MARCH 1-3, 2008
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BUILDING THE UPPER LOOP MARCH 1-3, 2008 |
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| FIRST PLANK - Instead of a single flat table, I wanted to have the tracks supported by benchwork around the edges. Saturday morning the first board was installed. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| BEFORE - This closet will soon be the site of two concentric loops, one a 40 inch radius and the other a 50 inch radius. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| BASIC STRUCTURE - More 2x4's have been installed, all at an elevation of 53 inches. It will support the loop track for continuous running. | PLYWOOD INSTALLED - the plywood is 11/16 CDX plywood, very strong at a reasonable cost. These particular pieces were salvaged from the old railroad. | |||||||||||||||||||
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| TRACKWORK COMPLETE - A short coal train takes a spin on the new trackage. The engine is on a 40-inch-radius curve, which starts with an easy transition curve. | RIGHT UP TO THE EDGE - The 449 goes right up to the end of the new track. Almost all the track in the picture is new, about 36 feet installed this weekend. | |||||||||||||||||||
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| PROUD RAILROADER - Charlotte took a picture of me shortly after I'd shown the new railroad to three visitors who seemed rather impressed. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| MONDAY PROGRESS - The corners of the edge boards join at a 33 degree angle. It took several adjustments to get it right. I only had an hour to work on it today. | ||||||||||||||||||||