Still need to build the upper deck here. It will be Staunton, VA. To the right is the Southern Crossing at Union Station. You can really see the 3 different backdrop colors in this pic (see LED post)
Friday, August 10, 2012
More...
Here in the lower level is Ivy, VA. There we have the Westvaco Pulpwood loading and a grocery warehouse siding. Upper level will be Fishersville with a small grain siding.
Continued...
The lower section here will be Afton, VA - the entrance to Blue Ridge Tunnel. After entering the tunnel, and rounding the helix, it will exit the tunnel on the other side of the stairs and reach the upper level here- (Paper Roll) From there, we go downgrade into Basic/Waynesboro and interchange with the N&W. Still need to add the backdrop in this area.
More progress pics
Upper deck will be Waynesboro, VA and lower will be Crozet, VA. Towns will be offset from each other. I really should have cleaned up before taking these ......
Progress pics
New peninsula under construction. Upper deck will be close to Fishersville, VA and the lower deck is between Ivy, VA and Mechums Creek Bridge.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
How time flies....!
My last post was Jan 2nd....I really wanted to keep this updated.
The good news is that most of the layout that needed to come down, is gone.
And even better news is that I have made a bunch of progress. I started with the teardown, then moved aisle lighting and associated electrical. Since I was trying to gain more aisle space, the studded walls were torn down and rebuilt closer to the foundation, insulated, and new drywall hung.
The new peninsula from Ivy to Crozet on the lower deck is now built with most of the masonite backdrop installed. Once the peninsula is almost complete, I will start construction of the helix and benchwork.
I need to take some pictures to post...And a few minor changes have been made to the trackplan, I'll post the new plan and pics soon!
The good news is that most of the layout that needed to come down, is gone.
And even better news is that I have made a bunch of progress. I started with the teardown, then moved aisle lighting and associated electrical. Since I was trying to gain more aisle space, the studded walls were torn down and rebuilt closer to the foundation, insulated, and new drywall hung.
The new peninsula from Ivy to Crozet on the lower deck is now built with most of the masonite backdrop installed. Once the peninsula is almost complete, I will start construction of the helix and benchwork.
I need to take some pictures to post...And a few minor changes have been made to the trackplan, I'll post the new plan and pics soon!
Monday, January 2, 2012
My New Years Resolution...
For 2012 is to get working on the railroad!
And that will begin with DESTRUCTION of about 1/2 of the layout starting this week.
I spent New Years Day laying out the perimeter of the new plan on the floor with tape to make sure everything fits and the flow is good. I'm very happy to say that with this plan, there are no duck-unders, lift-outs, or bottlenecks. I think that I will even be able to add a few inches to the aisles in a few spots.
I will be giving the fascia more of a flow, unlike the straight sections before.
I would like to thank those that offered their opinions and tips on the redesign.
Happy New Year!
Bryan
And that will begin with DESTRUCTION of about 1/2 of the layout starting this week.
I spent New Years Day laying out the perimeter of the new plan on the floor with tape to make sure everything fits and the flow is good. I'm very happy to say that with this plan, there are no duck-unders, lift-outs, or bottlenecks. I think that I will even be able to add a few inches to the aisles in a few spots.
I will be giving the fascia more of a flow, unlike the straight sections before.
I would like to thank those that offered their opinions and tips on the redesign.
Happy New Year!
Bryan
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