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Swiss layout in 2FS - Threading!

cornish trains jez

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Good evening all,

 

Having received a parcel on Friday from the 2mmFS association packed full of easitrac, I decided to spend this afternoon threading the rails onto the sleepers. It has taken me approximately 45 minutes to an hour to thread both rails onto the sleepers/chairs to build a 550mm section. Thankfully the layout is small and it's not for my Par layout! I'd be here for days threading away!! However, the resulting trackwork quality and appearance is well worth the effort and patience.

 

Having threaded 4 sections, It came to light that, unlike N gauge, there are no track joiners. Several minutes later I realised that the sections are joined together using a set of sleepers!!

 

Well, here are a few progress shots. I have placed the four sections of track on the layout plan just to gain an idea of how it will look once it is fixed down. Also included is the latest addition piece of rolling stock. Kato/Hobbytrains lovely Re 6/6 locomotive number 11688 "Linthal" in swiss railways green livery, a typical loco on this scenic route. Behind it are 2 minitrix autotransporter wagons. (they will need their wheel sets changed or flanges trimmed down as they seem to roll along the tops of the sleepers)

 

As always, all comments are welcome.

 

Cat decides to come and sign off the work carried out so far!

 

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Double track mainline starting to take shape.

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Overall view of track built so far.

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Best regards,

 

Jeremy

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Looking good Jeremy and the latest aquisition looks very nice too. ;)

 

The 2mm FS easitrac makes an huge difference over the standard PECO track work in appearance.  Now you've started will your rendition of Par follow a similiar course? :)

 

Finally, the kitchen floor looks spotless although I think the cat isn't to 2mm FS standards!!!! :D

 

Cheers,

 

Mark

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I think the cat isn't to 2mm FS standards

 

...pop it in the post to the 2mm Association and have its paws turned down :D

 

Lookin' good Jeremy - as Mark says, once the track bug bites its hard to work with Peco again...did you start ballasting Par yet? :O

 

I can see this layout is starting to turn that 'dark side' in you....

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Looking good Jeremy and the latest aquisition looks very nice too. ;)

 

The 2mm FS easitrac makes an huge difference over the standard PECO track work in appearance.  Now you've started will your rendition of Par follow a similiar course?  :)

 

Finally, the kitchen floor looks spotless although I think the cat isn't to 2mm FS standards!!!! :D

 

Cheers,

 

Mark

 

Thanks Mark. I have thought about changing the track on Par to Easitrac, and whilst it does look so much better, I'm not sure if I have the heart to rip up the old track.

 

My wife had just cleaned the floor so I jumped on the opportunity to get the layout out! Jack (the cat) likes to keep an eye on the layout progress!

 

Best regards,

 

Jeremy

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...pop it in the post to the 2mm Association and have its paws turned down :D

 

Lookin' good Jeremy - as Mark says, once the track bug bites its hard to work with Peco again...did you start ballasting Par yet? :O

 

I can see this layout is starting to turn that 'dark side' in you....

 

Thanks Pete! I have already ballasted one board out of the three for Par. Think I'll keep that as my final N gauge project and use easitrac for all future projects....... maybe St Blazey depot.....!!!!

 

Best regards,

 

Jeremy

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maybe St Blazey depot.....!!!!

 

:O It'll be a brave man to take that on as a layout...got some living up to achieve...

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