Layout progress

[wickman]

A bit of an update , I got the leds and buttons installed and ds64’s reprogrammed to proper numbers . 

 

 

 

 

I used these leds and buttons as well as these led holders , the plastic caps are a bit long but the hold the led in place well enough.

 

 

 

 

Once I was happy  I removed all the lites buttons etc I started finishing off the fascia on the layout in both rooms and primed and painted black satin, three coats did the job. 

 

 

 

 

 

Happy with the electrical install and finished fascia I decided to do a bit more track work to an industry area, not exactly sure what will be at the end of the line but I’m thinking the Fsm Im Dunn may work there. I added in a section of roadbed and tacked down some flex track from the already in place turnout from the mainline.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[wickman]

York1

I'll echo what all the others have said -- you've done a wonderful job on your layout.

Thanks for the pictures!

 

thanks John for the nice comment, once I get my fascia turnout control buttons and leds installed I need to get back to my structure building. 

[York1]

I'll echo what all the others have said -- you've done a wonderful job on your layout.

Thanks for the pictures!

[wickman]

hon30critter

Hi Lynn,

Your attention to detail is absolutely incredible!! I can't imagine how long it will take to take in all of the features of your layout, let alone watching your trains run.

Truly inspiring!!! Thanks for sharing.

Cheers!!

Dave

 

thanks Dave much appreciated.

[hon30critter]

Hi Lynn,

Your attention to detail is absolutely incredible!! I can't imagine how long it will take to take in all of the features of your layout, let alone watching your trains run.

Truly inspiring!!! Thanks for sharing.

Cheers!!

Dave

[wickman]

Thanks Wayne and Selector it's a labour of love. 

[selector]

Truly amazing.  Congratulations.  I can't begin to imagine the number of hours to do all that rock work and the backdrop, and the shrubbery and trees are astounding, too. 

[doctorwayne]

wickman

Thanks Wayne, I'm hoping to retire soon so I can have more time for the hobby.

I originally thought your post to be about photo woes, but ity's clearly about photo WOWS!!!

Wayne

[wickman]

ATLANTIC CENTRAL

Lynn, very nice work, most impressive. If you can figure out how, could you post a track plan?

Sheldon

 

Trackplan is in the first post .

[wickman]

Thanks Wayne, I'm hoping to retire soon so I can have more time for the hobby.

[ATLANTIC CENTRAL]

Lynn, very nice work, most impressive. If you can figure out how, could you post a track plan?

Sheldon

[doctorwayne]

Lynn, your painted backgrounds are as realistic as the modelled portions of your layout...absolutely fabulous! 

Wayne

[wickman]

Thanks TF it's a never ending adventure.

[Track fiddler]

Good afternoon

Very impressive modeling Lynn.  Love the scenery, rock cliffs and the old weathered character of your building structures.

 

TF

[wickman]

 

I've been struggling with posting photos, can't remember how I posted the previous photos to show the photo rather than a redirect link to the photo , so, I'm going to try Flickr and see how that works. 
This is the Fsm Dexters Dead End I've been working on .

 

[wickman]

Thanks David

Here's a Sierra West Woodcutters Shack to go to a permanent area of the layout.

[NorthBrit]

Lynn.

Absolutely stunning.  I love it.

Well done.

 

David

[wickman]

Here's a Fsm Baileys Produce I built in 2018 

 

[wickman]

Working in the room on the right of the track plan, with the Walthers 90 ' turntable removed I proceeded to paint the backdrop and build some small hills , build the terrain up and plant the trees. I still need to build the 2 stall engine house and the wood coal tower. 

[wickman]

This is a kit I just completed , it's a Fsm IM Dunn .

[wickman]

Thankyou Selector, one thing I learned when you have a deep layout is you must finish the very back before moving forward, so once you get moving on it it moves along pretty good. 

[selector]

I can only imagine how many loving, careful, hours went into all of that.  At least 1500.  Fantastic, and I offer my congratulations. 

[wickman]

Thanks guys for the kind comments. I'm happy that I'm able to start posting photos here again. I often run into roadblocks and now can ask for input with pics.

[doctorwayne]

Very impressive modelling, Lynn.

Wayne

[richhotrain]

Outstanding workmanship!

Rich

[reasearchhound]

Great looking work. You should be very proud!

[Pruitt]

Nice!

[SeeYou190]

Lynn,

I would love to see pictures of your layout shared in Weekend Photo Fun and/or Show Me Something.

-Kevin

[wickman]

Thanks guys for the nice comments.