I just cut between the tracks with a circular saw...
Saturday, April 20, 2013
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
I must blog!
I need to work on getting regular updates here instead of just the True Line Trains Twitter/Facebook/Webpage.
So I'm working on cleaning up the basement, and identifying what I need to work on next. I can lay out some additional trackwork with what I have on hand, but the budget won't allow much more right now. So instead I'm working on specifically planning what needs to be done so when I can coordinate the budget and the help I can make some significant progress.
I did start up the layout and was surprised that I didn't have anything laying across the track and causing a short. Cleaned some locomotive wheels and track and it's still working pretty well. I really want to finish the connection to the east helix again, though. Then I can have trains running continuously while working.
I need to make a small modification on the west end of the layout as well. Fortunately, the track isn't in place yet. I'll be cutting out a section of the OSB deck and replacing it with masonite over the track that leads into the helix. I need about 1/8" (minimum) greater clearance for the TLT U-2-g coal load to fit. I can run it without a coal load, or a shorter one. But pictures of some New Haven locomotives show that it wasn't uncommon for a tender to be loaded above the height of the cab, and I'd like to be able to do that.
This extra clearance it also going to impact the rebuilding of the east side, but I think it will be worth it for the appearance of the locomotives.
So I'm working on cleaning up the basement, and identifying what I need to work on next. I can lay out some additional trackwork with what I have on hand, but the budget won't allow much more right now. So instead I'm working on specifically planning what needs to be done so when I can coordinate the budget and the help I can make some significant progress.
I did start up the layout and was surprised that I didn't have anything laying across the track and causing a short. Cleaned some locomotive wheels and track and it's still working pretty well. I really want to finish the connection to the east helix again, though. Then I can have trains running continuously while working.
I need to make a small modification on the west end of the layout as well. Fortunately, the track isn't in place yet. I'll be cutting out a section of the OSB deck and replacing it with masonite over the track that leads into the helix. I need about 1/8" (minimum) greater clearance for the TLT U-2-g coal load to fit. I can run it without a coal load, or a shorter one. But pictures of some New Haven locomotives show that it wasn't uncommon for a tender to be loaded above the height of the cab, and I'd like to be able to do that.
This extra clearance it also going to impact the rebuilding of the east side, but I think it will be worth it for the appearance of the locomotives.
Monday, April 1, 2013
#2456 entering Derby
This is T-2-b #2456 at John Grosner's. John does some fantastic modeling, and the layout is a lot of fun to operate as well. Yes, the State of Maine box car is from 1953, a bit late for the T-2-b. Get over it.
Randy
Randy
Friday, October 19, 2012
Still working
Well, Dick reminded me (as usual) that I'm waaayy behind on updating my blog. This is largely because I've been busy with True Line Trains stuff, including Twitter (@TrueLineTrains) and Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/TrueLineTrains). Oh, and planning for Trainfest in Milwaukee. Unfortunately it means I will miss the NHRHTA Reunion this year (and I was out of town for the fan trip in Essex).
But, I have managed to work on a few models. I haven't gotten as far as Chris and Pieter, but I've been working on the F&C NH Rebuilt double sheathed box car, the Westerfield NH rebuilt single sheathed box car, and the F&C B&O M-15L/K double door wagontop box car.
I've also been working on the trackwork for Stanley Works, and should be able to connect that into the main layout soon. I'm also pretty close to finalizing my plans for the changes I'm making to the east side of town.
I will try to get a proper update together with pictures this weekend.
But, I have managed to work on a few models. I haven't gotten as far as Chris and Pieter, but I've been working on the F&C NH Rebuilt double sheathed box car, the Westerfield NH rebuilt single sheathed box car, and the F&C B&O M-15L/K double door wagontop box car.
I've also been working on the trackwork for Stanley Works, and should be able to connect that into the main layout soon. I'm also pretty close to finalizing my plans for the changes I'm making to the east side of town.
I will try to get a proper update together with pictures this weekend.
Friday, September 7, 2012
Layout plan updates
I know. Waayyy too long since the last update. It's been a busy summer with construction, vacations, and stuff for True Line Trains.
But I've managed to pull up some of the east end of town for reconfiguration. And this week the laundry is officially out of the basement. So now I can look at the Berlin Line extension more specifically and hopefully get working on construction soon.
The rest of the layout worked well, and ultimately I'd like to be able to start basic scenery and all after the first of the year so I have something more to show by June.
It will be at least a couple of weeks before I can make too much progress, but once things settle down at TLT I'll be looking at it more seriously.
But I've managed to pull up some of the east end of town for reconfiguration. And this week the laundry is officially out of the basement. So now I can look at the Berlin Line extension more specifically and hopefully get working on construction soon.
The rest of the layout worked well, and ultimately I'd like to be able to start basic scenery and all after the first of the year so I have something more to show by June.
It will be at least a couple of weeks before I can make too much progress, but once things settle down at TLT I'll be looking at it more seriously.
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