This will be the start of my new build the River Harbor Belt Line, a switching layout. The area is fictional but will be serviced by fallen flags of UP mainly MoPac, Texas Pacific. I will model two eras operating in the 50's with steam and also 80's with GP9, GP15 and GP38-2's Here is a design of the layout and benchwork, the track will be Peco code 83 with peco electrofrog switches. The control system will be NCE DCC and all locos will be DCC + sound The layout will be in my garage approx 5.5 metres (18 feet) X 2.7 metres (9 feet) with a detachable cassette All going well the bench work will commence in May 2014 although i have been busy purchasing locomotives and rollingstock and track for the build
Had a rethink and shortened the top length and actually removed the port at this stage. It is still an option in the future however this design has lots of switching opportunities for two too three operators.
Today I tested my new spray booth by spraying dullcote on previously weathered cars. I am really happy with this booth it has a filter and fan and is easy to assemble and disassemble when finished
The E420 Airbrush Spray Booth will extract overspray away from you and your work and the filter the air. Powerful air extraction. Multi-layer air filter. Quiet Operation. Folds up for easy storage and transport. Includes turntable Extension hose kit ducts spray fumes to the outside. Hose extends from 0.7 to 1.7m Flat exhaust outlet easily fits into windows or door gaps. Cost is approx $150 US
Interesting! Wish I had know about this a couple of months back. I just ended up building my own booth... Oh well.
What is that building at the bottom? Looks kind of what I need to make a building flat at one end of my layout. I find that easier than making a back scene... Looks like it will be an interesting layout to operate.
I can sense you gearing up to make a start on your new layout Paul. Time will fly once past Christmas
Thanks Alan and Flash, yes all going well we will be in the new house in April. All switches have been ordered, I hVe gone with Peco code 83 electrofrog. The switches will be operated using caboose industries spring loaded ground throws so no motors to keep it simple. Have enough on the roster to run either a modern era or steam era but most of the time it will be modern circa 1980 with Gp9, Gp7, Gp38-2, Gp15 and Sw1
Now that is really looking good! More grimy black around the turbocharger on the top for exhaust streaks. Maybe just use chalk for that.
Thanks really looking forward to building the new layout, all going to plan it will commence in April