SP RR

[ACL1504]

Yea! Trains are running on the SP RR. Congrats on the test run.

Tom

[ak-milw]

It's always great when the trains run.

[sdrees]

thanks Andy and Tom.  It is great when a train can run the first time.

[deemery]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPmVhyHBRAM


dave

[sdrees]

This is what I got done today.  I laid out where the key risers should be located.  Such as the beginning of an easement, the beginning and end of the 24" radius, and the top of the 24" curve. Some of the risers are only temporary and will be removed.



I think that I mentioned before that the clamps came from Harbor Freight at $1.50 ea



I place 4 splines at a time or half of them.  Once the glue is set overnight, I will place the other 4 splines.



I had the wood workers store cut the splines for me.  They only charged me $15.00.  They were cut from 2    12' pieces  1" x 6" Poplar.

[sdrees]

Yes Dave, the SP RR has come alive.

Thanks

[sdrees]

I have been completing the mainline spline sub road bed for the mainline RR.


First install the risers to their correct height.


Place a nail in the center of the riser and clamp the splines to it.


If there is a straight section of track between curves, it is necessary to clamp the splines to a straight piece of wood.  Also, it might be necessary to clamp the splines down to the risers if there is a change in grade.


All the clamps in place holding half of the total splines waiting for the glue to dry.


All the clamps removed and the first half the splines are screwed to the risers.





The next step is to install the next four splines, glue and clamp them to the first four that were placed

[Erieman]

Steve,

Looking good, but do I denote a straight section of track on the horizon ( last photo)? Howard Zane is a firm believer of "No straight track" and I am in total compliance. Not that I did it, but after implementing this concept on Russ's layout, I am a firm believer. Get out the track saw and make it a nice gentle curve. You will be glad you did. Just don't call me and bust my chops.

And oh yes, it is looking good.

Frank / Erieman

[sdrees]

Gee Frank, your busting my chops in front of the whole world. You are correct that you see some straight track. The upper track in the picture to the right that you see is only 4 ft long when it comes out of a curve into another curve.  The lower one is 5 ft long but is hidden for the most part.

[ak-milw]

I don't know guy's, no straight track goes against reality.

[sdrees]

I am with you Andy.  They are short sections only, or they are hidden.

[sdrees]

I have completed the sub road bed for the mainline track.  I still have to do the sub road bed for the logging area, mining area and the sawmill. The next step for me is to lay the track for the mainline since some of it is hidden by the mining area, and the sawmill area.


This is where the main line leaves the upper level and returns at the lower level, or vice versa.


The upper mainline is on the right going to the sawmill area. I have done the sub road bed for a siding.  The straight roadbed on the left will be hidden under the mine area.


At the top of the picture is going to be a turnout to go to the sawmill area.


Track returning to the lower level. Just to the right of the center, there is going to be the canyon and river and there will be 3 bridges that are going to cross it.  The sawmill, village will be to the left of the canyon.


The upper level is where the main yard and service facilities will be located.  The lower level is where the passenger station will be located and an industrial area


A different view of the helix connecting the upper level with the lower level.  In the center of the helix will be a small village.


The island in the lower part of the picture is where the logging will take place to furnish raw material to the sawmill.  The mine will be located to the right over the returning mainline track.

[ak-milw]

Lots and lots of  lumber, looking good!

[sdrees]

Thanks Andy, now its time for some cork roadbed.  I received notice that my first order for turnouts is finally going to be shipped tomorrow or Thursday.

[Erieman]

Steve,

Your progress is looking very good, my friend. Look forward to seeing track down and switches in. Keep up the good work.

Frank / Erieman