tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57220970154941366702024-03-19T07:35:05.757-05:00CTA O Scale L LayoutCTA Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08508880883858921943noreply@blogger.comBlogger154125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722097015494136670.post-25670114806992425342023-04-21T17:46:00.002-05:002023-04-21T17:46:29.157-05:0063rd Street Prototype Structure Done<p> <span style="font-family: helvetica;">The prototype for the 63rd Street L structure has been completed and assembled:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjXi1XynztVQtkvH8mw7ZaIbfgh7l8d8rxRm4HTVMA1EQViK_xmkyb1q1f9yhm_aDBfbojYLUCB8TuB3QuYL-RoDnx45jFPIOlJNiBA3-kWDs_UlBoulcBT6uR-Fk3yDD9KCpBsypKceK72JKnZNrjUKDyoDcE-BAKS_kWalng6apslae2K5PQ1EydipQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjXi1XynztVQtkvH8mw7ZaIbfgh7l8d8rxRm4HTVMA1EQViK_xmkyb1q1f9yhm_aDBfbojYLUCB8TuB3QuYL-RoDnx45jFPIOlJNiBA3-kWDs_UlBoulcBT6uR-Fk3yDD9KCpBsypKceK72JKnZNrjUKDyoDcE-BAKS_kWalng6apslae2K5PQ1EydipQ=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></span></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgvHphmYdjGTNFwRNi__z2PgVAydB6BzW6RPrFk_H3oblbd-dDFKtuZgeB0BTmgjQJ-b0-GMe0gEQ2MFcH5K4RjPlhAF4K2ZYf-ZaK0nlzsTN_nQAO8DoDJeosKWIKTT61LErfXELb2OdCPeZmOZV07qvXWxeeOd_9AsuliFYtjZGgt0CV2SpHP2Y27vw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgvHphmYdjGTNFwRNi__z2PgVAydB6BzW6RPrFk_H3oblbd-dDFKtuZgeB0BTmgjQJ-b0-GMe0gEQ2MFcH5K4RjPlhAF4K2ZYf-ZaK0nlzsTN_nQAO8DoDJeosKWIKTT61LErfXELb2OdCPeZmOZV07qvXWxeeOd_9AsuliFYtjZGgt0CV2SpHP2Y27vw=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi2mYolJN1OwQujqyzKtGJ_ChMt74Am68ntJ5b-a2NtbR7RFEOIxqsOqJzhzRsaTXtL2fSKQzwSVGE8rnNkyhkW7e4L2hU1fjdpeGu4uj-KuLYLghdJwv-Zek5hMFw9W3kfaHGT8GMbqDiwriNoc-8uCxiEs4pR_uRJOr7X1rKogEAarKoffTGymDfMmA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi2mYolJN1OwQujqyzKtGJ_ChMt74Am68ntJ5b-a2NtbR7RFEOIxqsOqJzhzRsaTXtL2fSKQzwSVGE8rnNkyhkW7e4L2hU1fjdpeGu4uj-KuLYLghdJwv-Zek5hMFw9W3kfaHGT8GMbqDiwriNoc-8uCxiEs4pR_uRJOr7X1rKogEAarKoffTGymDfMmA=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></span></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiKg9xExihN6z3CSKjn97lHLwBg_sbcfsfiTEZPb_fdJZZY9ZlsjLxf1ubJJ9i1kW2-JGEVShLFIQ0nWOQGw1tXEZHByNAWQ2MQFnfGgBYYJXcVhq4TLtaTUhBDbKaJh4smYP8ez8hvpb4RlMK_mLyYY04Nz-2T34OdaaTUPUzT0rlHo9SHnObKvHLYPA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiKg9xExihN6z3CSKjn97lHLwBg_sbcfsfiTEZPb_fdJZZY9ZlsjLxf1ubJJ9i1kW2-JGEVShLFIQ0nWOQGw1tXEZHByNAWQ2MQFnfGgBYYJXcVhq4TLtaTUhBDbKaJh4smYP8ez8hvpb4RlMK_mLyYY04Nz-2T34OdaaTUPUzT0rlHo9SHnObKvHLYPA=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br />I'm not yet sure how (or if) I'll incorporate this into the layout but its good to know I have the basic design done.<p></p>And ... as I feel like I've been neglecting the actual layout for too long, I've started to try to finish some of the "landscape" under the L.