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  1. Rabman

    Layout for son and dad

    One other item. The middle of the benchwork does deflect about an 1/8” when I push Down on it with a fair amount of weight. Is that an issue? I can put center legs in if it is.
  2. Rabman

    Layout for son and dad

    So I have made some progress over the long weekend. I have the benchwork mostly complete. I have the foam cut and ready to glue down. One of the things I have noticed, many people have the writing on the foam on the top. I was wondering if there was any reason for them doing that. I did notice...
  3. Rabman

    Royal Pacific Railway Layout....

    Love th3 elevated track and tunnels. No doubt you will have access in to the tunnels. What software are you using? AnyRail?
  4. Rabman

    Layout for son and dad

    Thanks. I appreciate it.
  5. Rabman

    Layout for son and dad

    The benchwork is progressing. I have the legs done.
  6. Rabman

    Layout for son and dad

    Thanks I.H., I thought about the items you mentioned. Some of constraints I was aware of. What kind of headaches would the double-slip switch introduce? I have all the components already, so it would be a shame not to use them.
  7. Rabman

    Layout for son and dad

    So I am have done a minor redesign of the trackwork with two options. I can add a curved turnout at the bottom to add a spot for storage of one railcar, or locomotive. Or a second option of adding the curved turnout and a double-slip switch to store a potential of 3 locomotives near the top of...
  8. Rabman

    Layout for son and dad

    Yes I was thinking about using something like this. Thanks.
  9. Rabman

    Layout for son and dad

    Thanks for the alternative. I think I am going to go with the layout I have designed. I was intending on putting sliders that were noted by Mike. Most likely I will leave it pulled out from the wall to get around at the outset.
  10. Rabman

    Layout for son and dad

    This is what it’s all about. Dad/Son time togetherness.
  11. Rabman

    Layout for son and dad

    Thanks
  12. Rabman

    Layout for son and dad

    So here is the progress on the benchwork so far. Happy with the way it is coming together. I still have some plywood to install on the top and the fascia. Then the legs.
  13. Rabman

    Layout for son and dad

    The layout will be free standing with the 9 foot against the wall (I will be able to pull it out). I have about 17 inches at the 4 foot side so I will be able to walk around the back when I pull the layout away from the wall if required. If my belly doesn't allow will me scoot through, I will...
  14. Rabman

    Layout for son and dad

    So working with my son yesterday, we got most of the lumber cut for the benchwork. Progress!
  15. Rabman

    Layout for son and dad

    Good idea about the shelves.
  16. Rabman

    Layout for son and dad

    Good to know. I was referring to the deflection in the table top, not the legs. I haven’t thought about the legs just yet.
  17. Rabman

    Layout for son and dad

    Lol
  18. Rabman

    Layout for son and dad

    Thanks for the info. If it is a little wobbly, I will attach 1" x 3" lumber to the bottom of the 1 x 1-7/8" lumber to act as the flange of an I-beam. Hopefully it won't be required.
  19. Rabman

    Layout for son and dad

    So here are some updated CAD drawings showing the bench work super imposed with the plywood base showing and not showing. The different colours are the four pieces of plywood to facilitate getting it in to the basement. The plywood does go over the bench work, but I have it below the layer level...
  20. Rabman

    Layout for son and dad

    So here is the design with the bridges moved. I think this may be the keeper. I went out an bought the flex track and wood to make the bench-work today. I think I am going to start out making this DC, not DCC. I do intend on making it DCC in the future. Any advice in where to locate the...




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