Double Decker?
Yes I am planning-- or dreaming about-- a double decker pike along my 50 foot hallway and into the parlor in the front of the apartment. I think I'll start with one level, the lower one, and attach the upper level with risers later on. Also not the full hallway at first-- just sections 5 to 8 feet long, starting with only two-- and turnaround sections at the ends to maintain operations while we're building.
The main line will be about 9 inches wide and the upper level will be narrower. Everything built with 3/8 inch plywood, TrainClown's lightweight papier mache attached to it, and building flats right against the wall where there are towns or cities. The turnaround sections could be hinged to the shelf so they drop down when not in use, but go clear across the hallway so you have to duck-- or more likely crawl-- under them when they are in use. I also want to involve kids as much as possible at all stages.
BTW, I looked up individual ties-- about 50 to the foot! . . . maybe I will use some flex track after all-- anyone know about those machines you use to set spikes?
farnham
Yes I am planning-- or dreaming about-- a double decker pike along my 50 foot hallway and into the parlor in the front of the apartment. I think I'll start with one level, the lower one, and attach the upper level with risers later on. Also not the full hallway at first-- just sections 5 to 8 feet long, starting with only two-- and turnaround sections at the ends to maintain operations while we're building.
The main line will be about 9 inches wide and the upper level will be narrower. Everything built with 3/8 inch plywood, TrainClown's lightweight papier mache attached to it, and building flats right against the wall where there are towns or cities. The turnaround sections could be hinged to the shelf so they drop down when not in use, but go clear across the hallway so you have to duck-- or more likely crawl-- under them when they are in use. I also want to involve kids as much as possible at all stages.
BTW, I looked up individual ties-- about 50 to the foot! . . . maybe I will use some flex track after all-- anyone know about those machines you use to set spikes?
farnham