The Atlantic and Southern Build, Part 1

[ACL1504]

Thanks Frank.....I was getting a little worried that Tom had lost his AS. 

Greg,

I knew all along where my AS was. Why are you, well, never mind.



Tom

[ACL1504]

Don't you just love all the AS ing around???

Donato,

Yes, but I think we've milked this cow enough!

Tom

[ACL1504]

Okay, I relaid the track on the 36.5" radius and I'm much happier. I never should have changed it. The extra span forced it on me. It all looks much better now.



I ran a train over the new curve and it stopped. I couldn't figure out what I did. Then it dawned on me I forgot to rewire the feeders.

The feeders on the left are for the mainline and the ones on the right are for the lift out.



Continued in a few.

[ACL1504]

I got a sheet of 2x2' one ply cardboard from Sam Flax Art Supply to make a pattern of the roadway.







When I'm satisfied how it looks, I'll trace the pattern on a sheet of 2x2' two ply. The two ply is obviously thicker and better meets my need.

Continued in a few.

[ACL1504]

In the photo above you can see where the highway will cross the track and come out on the other side of the bookcase. Just kidding about the other side.



I've been experimenting with some blue foam for a land form.  I think for Florida/Southern Georgia, one layer will be better. The two layers just doesn't look right to me.





I'll leave it in place and see if it doesn't grow on me. It may look better in a few weeks.

[ak-milw]

I think the foam looks ok.

[BandOGuy]

Uh,
Wouldn't the foam look better along a Florida beach? 

[donatode]

Don't you just love all the AS ing around???

Donato,

Yes, but I think we've milked this cow enough!

Tom

I think you're right!

[GPdemayo]

Thanks Frank.....I was getting a little worried that Tom had lost his AS. 

Greg,

I knew all along where my AS was. Why are you, well, never mind.



Tom

Oh brother.....

[ACL1504]

I think the foam looks ok.

Andy,

Thanks, I was thinking it is maybe to high. One layer instead of two. I think once I shave it down more it will work.




Tom

[ACL1504]

Uh,
Wouldn't the foam look better along a Florida beach? 

Chip,

Yes, you are correct. But that is white foam, did you notice this is blue? LOL!

Tom

[Twist67]

Hi,

Tom, you made fantastic progress on your layout. The bridge scene is great and your helix is outstanding.
Thanks for sharing ,

Regards,Chris

[jbvb]

Tom, you know best what will look right to you.  But a 15' deep cut for the road and tracks as they approach a river of some size, 20-30 feet below the grade, doesn't seem unreasonable to me.

[ACL1504]

Don't you just love all the AS ing around???

Donato,

Yes, but I think we've milked this cow enough!

Tom

I think you're right!

Donato,

Now that's funny.


Tom

[ACL1504]

Hi,

Tom, you made fantastic progress on your layout. The bridge scene is great and your helix is outstanding.
Thanks for sharing ,

Regards,Chris

Chris,

Yes, my friend, I've been very busy. But not as busy as you it seems. Your layout is looking fantastic. Thanks for the kind words regarding the bridge and Ovalix, much appreciated.

Tom