ScottoT
Member
Hey everyone.
I've been on here asking numerous questions for months but despite no physical progress being made I have found a layout plan that will work in my space and I've made up my mind about the benchwork style I will be using. I'm going with a modified version of the Pelle Soeborg Daneville and Donner sub from the Model Railroader Track plans book.
I'll be using open grid benchwork underneath and modifying the layout eliminating the fascia and backdrop between the two sides of the peninsula to use larger radius curves for my Auto Rack and 60' box cars. I'm also going to have to shorten the layout by 2'. I COULD go with the 19' by 12' design but it would probably work better if I shorten the length by that two feet, since my basement is only 26' long and I still need room for shelving units and a work bench near the layout, as well as the basement fridge to keep me hydrated.
Tomorrow I start moving all the stuff that is in the way from the area in the basement and soon will be assembling the benchwork. Now that assembly progress will be starting, I'm sure that I will need to as plenty more questions, but the beginning to this dream is taking place.
I've been on here asking numerous questions for months but despite no physical progress being made I have found a layout plan that will work in my space and I've made up my mind about the benchwork style I will be using. I'm going with a modified version of the Pelle Soeborg Daneville and Donner sub from the Model Railroader Track plans book.
I'll be using open grid benchwork underneath and modifying the layout eliminating the fascia and backdrop between the two sides of the peninsula to use larger radius curves for my Auto Rack and 60' box cars. I'm also going to have to shorten the layout by 2'. I COULD go with the 19' by 12' design but it would probably work better if I shorten the length by that two feet, since my basement is only 26' long and I still need room for shelving units and a work bench near the layout, as well as the basement fridge to keep me hydrated.
Tomorrow I start moving all the stuff that is in the way from the area in the basement and soon will be assembling the benchwork. Now that assembly progress will be starting, I'm sure that I will need to as plenty more questions, but the beginning to this dream is taking place.