Photo plank/test track 4mm

Discussion in 'Planks, Switching and Shelf Layouts' started by Mark J, Sep 11, 2019.

  1. Mark J

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    Evening this has been an idea for a while now. Today I bought a 600mm x 90mm floating shelf ideal for a photo plank/test track.
    Tomorrow I should receive my Peco setrack for this build. The theme of the layout will be based around diesel locomotives which I have a great passion for.
    I hope to post some pictures tomorrow once the track has been laid.
     
  2. York Paul

    York Paul Staff Member Moderator

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    Great stuff Mark... I look forward to following your project :thumbup:
     
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  3. Toto

    Toto I'm best ignored Staff Member Founder Administrator

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    Nice one Mark. I like diesels myself so looking forward to seeing the results.

    Cheers

    Toto
     
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    Been thinking about doing the same myself... :scratchchin:

    Thinking is as far as I have got!
     
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    Andy I have been like you, thinking about it but now it’s materialising.
     
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    Diesels for me too, will follow with interest

    MalcT
     
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    MalcT thanks for your interest. The track has been fitted to the floating shelf along with part of a platform area. Happy with the way the layout is looking. I have taken a picture of the progress.
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    Toto I'm best ignored Staff Member Founder Administrator

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    Very nice. I like the line side electrical boxes. :thumbs:
     
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    Thanks Toto it’s nice to add little bits of detail such as electrical boxes to a layout.
     
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    Today I have been weathering the platform area and the walled sections. Over the coming week I hoping to add the cable trunking and start to lay some ground cover and ballast.
    A picture of today’s progress.
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