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Discussion in 'Planks, Switching and Shelf Layouts' started by Ron, Jun 11, 2017.

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  1. Jul 2, 2017 #41
    Ron

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    Thanks Tom, good holiday??
     
  2. Jul 2, 2017 #42
    Toto

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    Hi Ron,

    Yes a good break. I expected a bit of a heavy fortnight but in reality, it turned out quite the opposite and I must say I feel better for it. A bit of a stomach bug played havoc for a couple of days but a good detox period sorted that out.

    It was very relaxing which is what we needed really. Maybe going back for a week in September. To be decided.

    Glad to be back now though and am looking forward to getting myself back into the saddle and getting some progress in the shed.

    Enjoying your thread Ron. The change in location etc makes things a bit different. :thumbs: I was a little surprised to see you go down this particular road. Very enjoyable.

    Toto
     
  3. Jul 3, 2017 #43
    gormo

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    Nice stuff Ron,

    I`m still trying to get my head around you doing USA.

    But what you`re doing looks really good.....:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

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  4. Jul 3, 2017 #44
    Gary

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    Gormo, I'm guessing that Ron has seen the value in the North American models. You can pick up a very nice model quite cheaply and if you wish to put sound into it, you don't need to break the bank... ;) The US stuff is very affordable indeed !

    Cheers, Gary.
     
  5. Jul 3, 2017 #45
    Ron

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    Those 2 loco's both DCC fitted came to £85 inc P&P and the reason is, it's completely different to Sheringbourne. It's 100% freight as opposed to Sheringbourne 98% passenger and will be portable as well! :)
     
  6. Jul 3, 2017 #46
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    Today I have been fitting 6x6 lots of magnets and painting the rail on the operators side yellow and fitting a plough on front of the GP35. I have also emulsioned the new board that will join the existing one.
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    Cheers
    Ron
     
  7. Jul 4, 2017 #47
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    Latest track plan, 8' x 9"
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  8. Jul 4, 2017 #48
    gormo

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    There`s plenty of scope there for shunting Ron,

    Do you need the run around that long...???

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  9. Jul 5, 2017 #49
    SMR CHRIS

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    gormo wrote:
    Gormo that's probably only 2 wagons with some of those great big US trucks, you would get at least 8 4 wheelers may be more in the same space, probably the only draw back with a US plank that isn't set in the very early steam period is the big truck the jump from 20ft to 40ft and then 50-60ft trucks tend to take up a bit of space.:thumbup:
     
  10. Jul 5, 2017 #50
    gormo

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    Ah yes of course Chris,

    Thank you.

    Point taken

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  11. Jul 5, 2017 #51
    Ron

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    That's the reason Chris, although I'm trying to get mostly 40' box cars and a couple of 50' cars.:thumbs:
     
  12. Jul 6, 2017 #52
    Ron

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    Track work on board 1 finished and all feeds soldered and ready for point motors to finish..
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    Started board 2 today, 2 coats of brown emulsion and all woodwork done!
     
  13. Jul 7, 2017 #53
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    That was quick Ron :thumbup:

    Ed
     
  14. Jul 7, 2017 #54
    gormo

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    He doesn`t muck about Ed,

    He`s a man on a mission...:thumbs:

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  15. Jul 9, 2017 #55
    Ron

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    Mission report
    New boxcar with added graffiti..
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    And trial positioning of track on No2 baseboard .
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  16. Jul 9, 2017 #56
    Toto

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    What's the total length Ron.
     
  17. Jul 10, 2017 #57
    Ron

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    Hi Tom, 8 feet x 9 ins, once I get the cork underlay down I'll use 3 wooden dowls and a pair of over-centre clips to join and align them.
    I need to sort out some legs too, Gary has provided me with the sizes for that.
    Cheers
    Ron
     
  18. Jul 11, 2017 #58
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    Busy tonight, got the boards fitted together and a bit of track laid..
    Only the two tracks with the point attached are fixed down, waiting for a point to arrive..

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    Cheers
    Ron
     
  19. Jul 11, 2017 #59
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    Great progress Ron
     
  20. Jul 11, 2017 #60
    Toto

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    Coming on nicely Ron. As usual, you ain't hanging around. Looking forward to more of the same. :thumbs:
     
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