Sir Madog Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 After a long period of being condemned to planning layouts, which never had a chance to be built, I have finally gotten around to start work on my small modular desktop layout in N scale. It consists of mini-modules of about 6" by 12" for a straight section and 12" by 12" for a curved section. Design is very much like the T-Trak module system, albeit even simpler. The modules are connected only via Kato´s Unijoiner rail joiners, which works nicely. So far I have been able to construct only a few modules, enough to build a nice little "roundy-rounder" on my desk. the modules will have yet to be scenicked, but the a start is made. When the layout is not in use, the modules are going to be stored on a shelf above my desk. Assembly takes less than 3 minutes.4 The final layout will look like this: It will be loosely based on the Enoshima Dentetsu Electric railway, located in the Kamakura District, about 60 miles southwest of Tokyo. I will also run a railfan special steam train, maybe not really prototypical, but I need to give my Kato D51 498 a place for a workout. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Kris Posted April 19, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 19, 2011 The assembly time is impressive. Are you using the track joining pieces to carry the power? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmustu Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 Great to see a japanese layout. I've always fancied doing a little Enoden Line layout myself, something I may get round to one day! I has a trip on the Enoden a few years ago. Only took a few pic's and a little video though. Am happy to post or mail you some pics if it helps for layout building. My little video below (Hope you dont mind me posting) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elS_co755-A Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Madog Posted April 19, 2011 Author Share Posted April 19, 2011 Kris - I will add more feeder wires as the layout grows, but basically the joiners carry the power. dmustu - thanks for sharing the video - I still need to capture some impressions from that line for the scenery. Any input is more than welcomed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmustu Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 Just had a look through my Japan pics, cant believe I only took 4 pic's of the railway! Thought I took more. Anyway, here they are... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Madog Posted April 19, 2011 Author Share Posted April 19, 2011 Wow - great pics and a big help. Now I have to locate a manufacturer for that station building! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmustu Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 Glad they are helpful. Most Enoden Line stations are pretty similar to the Greenmax Local Station kit. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Local-Station-Set-Greenmax-No-803-1-150-scale-/360202548409?pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item53ddbeb4b9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauln Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 Wow - great pics and a big help. Now I have to locate a manufacturer for that station building! I have a video I shot of most of the line + some photos from a few years back. PM me if you'd like a copy on DVD (too big to post online). I could post some lower res photos if that's all you need. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeTrice Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 So far I have been able to construct only a few modules.... A modular approach has many benefits. T Trak put me off as it seemed a lot of woodworking for not a lot of railway. Bend Track appeals. Would you be so kind as to describe your module construction? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Madog Posted April 30, 2011 Author Share Posted April 30, 2011 Just a quick update on the work done. 1. Ballasting Kato Unitrack is a tedious task, but improves the looks of the track enormously 2. Work on the bridge module - added Styrofoam to shape the landscape: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium gc4946 Posted April 30, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 30, 2011 "Ballasting Kato track ...;" I use Fleischmann Profi track on my OO layout (Horniman Park) and I agree pre-ballasted track benefits from improvements, if you paint the sides of the rails and blend it into the landscape, it looks much better compared when you took the photos when it was first laid on the baseboards. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Madog Posted May 1, 2011 Author Share Posted May 1, 2011 A modular approach has many benefits. T Trak put me off as it seemed a lot of woodworking for not a lot of railway. Bend Track appeals. Would you be so kind as to describe your module construction? Sorry for being late answering your question. Construction of the modules is really simple. I use two 15 cm by 8,5 cm marine grade plywood boards of 15 mm thickness as "feet", nailed and glued to a 31 cm by 15 cm baseboard of the same grade - that´s all. My desk is fairly level, so I don´t need any contraption to level the layout. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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