The Atlantic and Southern Build, Part 1

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This past week I got more work done but I did take a little break from the ovalix build.

I decided to see how the lower level would work around the wall so I did a little work there. On this part, meaning the section coming off the left/east side of the staging tracks, I wanted to keep it close to the wall. This section is to short for any thing more than a single track. I used tapcons to secure a piece of 2X2 to the wall. I then screwed a length of 1X4 to the 2X2's.



I measured and cut a piece of 1/2" plywood to hold the track for the "wye"!



I came upon a slight problem when I placed the #8 turnout down. The center of the throwbar on the turnout was directly above the 1X4 brace that is screwed to the 2X2.



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Here is how I resolved this issue. I measured where the turnout would be over the 1X4 bracing. I added two of the 2X2's and used more tapcons to secure them to the wall. I made sure they were level before screwing them in place.





I then marked cut lines on the bracing and made the cut leaving the section below the throwbar open.





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[bparrish]

Tom...

Pretty creative sir.........

I would have moved the turnout or struggled with a linkage from elsewhere..........

great solution.

see ya
Bob

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I next placed the 1/2" plywood over the opening and drew the lines on the plywood where the cut was made on the bracing. I drew two small lines in the middle where the throwbar hole will be drilled.



I drilled the hole and added the turnout. Note I also have an Atlas rerailer next to the turnout. Remember, the distance between the staging level and the middle level is only 10" so I figured a little insurance wouldn't hurt to keep the trains on the track at this level.



Time for a Diet Pepsi break, back in a few minutes.

[ACL1504]

Tom...

Pretty creative sir.........

I would have moved the turnout or struggled with a linkage from elsewhere..........

great solution.

see ya
Bob

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Bob,

Thank you my friend. This seemed the best solution to the problem but I did consider moving the turnout. I like this better! Thanks for stopping by and posting a comment!

Tom

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And, here is how it will look when installed!



I took the bracing around the wall and still need to add more supports for the "shelf" section of the staging level.





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Here are a few photos of the completed section or "shelf" portion of the staging level.







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Today, Judge Bill Eaton came over and we added another loop and a half to the ovalix. It is now eight and one half levels high. One and a half left to get to the top level. The top level will be 20" above the middle level and high enough as to not be a view block for the second level. I think that makes sense, cents, cense, or what ever. I'm tired!



Oh, buy the way, this is what happens when you let your hand get in the way of a hot glue gun and letting the hot glue fall on said hand!

So, I told the doctor it hurt when I did it. He said then don't do it!



I'm going to go watch Burt Lancaster in The Train! Dang my fingers hurt!

[gnatshop]

You're slippin', my friend!!
All this work, all these pictures, and I ain't seen a Diet Pepsi sittin' in none of them! 

You need a mini-fridge sittin' under the ovalhicks so this end of the room ain't 'Dry Country'! 

[PennsyJ1]

Mr. Tom  Been there... done that. Wrap that hand around a cold Diet Pepsi!

Bill

[GPdemayo]

So, what have you been doing when your resting.....? 

[ACL1504]

You're slippin', my friend!!
All this work, all these pictures, and I ain't seen a Diet Pepsi sittin' in none of them! 

You need a mini-fridge sittin' under the ovalhicks so this end of the room ain't 'Dry Country'! 

Matter of fact, the first thing I grabbed was my bottle of Diet Pepsi! Nuff said!

Tom

[ACL1504]

Mr. Tom  Been there... done that. Wrap that hand around a cold Diet Pepsi!

Bill

Bill,

I've done it before but never this bad! The cold Diet Pepsi bottle helped. It was a cold sting instead of a hot one, but it stung none the less!

Tom

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So, what have you been doing when your resting.....? 

Uh, well, some things just need to remain private!

Tom

[Erieman]

Tom,

I'm taking a break from cutting up a tree. Last night, we had a pretty good storm. I went out back to watch the lightning and during one of the flashes, noticed that our Chinese Elm tree had blown over in the storm. No damage except for the tree. almost 40 ft tall or should I say short and getting shorter by the moment or at least when I get back to cutting it up.

About hot  glue. I'm sure we all have stories about this wonderful medium, so I'll share mine:  Recently I has some friends over and one spotted a cotton glove with what must have looked like the worst case of plastic warts. I was asked by these novices, " what the heck is this?". I told them it was a glove that I wear when using the hot glue gun and proceeded  to tell them real story about the glove. And we all have done this. I think. While working with hot glue, I got some on my finger. Boy was it hot. Now you ask, what was my immediate reaction. Yup, you guessed it. PUT IT IN YOUR MOUTH TO COOL YOUR FINGER!!!! Well, we all the know what happened. Instead of getting only one blister, I got two. One on my finger and one on my mouth! Hence the glove. So-o-o, go buy yourself a cheap pair of cotton gloves and save your body parts for working on the layout.

Frank / Erieman