<p></p><p>Since this is Met, through the near Southwest side, I'm going for a more "vacant lot" look under the structure. I do however, need to do a better job of camouflaging the wire for the station wiring ... please ignore (for now) the mess of red wiring.</p><p>I need to add more weed, bushes, and lots of garbage and assorted refuse. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjO2YKYmyE2zvlVMJ1jnAHzMCTs3iFyyZzBqWfbaJpodLxntIYYO2MiHoy-Lh65YdbnoWcoXegAOT_-rzunrGy2NbO2DpWkkGcRP2Sd15pAm-N8--ozMJXPRDHmNQ1ric4O6QownL6ZY2PTAouD9pWZ_JbnpOgZGgwfyGLRMfk5EEpPGFR6luhpENpjRw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjO2YKYmyE2zvlVMJ1jnAHzMCTs3iFyyZzBqWfbaJpodLxntIYYO2MiHoy-Lh65YdbnoWcoXegAOT_-rzunrGy2NbO2DpWkkGcRP2Sd15pAm-N8--ozMJXPRDHmNQ1ric4O6QownL6ZY2PTAouD9pWZ_JbnpOgZGgwfyGLRMfk5EEpPGFR6luhpENpjRw=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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With the foundations, its about 17 feet from top of streetcar rail to bottom of cross girder. That "might" be a bit low, but I couldn't find definitive answers on how really HIGH the structure is. On-site measurements could've attracted unwanted attention from local law enforcement so this was the best I came up with.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">However - it is easy to add height to the columns so if I did wish for it to be higher it is a minor modification.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Generic New York City / Brooklyn structure, side project</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">On a whim - I decided to see what it would take to built a three track structure like those found in Queens, the Bronx or Brooklyn. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Below are the results:</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjZA_zi7dMsbwP7uaPa-VgGeEO2TOk3sb18S67QrPWWUrPt-Njz5ETyEapYyVegJhVDGuDVfkCrO8uoe4AUF3Q-fJJdTVTgVTFj-gADLdVjWEuMTm8vvqpS1eXlWuLqnIxJgcacifhjYGuQNqYKvvs9OKD1XbH2Lop_29JngK-W7zuDZe6-mfUcy2lluA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjZA_zi7dMsbwP7uaPa-VgGeEO2TOk3sb18S67QrPWWUrPt-Njz5ETyEapYyVegJhVDGuDVfkCrO8uoe4AUF3Q-fJJdTVTgVTFj-gADLdVjWEuMTm8vvqpS1eXlWuLqnIxJgcacifhjYGuQNqYKvvs9OKD1XbH2Lop_29JngK-W7zuDZe6-mfUcy2lluA=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiU6XN6Rl-vDwCeC71_BEcZi_YiRgmSLg0egaDouA4VTg6GlsimKwiXf2rOdOoZ5l8-WxLIIVux7G9E9TxdNfFL8QYD0UAFJ04pA-OtKRn75d_O21oKgjoQ1PYIxRBphYd4cqKDxY353r7saJ9nSc2PN6qU9bIhyXNqlGk1gt41tuIePAnJFkveliTqJw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiU6XN6Rl-vDwCeC71_BEcZi_YiRgmSLg0egaDouA4VTg6GlsimKwiXf2rOdOoZ5l8-WxLIIVux7G9E9TxdNfFL8QYD0UAFJ04pA-OtKRn75d_O21oKgjoQ1PYIxRBphYd4cqKDxY353r7saJ9nSc2PN6qU9bIhyXNqlGk1gt41tuIePAnJFkveliTqJw=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjuiUgAybG83E6ITXATgC8qMr43qVSt40LeG1-nxIfE3l7TJQ6Lz35eaN89B_Jjddukm7dHP-eeMj3Ax4w5tbl9QhaRsdL_91I1QERNhFOqnaMEt52zcGauUvNGEI14T4zRLiMszXhk_4HM4KSMNwtoCdzmKmlZvlDxSIyaDIKQCaV0WrUnfUqWOEb1eg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjuiUgAybG83E6ITXATgC8qMr43qVSt40LeG1-nxIfE3l7TJQ6Lz35eaN89B_Jjddukm7dHP-eeMj3Ax4w5tbl9QhaRsdL_91I1QERNhFOqnaMEt52zcGauUvNGEI14T4zRLiMszXhk_4HM4KSMNwtoCdzmKmlZvlDxSIyaDIKQCaV0WrUnfUqWOEb1eg=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">In