I am finding I'm getting faster the more I do But I'd expect to not have -all- the track in place until at least next Paddy's day - and then have a fiddle yard to lay.
Then there is the computer control, block detection, signaling, automation, lighting, stock improvement; lighting; shipping; weathering' detailing, then the scenic stuff
All credit to Glenderg (and you Dave) it's your work that's made this layout move from 'technically good' to stunning to look at too!
Only about 5 years in the planning Rich And probably will be the same or a bit longer in the building / detailing What better way to spend a decade
Some shots / perspectives of the Blackrock Road Preservation Depot
Having secured generous EU funding, the Depot houses a collection of preserved steam and diesels
Last shot shows a RTP Bachmann Shed for scale (and an 071)
Otherwise, I've laid 8 feet of mainline, and installed the two points and a slip just before the curve to the left heading for the viaduct.
At this rate, I should have track crossing the viaduct by tomorrow
(and then another day to build the mainline bus to power it!)
What I'm liking about this method is that, because the glue is 'under' the track, the ballast only goes where you want it. None sticks to the chairs, rails or top of the ties and, for points, the ballast, once hoovered off, is under the movement.
Had a quick collection today from Casa del Glenderg (Happy Birthday Sir!!!! ) and will be posing some shots tomorrow with some new civil engineering masterpieces!
I've done another stretch of flex track, and a single slip this morning.
Will take some more snaps in the morning once vacuumed.... am 'quietly terrified' about the slip But had to be tested
Using woodlands flex glue, you have about 15-20 minutes before it goes off / too tacky to work with - plenty of time to adjust and tweak the track alignment, slide in cosmetic / replacement ties and pour the ballast over.
As you say kirley, the noise reduction properties should also be excellent.
Brilliant - thanks for the link warbonnet!
Love the look of the A4 display case
The Sentinel is very cute - you'd definitely have to have one
The silver jubilee railroad pack looks great value too
Nice new shunters truck
I see RailMaster gets an iphone app too.... and the 'e-link' - basically an elite controller with no buttons Clever...