The Atlantic and Southern Build, Part 1

[ACL1504]

Tom looking nice the station

Ger,

Thanks very much. I'm looking forward to getting the roofs done.

Tom

[ACL1504]

HI.
Tom, your station is looking very nice and you´ve also done some nice progress on the layout with the roads and scenery.

Thanks for showing the pictures,

Regards,Chris

Chris,

Thanks very much.  Progress has been a little slow lately but I'll be picking up the pace in the next couple of weeks.

Tom

[deemery]

A history of Florida:  http://www.miamiherald.com/living/liv-columns-blogs/dave-barry/article97208577.html


dave

[ACL1504]

A history of Florida:  http://www.miamiherald.com/living/liv-columns-blogs/dave-barry/article97208577.html


dave

Dave,

Great article, thanks from the Sunshine State and a Florida Gator.

Tom

[ACL1504]

Work on the passenger platforms continue.

I'm going to install some of Slim's LEDs under the roof. The model have small notches 1/32" sq. (3x3) for the rafters.I need the roof to be removeable to install and work on the LEDs. If using the 3X3 rafters will prevent me installing the LEDs.

Normally 2X4 "rat runners" would be used. To make the supporting posts stronger, I used scale 8X8 strip wood. The 8X8 strip wood won't be seen anyway.



After drying, it was time to cut the long roof. I used 1 ply cardboard for the roof. I placed the platform on the cardboard and measured the length and width.




Continued in a few.

[ACL1504]

With the last picture, I passed the 1400 mark for pictures on this thread.







I measured and drew a line down the middle and made a very light cut to bend the roof panel.




A test fit is always a good measure. And, it fit.




More in a few.

[ACL1504]

I need to be able to hide the LED wiring. I decided to use brass tubing for the conduit pipe. The brass tubing is 1/8 X .014"

I drilled a 1/8" hole in the bottom of the platform next to the support post.



I then glued the brass conduit in place next to the post closest to the station. It is on the back side of the post from viewing. You can see I dropped some CAA glue on the platform. I'll repaint this later.




I then painted the conduit to match the posts.



Back in a few, Diet Pepsi time.

[ACL1504]

I didn't want the end of the platform roof section to be open. The main station walls are board and batten so the choice was easy. I cut two end pieces from 3/32" B&B from some Northeastern Scale Lumber.

I used the platform support post as a pattern.







I glued the small board and batten to the underside of the roof panel and painted them white. I then added 2 X 6 exterior rafters and painted them green to match the posts.



I still need to add the rolled roofing material and then add the LEDs to the rat runners.

Here is a look from ground level. You can barely see the brass conduit on the left behind the post.

[Janbouli]

Not sure if I missed it in your posts Tom , is the platform a kit or is it scratchbuilt or are the posts commercial parts? Anyway they look awesome.

[ACL1504]

Jan,

Good question, not sure I covered it or not. They are the posts and platform from the FOS Quick Kit #5. These are no longer available.

You can see in the picture the end of the roof is open. This is where and why I opted to change the look.

Tom

[deemery]

It's rare to see these platforms extend for more than just 1 short passenger car length, even though the prototype would have these for up to a couple hundred feet.


dave

[S&S RR]

Tom


I stopped by to see what you were up to tonight.  You have been very busy!  The layout is coming along very nicely.  I love how you are creating depth with the backdrops.

[ger deguelle]

great work

[CVSNE]

Tom,

Looks great. I have to build a similar covered platform so I've been following along closely - particularly your suggestions on accommodating lighting.

Marty

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It's rare to see these platforms extend for more than just 1 short passenger car length, even though the prototype would have these for up to a couple hundred feet.


dave

Dave,

Thanks for stopping by. These are just under a car and a half long. The one on the left of the station is about two car lengths.

Tom