this structure I tried to see how close of a tolerance in fitting the pieces I could do on my printer. This should've been a 100% friction fit - minimal glue needed. However, I think my printer is over extruding ever so slightly just to make parts not quite fit. Some additional filing is needed to make everything go together. But, it was a good test to determine the interconnectivity between parts.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">No worries though - I have no plans on switching to NY subway modeling.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>East 63rd Street Structure, NEW project</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Taking what I learned from the NYC structure and Loop L, I've started designing Chicago 63rd Street lattice elevated.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhkZuzheOh53G6MYxdoqSSQ6fBRj2r36D_ItDRvmsCbVDxgeudUTuKvnv5nlLXlHXguKqgtudobI0C0nmmVWycFWfDNNZH6D_7sXx61KW4srwiyKSaIi3lqYY-Z_QGLeHOI5kXlLvzCELIU2e3UysDuZx-iI_Ivf4e2T8uez8-km5Z-dFygiZJeb8XO2w" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhkZuzheOh53G6MYxdoqSSQ6fBRj2r36D_ItDRvmsCbVDxgeudUTuKvnv5nlLXlHXguKqgtudobI0C0nmmVWycFWfDNNZH6D_7sXx61KW4srwiyKSaIi3lqYY-Z_QGLeHOI5kXlLvzCELIU2e3UysDuZx-iI_Ivf4e2T8uez8-km5Z-dFygiZJeb8XO2w=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj9kCeSfN4hCN1nrcVdwAz94b1JzkxB7TsD1Zy5Xmyv2_d0ODdsYXzpE3nMfvtPflSl_PJ6xIr8ti5DP270X_aj-nbL08_e-RlARpsKpVer2wAwZo3xGwNKbHk7_yxPV-m0IvWJmi6YciOAmzYY3MnrTFNBBvQFvyXnXUPTLu5ZSF4fvUHp4cNyVVqIUw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj9kCeSfN4hCN1nrcVdwAz94b1JzkxB7TsD1Zy5Xmyv2_d0ODdsYXzpE3nMfvtPflSl_PJ6xIr8ti5DP270X_aj-nbL08_e-RlARpsKpVer2wAwZo3xGwNKbHk7_yxPV-m0IvWJmi6YciOAmzYY3MnrTFNBBvQFvyXnXUPTLu5ZSF4fvUHp4cNyVVqIUw=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjE5xhmsjikojgukLyEG8OlfGJHpH_GHH4udo5crCMg6nCUKn8NHOxYA-RzwY2wUErziRt1kVa8Tkerf5wroO1e4YH1Hi9zQEDBGAIVCFRA4j5Pj7SG84W2IhAq9Kuktfsh-ZZ8otsnSoVqnGz09W7w8MckG9B9DpBxePcEsLmxSZGzSts0b90mL3c9bQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjE5xhmsjikojgukLyEG8OlfGJHpH_GHH4udo5crCMg6nCUKn8NHOxYA-RzwY2wUErziRt1kVa8Tkerf5wroO1e4YH1Hi9zQEDBGAIVCFRA4j5Pj7SG84W2IhAq9Kuktfsh-ZZ8otsnSoVqnGz09W7w8MckG9B9DpBxePcEsLmxSZGzSts0b90mL3c9bQ=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The 63rd street bents have an odd style where there are "multiple" parts within the bents. I've tried duplicating this using a spacer to give the illusion of the parts. I've also tried to model the period before additional strengthening was added to the structure. I could've tried to make the lattice girders less "bulky", but I was worried about strength. It seems the prototype wasn't quite built to robust standards so making a exact copy of the prototype seemed unwise.