rbrown7713 Posted August 22, 2018 Author Share Posted August 22, 2018 Here is an update. I know, I am slow, but had some setbacks. I am on the home stretch now. Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 Looks Great...Almost train time !! Ya Hoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry B44 Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 That is going to be so amazing, the visual of all those arches is awe inspiring. I can relate to setbacks. Keeps raining here so I can't do any work on the dirt/rocks inside the walls. Did have one day with no rain and I put down a gravel path around it, so that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrown7713 Posted August 23, 2018 Author Share Posted August 23, 2018 Thanks Jerry, I am also designing a 24x40 patio cover to keep some of the layout dry when raining. Lots of rain down here in Fl. It will help with this hot sun we have here, Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrown7713 Posted September 23, 2018 Author Share Posted September 23, 2018 Another update. My mold slowed me down again, had to rebuild part of it. The urethane part is holding up well, but some of the wood parts don't fair well with being outside, so had to make some new wood parts. Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 Getting closer...Great looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry B44 Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 That just takes your breath away, it is such a sight to see. You see the latest GR had an article on making arches? The cover is a good idea, make for more running time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrown7713 Posted October 10, 2018 Author Share Posted October 10, 2018 Thanks guys. I am slowing again, another mold failure and am repairing it now. The moisture sure plays rough on the wood in these molds, but after this fix, I should be good till the end. Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 Man .... how much footage do you have left to do ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrown7713 Posted October 10, 2018 Author Share Posted October 10, 2018 About 50 feet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 Cool ..Or stay cool ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrown7713 Posted December 1, 2018 Author Share Posted December 1, 2018 Update: Only have 12 sections left to do. That is better than 65, almost there. I have yet been slowed down by other, have to do projects, but the track should be clear shortly, Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 Hey .... I remember you... Great news ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry B44 Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 It will be neat to see! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrown7713 Posted December 2, 2018 Author Share Posted December 2, 2018 Thanks Sean and Jerry. I have to tell the truth, as I acquired a 1937 Cadillac project that I am dividing my time with, but only work on it when the concrete is curing. That way I don't feel guilty. Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted December 3, 2018 Share Posted December 3, 2018 Is it Pink ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrown7713 Posted December 3, 2018 Author Share Posted December 3, 2018 Sort of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted December 3, 2018 Share Posted December 3, 2018 Nice rims .... you need another hobby .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 Bob ..were is Bob... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
du-bousquetaire Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 Hi there Bob and happy new year! I hadn't followed this post since its promissing begining what an acheivement! Keep it up and you will have a great track to operate on. I have used concrete base since 1978 wit success and rather light maintenance. true I once had a very big issue with: You guessed it: Roots! One lilac tree that used to provide good shade to the depot erea grew a root between the foundations of the loco steaming bays which is a cinder block concrete structure complet with the turntable pit. There was a wooden bridge on the near end of this structure, and for a few years I had to shave off from one centimeter to an inch of the bridges length, I couldn't understand why? Then I realised that the radius of the curve where this engine terminal wa situated seemed to go bezirks, actually dipping out near the center of the curve. So one day I dug out the landfill around that part (it makes it look like Horseshoe curve like the fill on burgoon run) and sure enough at the base of the engine terminal structure there grew a root about two inches in diameter corresponding to what I had to cut out of the bridge over the years and to what had taken the curve out of alignment. I dug it out and killed the lilac tree, and never had an issue since. So beware of roots if using concret. That loco depot is a concrete structure about Four yards by two in places, imagine the force of that one root! The layout looks better without the treen now since it is all visible at one glance, but I miss the shade... Plenty of other lilacs all around here they grow like weeds. The photos give a before and after story. The middle one is just to show the size of that concrete structure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrown7713 Posted January 11, 2019 Author Share Posted January 11, 2019 Hello, it's nice to hear from you. Well, just 7 sections to go and about a 5 foot straight section, probably a removable bridge so that I can get to the center of the layout with a mower or other tools. Yes, I have trees near the layout, but so far no problems. This layout will weigh about 18,000 lbs. when finished. I might call it the 9 ton railway. Talk to you soon, Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 Bob .. I'm waiting for the finished pics with one of your train on it... I bet your spending too much time on that Cadillac .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrown7713 Posted January 14, 2019 Author Share Posted January 14, 2019 I am still working on the layout, but you are right, i am spending more time on the Cadillac, but they will eventually both get done. What are you working on?, Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 Grand kid ..One Year today actually .. Horses.... Keeping everyone happy..... Ha Ha Ha Very little train other than x-mas theme.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrown7713 Posted February 22, 2019 Author Share Posted February 22, 2019 Another update. Only 5 more sections to pour and then will have to figure out what to do about a 5 foot straight section. Want it to be light weight for easy removal. Almost there. Well then there is track laying. Has anyone laid 10 foot radius track without pre- bending the track? If I do that what will be the downside? Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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