otiscnj
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Some new photos, not very sexy, but shows what I'm doing.
As I indicated earlier on, I've done a lot of CAD planning of this layout, which has led to me 'mocking up,' what I had on CAD, 'full scale,' to determine whether I'm satisfied or not, with what I've planned. As such, I've been focused on the trackplan, and not as much with the actual final layout construction, at least up until now.
For a good portion of the layout, I've used IKEA IVAR shelving units, to provide the substructure of the layout. This has given me plenty of organized storage beneath the layout for 'stuff,' both related to the railroad, and for 'general household storage.' Is it expensive? Yes and no, in some ways-I consider it a matter of convenience to some degree, as well as being practical in terms of the 'where do we put that,' factor, with the Mrs.
As for the layout, the sections built on top of the IVAR shelving are 48" above the floor. Some places, such as Hazelton, and Laurel Run will be higher, Philly will generally be lower, as will the staging yards.
Supplemental: I don't know why the photos have decided to rotate themselves, as they were oriented properly, in the images I uploaded-sorry about that. Carl
The first photo is of the 'West Leesport section of the layout, to the right. The surface still needs the longitudinal 1x4s along the front and back edges, to prevent warping, similar to an airplane fuselauge. The IVAR uprights, have 3 horizontal members, near the top, middle, and near the floor. the shelving can be placed at roughly 1" intervals, to hold whatever you want. The shelf below the layout level, will be 'hidden staging,' in this area. the 22" wide shelves will hold 8 or 9 HO tracks, roughly I figure.
The next photo is of the West Reading area, as I call it. Here you can see the layout structure, as well as the supporting IVAR upright units. Initially, I was placing the 1x4's at the edges of the 1/2" plywood, however I have since made newer sections with the 1x4s on the outside of the IVAR shelving. As you can see, there is some overhang, which I place at the front of the layout normally, in most cases. In this case, I may have some overhand in the rear, as on the other side of West Reading is the Reading yard/shop area, and there is a several inch gap between the IVAR units. I've used 1x6" lumber to bridge this void, which just about abuts the other Reading yard sections.
The last photo is of a Walther's kit, that I will use at the corner of the Reading yard, to conceal some layout controls (blocks and remote switches).
As I indicated earlier on, I've done a lot of CAD planning of this layout, which has led to me 'mocking up,' what I had on CAD, 'full scale,' to determine whether I'm satisfied or not, with what I've planned. As such, I've been focused on the trackplan, and not as much with the actual final layout construction, at least up until now.
For a good portion of the layout, I've used IKEA IVAR shelving units, to provide the substructure of the layout. This has given me plenty of organized storage beneath the layout for 'stuff,' both related to the railroad, and for 'general household storage.' Is it expensive? Yes and no, in some ways-I consider it a matter of convenience to some degree, as well as being practical in terms of the 'where do we put that,' factor, with the Mrs.
As for the layout, the sections built on top of the IVAR shelving are 48" above the floor. Some places, such as Hazelton, and Laurel Run will be higher, Philly will generally be lower, as will the staging yards.
Supplemental: I don't know why the photos have decided to rotate themselves, as they were oriented properly, in the images I uploaded-sorry about that. Carl
The first photo is of the 'West Leesport section of the layout, to the right. The surface still needs the longitudinal 1x4s along the front and back edges, to prevent warping, similar to an airplane fuselauge. The IVAR uprights, have 3 horizontal members, near the top, middle, and near the floor. the shelving can be placed at roughly 1" intervals, to hold whatever you want. The shelf below the layout level, will be 'hidden staging,' in this area. the 22" wide shelves will hold 8 or 9 HO tracks, roughly I figure.
The next photo is of the West Reading area, as I call it. Here you can see the layout structure, as well as the supporting IVAR upright units. Initially, I was placing the 1x4's at the edges of the 1/2" plywood, however I have since made newer sections with the 1x4s on the outside of the IVAR shelving. As you can see, there is some overhang, which I place at the front of the layout normally, in most cases. In this case, I may have some overhand in the rear, as on the other side of West Reading is the Reading yard/shop area, and there is a several inch gap between the IVAR units. I've used 1x6" lumber to bridge this void, which just about abuts the other Reading yard sections.
The last photo is of a Walther's kit, that I will use at the corner of the Reading yard, to conceal some layout controls (blocks and remote switches).