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York Central Railway - Progress Report

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Posted by Aralai on Wednesday, September 2, 2009 1:12 PM

A bit of a delay as I figured out how to separate the movable section, yet keep it firmly attached. It now has three places with bolts and butterfly nuts that match it to the fixed section. Needed to move the bottom backdrop screw up so it will be accessible later. Hope to get the backdrop painted in the next couple of days.

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York Central Railway - Progress Report
Posted by Aralai on Monday, August 31, 2009 12:15 PM

I think I'll put up a blog with progress photos soon. Got my backdrop screwed on all around this weekend - looking nice. Realized that one section of my layout will need to be removable in order to get proper access to furnace, water softener and water shutoff. I will need to make some minor adjustments to the benchwork and attach that section with bolts and nuts, and make sure the scenery is split at the seam to make it easy to disconnect when needed. Glad I realized it now and not later...any suggestions on tips for removable sections - please let me know.

Will post pics and blog link in signature later today or tomorrow.

ETA: Blog is up with pics!!! Check link in my signature... :)

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Posted by Aralai on Thursday, August 27, 2009 6:34 PM

Glued down my yard underlay tonight!

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Posted by Loco on Thursday, August 27, 2009 2:42 PM

 Nooooo!!!!! Not another progress layout with photos!!!!!!!!  heeheehee

 Keep 'em coming!! 

And nice suggestions on tracking btw.

 

LAte Loco
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Posted by Aralai on Thursday, August 27, 2009 1:38 PM

Svein
Why the left turnout to the right of the passenger cars, wouldn't a right turnout be better..?

Svein

 

 

Good question - the siding there was intended to be parallel to the edge of the layout, while the yard is at an angle. That siding is for maintenance, and I wanted it a bit differentiated from the yard. Now that I look at it, it does not really make sense, I can do the same thing with a RH turnout, which would look better...

Thanks for pointing it out. Easy to change now.... now I know why I am posting my progress photos here... :)

 

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Posted by Annonymous on Thursday, August 27, 2009 1:24 PM

Aralai

 

Why the left turnout to the right of the passenger cars, wouldn't a right turnout be better..?

Svein

 

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Posted by Doc in CT on Thursday, August 27, 2009 12:13 PM

Svein
I suggest loading small images in the thread, and provide a link to the larger ones for those of us who want to take a better look, that way the dial-up users won't have to wait forever for the page to load.

Thought I said that <G>

I always re-size thumbnails on my web site with links to larger (or very large images).  I think it's not a bother to take the extra time to re-size a photo for posting and add a link to larger (Windows XP PowerToys has a re-size widget to do handle changing image sizes in the Explorer window).

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Posted by Aralai on Thursday, August 27, 2009 10:36 AM

 Thanks Chris - yeah it was kind of fun attaching them the way I put them :)

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Posted by ChrisNH on Thursday, August 27, 2009 9:32 AM

One suggestion..

Next time, consider putting the L-girder such that it is on the other side of the leg with the flange facing out. That way you can  adjust and fasten risers joists more easily.

Don't sweat it to much.. your bench work is fine, just something to think about next time you do this.

 

Chris

In example:

MyBenchwork

 

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Posted by Aralai on Thursday, August 27, 2009 9:15 AM

Starting my yard - couple more pics. Plywood base just for yard area.

 

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Posted by Aralai on Thursday, August 27, 2009 8:04 AM

 Makes sense. Done :)

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Posted by Annonymous on Thursday, August 27, 2009 2:53 AM

Doc in CT

wm3798
Also, please re-size your photos to 800 wide before posting in respect for our dial up brethren.  It takes forever to load those giant images!

 

While resizing images smaller may help the download at dial-up speed, those of us with faster links might prefer the largest possible (sharp) image.  I think those who link to large images should provide a link to smaller ones for the dial-up crowd (recognized this takes a bit more time, but is far more courteous to other members of the forum.

 

Shouldn't it be the other way around? What's the point in linking to a smaller image when the larger ones allready have been loaded in this thread (the forum resizes the images -after- they are loaded, unless of course the dial-up user has deactivated image loading in his/her browser)...

I suggest loading small images in the thread, and provide a link to the larger ones for those of us who want to take a better look, that way the dial-up users won't have to wait forever for the page to load.

Just my My 2 cents

Svein

 

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Posted by Aralai on Wednesday, August 26, 2009 1:03 PM

Thanks Doc :)

I have added links for dial-up users...

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Posted by Doc in CT on Wednesday, August 26, 2009 12:24 PM

wm3798
Also, please re-size your photos to 800 wide before posting in respect for our dial up brethren.  It takes forever to load those giant images!

 

While resizing images smaller may help the download at dial-up speed, those of us with faster links might prefer the largest possible (sharp) image.  I think those who link to large images should provide a link to smaller ones for the dial-up crowd (recognized this takes a bit more time, but is far more courteous to other members of the forum.

Just my 2c 

Doc

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Posted by Aralai on Wednesday, August 26, 2009 10:13 AM

I'm going for real-world feel - prototype is out in the dust and dirt :)

Seriously though, while I'd like to finish off the room, my budget does not allow for it. I've run layouts in the past in similiar conditions without problems.

It is natural weathering :)

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Posted by floridaflyer on Wednesday, August 26, 2009 9:34 AM

Can.t agree more on finishing the room. dust and dirt are a killer, and constantly cleaning the track isn.t one of the fun parts of the hobby. 

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Posted by wm3798 on Wednesday, August 26, 2009 9:26 AM

 I'd strongly suggest that you stop where you are, hang some drywall and get that room semi finished before you go much further.

The concrete dust from the walls and the grit that will fall from the rafters will be a constant problem if you don't.  You can also take some time and invest in some decent lighting fixtures, too.

Also, please re-size your photos to 800 wide before posting in respect for our dial up brethren.  It takes forever to load those giant images!

But otherwise, keep us posted on your progress!

Lee

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York Central Railway - Progress Report
Posted by Aralai on Wednesday, August 26, 2009 9:17 AM

Thanks to everyone for helping me to get my plans ready to build! I have done my benchwork and am starting to build the layout!

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