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Projects for 2023
Posted by Road Foreman of Engines on Sunday, April 16, 2023 10:47 AM

Hello, 

  This is my new screen name. I was trying to change my avatar, and last time could only change it by making a new screen name. Even that didn't work this time, and I have the generic man avatar that is so in vogue these days....

  Anyhooo..... I always need a train project to work on. The garden railroad is looking great, and I'm satisfied with it for the moment. Shifting to the train room. Adding 2 more loops, bringing a total of 15 operating loops to the layout. I can run 12 trains simultaneously due to wall power output limitations. New additions are:

1. An H0/ 0n30 display loop to showcase Tyco and vintage H0 trains

2. an American Flyer S gauge loop. I have revised my plan. As Lou Palumbo mentioned in his column, I have realized I am no longer up to too much crawling under the layout, and various gyrations that would have been no problem in earlier times.... So, the new loop runs partially under the layout, pops out in my Royal Gorge scene, comes around the front, and around the corner of the layout on a huge rock outcropping. Then ducks back under the layout. 
  Also, I am pushing to use up everything I already have available: track, transformers, trains. Only purchasing construction supplies.

Stay tuned.....

Paul

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Posted by fifedog on Monday, April 17, 2023 8:59 PM

Holy frijoles, 15 loops? Did you buy an old Skateland to run them in? Please share some pics on Sunday Photo Fun, when you get a chance.

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Posted by Road Foreman of Engines on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 9:41 AM

Sure enough! When I have something to share, you will see it!

Paul

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Posted by Road Foreman of Engines on Saturday, May 13, 2023 6:29 PM

If you focus on a project long enough, it becomes crystal clear. I finally figured it out:

for the train room, I need to move the Ho/ On30 loop to open up the access aisle again. I need to decommission my " Royal Gorge" scene, and move the 0-31 loop off the floor, and elevate it. Then, I can try to fit an elevated Flyer loop on the other wall. I need to keep the area under the layout for G gauge engine and car storage. And, access for cleaning and retrieving derailed equipment. 
That's my story, and I'm sticking to it.....

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Posted by MidlandMike on Saturday, May 13, 2023 8:13 PM

Road Foreman of Engines
I need to decommission my " Royal Gorge" scene, ...

Could you post some photos before it's gone.

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Posted by Road Foreman of Engines on Sunday, May 14, 2023 9:33 AM

Hello Mike,

  it is still intact. I will probably post some before and after pictures once I complete this major makeover. I always like a train project to work on; I enjoy building it much more than when it's done. Can't just leave it alone...so, yes I'll put up some pictures.

Paul

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Posted by pennytrains on Sunday, May 14, 2023 7:22 PM

I'll second that.  Building is the best part Wink

Big Smile  Same me, different spelling!  Big Smile

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Posted by Road Foreman of Engines on Monday, May 15, 2023 9:15 AM

I have a lot of fun with construction. Become totally engrossed in the project, overcoming issues that come along, excited over the progress.

Yes, I enjoy it when it's done, but can become vaguely Ho-Hum.....

Love to build!

Paul

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