Folks,
I'm hoping thru your inspirations, I get back some motivations & move on with my layout. I started this Summer (we moved here last December), but quickly petered out, with all that's going on, family- & health-wise. Anyway, I'll try to get back to it, but here's where I'm at...
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Dimensions are 18' x 8'8". Benchwork is a slight take on Dave Barrow's Dominoes, so I can move this, if necessary. Track plan will be forthcoming, as I figure out some things.
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Norm
Norm,
Looks good so far. Isn't this a little more space than you had in VA?
Looking forward to the build.
Tom ;D
Quote from: ACL1504 on November 13, 2018, 10:55:22 AM
Norm,
Looks good so far. Isn't this a little more space than you had in VA?
Looking forward to the build.
Tom ;D
Weeeeeell, in our Apartment ('14-'17), definitely more. Not as big as what was in our home (RF&P Doswell). I'll try to dig up a last photo of each, before demolition, for comparison.
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Norm
Hey Norm good to see you back!
Looks like your off to a good start keep at it I'll follow you along.
Jerry
Utah, huh?
Just when youtaught you were settled in Virginia.
Moving and the resulting re-engineering of an abode just ain't no fun. Seriously carves into your more important tasks.
From The Voice of Experience.
Quote from: BandOGuy on November 13, 2018, 11:42:13 AM
Utah, huh?
Just when youtaught you were settled in Virginia.
Moving and the resulting re-engineering of an abode just ain't no fun. Seriously carves into your more important tasks.
From The Voice of Experience.
Yeah, I hear ya. We've moved several times, in my (almost) 30 years with Uncle Sam, and we hope this is the last. Our goal was to retire here in Utah, near wife's family, our daugjters and grandbabies. Glad we got to donit sooner, rather than later.
Hopefully, I'll get this layout going...
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Norm
Good stockpile of canned goods.
New layout will be good for you.
8)
Quote from: oldbloodhound on November 13, 2018, 11:46:53 AM
Good stockpile of canned goods.
New layout will be good for you.
8)
Can you believe she did that in this summer??? We have apple sauce, peaches, corn, and jam coming out of our ears! No complaints, though, as it is sooooo delicious and no preservatives!
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Norm
Here's hoping you can put the stuff behind you that's been holding you back and get back into layout building mode. I love seeing others do what I'm a pro at procrastinating on. ::) I'll be following along for sure. ;)
Welcome back Norm.....looking forward to your new layout build. :)
Nice backdrop Norm.......now just a couple of clouds and you will almost done. ;D ;D ;D ;D
Jim
Jim
Hope you're on the mend, Norm. Look forward to seeing your layout progress.
Norm,
Looking forward to your progress. Do you have some basic givens and druthers as far as a track plan? Or, a even a preliminary plan you could share with us?
Quote from: Dave K. on November 13, 2018, 06:32:06 PM
Hope you're on the mend, Norm. Look forward to seeing your layout progress.
Thanks, Dave! A little surgery on Dec 3rd, then 4-6 weeks recovery, and hopefully 2019 will be a much better year.
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Norm
Quote from: jerryrbeach on November 13, 2018, 08:56:13 PM
Norm,
Looking forward to your progress. Do you have some basic givens and druthers as far as a track plan? Or, a even a preliminary plan you could share with us?
Sorry, I should've gotten this up right away. Bob Sprague (www.bobstrackplans.com (http://www.bobstrackplans.com)) did this, with some big input by friend Bernie Kempinski. The 'power plant lead' which is on the real branch, will become a frozen food distributor (using the Promotex concrete prefab kits). Lots of other kits I've been toying with to fit the industries... lots more to do.
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Questions & comments always welcome.
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Norm
Nice plan Norm. Bob can really put together a track plan that gives you lots of action. Will be fun to watch your build. You may want to move this thread to the "Layout Tours" board thread. Hope the surgery goes well with a quick recovery.
Quote from: MAP on November 14, 2018, 06:28:42 AM
Nice plan Norm. Bob can really put together a track plan that gives you lots of action. Will be fun to watch your build. You may want to move this thread to the "Layout Tours" board thread.
Jimmy, can you help with that, as an Admin?
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Norm
I'm back!
Quote from: MASSIVE RALPH on November 14, 2018, 11:10:12 AM
I'm back!
Yaaaaay! Glad you came back! I want to hear how the cookie preps are going with Sandy and you. Oh, and something about a LVRR layout you may have in a small corner of your basement. ;)
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Norm
Glad to see you back Ralph..... :) :) :) :) 8)
All aboard!!!
Glad to have you around again. It's been too long.
Jaime
Quote from: NEMMRRC on November 14, 2018, 08:29:14 PM
All aboard!!!
Glad to have you around again. It's been too long.
Jaime
Thanks, mi Compadre! Here is a picture of what I might be fiddling with tonight. Depends on if the Boss has A-EMT study group, or not.
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Norm
Hi Norm,
First of all, I wish you the best of luck with the surgery. The railroad plan looks very cool and I look forward to seeing you get back to building a layout. The best advice I can give you is to find a small spot on the railroad that you might be able to finish in 2-3 weeks and just go for it. It's amazing how one project can give you inspiration for another.