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Need advice in dismantling layout for a move to Montana.

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Posted by sfcouple on Friday, September 3, 2010 2:12 PM

I'll be making a new layout  (larger) with a totally different track plan.  So, I'll have to completely remove the trackwork from the foam, if possible.   

Modeling HO Freelance Logging Railroad.

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Posted by MisterBeasley on Friday, September 3, 2010 2:01 PM

Do you need to remove the track, or can you just transport the layout as as, possibly by cutting it in a few places?  With a little protection, the blue foam should hold up pretty well to a move.

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Need advice in dismantling layout for a move to Montana.
Posted by sfcouple on Friday, September 3, 2010 1:54 PM

Folks this is hard, I'm dismantling my layout for a move to Montana from San Francisco.  I've done the easy part by removing trees and structures...now the track and turnouts.  I used a thin layer of liquid nails to attach the track work to blue foam and diluted white glue for the ballast...any ideas on how to save the track?  Particularly the turnouts? 

Someone told us that the winter temperatures might be colder in Montana than San Francisco but the only difference I can see in the temperature readings is just have a silly minus sign in front.  I figure a long sleeve shirt and maybe a jacket is all I'll need to keep warm.  Confused

Wayne

Modeling HO Freelance Logging Railroad.

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