11-15-2020, 06:46 PM
Well I didn't run the sander down the roadbed except to level out a few places on the top. Instead I started to lay track:
I started with the 24" radius end. I'm using all peco flex track that takes a bit of work to get it around corners but it will curve nicely if you are patient with it. Unlike Atlas track there isn't one track that slides easily so I did solder the joints in the curve.
Before
I'm using recycled Peco turnouts both salvaged off my previous layout and given to me from another modeler who switched his entire layout to code 83. I had to refurbish the turnouts a bit due to insulating cuts made into them when my friend's layout was converted to DCC. I had to do something similar when I converted my former layout as well.
After. I had to cut the ties back a bit and add new track nail holes in them all. They are still pretty much intact, just a bit shorter.
And now that the one curve is in, and checked with both a rail car and an NMRA gauge. I was able to re-install the HOn3 section above it. Now All I need to add is the joining piece between the stamp mill and the narrow gauge.
I started with the 24" radius end. I'm using all peco flex track that takes a bit of work to get it around corners but it will curve nicely if you are patient with it. Unlike Atlas track there isn't one track that slides easily so I did solder the joints in the curve.
Before
I'm using recycled Peco turnouts both salvaged off my previous layout and given to me from another modeler who switched his entire layout to code 83. I had to refurbish the turnouts a bit due to insulating cuts made into them when my friend's layout was converted to DCC. I had to do something similar when I converted my former layout as well.
After. I had to cut the ties back a bit and add new track nail holes in them all. They are still pretty much intact, just a bit shorter.
And now that the one curve is in, and checked with both a rail car and an NMRA gauge. I was able to re-install the HOn3 section above it. Now All I need to add is the joining piece between the stamp mill and the narrow gauge.