Layout Build- NYC Layout (Proto-lance)

[ALEX WARSHAL]

Hello everybody,

After almost 7 years of working on my layout, dismantling it, and starting again, I decided to make a thread of some sorts about my progress. WARNING: This tread will contain many pictures at times. I hope you all enjoy, and my next post will give some backround info on the layout.

-Alex Warshal

[ACY Tom]

Looking forward to it, Alex.  We haven't seen any pictures from you in a long time.

Tom

[ALEX WARSHAL]

So here's the layout at a glance.

Name: NYC

Scale: HO (1:87)

Size: 4' x 8'

Theme: Branchline Operations on Class 1 RR

Locale: western New York State (Buffalo area)

Era: spring/summer early 1950s (1950-1955)

Style: Island

Mainline Run: 19' 2"

Minimum Radius: 18'' 

Turnout: Bachmann EZ Command DCC Turouts (Left/Right)

Maximum Grade: N/A

Benchwork: Tabletop

Height: 3' 6" 

Track & Roadbed: Bachmann EZ Track

Scenery: Foam Insulation Board, Paint, & Woodland Scenics Turfs

Backdrop: N/A

Control: Bachamann EZ Comand Dynamis DCC System

Next Post: More info and finally some pictures. :)

[ALEX WARSHAL]

So a little more info. The layout focuses on NYC freight and passenger operations, with both steam and diesel bring used. The layout is focused on the fictional Johnstown, NY being in suburban Buffalo. The main industry on the layout will be a two building Ford Motor Co. complex. The layout will also feature a depot, team track, a small downtown complex, and a few other buildings. Feel free to leave any comments, or questions and without further waiting here are the photos. This is the main view of the layout, you can note the depot foundation toward the rear of the layout, the team track near the front, and the Ford complex will be on the longer section of the spur with the team track. 

So far the benchwork, tracklaying, and wiring are done. The scenery is up next, with the main road being the next step.

-Alex Warshal

[Carnegie Falls]

Hi Alex,

I look forward to following the build.  I'm at a similar stage on my HO 4x8 and I enjoy when people post lots of photos.  Thanks for sharing.

[Bis]

Alex- your layout is looking good, but how do you reach the back side of the layout. I  presume it is 4 foot wide. 

[ALEX WARSHAL]

Thank you Carnegie Falls, and Bis although it isn't vey visable there is a 2-3 foot gap from the rear of the layout to the wall. 

Status: Currently test fitting roadways.

-Alex Warshal

[angelob6660]

I believe the connection to the main line is where that bumper is located.

[ALEX WARSHAL]

angelob6660, you have it correct. Theoretically, the siding and spur near the front of the layout are my very short passing track and interchange to the outside world. Any cars to/from interchange are left on that small spur in the front and manually interchanged. -Alex Warshal

[ALEX WARSHAL]

Thought it was time for an update. The roads went in with a fight, the first time I put them in it was unbelievably crooked, but I finally straightened out everything. Next Step: Cut Last Road Section, Repaint Road Areas, and Finally Stripe the Roads. Happy 4th to those in the USA, and a belated Happy Canada Day to our northern neighbors. -Alex Warshal

[ALEX WARSHAL]

Update: The roads are cut, in, painted, and striped. I'm glad it worked out. I'd post photos, but the scenery is a wreck.

-Alex Warshal