.
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Doc in CT DMarker what is the white roadbed material you are clamping down?
DMarker what is the white roadbed material you are clamping down?
The color in the first photo is not very good - it's actually gray. That's 1/2" homasote attached to 1/2" plywood using latex caulk. After assembly, I painted most of the benchwork with white latex paint for extra stability. Maybe overkill but since I had a few partial gallons of paint hanging around from various household projects, I thought what the heck.
Thanks for all the responses. I will continue to post progress pics (and not watch the view count). As a recovering perfectionist, I really appreciate the encouragement.
Is there a more satisfying feeling than watching that first train roll down the first section of track under its own power?
I know what you mean about that first train moving. It's a good thing I was alone in the house - must've been quite the sight with the shouting, jumping up and down, and high-fiving the air. Soldering those little feeder wires to the bottom of the rail actually worked! Not too long before that it was: if God wanted me to be a model railroader he would've given me three hands.
Co-owner of the proposed CT River Valley RR (HO scale) http://home.comcast.net/~docinct/CTRiverValleyRR/
good job. don't worry about how your work compares to other photos shown on the forum. not to take anything away from others but, i'll bet for every square foot of highly detailed model railroads shown on here, there are 100 square feet of plywood desert.
i started a large basement layout almost 10 years ago and still don't have anything worth showing off. i'm having too much fun to worry about it. thought that when i retired, i'd get serious about the scenery. it has been two years and i still keep on doing whatever makes me happy at the time. still no scenery. don't even have the track painted yet. just like when i used to make a big garden. i always planted more than the wife and kids could take care of. if you try to discipline yourself and set goals to get so much of a certain thing done before you do what you really want to, it gets to be too much like a job instead of a hobby.
grizlump
Is there a more satisfying feeling than watching that first train roll down the first section of track under its own power? I remember that moment from a couple of years ago on my own layout - I think my beard instantly grew 1/8" from the testosterone rush!
And don't think for a moment that what you've accomplished so far isn't much. You betcha that's alot. Keep posting progress pictures. Your cohorts here on the forums enjoy seeing layout visions reach fruition, and I've found personally that showing progess here has been a good motivator to keep at it.
Jim
DMarkerI have to admit that I've been watching the view count and asking - do they see this as a valuable post or just noise?
I lurk on the forums every time I sit down for a few minutes, but that also means I'm taking a break from working. Most of the time I'm too pooped to type, but I still appreciate looking at posts such as yours. It usually gives me some hidden energy to drudge back downstairs and stare at some unfinished boxcars for a bit.
I do see this as a valuable post, because it contributes to the community no matter how many people read it. In fact, right now, I wish I had the ability to work on my layout, but it's still stuck in my imagination. The only chance I have to run right now, is at the "club" layout on Friday nights.
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Thanks for the response, SpaceMouse. It really goes against my personality to go public, but I've learned so much from this forum over the last few years that I'm kind-of forcing myself to post progress photos. I have to admit that I've been watching the view count and asking - do they see this as a valuable post or just noise?
I know my work/progress doesn't compare to most of the stuff on here but I think this forum, more than the others I've visited, is receptive and supportive of the novice. These progess pics are a way of saying thanks for all the help!
My only complaint about this forum - if only somebody, somehow could get and post some pictures of that garage layout in the desicated SW...
-Dave
Well, way to go. You're ahead of me. Keep it up with the progress pictures.
Chip
Building the Rock Ridge Railroad with the slowest construction crew west of the Pecos.
Here's the link to my previous photos...
http://cs.trains.com/trccs/forums/p/140463/1564945.aspx#1564945
And here are some new photos. They may not look like much to all you experienced modellers, but exciting milestones for this newbie...
Here's progress on benchwork sections 4-6 in the shed.
Here's the first track on the benchwork already in the basement - the start of x-factor staging.
Here's a shot of the nolix coming out of staging.
Connected the old dc power pack to a pair of the feeder drops and there's a train running!!!
This stuff is fun!