I completed one of those dreaded jobs I’ve been putting off yesterday. I had one last section of benchwork to build. It is the section that includes a hinged lift out section that allows entracne into the layout operating area. I built it once about 14 months ago and the first design didn’t work at all. I completely dismantled the section and set the pieces aside and though about how to redesign it–for a year. When I had the new design in mind I still really did not want to tackle it. Well, we’ve been snowed in the past 2 days (see my typo reference to 16 inches of “snot” in an earlier thread) so I figured the time was right. Over 2 days I managed to salvage what was usable from the first attempt and build the new section. I am pleased to say the lift bridge works well. Man am I glad to have this one behind me.
Always a challenge [bow] Did one one two different layouts and am facing another one. How about some insights into you solution and perhaps a picture or two to go along.
It sounds like me. I’ve been putting off cutting out a liftout hatch for a hard to reach corner of the layout. There actually was a good reason for the procrastination on it. I had to decide exactly where the industrial track would go to avoid having the track cross the opening. I finally have it all figured out and today’s the day.
sound’s like me also.im alway’s putting off project’s for one reason or another.when i do finally get around to do them most of them are a snap to complete.those that aren’t,i come back later and finish them up quite easily.what a difference a day make’s so they say.btw we are on the kan/mo border(atchison,ks) not even a hint of snow although we did get frezzing rain/sleet.terry…
In my case, when I get to the [%-)] point I set that thing on the back burner and do something else on another part of the layout. When my subconscious works out a solution, I suddenly find myself going back to the sticking point and attacking it with great gusto - and confidence.
Most recently, I found myself trying to figure out how to make a hidden yard throat with limited overhead clearance accessible for maintenance. The solution - a complete sub-frame, shaped something like a lopsided guitar case, that can be unbolted from the main frame, slid out sideways after lifting about 1", and taken to the workbench. All of the mechanicals come with it, protected by the subframe, and all of the electricals can be disconnected at screw terminals readily reached while sitting on a chair in the aisleway.
Now all I have to figure out is…[:)]
Chuck (modeling Central Japan in September, 1964 - if I ever get out of hidden staging)