QUOTE: Originally posted by jacon12 QUOTE: Originally posted by Robert Knapp Jarrell, If you have decent size of access from the side, a removable hatch or cover is not nec. The problems of hiding a removable section that is so "in your face, up close" is not worth the trouble. Besides, if you glue down a 1/2" plywood deck over the foam supports, you could expand the trackage for the logging branch and lay roadbed directly on the ply. This base could also act as a foundation for any structures, etc. Bob K. Bob, when I got it up to 4 inches high (the foam 'supports' you see here) I was gonna put a piece of the 2 inch foam (a base piece) over that and then build up from there. Bad idea? Jarrell
QUOTE: Originally posted by Robert Knapp Jarrell, If you have decent size of access from the side, a removable hatch or cover is not nec. The problems of hiding a removable section that is so "in your face, up close" is not worth the trouble. Besides, if you glue down a 1/2" plywood deck over the foam supports, you could expand the trackage for the logging branch and lay roadbed directly on the ply. This base could also act as a foundation for any structures, etc. Bob K.
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QUOTE: Originally posted by Zandoz QUOTE: Originally posted by tstage Jarrell, Actually, there ARE curved turnouts available by Walthers-Shinohara. Unfortunately for us, they seem to pass over anything that could attach to a 22' radius curve. (18" then 24"...but NO 22"! That just completely mistifies me.. [V]) Tom Model Power (Roco) had curved turnouts with the larger radius 22". The smaller was 18". I have several of them that I picked up years ago....but have had no chance to put them to use. I'm not sure when they stopped being available, but it may be worth keeping an eye out on ebay, and at train shows.
QUOTE: Originally posted by tstage Jarrell, Actually, there ARE curved turnouts available by Walthers-Shinohara. Unfortunately for us, they seem to pass over anything that could attach to a 22' radius curve. (18" then 24"...but NO 22"! That just completely mistifies me.. [V]) Tom
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QUOTE: Originally posted by tstage QUOTE: Originally posted by Zandoz QUOTE: Originally posted by tstage Jarrell, Actually, there ARE curved turnouts available by Walthers-Shinohara. Unfortunately for us, they seem to pass over anything that could attach to a 22' radius curve. (18" then 24"...but NO 22"! That just completely mistifies me.. [V]) Tom Model Power (Roco) had curved turnouts with the larger radius 22". The smaller was 18". I have several of them that I picked up years ago....but have had no chance to put them to use. I'm not sure when they stopped being available, but it may be worth keeping an eye out on ebay, and at train shows. Zandoz, Thanks, I didn't know that. But...I would assume that they are Code 100 and NOT Code 83. Yes? I sure wi***hey'd come out with Code 83, 22" radius curved turnouts . Maybe I oughta just put a bug in Walthers and/or Peco's ear about that. Doesn't make sense to me... Tom
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QUOTE: Originally posted by Robert Knapp QUOTE: Originally posted by jacon12 QUOTE: Originally posted by Robert Knapp Jarrell, If you have decent size of access from the side, a removable hatch or cover is not nec. The problems of hiding a removable section that is so "in your face, up close" is not worth the trouble. Besides, if you glue down a 1/2" plywood deck over the foam supports, you could expand the trackage for the logging branch and lay roadbed directly on the ply. This base could also act as a foundation for any structures, etc. Bob K. Bob, when I got it up to 4 inches high (the foam 'supports' you see here) I was gonna put a piece of the 2 inch foam (a base piece) over that and then build up from there. Bad idea? Jarrell Jarrell, The only reason for suggesting the ply is additional strength with minimum height- would help keep the grade lower for the climb. Less supports needed to have better side access for derailments and track cleaning. Bob K.
QUOTE: Originally posted by Robert Knapp Jarrell, Regarding the portals- many single track portals may not be wide enough to use on a turn. Side clearance for passenger cars on the inside of the track and pilot overhang clearance on the outside of the track must be checked. You may need to purchase the portals to check these clearances before finishing these areas. You definately should know what portal is to be installed before capping the tunnel, this way you can add backers for the tunnel liner to correspond to the portal shape and construction(cut stone, masonry block, concrete or wood). If a portal needs to be wider, you can cut and add to the concrete styles and hide the seams. For W/S masonry portal, 2 portals need to be used to make one. Cuts just passed the centerline on both and glue back together gives a wider portal that allows the stone work to blend (keystone will just be larger) Don't forget the top clearance for taller equipment if it is to be used. Don't ask how I found this out (What do you mean the double stacks hit the portal!) Bob K.
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QUOTE: Originally posted by Medina1128 Unless I'm mistaken, the dimensions are listed on the WS web site.
QUOTE: Originally posted by tstage Jarrell, I believe that's the new BLI UP 4-8-2 Mountain. (http://www.trainworld1.com/broadwayltd/index.html) I just saw it listed on the Trainworld.com site about 15 minutes ago - $90 off MSRP! Only comes in AT&SF scheme though. Tom
QUOTE: Originally posted by Medina1128 Actually, Jacon, that's the BLI Santa Fe 4-8-4. Yep, sound AND DCC. It's sounds and runs as good as it looks. My wife got it for me for our 6th wedding anniversary! Ya gotta love a woman like that.. I know I do!!
QUOTE: Originally posted by tstage Jarrell, Get an undecorated one and pretend it was mistakenly shipped to NC by Warner Brothers Acme Shipping Co. because....they took a "wrong turn at Albuquerque". Sounds legitimate to me...[:D] Tom
QUOTE: Originally posted by jacon12 QUOTE: Originally posted by tstage Jarrell, Get an undecorated one and pretend it was mistakenly shipped to NC by Warner Brothers Acme Shipping Co. because....they took a "wrong turn at Albuquerque". Sounds legitimate to me...[:D] Tom [:)] Heck.. works for me!! Jarrell
QUOTE: Originally posted by oleirish QUOTE: Originally posted by jacon12 QUOTE: Originally posted by tstage Jarrell, Get an undecorated one and pretend it was mistakenly shipped to NC by Warner Brothers Acme Shipping Co. because....they took a "wrong turn at Albuquerque". Sounds legitimate to me...[:D] Tom [:)] Heck.. works for me!! Jarrell [:D]Jarrell: just rember it is your railroad,so if you want an mallett on there that would be just fine,BTW there is an logging mallett avable for under $100.00 and looks fine,would go fine with a SHAY,and Maybe a HYSTER[}:)][8D] Jim