RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted May 22, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 22, 2020 (edited) I've done a few Lockdown projects and I have a G&H baseboard kit and some Peco C83 ready to go for a 1980-1990s North American layout. However I've had some boards left from an ambitious HO layout I started about 10 years ago. The three boards give a total of 10' with a Fiddle Yard behind a backscene on the 4' board. I also have a lot of 1950s-1960s Boston & Maine stock which since the sale of Twigg Street has been somewhat neglected...I therefore resolved to get the 3 boards up and running and create a home layout to be situated in my shed. It had been planned as an exhibition layout with end boards legs etc but it was built from well reinforced good quality 9mm ply and is very heavy so is unlikely to go "on the road". First photo is the three boards set out on my garage work bench. Fortunately I did a reasonable job on the boards and I also primed them so they were in decent condition when I recovered them. Edited February 8, 2022 by Gilbert 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted May 22, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 22, 2020 This is the fiddle yard end. The two tracks at the front were scenic and were originally to represent an element of the Union Freight RailRoad in Boston. The buildings I made are gone now as they were used on Twigg Street. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted May 22, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 22, 2020 The two main boards. The track plan will be a compromise as there were originally 2 more boards on the left. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted May 22, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 22, 2020 (edited) I did have some building ready (or nearly ready) when I stored the layout. Edited May 22, 2020 by Gilbert 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted May 22, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 22, 2020 Had to do a bit of track and clearance testing after installing a new crossover in the relaid fiddle yard- no power yet but nice to see the old stuff out for a change... 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted May 31, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 31, 2020 (edited) All up and running. I even got the Kadee Undertrack electro magnets to work and I've installed a further industry track. I also got round to repairing and restoring a box of stock that suffered a top shelf drop a few years ago. At the time it simply got scooped up and the lid put on....now I've got a couple of F unit sets, an RDC and an S4 back in use. I'm thinking that as the layout is for home use only I may scenic the previous FY board as well.... Edited May 31, 2020 by Gilbert 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted June 28, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted June 28, 2020 More progress. Track ballasted and permanent home sorted. Test running - albeit with inappropriate locos and freight cars... 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted June 28, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted June 28, 2020 and I added a fiddle yard on a 4th board so the old FY board is now all open, 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 On 31/05/2020 at 08:41, Gilbert said: ..now I've got a couple of F unit sets, ... Wibblewibblewibble..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted June 28, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted June 28, 2020 1 hour ago, F-UnitMad said: Wibblewibblewibble..... Does Sir like an E unit? Just saying.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcanman Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 (edited) On 31/05/2020 at 08:41, Gilbert said: Just noticed that one of your F-units is numbered 4265. Here is a pic I took at North Conway NH of B&M 4266 back in 1994 Edited June 29, 2020 by Alcanman 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted June 29, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted June 29, 2020 Excellent - I was lucky enough to go up to Crawford Notch behind 4266 in 1996. I must find some photos and scan them! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielB Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 Looks like you've been making some nice progress Gilbert. Really nice looking track there. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted January 29, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 29, 2022 (edited) I hate to admit defeat but due to domestic rationalisation, family commitment issues and realignment of modelling goals I have reluctantly decided to stop work on Gray Street and would prefer to hand it on to an enthusiastic modeller to take on the project. I would like some payment for the layout but I’m happy to discuss sensible offers. I am offering the layout anywhere I may find someone keen to take it on..I hope it won't go to someone who will remove the track and PMs and sell them on... Do PM if you have any interest.. Edited February 8, 2022 by Gilbert 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted February 8, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 8, 2022 The layout is going to a new home - the buyer is quite local so I can easily help with the move and set up - although contact was made at the NMRA "not-Benson" meet at Stokenchurch. I will tidy up and label the wiring, repair one rail at a board joint and make a few small changes to the fiddle yard and we'll be good to do... I even have some surplus legs that he can probably use in the new location. Everyone's happy. Chris 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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