long island jack Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Well here we go again,with things slowing up on "59th and rust" thought i would start doing a bit more on the new layout " franklin park",track will be peco code 83, #8 points,DCC sound +points. A modern 16'x 18" industial park,with Genesee & Wyoming providing the switchers,(have MP15,CF7 already,) nice modern 60'-80ft stock,modern single storey buildings and a large paved team track and a gravel unloading area. Built boards quite a while ago out of 75mm x 12mm pine 6mm ply tops,woodland scenics foam roadbed,buildings that are made i've used 2mm MDF and 1mm card Going to build this when i have lulls on "59 and rust" (gotta keep building them for TVNAM you know!!!) Ray Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Oh, for the room! LOVE IT! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted October 16, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 16, 2012 Ray have you been working on it since I saw you at the weekend? It looks further advanced than what I thought you said. Love the 'lifted' yard look!! Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcanman Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Very interesting looking layout, can't wait to see more especially the team track and gravel unloading area. Mal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnw1995 Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Just down the road from me. Looks great! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJS1977 Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 I stayed in FP a few years ago - there's some pictures in this album: http://s1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj563/RJS1977/Facebook/USA%202008%20%20Railways%20etc/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted October 16, 2012 Author Share Posted October 16, 2012 Forgot the track plan,Doh!! Buildings A 3x Boxcars,2x Covered hoppers B 3x Boxcars,1x tank cars C1 3x Covered hoppers C2 3x Hoppers/gons gravel D Team track,5x anything E Disused warehouse and track F Non rail served industry Ray Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gerbil-Fritters Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 #8 turnouts Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted October 17, 2012 Author Share Posted October 17, 2012 Thought i'd better use #8,i'm going to be switching some big cars (85ft hi-cubes),don't want them falling of every time they come to the switches,it'll look so much better too. Ray Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyDuty Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 I like the trackplan - industrial park modeling interests me, too. I'm not sure if you're over here or over there, but if you need detail pics of anything specific let me know! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted October 17, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 17, 2012 I like the trackplan - industrial park modeling interests me, too. I'm not sure if you're over here or over there, but if you need detail pics of anything specific let me know! Ken Like your location. Spent numerous evenings in the Comfort suites over looking the racetrack and when it gets dark in the brewery in the old roundhouse next door. Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Even Shortlines are quoting No.8's as a minimum nowadays. I'm interested in how you like the Woodland Scenics foam roadbed... I'm impressed by your "drive"! Best, Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Grant 4472 Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Looking good Jon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyDuty Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Ken Like your location. Spent numerous evenings in the Comfort suites over looking the racetrack and when it gets dark in the brewery in the old roundhouse next door. Ian Ian - Please, look me up if you ever come back! I've been working on a writeup for RMweb of the Aurora Metra - it would make a good prototype to model, especially now that Kato is doing the newer coaches and MP36s. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 A few, long spurs are the way to go for a modern industrial park setting.... the sheer length of track to be travelled extends the time an operating session takes, as well as the shuffling that has to be done. Nice one!! Does the 16ft include the fiddleyard/staging, or is that "as well as"..? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceejaydee Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 ...... I'm interested in how you like the Woodland Scenics foam roadbed... After looking at your pics I was going to ask if it was Woodland Scenics foam roadbed but trisonic has confirmed that for me. I too am interested in how you feel it compares with cork in both ease of installation and running qualities. What is your secret to effective time management that allows you to be so proactive in modelling as I could do with a little bit of that magic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prof Klyzlr Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 After looking at your pics I was going to ask if it was Woodland Scenics foam roadbed but trisonic has confirmed that for me. I too am interested in how you feel it compares with cork in both ease of installation and running qualities. What is your secret to effective time management that allows you to be so proactive in modelling as I could do with a little bit of that magic Dear Cee, 2 tips - Avoid spending modelling time watching TV (unless you can multitask, and the significant other doesn't mind you performing "production-line" tasks on the coffeetable in front of the TV) - Avoid spending what-should-be modelling time at the computer (Even wonder how much