Saturday - Dec 28 2024

[Onewolf]

Howdy,

Yesterday was not overly productive on the layout building, but I got the helix support columns built/installed.  Now I need to install the 2x6 beams across the top of the helix support columns, and then install the 3/4 upper return loop sub-roadbed to stabilize the whole thing. Since I made a trip to Lowes for joist hangers I decided to go ahead and buy the wire needed for the main track power bus runs (500ft each of red/black 12ga solid core) and layout lighting power bus (500ft each of yellow/orange 12ga stranded).

I'm hoping to finish the basic helix support structure today. Building the actual helix is many months off.

Doug

[MartyO]

Morning,

Crazy amount of progress Doug!

[ReadingBob]

Morning all, 

What Doug considers not being overly productive is 100x what I would accomplish on a good day. 

Day two the family visit. Cold outside and the forecast is for rain so there probably won't be any rail fanning today. 

Have a great one!

[nycjeff]

Hello everyone, it's supposed to be another sunny day in the 70's here in the desert. While I definitely appreciate the nice weather after growing up in Ohio, it would sure be nice if we got a little rain- it's been four months since the last time the desert got wet.

I agree with Bob, Doug is really kicking butt with his benchwork progress.

[Rollin]

Morning all,

Last Saturday of the year. Here's a pic for Mr. Critter. Here in Cleveland, our little Plymouth is pulling No. 62 onto the turntable. We also have a trackmobile that can be used. No. 62 is the famous 'Death Car,' a Nickel Plate coach that in 1943 was involved in a horrific accident. Look it up if you're interested.

[deemery]

Cloudy and seasonal in SE NH.  Rain coming tomorrow (I'd rather have snow.)  More work on windows today on the first Lamson structure.

dave

[ACL1504]

Morning all,

My day will be to get back to the challenge build.

Have a great day everyone.

Tom 

[cuse]

I'm quietly enjoying all of Doug's progress...on average, we are both pretty productive. Unfortunately, he's way above average and I've been stagnant. Maybe  today, I will relocate the location of the layout (in the same room) as my vision for it is being refined every day, in my head...so, theoretically, once I get my hands a little dirty - progress should come fast.

My wife's brother and his boys are coming tomorrow, so I just don't know...lots of hosting and entertaining this month, not to mention a trip to Costa Rica, and end-of-year work stuff are hopefully lightening up soon. Daylight ahead 

[GPdemayo]

Morning all.....

[Jerry]

Morning everyone

A cloudy/rainy 49 here in South Jersey.

Hopefully some bench time later in the day!!

Everyone have a wonderful day!! 

Jerry

[BandOGuy]

Son and his son arrived Thursday night for a replay of Wednesday's festivities with the five local family members. I didn't bother with the hearing aids this AM as the noise levels will be off the charts. Looking forward to the fun.