Hutch's Conway Scenic Railroad Layout

[Smudge617]

@Hutch Relax, your getting stressed, just keep doing what your doing, it'll come together, you've already made loads of progress as @wombat457 has said. Run a train of two, deep breath, carry on.

 

[Hutch]

Did some digital work today. I think I'll make some more changes to the back to make more room for structures and scenery. I'm slowing down as suggested.

 

[Smudge617]

Did some digital work today. I think I'll make some more changes to the back to make more room for structures and scenery. I'm slowing down as suggested.

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Nice addition to your planned layout.

 

[Hutch]

More like this. Suggestions are welcome.

 

[wombat457]

Hutch - better, but why not extend the "double track" around to the top of the first bottom curve?

I love double track and I know some people don't; however, I think having a little gives you some additional options for example you could put an industry or something on the straight section of double - a warehouse or station maybe. Anyway - just thought I'd give you another option to confuse you more

 

[Hutch]

Thanks Tony, I'll consider that. In the meantime I did some editing with paint3D. I didn't realize they include Bezier curves. I can't use Scarm at work but I can use Paint. Here's some additional stuff. I'm not very good at this program but I think it's worth my time to learn it.

 

[wombat457]

No problem mate and what you did looks good as well

 

[logandsawman]

Thanks Tony, I'll consider that. In the meantime I did some editing with paint3D. I didn't realize they include Bezier curves. I can't use Scarm at work but I can use Paint. Here's some additional stuff. I'm not very good at this program but I think it's worth my time to learn it.View attachment 167282

I am glad to see you working in the roads in advance. One thing that usually bugs me is vehicles staged on a layout but no apparent way for them to have gotten there...

I realize "to each his own" I still enjoy seeing the road.

 

[Hutch]

As I have said before, this is going to be more of a diorama than operations. So roads and homes and a few businesses are top on the list. I want to put these place holders in so I don't go wild with track.

 

[Hutch]

Since I had some inclines and track positioned, loosely, I decided to get some of "estate sale" stuff out to see what I have.

Drawer fill of turnouts, unused.

A miter box and crap load of buildings a bridges.

 

[Smudge617]

Since I had some inclines and track positioned, loosely, I decided to get some of "estate sale" stuff out to see what I have.

Drawer fill of turnouts, unused.
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A miter box and crap load of buildings a bridges.

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You might have to kit bash some of those buildings, but you got yourself a really nice haul from that sale.

 

[wombat457]

I'll do it for you Hutch - I LUV bashing kits!!

 

[migalyto]

Thats a great supply of buildings you have! Lots of turnouts for future growth.

 

[Hutch]

Aside from the roundhouse, I don't think I want any of those industries. I don't think I can turn them into something I like. There's plenty of time to think on it and change my mind.

 

[Smudge617]

Git a train running today, yay!
Hutch's trains

Nope, not having it, we need evidence @Hutch

 

[Hutch]

I think I got it now. I had to get on the laptop.

 

[Smudge617]

Git a train running today, yay!
Hutch's trains

Sorry, missed it on your original post.

Looking really good @Hutch, nice work

 

[Hutch]

I started gluing down the incline starting with the inside curve using a glue gun. This allowed me to lift the outside edge and put shims for super elevation. Then I just tacked it in between the shims. I'm currently thinking the double track will be at a different level in this curve. It felt good to get something glued in place. Now I have to get some plaster cloth to finish it off.

 

[Hutch]

I made a jig to cut 2% tapers on my bandsaw. Just stuck it together with hot glue. Then I cut up the Risers I had from the estate sale. Here's what I got.

 

[Hutch]

Now to the plaster cloth.