We made some progress this week on the WVR. I’m taking vacation this week and between chores to get ready for our family Christmas Eve celebration, I’ve taken a little time to work on the railroad. The track layers were in to add 2 more blocks of track (about 30 feet). I’m using 1/2″ plywood […]
It’s just about the end of the year and I’m thinking a look back over the year’s progress is in order. The WVR is a big undertaking and I don’t want to loose my way or get demoralized. I’d like to make sure I’m still on the same track on which I began this project. […]
I’ve been working on the peninsula area for some time – lots of twists and turns. Looks like it’s going to come together according to plan. I finally made the last connection tonight. There are still some supports that I need to cut and place, and a few grade adjustments to make, but I’m happy […]
It’s been some time since I’ve added a post. I’ve been working here and there on the layout as time permits. It seems like I have been bringing lumber home continuously for the past year. I’m sure the neighbors wonder what is going on. I’ve laid some track on the top level including putting in […]
I was able to get some work done on the WVR this week. I put up Masonite backdrop and worked on benchwork. I used 1/8 inch Masonite hardboard for the backdrop. I had to take some time out of my schedule today to give my able assistant a bath and a trim. I think it […]
I have not been able to update the blog for a while, been busy working outside. Finally finished up a new paver patio and grilling area a couple of days ago. Unfortunately my wife and I used most of our two week vacation putting it in. I did manage to squeeze in a little work […]
I’ve been working on the layout off and on for the last few weeks. Haven’t taken the time to write a new post because I just feel like I haven’t been getting much done. I’ve been wiring up an new section of track with three turnouts and going back through some of my previous wiring […]
Having finally figured out the electronics and methods (for the most part) I want to use throughout the layout, I have started with more benchwork. I have a rough plan or two for the yard area along the north wall, I’ll call it the North Yard for now. The lower level is the yard. I’m […]
I am using this slip ring to transmit power to the rotating turntable bridge. I made an adapter from plastic, the brass tube fits inside the axle of the bridge and the other end fits the diameter of the slip ring. I decided to use four of the 6 wires in the slip ring, two […]
I was thinking of purchasing a Walthers turntable sometime in the future. I will need two turntables for my planned layout. They sell a 110′ and 130′ ready to run turntable which can be converted to DCC with an additional board. After some research, I am not so sure that I want to go that […]