modelling you might have gotten done if the time wasn't spent online? ;-) ) Happy Modelling, Aim to Improve, Prof Klyzlr Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceejaydee Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Dear Cee, 2 tips - Avoid spending modelling time watching TV (unless you can multitask, and the significant other doesn't mind you performing "production-line" tasks on the coffeetable in front of the TV) - Avoid spending what-should-be modelling time at the computer (Even wonder how much modelling you might have gotten done if the time wasn't spent online? ;-) ) Happy Modelling, Aim to Improve, Prof Klyzlr Don't watch much television but am certainly guilty of too much online activity albeit mostly railway related However a small layout/test track is at an advanced stage of planning and wood will be cut this weekend if the weather is suitable. The atmosphere of 59th & Rust is partly responsible for this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunshine coast Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 After looking at your pics I was going to ask if it was Woodland Scenics foam roadbed but trisonic has confirmed that for me. I too am interested in how you feel it compares with cork in both ease of installation and running qualities. What is your secret to effective time management that allows you to be so proactive in modelling as I could do with a little bit of that magic I have used Woodlands underlay and I find it a lot more user friendly than cork and other foam ballsts .....it is fim enough to give decent support to the track,easy to curve and cut,especially for turnouts etc and they also do plain sheets for the more complex turnout formations + 24' rolls. Regards Trevor.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted October 21, 2012 Author Share Posted October 21, 2012 I found the woodland foam bed quite easy to lay ,stuck down with chaulk then the edges faced with filler/pva/emulison paint mix. the track plan doesn't included the fiddle yard,which will be a 4/5 road transverser about 4' in length,as there will be no runround, all train will be propelled on to the layout. Like others have said, i don't watch any tv,my motivation comes from enjoying modelling,the challenge of building something that is a decent standard to show at exhibitions around the country,any spare time i get, goes on modelling,planning helps to get most out of your alotted time, which usaully is 1 hour before work,2-3 after,i use the computer,when i've got a lull (waiting for parts or paint etc drying) also having a understanding wife (most of the time) Hoping to get most of the track layed before Christmas,which all depends on finishing "59th and rust" Ray Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium cnw6847 Posted October 21, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 21, 2012 layout is looking really good so far, am impressed with the mdf buildings, not a material I would have thought about using ( goes back to college and really not like using the stuff). Me and my dad have used the Woodland scenics track bed and its been down approx 5-6 years with no problems although we have used cork on other layouts since. I don't really prefer one over the other. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted October 21, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 21, 2012 Ray I often do an hours modelling before heading off to work. Its a great btime to either glue or paint something that needs to be left to dry, so that when I come back from work, I can continue working on that item rather than wait till the next day to do so. Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted January 3, 2013 Author Share Posted January 3, 2013 Happy New year to everyone Well things haven't gone to plan,been layed up over the festive period,so been watching lots of Dvd's( a bad move),which has got me thinking,there seems to be a few railroad industrial parks which have water features (lakes,streams etc) so i have been playing about with the track plan for Franklin park. I've done away with the 4 road fiddle yard (down to one) added a couple of kick back sidings,also a lake and a small stream,it all fits into the 16' x 2' space, there will be abit of fine tuning. Going to need another point, a curved left #7(will try and fit a left #8 if i can) and a few more lengths of track. I need to make my mind up by the end of the month,so i can start track laying and altering the baseboards,think it looks ok,and will be intreresting enough to operate. Don't watch this video it can become addictive,skip to 15.22 min, to see what i'm talking about. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED Ray Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Wintle Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 One of the things you might find in a newer location is an artificial (but natural looking) catchment pond. Because they are artificial, they can be of any shape that fits the area you need them to. Example: http://maps.google.ca/maps?hl=en&ll=43.790142,-79.486256&spn=0.003156,0.005177&t=h&z=18 Adrian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyDuty Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 One of the things you might find in a newer location is an artificial (but natural looking) catchment pond. Because they are artificial, they can be of any shape that fits the area you need them to. Example: http://maps.google.ca/maps?hl=en&ll=43.790142,-79.486256&spn=0.003156,0.005177&t=h&z=18 Adrian Exactly - especially if you want to keep the Franklin Park locale. Having a water filled man made retention pond and drainage ditch would be completely appropriate for that area, though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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