The Super Pretzel

Model Railroader Layouts and layout building
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I finally decide to give up the 6 x 10 layout, and go for 8x8 instead for making the Super Pretzel: http://www.atlasrr.com/Code100web/pages/10008.htm

I bought two planks of wood from Lowes for making a big bench, one 8 x 4 and the other 6.5 x 4 and put them together side by side. This will be a big big project for me.

For the blue foam, Lowes only has the 1/4’x48’x50’ for $33!! I am not sure this is the right one because it is too thin, and if I remember correctly, the one on the Model RR dvd is like an inch think. So, where fo I get that type of blue foam?

Rudy

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Don’t know where you live, but Home Depot has it here in the Northeast. If your discount lumber stores don’t have it try a local lumberyard. If they don’t have it they might be able to order, but you might have to order a number of sheets. I find the 2x8 sheets easier to work with than the 4x8, also get 2" thick, gives you more options for depth of rivers and the like.

Good luck,

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Those passing sidings look mighty short!