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    Bob's Model Train Layout Build

    Not vehicle or audio related at all, but there is a bit of electrical work, skill, and level of creativity and craftsmanship that goes in to this kind of hobby. Thought people might like to see some pictures along the way.

    Since my garage is hovering around 10 degrees and I cant get any of my major projects done out there, I decided to work on my model train layout. here are the details...

    - N scale (1:160 scale)
    - Denver Rio Grande centric
    - small 24" x 84" layout.
    - basic squeezed oval
    - Entire back half is in a tunnel
    - top of the tunnel will serve as a display for my California Zephyr passenger set
    - Lots of home brewed goodness


    First project was to tackle the tunnel portals...


    bag of wooden sticks from walmart



    I used a walnut stain on the sticks and immediately wiped it off for an uneven weathered look. Did a bunch of cutting to fit and gluing and came up with this...








    Its not done yet but this is as far as I got. More pictures to come as the progress continues.
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    Re: Bob's Model Train Layout Build

    Model Railroads FTW!!!
    Are you not entertained?!?!


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    Gotta love the model train setups! Good job on the weathered look.....

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    Re: Bob's Model Train Layout Build

    every tunnel portal entrance needs an exit. Here is the other end. Not done yet, but the majority of it is there.

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    Re: Bob's Model Train Layout Build

    Now that is good stuff
    Are you not entertained?!?!


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    portals are finished (I think).

    Tunnel entrance


    Tunnel exit
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    Re: Bob's Model Train Layout Build

    What will you be constructing the mountain/tunnel from?
    Are you not entertained?!?!


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    https://www.caraudiojunkies.com/signaturepics/sigpic150_2.gif
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    Re: Bob's Model Train Layout Build

    Quote Originally Posted by chithead View Post
    What will you be constructing the mountain/tunnel from?
    combination of foam, plaster cloth, celluclay, and maybe some aluminum.


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    ^^^^ this is amazing!!!
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    Re: Bob's Model Train Layout Build

    worked on a drawer today that will house all the buttons to activate the switch machines. Its similar to a drawer with a cuttingboard built in to it. Slide the drawer out and slide back the cover to reveal all the buttons. Will be kinda slick when its all done




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