My new attic layout, second try!

Model Railroader Layouts and layout building
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**My large basement layout has been history for almost two years. I moved up to the attic with my layout. first with a 16’ X 2’ switching layout. I cut a 4X8X3/8" down the middle long ways. I have 3 small shelf units and a small 3 draw something or other that I used to support it. I layed the 2 2x8s atop some 1x6" boards to hold it together. It was kind of a test to see how it would be. It wasn’t! It operated Ok but I missed the contineous running. That was the history of the attic till now.
**I have completely done away with the old except for the 1X6s. Building all new tables to support this new layout. I actually kept the idea of the 2x8s and added to it. I’ll will have two parrallel main lines. I will put some small spurs off into the corrners.

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Holy roundhouses! Looks like you’re well on your way. Keep the photo’s coming as you progress. This is the place to ask the questions for any help or advice. And [#welcome]

Brent

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Here is where i was on this day. 10-2-09. Four of the tables were built and in place. I still have 1 more to build. The old 2X8s were layed ontop of their new tables. I’ll be going with a open center area 2 1/2 ’ wide and 7’ long. Their will be a lift out section to allow entrance to the center area. At this point I striped off all the track from the old 2X8s and put them in the basement.

10-04-09
** Here is a photo on this date I had all the tables framed and put together.

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10 11 09
Today Track work for main lines is done. No wireing has been done yet. here is a view with the removial section in place

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other photos

Here I was thinking about a small 3 stall round house and turntable. I then brought out the Heljen round houses and turntable. check my mesurements and it became Heljan time.

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Very Nice Start

Im in the process of gathering materials and supplies to build my layout

Where did you find your roundhouses i would love to have a 8 stall house like yours.

Cant wait to see more progress

What are the overall dimensions?

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This is a E-bay auction number for a 3 stall addition kit by Heljan 390182460077 You can see what they look like. They have been made for over 30 years. Made bt Heljan, sold by heljan, Con-Cor & Walters. This link may not be any good after the auction is complete. I am not auctioning this. I just went and found it for you.

frank

here is a full 3 stall kit 310208102948

the 2 if complete will make a 6 stall roundhouse

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Good progress thus far. I’m working in my attic too. How’s the climate control up there for you!

I leave a window unit A/C running most of the time at a low setting to at least control the humidity.

Lee

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Thank you for the link

What are the overall dimensions on your layout?

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Layout is 6.5’X 13.5’.

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The part of my layout along the attic wall. 2 mainlines, 4 track yard. and service area.

original

New coal tower area

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How big is the center opening ?

Im jealous of your locomotive collection [:D]

I plan to run assorted locos on my layout also actually plan to run a track plan very similar to yours.

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The center opening is 2.5’ X 7’ .

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This size would work better if it was in the middle of a open floor space, and the boards widened a foot. Even as it is it work ok.

frank

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Even with a low running A/C unit, if your attic is particularly humid, you may just have to install a dehumidifier up there to further control the humidity. We run A/c units in our trailer home {almost amounting to liken that of central A/C} that do help to keep SOME humidity down, but the dehumidifier can still draw out a full bucket of moisture a day-especially on humid or rainy days when the A/c’s can’t pull out as much…

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naa. I take off my shirt and do whatever I have to. I have 2 cieling fans and a tower fan going.

frank

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a view of the layout

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My coaling tower.

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is that scratchbuilt or a kit?

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The coal tower was kitbashed. Built using parts from 3 Bachmann coaling towers and some various plastic sheeting and structial shapes.

frank