08-29-2016, 06:44 AM
Good Morning one and all!
Not much to report from the land of withered Buckeyes other then another hot day is on tap so, no railfaning today. Work on the new Slate Creek is progressing slowly the bench work is up 12" wide boards on metal "L" shelving braces set at 18" centers at 54"" height from the floor-for me that just upper chest level perfect viewing for switching when standing and since I will be using manual Peco switches perfect. Once the track is down I will add two jacks for my Tech 6 throttle. I'm debating if a bus and feeders is really needed since the layout is L shape and each leg is 12' . I decided my video gaming table and work desk will occupy the other two walls. My older 12' Slate Creek is still in operation since its portable and thus the slow rate building the new Slate Creek.
Hindsight is clearly 20/20..I should have incorporated that layout into my new Slate Creek. I suspect once the snow starts flying and the wind chill is below the zero mark the new layout will be built in no time at all.
Have a good'un!
Not much to report from the land of withered Buckeyes other then another hot day is on tap so, no railfaning today. Work on the new Slate Creek is progressing slowly the bench work is up 12" wide boards on metal "L" shelving braces set at 18" centers at 54"" height from the floor-for me that just upper chest level perfect viewing for switching when standing and since I will be using manual Peco switches perfect. Once the track is down I will add two jacks for my Tech 6 throttle. I'm debating if a bus and feeders is really needed since the layout is L shape and each leg is 12' . I decided my video gaming table and work desk will occupy the other two walls. My older 12' Slate Creek is still in operation since its portable and thus the slow rate building the new Slate Creek.
Hindsight is clearly 20/20..I should have incorporated that layout into my new Slate Creek. I suspect once the snow starts flying and the wind chill is below the zero mark the new layout will be built in no time at all.
Have a good'un!
Larry
Engineman
Summerset Ry
Make Safety your first thought, Not your last! Safety First!
Engineman
Summerset Ry
Make Safety your first thought, Not your last! Safety First!