Thanks for the kind words. The layout is HO Gauge (1:87 scale).
Have Fun.... Bob.
Wow, it does look fantastic. Can't wait to see it someday in person.
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WOW! That is one incredible layout! Awesome!
Ok Bob I think I'll start on tearing down my layout and starting over, beautiful work. If I may ask what type of construction is your bench work and scenery, open grid, L girder hard shell etc.? In all seriousness it's layouts like yours that give guys like me inspiration rather then frustration
In the very first pic, it looks as if the track is down directly on plywood. is that correct? or is there a layer between? It also looks as if roadbed is not used at all, is that correct? if the track is directly down on plywood, how noisy is it?
thanks
Kevin
I have several areas on my layout where the track is directly atop the plywood. As long as the layout construction is solid, it's no noisier than track laid on cork.
Wayne
Allegheny2-6-6-6 Ok Bob I think I'll start on tearing down my layout and starting over, beautiful work. If I may ask what type of construction is your bench work and scenery, open grid, L girder hard shell etc.? In all seriousness it's layouts like yours that give guys like me inspiration rather then frustration
I used Open Grid construction for my bench work. The track / sub roadbed is 5/8 plywood. For roadbed I use 1/2 Homasote for flat areas such as yards. I use cork roadbed for the elevated "out on the main" ballast look. For scenery, I use cardboard web strips to form the land forms. This is covered with plaster soaked towels. The rock formations are a mix of hand carved and plaster castings. As far as rock work goes, I once tried using foam but found that no mater how hard I tried, it still looked like foam. In addition, the color and texture I can achieve with plaster is too difficult for me to re create using foam. So my hats off to all of you who have mastered this technique. The only foam on the layout is a 2% WS incline I used along the river.
Here are a few early construction pics showing my bench work.
ondrek In the very first pic, it looks as if the track is down directly on plywood. is that correct? or is there a layer between? It also looks as if roadbed is not used at all, is that correct? if the track is directly down on plywood, how noisy is it?thanksKevin
Although it may look like the track is resting directly over plywood, it is in fact resting over 1/2 inch Homasote.
Here is a before and after shot of that area: