Long Island Free-Mo build

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zzr1200guy

zzr1200guy

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Firstly, I want to express my gratitude for the kind words and support you all provided following my last video.
It's astonishing to think that it was filmed back in August, and now, at the end of October, I'm nearing the completion of the studio/basement renovation.
It's time to dive into my next project.

Now, regarding the Free-Mo build and its standards, I've made progress with the track plan and layout design.
While I have most of the materials needed for the construction, a few items ordered from England are yet to arrive, which are currently the only delay in this build.​

These are the free-mo standards http://www.free-mo.org/standard/


Here's a list of components I'll be using there will be more, and I'll add them as we go on.

Walthers 948-83001 HO Code 83 Nickel Silver Flex Track with Wood Ties
Walthers 948-83019 HO Code 83 Nickel Silver DCC-Friendly #8 Turnout - Left Hand
Walthers 948-83020 HO Code 83 Nickel Silver DCC-Friendly #8 Turnout - Right Hand
Walthers 948-83102 HO Code 83 or 100 Nickel-Silver Rail Joiners
Walthers 948-83102 HO Code 83 or 100 Rail Joiners
Walthers 948-83104 HO Code 83 Insulated Rail Joiners
Walthers 948-83115 HO Modern Concrete Crossing w/Rerailer Ends Kit
Woodland Scenics ST1474 HO Track-Bed Roll
DCC Concepts DCB-BDKIT Baseboard Alignment Dowel Starter Kit with Drill Bits
DCC Concepts DCB-DWL - Baseboard Alignment Dowels (Pack 4)
Modeltech HO Pro-Track Rail Aligner (USA Code 83) RAU16001
Modeltech HO/OO - Pro-Track Power Feeder (Standard) SKU: PFS16001
Modeltech HO Pro-Track Rail Aligner RAU16001 and Pro-Track Power Feeder SKU: PFS16001
 


Okay, we've constructed the frame, trimmed the tops, and secured the cork base. Now, I'll demonstrate how to install this recessed top so that it's level with the endplates and sides.

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What is Free-mo? - Free-mo

The latest in HO scale modular model railroading Free-mo was developed with the idea that a set of standards focusing mainly on module endplates would enable faithful modeling of prototype trackplans and operations in a modular environment. The length and track configuration of a Free-mo module...
www.free-mo.org www.free-mo.org


 
Despite the challenges with sound issues and video corruption, I managed to salvage a 16-minute segment of the video. I plan to create another video focusing on the feet and demonstrating how I attached the DCC CONCEPT Alignment Dowels.

 
Well this has been a hard start to the year between the flu, phenomenon, a wicked head cold, and a stay in the hospital not much has happen but here the videos of the progress that was made before I got sick.
 
OK I promised I'd show you how I installed the DCC Concepts Baseboard Alignment Dowels so here is how I did them. It has been a rough couple of weeks fighting this cold.


So, this should be fun I have to line up the roadbed on 3 modules one at a time and get then all to line up perfectly. What could go wrong.


So I had to fix these legs before I can start the track work. Here was my quick and simple way I braced up these legs.

 
Thank you all for the kind words during these difficult times.

I'm hoping to get back to a video a week and move forward with all these projects.
Next up is the track work in these Free-Mo modules.

 
So, it's time to get started and lay track. I got this first 8ft of track down and wired stay tuned for the next episode we'll be laying the switches and siding.

free-mo.org

The Official Free-mo Standard - Free-mo

Index Legend S x.y, where x. and y are number – example: S2.15RP x.y, where x. and y are numbers – example: RP 5.11FAQ abx.y, where ab are S or RP, and x. and y are numbers – example FAQ S1.7, FAQ RP3.2 S = Standard. All Free-mo modules and participants must conform to the … Continue reading...
free-mo.org free-mo.org

 


Also been working on 3 Free-Mo modules. The legs are also folded into the modules and the legs can extend making the module go from 43" to 54" in height.
But now I need to work on my layout, I'll go back to the modules in September.

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So first we cut the rail on the previously video installed Rail aligners then we set the second Mainline rail in place to install the Protrack Rail Aligners. Really nice Products and I'm very happy with them all around.

 
It's Time to hand fit these sections of track on siding and cut the gap for the Model Tech Protrack Rail Aligners and wire up the Pro Track power feeders. Stay tuned for the announcement at the end of the video.

 
Here we go with the fit of the track and the double crossover on this module We are using the Model tech rail aligners, and their power drop ties.

 


So, I'm finishing this up this track work finally. Glueing down the track and putting in the power drops.
I hope that crossover flattens out!


 
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