Layout progress

DanRaitz

Member
Here is the latest on my Sn3 layout. I've got the track plan pretty much finialized. As you can see I made cardboard mock-ups of the major structures to help in laying out the design. The track design is based upon John Allen's "Timesaver". Any comments are more then welcome.
Dan
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Catt

Looks to me like your off to a good start.My 0n30 layout is but a distant dream till I get some N scale stuff done.
 

Tileguy

Member
Nice job Dan, when do i get to come over for an Op session :D

Catt, i have a simlar problem, I cant start my On30 layout till i get rid of some more N scale :D
 

sumpter250

multiscale modelbuilder
I really like the use of cardboard mockups for some of the structures, and the same for the trackplan! This is one I'll follow closely! :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:
 

DanRaitz

Member
I've installed the Homabed (glued and brad nailed) put in a thin coat of spackling paste. Now I just need to do a light sanding and sealing with paint and it's time to start laying ties.

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DanRaitz

Member
Well, here it is one month later and I've got the ties laid and the mainline track spiked down. I'll be using a different color stain for the sidings and spurs (a grayish color to replicate older ties). For the mainline I used a Minwax stain called "Jacobean" for that newer tie look.
Here are some shots that I took last night.

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webmaster

Member
It's very nice, I wish I could lay my own track sometimes... Was there any particular reason you opted for a manual turnout switch as opposed to a mechanical under the baseboard one?
 
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