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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:
[quote user="Marc_Magnus"]; I am a craftsman in wrought iron by work, [/quote] I think that highlights a good point in all this. We all have different skills and different materials we may be more comfortable with. As long as you meet the needs of building a model railroad (a rigid frame, provision for wiring and scenery, etc) then the best bench work method and materials are going to be the ones you are most comfortable working with. Its probably worthwhile learning about different methods
[quote user="mobilman44"]emove a section of grid type benchwork to make room for a "gully" [/quote] This is a wonderful example of where the openness of the classic L-girder construction really shines. In this case, if you had to do anything, you would only need to unscrew a joist and move it out of the way. If risers were involved you would need to move and reattach those. Less then 30 min work. Grid benchwork gets in the way of below track scenery and requires more planning
Jamie, the new plan looks interesting.. I am enjoying reading about the LDEs on your blog. I know what you mean about the "writers block". I recently came to realize a basement obstruction had rendered my original plan for "the next one" untenable and I have been having a heck of a time trying to redo it. At some point, one has to step away and consider other options. Its not easy to move in a different direction after all the research and such that goes into a good prototype
I like classic L-girder. Its not very fussy about how perfect you are with your dimensions and its easy to run wires and such. However, the down side is it is a bit "thick". Fine for a single deck or lower deck of a permenant layout but not so hot for an upper deck or portable layout. I use a plywood sub-roadbed with cardboard strip formed scenery.. so I think if you are going the foam slab style then maybe the classic L-girder may not be the best choice. I say "classic L-girder"
[quote user="Seanthehack"] It is about the size and focus I was looking for but I was wondering if I could expand its opoerations a little? The only thing I do not like about it is the Track that disappers behind the backdrop. Other then effect what would it be used for? [/quote] Sean, I was putting this up as an example of avoiding having track parallel to a tangent table edge. As a track plan, it was not designed for long term operation enjoyment. Its a layout I am building to teach myself
Freight Terminals & Trains by John Droege is available as a free download from Google Books http://books.google.com/books?id=3bEpAAAAYAAJ Also his book on Passenger stuff, "Passenger Terminals & Trains" http://books.google.com/books?id=Au5_AAAAMAAJ Lots of good free railroad books available now.. Other books I have used at least in part: Loree, Railroad Freight Transportation http://books.google.com/books?id=nMkTauhOtHwC& Camp, Notes on Track http://books.google.com/books?id
I found Andy's book on frieght yards a good starting point on that aspect of operations ("The Model Railroader's Guide to Freight Yards"). I mention it here because what happens in the yards can have a dramatic impact on what happens elsewhere even if you don't include on on your layout. I think its a good follow up read to some of the more general books. Plus, its well written! Regards Chris Btw- i highly recommend "The Railroad, What it Is, What it Does" mentioned
One thing you can do to make the plan look less like an oval on a train table is to tilt it so the tangents are not parallel to the front edge of the the benchwork. In example: Chris
Two spring to my mind right off.. 1) B&M's Portsmouth branch. This is a short branch from Newfields, NH to Portsmouth NH. Its all that is left of the old Concord & Montreal mainline that crossed the B&M at Rockingham Junction. Rockingham is now a large siding, or small yard perhaps, of a few tracks with the Portsmouth branch curving off. Portsmouth includes the Newington branch which is still busy today, a short branch across a river to Kittery, and another branch down to Hampton
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