LarryG
Western Thunderer
No, not this time. I prefer looking at things and shunting.
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4mm Llanfair
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Muddysblues
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Is it finished yet ? 
Best regards
Craig
Best regards
Craig
LarryG
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Getting there Craig. Better weather allowed the framework to be finished off and Creasoted today. The tops are drying out elsewhere...Is it finished yet ?
James Spooner
Western Thunderer
Hi Larry,
I assume all this is gauge/scale interchangeable in case you ever feel the need to move back down to 4mm?!!
Cheers
Nigel
LarryG
Western Thunderer
Each time I tried to go back into 0 gauge, I was put off by the thought of having to build another loop in the garden. As things have turned out, I quite enjoyed building it over the past two weeks.
LarryG
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Building structures such as this is dependant on the weather. The sun is out today and so I've placed the tops on the frame to dry out. If the day remains cool, the tops will be given another coating of creocote. A hot day is really essential when fitting roofing felt so that it will be more malleable and less likely to crack when being folded over the edges.
A post was sunk in the wrong place on the left. Rather than dig it out and start afresh, supports were cantilevered out. Sorry about the repetitive images, but there's now't else to say about 'progress'......
A post was sunk in the wrong place on the left. Rather than dig it out and start afresh, supports were cantilevered out. Sorry about the repetitive images, but there's now't else to say about 'progress'......
Geoff
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That looks brilliant Larry, looking forward to seeing some track go down and trains running.Building structures such as this is dependant on the weather. The sun is out today and so I've placed the tops on the frame to dry out. If the day remains cool, the tops will be given another coating of creocote. A hot day is really essential when fitting roofing felt so that it will be more malleable and less likely to crack when being folded over the edges.
A post was sunk in the wrong place on the left. Rather than dig it out and start afresh, supports were cantilevered out. Sorry about the repetitive images, but there's now't else to say about 'progress'......
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Geoff
Quintus
Western Thunderer
Hi Larry,
I have had a similar set up on my Melcombe Magna layout, and I have built this track cleaning and de- cobwebbing device, which is usually propelled around before an operating session.
Failure to use it will ensure the first train of the day will arrive swathed in cobwebs, which are a devil to remove.
The track cleaning rubber is attached to an open box, which can be weighted as necessary, and just drops in its aperture.
It has been indispensable and has done the job for over twenty years.
Regards
Mike.
I have had a similar set up on my Melcombe Magna layout, and I have built this track cleaning and de- cobwebbing device, which is usually propelled around before an operating session.
Failure to use it will ensure the first train of the day will arrive swathed in cobwebs, which are a devil to remove.
The track cleaning rubber is attached to an open box, which can be weighted as necessary, and just drops in its aperture.
It has been indispensable and has done the job for over twenty years.
Regards
Mike.
LarryG
Western Thunderer
I like the look of the track cleaner, but a simple trip round with the Peco track rubber will do for me.
The forecast promises sunny weather from Wednesday, so that's when the job will be completed. Even though the plywood has been cut and given lots of creosote, I am toying with the idea of using 1 inch planed timber instead because nailing roofing felt to it will be much easier.
The forecast promises sunny weather from Wednesday, so that's when the job will be completed. Even though the plywood has been cut and given lots of creosote, I am toying with the idea of using 1 inch planed timber instead because nailing roofing felt to it will be much easier.
paulc
Western Thunderer
Stay with the ply and use Galvanised Stitching screws to hold the felt with a dob of silicone under the head before its screwed down will do the job Larry .I like the look of the track cleaner, but a simple trip round with the Peco track rubber will do for me.
The forecast promises sunny weather from Wednesday, so that's when the job will be completed. Even though the plywood has been cut and given lots of creosote, I am toying with the idea of using 1 inch planed timber instead because nailing roofing felt to it will be much easier.
LarryG
Western Thunderer
The tops are now screwed down with sealant around the screws...
The sealant.........................................................................................................Slight inward camber on the curved section...
Otherwise its all level...
1" spacer. There is an air gap between the loop and the shed to allow rain water to drain away and prevent it from running into the internal baseboard....
The sealant.........................................................................................................Slight inward camber on the curved section...
Otherwise its all level...
1" spacer. There is an air gap between the loop and the shed to allow rain water to drain away and prevent it from running into the internal baseboard....
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michael mott
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I do like the concept of putting the loop outside to avoid having to disguise a tight corner or mor realistically using up a lot of space inside, which would still not be ideal. Nice tidy work on the loop Larry.
Michael
Michael
LarryG
Western Thunderer
Thanks, but I cannot recommend using semi-circular plywood tops, as they're bloomin' awful to cover and invariably end up looking untidy. Far easier all round to use planed 4" x 1" wood laid side by side to give an 8" wide top surface, while forming the curve like a three-penny bit. Straight strips of felt will save a heap of waste, and side strips could be screwed on if there are concerns about wagons blowing over.
Felt was wrapped around the edge and nailed underneath. 1/8" was chiselled out of the horizontal frame members to allow for the thickness of the felt. A strip of roofing felt will be glued to the internal baseboard just here, which will be hidden under the overbridge...
LarryG
Western Thunderer
0 gauge track laying has been covered before, so nothing to see there. A 7mm scale station building returned home recently and, based on Cambrian buildings at Carno and Pontdolgoch, has been shortened to suit my smaller incarnation of Llanfair. This was how I originally built it...
How it looks now. The end building was removed and its wall complete with toilets was attached to the main structure.....
The road side entrance was converted into a window and the surround decoration added to both windows to match the front aspect. Just noticed the missing drainpipe.....
How it looks now. The end building was removed and its wall complete with toilets was attached to the main structure.....
The road side entrance was converted into a window and the surround decoration added to both windows to match the front aspect. Just noticed the missing drainpipe.....
LarryG
Western Thunderer
Good. I look forward to seeing your progress.