Christmas Layout - Printable Version

Christmas Layout - Printable Version

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Re: Christmas Layout - Fifer - 12-03-2009

MountainMan Wrote:Got it!

The picture is not to good and close.
Mike

Re: Christmas Layout - MasonJar - 12-03-2009

Fifer Wrote:
MasonJar Wrote:Hi Mike,

I was wondering about your plan to have the left and right sides of the loops as separate electrical blocks? In terms of operations for the boys (not to mention the possibility of "racing" ), would it be better to isolate the inner and outer track instead? That way one of them could orbit the outer loop while the other is occupied with switching on the inside/sidings.

Andrew
Thanks Andrew. The plan is a little hard to really understand because ALL of those feeders will be on a DPDT switch and their own block for either of two Tech 6 controllers fo working sound.
Thanks , Mike

Got it...I think.

Is that double cross-over insulated so that the inner and outer loops can be run separately? :?:

Andrew

Re: Christmas Layout - Fifer - 12-06-2009

Here is the latest progress. The control panel is made and the location of the Tech 6's is determined and velcroed down. The 110 V switch is on and the power cord and receptical are on. I also got the other two LH turnouts and placed them. I have 4 more feeders to place and the remainder of the track can be screwed down.

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Mike

Re: Christmas Layout - Steamtrains - 12-06-2009

WoW..Mike....That really came together fast...and it's looking really nice. The kids are gonna love it..!!! Thumbsup

Re: Christmas Layout - Fifer - 12-06-2009

Steamtrains Wrote:WoW..Mike....That really came together fast...and it's looking really nice. The kids are gonna love it..!!!

Thanks Gus , I think I should have the video camera ready !!!! Popcornbeer

Re: Christmas Layout - railroader9731 - 12-07-2009

Really did turn out nice cant wait to see your grand kids on the throttles.

Re: Christmas Layout - Fifer - 12-07-2009

railroader9731 Wrote:Really did turn out nice cant wait to see your grand kids on the throttles.

Thanks Harry , I hadn't even pictured that yet!

Mike

Re: Christmas Layout - Trucklover - 12-07-2009

WOW another layout!! Cool!! I like the idea of a holiday layout, keep us posted Thumbsup

Re: Christmas Layout - Fifer - 12-07-2009

Trucklover Wrote:WOW another layout!! Cool!! I like the idea of a holiday layout, keep us posted

Thanks Josh , It will be going to their house so they have a layout besides mine to run on.
Mike

Re: Christmas Layout - Trucklover - 12-07-2009

Fifer Wrote:
Trucklover Wrote:WOW another layout!! Cool!! I like the idea of a holiday layout, keep us posted
Thanks Josh , It will be going to their house so they have a layout besides mine to run on.
Mike

That is too cool Mike, im sure Gavin and Ryan will love this and appreciate all the hard work you put into this layout so they can run some trains at their house as well Goldth

Re: Christmas Layout - railroader9731 - 12-25-2009

Ok Mike just like a kid im wanting to know how the layout went over with the grand kids? huh huh huh 790_smiley_picking_a_fight

Re: Christmas Layout - Fifer - 12-25-2009

railroader9731 Wrote:Ok Mike just like a kid im wanting to know how the layout went over with the grand kids? huh huh huh

They love it! I am not sure who likes it better , their dad or them!!!
Thanks , Mike

Re: Christmas Layout - railroader9731 - 12-25-2009

Sweet at least you made top 10 on thier santa list 2285_

Glad the dad i mean grand kids enjoy it.

Re: Christmas Layout - Fifer - 12-25-2009

Thanks Harry !
Mike

Re: Christmas Layout - Steamtrains - 12-26-2009

Hey Mike...Did you happen to have the video camera handy..??? Glad the kids (& the ol' man...) liked it..!! 2285_