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">So far I have one foot of structure printed. I'll be doing a three foot section similar to the Chicago Loop structure. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>St. Petersburgh 6000's</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I acquired a set of 6000's at the Chicago March O scale meet that have led a tough life. While these were powered via a Q-Car truck, the power car had been crunched at one point. The floor was broken and there was some damage to the B end. I figured that since these are somewhat rare I'd take the chance and attempt to repair.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">So far I've reprinted (via the 3D printer) a new floor for the power car. I need to shim the power truck but it does fit nicely. I've since done some touch up paint work but I don't have that documented. I've saved the underbody details from the original broken floor and will be re-attaching those. This will eventually be converted to wireless Bluetooth battery powered as is being done with the rest of my cars. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">BTW - Tamiya red paint is an exact match for the paint St. Petersburgh used.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The below photo is BEFORE I touched up the paint ... hence the paint mismatch on the B end of the left hand car.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhnBzwX1TVJcfp3AZ0I9qht5173o2aMQorpX5s3NIbbZVNsICTDo7Vvp1KAWEkbWbK0VGCa2oMa0ouw4KVhKP2SIb4tbcSRju1MSrbEdq6-CYcPg8h9C8alIjeA-8HfXuxvXnZLU8qMSBVV5vC0HJgFHW5XajaC_7eEX3KZ68pBwGmALnnULxVTNZQcyg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhnBzwX1TVJcfp3AZ0I9qht5173o2aMQorpX5s3NIbbZVNsICTDo7Vvp1KAWEkbWbK0VGCa2oMa0ouw4KVhKP2SIb4tbcSRju1MSrbEdq6-CYcPg8h9C8alIjeA-8HfXuxvXnZLU8qMSBVV5vC0HJgFHW5XajaC_7eEX3KZ68pBwGmALnnULxVTNZQcyg=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><br /></div><b>Some layout progress:</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Even with all of the above ... I can't keep neglecting the layout. I did manage to begin painting and final detailing of one of my foreground structures. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiQfKlFpaXW-ctWlPOz4NFOCmDf0aZU1LCxuuPo8GM3F6x1yfVQGhL5HC11EtmFAnz4_FXJcjgl5Kqss_AJPQCv81SyWDQWiMcyrkdj6ShfgAK2rCvzgo9ZZWkMeEUuYHBg1PvVWBCrkhAoXAQ8al6O_Wxay5ClNl-dZqvgOZSAciWuouqmGDo9zmAAJQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiQfKlFpaXW-ctWlPOz4NFOCmDf0aZU1LCxuuPo8GM3F6x1yfVQGhL5HC11EtmFAnz4_FXJcjgl5Kqss_AJPQCv81SyWDQWiMcyrkdj6ShfgAK2rCvzgo9ZZWkMeEUuYHBg1PvVWBCrkhAoXAQ8al6O_Wxay5ClNl-dZqvgOZSAciWuouqmGDo9zmAAJQ=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjdhquczsDh2v8uXds6dARU6J2re4q0mIe2p79vMA_dWqwmSMm7KbKsVerVWkBPHHR9nX0wPNfdP5K4TojzRKJ87Wj4iADy1m5X6NvxJmAkCO_CPy8y8tdjVj4yJNPaRkcMF89lFMkqQLuVK9BkjYWfsb6MT-ze2tqB9VjI43L600hajC6ySPpRswvmNw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjdhquczsDh2v8uXds6dARU6J2re4q0mIe2p79vMA_dWqwmSMm7KbKsVerVWkBPHHR9nX0wPNfdP5K4TojzRKJ87Wj4iADy1m5X6NvxJmAkCO_CPy8y8tdjVj4yJNPaRkcMF89lFMkqQLuVK9BkjYWfsb6MT-ze2tqB9VjI43L600hajC6ySPpRswvmNw=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I'll