I have BIG plans!!!

electrolove · January 27, 2006, 6:50am

QUOTE: Originally posted by ereimer

i almost wish i lived in sweden so i could help you build this layout ! (except for the winter [:)] )

how finished is the space you’re getting ? many basments here are unfinished , you will have to consider installing drywall (sheetrock ? not sure what you call it there) on the walls and ceiling . if you have to do the ceiling be sure to include some soundproofing insulation so you don’t disturb the residents with late night whistle blowing during operating sessions

forming a small club to do some of the work and eventually operate the layout sounds like a good idea , as does keeping the module size fairly small , 2’x8’ or less . makes them more movable , and means you’ll have to rebuild less if your next space isn’t the same size and shape as this one (assuming you ever have to move the layout)

keep us updated , this sounds like a great project

Yes the winter is cold sometimes [:D] But I’m used to it. The space is finished in every possible way. There is absolutely nothing I have to do. It’s so nice that I could probably live there. And it’s only maybe a 2-3 minutes walk from my home. There is even a little kitchen if I must eat in the middle of the night when I’m working there, and a toilet. But I can’t attach something to the walls because they will kill me if I do, so the benchwork must be standing on the floor. But that does not matter when I have so much space. I will build it as one big level. As soon I have the key I will take some photos of the space and post here.

electrolove · January 27, 2006, 12:23pm

I like fish [dinner]

Anonymous · February 16, 2006, 8:00pm

hope it goes well for you

NZRMac · February 17, 2006, 1:03am

That is a big layout Peter, I just measured my garage it’s 1625sq ft and I’m only using 400sq ft of it and my layout is big enough!! Good luck with your project looking forward to some pics.

Ken.

electrolove · February 17, 2006, 1:17am

Here are some pictures. I have more space then in these two pictures.

Tom_Bryant_MR · February 17, 2006, 5:27am

Wow [:O] Lights up and electrical outlets on the wall. You must have died and gone to train heaven.

Are we ever jealous!

I am originally from Germany and my wife from Wales. I can see one of our future stops here.

Tom_Bryant_MR · February 17, 2006, 5:33am

If you don’t already have it, get Basic Model Benchwork from Kalmbach books.

Checkout http://sieversbenchwork.com/

and

http://www.trains.com/community/forum/topic.asp?page=-1&TOPIC_ID=57523&REPLY_ID=652647#652647

Don_Gibson · March 5, 2006, 7:34pm

WHATEVER your final plans, I’d endorse THE module ‘concept’:

EASE of moving,
EASE of reconfiguring.
FITTING through doorways

May I suggest David Barrow’ 4 articles titled 'SOUTH PLAINS DISTRICT, in MR starting September '66. David suggest’s ways of module construction, DCC buss wiring (did you check out Aristocraft’s RF Throttle with Sweden’s Radio frequency assignment’s?).

David believes in 4X2’ or 4X1.5’ modules cut from sheet plywood, valance lighting, and low-maintenance trackwork.

RE your D&RGW routing: to Salt Lake: The original trackage was the 'Mofffat Rd, then
to Dotsero where it joined the D&RGW. For me, the most spectacular ride was through Gore Canyon where the Colorado River cut through the Gore Range. Find photographs.

The UP has trackage Ogden / Cheyenne/ Denver for a prototypical return loop.

Don Gibson, former Denverite.