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 Posted - 06/19/2014 : 8:06:22 PM
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Just us tumbleweeds. 
Don't let that stop you!!!
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Derick
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BigLars
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Posted - 06/22/2014 : 11:52:41 AM
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I have been trying the templates and a sample of street track. Here is the progress. This track requires patience and I may need to switch to plywood to build the layout to secure the track. It would still be 2x3. Turnouts are 10" and I have run a black beetle drive around the test track.
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George D
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Posted - 06/22/2014 : 1:41:14 PM
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Larry, I've never seen that rail before. How are you fastening it down?
George
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BigLars
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Posted - 06/22/2014 : 2:34:37 PM
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quote:
Originally posted by George D
Larry, I've never seen that rail before. How are you fastening it down?
George
For now it is held down with 3m two sided tape. The instructions say super glue to a wood base. I think I will try pliobond to allow for repositioning the tracks with heat. It is all trial and error at this point in time.
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George D
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Posted - 06/22/2014 : 4:54:00 PM
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The Pliobond sounds better than super glue to me too. That rail looks interesting.
George
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acousticco
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Posted - 07/16/2014 : 02:19:40 AM
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Larry, that's a great track plan, I'm really looking forward to seeing what you do with it.
I mentioned elsewhere (http://www.railroad-line.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=43199) that I've got a couple pieces of motive power started for this project, which means the scale/gauge has beed decided on, as well as a theme. I'm planning an On30 electric tramway based in some tropical place, probably an agricultural line, sugar cane most likely. There will be some ramshackle passenger operations too I'm sure. I am going to keep on with my dystopian idea too, but it will be subtle.
Like I said I've already got the board and a bare minimum of track, I just have to start laying it down..!
-Cody
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Chris333
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Tyson Rayles
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Posted - 07/16/2014 : 08:12:58 AM
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Wow! Very nicely done! 
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BigLars
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Posted - 07/16/2014 : 09:16:00 AM
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Chris,
That id exactly what I was thinking about when we started this thread. Please feel free to post details of your build here for inspiration.
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Rick
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Posted - 07/16/2014 : 09:18:45 AM
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Chris, that is fantastic.
Thanks for showing us.
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jefbar
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Posted - 07/16/2014 : 09:47:34 AM
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I love the idea, and you got me hooked. Starter, so I know I won't be able to complete in a reasonable time frame, but definitely will use the idea to cut my teeth. Good luck all. Looking forward to seeing what gets done.
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jschumaker
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Posted - 07/16/2014 : 10:17:48 AM
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Nice work, Chris. What could you do with a similar trackplan in HOn30?
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Chris333
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jschumaker
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Posted - 07/16/2014 : 2:37:07 PM
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Very nice, Chris.
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