eventually be adding an interior, with lighting, to this building. </div><br /><br /><br /></div><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /><br /></span><p></p>CTA Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08508880883858921943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722097015494136670.post-90907343889433237932023-02-28T18:06:00.000-06:002023-02-28T18:06:06.027-06:00March 2023 Updates - Off to a Strong Start<p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Winter months do allow for additional modeling time ... so, I've been trying to make as much progress as I can.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Updates since my last post:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The work around my Kedize station continues. I've finished the background building that acts as a background to the station to a point where I've added lights and other minor details. It acts as good photo background for the station. I've also started construction on a foreground building that will most likely be a bakery.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEixAwblMFXvk4opKhCi3ADgtLqBF8ZXw56jJ5z_8tF3yfgNLNWOS8JUiZpd0tWefs04yzZiouDNnLqyKVekUEK9fqzPjHjYh0yDHI6I3qAEJ5vDigq07AKh1rsbj5MVleECmClLGofwNfg4xiNyZrLkQHAdioDFYGEh5TwOjC7CjSW49VhN3208-wKNAA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEixAwblMFXvk4opKhCi3ADgtLqBF8ZXw56jJ5z_8tF3yfgNLNWOS8JUiZpd0tWefs04yzZiouDNnLqyKVekUEK9fqzPjHjYh0yDHI6I3qAEJ5vDigq07AKh1rsbj5MVleECmClLGofwNfg4xiNyZrLkQHAdioDFYGEh5TwOjC7CjSW49VhN3208-wKNAA=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj8hidH5RciEjJhPCiYkinPAs6DjRwb7bcMMpcOPP6RkaBsNv_HizwIFpIwpfVL6062s9JNAK8dC1wsx2Avyvp_cKyWVaHODZbeCblJRviJz32oKdN26ICCuNOAZu4gIstX1vuC3jlsHp8upV9cwp5EmvxRn0bmX_OP6PHlHj0MGjJw6pClqinU28CIPw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj8hidH5RciEjJhPCiYkinPAs6DjRwb7bcMMpcOPP6RkaBsNv_HizwIFpIwpfVL6062s9JNAK8dC1wsx2Avyvp_cKyWVaHODZbeCblJRviJz32oKdN26ICCuNOAZu4gIstX1vuC3jlsHp8upV9cwp5EmvxRn0bmX_OP6PHlHj0MGjJw6pClqinU28CIPw=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg0lZ9eubuxG-BnXumy5CCBZE4GIsP6x2bo0mSnXMpgCMrY2Yz0-njdzjhSieaz7LsrS3LdbbKJdWYX2pRu0l8An6PHUyvNaAxEId3vZJ-fCLu0y3wHnz6-LvLBxN45rM3Gy4dfgP-XV3KnHnoNW9YNo3j85p3gXwiefd-0mP38cThJH95QLoFe28FoCQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg0lZ9eubuxG-BnXumy5CCBZE4GIsP6x2bo0mSnXMpgCMrY2Yz0-njdzjhSieaz7LsrS3LdbbKJdWYX2pRu0l8An6PHUyvNaAxEId3vZJ-fCLu0y3wHnz6-LvLBxN45rM3Gy4dfgP-XV3KnHnoNW9YNo3j85p3gXwiefd-0mP38cThJH95QLoFe28FoCQ=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjQr8cmpl2mcGVWx7mSL1Qb0awzjLkW1RzEMKFW9Mr0mm7cDU9khj_r9owLNQlfMbIUlWGRPfKyVE_gcTyjWBF90sBHzZG0PF_RE68BnmsgNJC-_Do-DX2nZo0EJCtyrv2DoPbIz1Q0O5yEta64wsT0V3rJr3714_MXC2I6QcjQcrTgOcGW5H1W-v6apA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjQr8cmpl2mcGVWx7mSL1Qb0awzjLkW1RzEMKFW9Mr0mm7cDU9khj_r9owLNQlfMbIUlWGRPfKyVE_gcTyjWBF90sBHzZG0PF_RE68BnmsgNJC-_Do-DX2nZo0EJCtyrv2DoPbIz1Q0O5yEta64wsT0V3rJr3714_MXC2I6QcjQcrTgOcGW5H1W-v6apA=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /><div