The Atlantic and Southern Build Thread Continued, Part 4

[Bernd]

Bernd,

We measured it from an Athearn 40' boxcar. However, we made ours 41' just to be different.

Width is 10 HO scale feet and thickness is 1/4".

We made four. I still  have mine but when Jim passed it wasn't in his train stuff. I think he gave the other two away for a prize at one of the NMRA Sunshine Region meets here in Fl. Jim was in the Sunshine Region for 45+ years. I joined the NMRA back in 1972 for one year and had my fill. Since then I've been a GDI - Gosh Darn Independent.

Tom [/color

The reason I asked is that I could make some up for those who want one. I have a cabinet table saw. I would just need to order some 1/4" thick acrylic plastic.

Bernd

[deemery]

Bernd,

We measured it from an Athearn 40' boxcar. However, we made ours 41' just to be different.

Width is 10 HO scale feet and thickness is 1/4".

We made four. I still  have mine but when Jim passed it wasn't in his train stuff. I think he gave the other two away for a prize at one of the NMRA Sunshine Region meets here in Fl. Jim was in the Sunshine Region for 45+ years. I joined the NMRA back in 1972 for one year and had my fill. Since then I've been a GDI - Gosh Darn Independent.

Tom [/color

The reason I asked is that I could make some up for those who want one. I have a cabinet table saw. I would just need to order some 1/4" thick acrylic plastic.

Bernd

Sign me up for one in HO, and one in HOn30.  Of course, the latter does beg a question about the dimensions for an HOn30 item.  And for the HO item, should the length be just 40' standard boxcar, or would this be more useful if it was the length of your longest car (where it could also be used for clearance)?  

dave

[Bernd]

Sign me up for one in HO, and one in HOn30.  Of course, the latter does beg a question about the dimensions for an HOn30 item.  And for the HO item, should the length be just 40' standard boxcar, or would this be more useful if it was the length of your longest car (where it could also be used for clearance)? 

dave

I would use the dimensions of a 3' narrow gauge car for HOn3, an HOn2 narrow gauge car ala Maine Two Footers for dimensions. After all you're not going to run a 40-foot car on a foot gauge line. Not unless it was a speiclaty built car.

Bernd

[ACL1504]

As time permits, I'll update this build thread. When Jimmy shut down the forum some 3+ years ago, I continued the thread on the RR lines forum.

I say as time permits as I'm on a deadline for the 2024/2025 build challenge.

The area below is now complete and detailed.



I will show my step by step in completing this area.

[ACL1504]

Afternoon all,

When Jimmy Deignan shut down Modeler's Forum some two+ years ago. I posted the build over on RR Lines.

I'll start updating this thread in the next few days.

The turntable and roundhouse areas are complete and functional. Lots of exciting detail in these areas.

I've also started building stores for placement on Tahope's Main Street.

Tom

[Jerry]

Looking forward to this update!!

But the big question is will bill continue the stories of  Tahope's Main Street??

Jerry

[ACL1504]

Looking forward to this update!!

But the big question is will bill continue the stories of  Tahope's Main Street??

Jerry

Jerry,

Thank you for checking in. I'm encouraging Bill to continue his stories but I think he is working on his book full time also. I'll get on his butt this Saturday for sure.

Tom 

[Bernd]

Glad to see a resurgence of this thread. I always liked reading about the next update. Picked up some good tips by the way. I'll stopping by more now to view this whole "movie reply" to its conclusion.

Bernd

[ACL1504]

Bernd,

Thank you for following along on this adventure for the second or third time. It will be fun to redo this portion of the layout thread. Now, if I can only remember all I said on the other forum! 

Tom

[Larry C]

Tom always enjoy reading this build thread, thanks for sharing.
That is one serious looking TT.

[ACL1504]

Tom always enjoy reading this build thread, thanks for sharing.
That is one serious looking TT.

Larry,

Thank for following along on the layout thread. It has been fun and I have lots of photos to get caught up on this forum. Also, the threads here are much more detailed than what I put on RR-Lines.

The TT area will get better as the thread gets caught up.

Tom

[Vietnam Seabee]

A great thread here, Tom

terry

[ACL1504]

Terry,

Hey Butty, Happy to have you following along on the never ending road to finishing.

Tom