Superior & Seattle Railroad Build (Volume 2) Started 2/25/17

[S&S RR]

Good save John.....I'm sure that scene will be great when you get it finished and you'll be much happier when your steamers run thru it without problems. 

Thanks Greg.  All the track work has to be tested with all my locomotives before I call it done.  Thanks for following along.

[KCS Trains]

John,  I know what you are talking about.  That's why I'm laying track and testing it right away.  I have a UP Big Boy.  If that beast of an engine can get through, anything can!!  Phil

[S&S RR]

John,  I know what you are talking about.  That's why I'm laying track and testing it right away.  I have a UP Big Boy.  If that beast of an engine can get through, anything can!!  Phil

Phil



Now that's a good test locomotive.  I'm using a 2-6-6-2 which will be the biggest on my rooster.

[S&S RR]

I made some progress on the helix today. The Narrow Gauge loop is complete to the level below the layout. All I need is a 12 foot straight section of track to complete it.  The first loop of the helix up is also in place and ready for track. The outer most loop is a reversing loop so I can turn a train without going up the helix.

[S&S RR]

I also cut the front facia board to a maximum size using the clay mockup as a guide. I'm sure I will make some modification before it is installed permanently.  I will determine the final shape once the helix is all in place.





Here is a picture of the clay mockup again for perspective.

[PRR Modeler]

Looks like you are making good progress.

[ak-milw]

Moving right along John.

[S&S RR]

Looks like you are making good progress.

Thanks Curt - We are getting there.

[S&S RR]

Moving right along John.

Andy


Thanks for stopping by - slow but sure.

[jimmillho]

Looking really good John.

I love to see the way things are built.

Jim

[S&S RR]

Looking really good John.

I love to see the way things are built.

Jim

Hi Jim


Thanks for stopping by the thread.  I'm the same way, I guess that's why I'm doing a build thread. It sure is nice to be able to build this helix out in the open. Instead of going straight up, with each loop over the previous one, I'm going to stagger the loops after the first one so the radius can get bigger and I have more room to work on the track.  I have the space once I get above the first loop so why not use it.

[ACL1504]

John,

Using the track gauges is a very wise idea, especially on the helix. You won't be sorry. Many modelers don't and the result is not good.

Tom

[S&S RR]

John,

Using the track gauges is a very wise idea, especially on the helix. You won't be sorry. Many modelers don't and the result is not good.

Tom

Hi Tom


Thanks for stopping by.  I agree, the few minutes it takes to get it right now can save hours finding a spot where the radius got to tight.

[S&S RR]

Construction activities on the S&S RR have been put on hold for a few days so Amy and I can spend some quality time with the family. I completed the first loop of the helix and finalized the design, now that I can see how everything will go together.  My saber saw will be getting a workout with this project.

[PRR Modeler]

Have fun with your family.