You're gonna need a few of these, but smaller
Tom Trigg
Work on the new base has commenced, this is the back side, not that it matters at this stage
I'm going to lose the double storage track, its too wide overall, besides I can add storage tracks inside the layout under the upper level supports. Powerpacks will be moved to pockets at rear of scenery
Have fun with your trains
upper support in place
Storage track installed under support
Pizza set in place
now I need some foam, need to do something with that back wall as well
OK time for an update here:
Overall view
I also lowered the pizza level about 4 inches for better accessibility. It even has block control (well, why wouldn’t it?) and the upper pizza is still removable, in fact the whole shi-bang is potentially a completely mobile layout.
Blue foam underway:
http://gold.mylargescale.com/vsmith/Portable%20Layout%20Revised%204x4.pdf
Made a small addition, a fold down section, doesnt effect the storage area of the layout yet I get another continuous loop for the dinky stuff. Already built it, just need to run a power wire to the new siding, looks like I'll have to hook up the BTE so I can walk around this thung.
Finally figured out what to do on that left side
Folding leg at the drop leaf on the left side
I see everything EXCEPT a point to point trolley!
I kinda lost the initial when I dropped the side section on the upper pizza, beleive me at 3 x 4 1/2 the upper pizza was almost unmovable let alone portable. So I had to drop it, so the upper went back to being portable again at 3x3 and with the shrinking of the lower level I've had to rethink my goals yet again. So with the drop leaf section and the rear track acting as a "sort of" trolley run, the potential is still there.
Some progress pics, finishing up the carved and textured foam on the right hand sideneed to add a couple more bits and caulking before I hit it with the paint.
Along the front added carved and textured foam to the front side as well
Next is to do the left side foam scenery, I like the left hand fold down section and am considering adding another on the right hand side that will fold under the tabletop for storage
The biggest problem I'm having are the darn low tempuratures, I glue down stuff then have to wait 2 or three days for it to dry completely, makes progress terribly slow. Why do I only seam to be doing this stuff in the middle of winter.
More progress pics, foam at left side done need it to warm up a bit before I can paint. 35F here tonight.
Added the other fold down section on the right hand side, I'm back up to 6'-6" wide once again, but I can trim off almost 2 feet to store the layout
I will be doing some wiring it up like a Christmas tree that Trek's Scotty would be proud of. It will able to run like another part of the layout but I can also isolate the rear line on its own power and will add an LGB auto-reversing unit. Yes Tom, the trolley line is back
vsmith Yes Tom, the trolley line is back
Sounds like you are having fun. I should have time to have fun starting next month. You know how Christmas is in retail, busy x 3. Six 10 hour days per week.
OK message sent
Few update pictures
I extended the fold down wings on each side to accomodate R1 curves, still folds down and stores in the same space as before, but those 21" dia curves were just way too limiting. Now I can at the least run just about everything still left on my roster.
R1! You actually have the room for R1! That means running something with more than two axles! Next thing we know you will be trying to run a Mallet.
I remember seeing a 2-4-4-2 was that yours Vic??
Dave
The head is gray, hands don't work , back is weak, legs give out, eyes are gone, money go's and my wife still love's Me.
Nope not one of mine
You're out of control (in a good way, of course)... I love what you' ve done with such a simple trackplan, or what was a simple trackplan!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Py7RejJ1ZPM
Progress video showing layout to date
I like it
Can you tell me how you built that loco from the two Macks and the Aristo power trucks?
I saw it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkhX1XDMVXw
http://cs.trains.com/trccs/forums/p/145216/1611909.aspx#1611909
Please go to the above link. Sorry but I deleted alot of pics from my files, but the text gives a good enough description to get the idea how it went together, this has since been sold
Ya, it's too bad- only two pics show. Thanks anyway.
Maybe you can help me here: http://cs.trains.com/trccs/forums/t/173465.aspx
you sure seem to like those Macks.
IRB Souther Engineeryou sure seem to like those Macks.
Yep, he thrives on the "Mack". Only two axles, and the tight curves he pulls pretty well limit what he can drive. Vic has mastered the "kitbash" of the Mack and produces many "one of a kind" treasures.
He's the "King of Macks"
I prefer the "King of Macking"
Brits and younger forum memebrs will get a chuckle out of that one
Look at page 46 of the June 2010 mag. This layout will be like that one soon.
Vic, when you bash a Mack do you buy the Mack "whole" or is there somewhere you buy just the parts you need?
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