style="text-align: left;">I've also added some additional street lighting to the Kedzie street scene. Another new foreground building is being constructed. A tenant has yet to be obtained, but I'm thinking it might be a reincarnated version of my Elevated Records shop that was on my prior layout.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEggeWyAwmAfVJ6tj49jtm5ZurA7pCPd54PumbLKpBhcHhTP1m3Xrn0XFcqfzPARxHIEnHZoVFfmwOrhqJK4N8i4asuooxT77IJd0PWpmOzEcUYGHnlh1v3CpyVRVe_iQBrAmMzvmjDW9Qcb1Wuf5y0KQZN8mQ5js6uc0AmIwn27I1oAT6sr1SxcXnepvA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2711" data-original-width="3814" height="284" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEggeWyAwmAfVJ6tj49jtm5ZurA7pCPd54PumbLKpBhcHhTP1m3Xrn0XFcqfzPARxHIEnHZoVFfmwOrhqJK4N8i4asuooxT77IJd0PWpmOzEcUYGHnlh1v3CpyVRVe_iQBrAmMzvmjDW9Qcb1Wuf5y0KQZN8mQ5js6uc0AmIwn27I1oAT6sr1SxcXnepvA=w400-h284" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Also, for the anniversary of the end of service of the North Shore on January 20, 1963, a special charter was arranged for enthusiastic North Short railfans and many pictures were had by all. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEifDlrXx4MgpSTYJWAI9yhvOn6-m0SwLtn-uKzCCqLRBJ3EVxQfS4vg1oJ1dVEBiA1nMqUdZkAL2ohfWKuQSEXytLELCyeXUI9fTU5RYyv1WJz5bXUmkpY5ODmnViUgsAw2hRLT88iWm61-QLjjrCpf3Jn_YmbhXmdqBjgrwCdp7q6nuDDwvvQcuHkxeQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEifDlrXx4MgpSTYJWAI9yhvOn6-m0SwLtn-uKzCCqLRBJ3EVxQfS4vg1oJ1dVEBiA1nMqUdZkAL2ohfWKuQSEXytLELCyeXUI9fTU5RYyv1WJz5bXUmkpY5ODmnViUgsAw2hRLT88iWm61-QLjjrCpf3Jn_YmbhXmdqBjgrwCdp7q6nuDDwvvQcuHkxeQ=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh_vhAE2tf9kZsICaoA9gi32vgbUGN3eKx_8utICFOOB0qErbGFsi3xr4wWYBcXNDAdzpBJPxMMrcYqC-SyYkMM6cnrHgIB3dY1MpYjHrx93qdkY0i673U0J9JEeoE3Vm8dxPOMEYrEShyYF8NeLEP2TZYN4P6EJL0cUknz4O-9GeSeL_sTFENJXH0F4Q" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh_vhAE2tf9kZsICaoA9gi32vgbUGN3eKx_8utICFOOB0qErbGFsi3xr4wWYBcXNDAdzpBJPxMMrcYqC-SyYkMM6cnrHgIB3dY1MpYjHrx93qdkY0i673U0J9JEeoE3Vm8dxPOMEYrEShyYF8NeLEP2TZYN4P6EJL0cUknz4O-9GeSeL_sTFENJXH0F4Q=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgtxMzFEEe6dIb9tZya9jSV5p6Q1FVQL0BV6Jxpmf10KoHHLhqn2wTiurDPxhkaf0M9vmMAiQUVKWX98Yp3V0wSbw28jUWFHobVRVrutmL9g59hyy7wwZu94ZuXyiTY_afmTmvCScXju4w4aNkh43FRXCj7h6ipy4IPnyB1QVksbXTimWfsD97DvsaffQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgtxMzFEEe6dIb9tZya9jSV5p6Q1FVQL0BV6Jxpmf10KoHHLhqn2wTiurDPxhkaf0M9vmMAiQUVKWX98Yp3V0wSbw28jUWFHobVRVrutmL9g59hyy7wwZu94ZuXyiTY_afmTmvCScXju4w4aNkh43FRXCj7h6ipy4IPnyB1QVksbXTimWfsD97DvsaffQ=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiXqn4A6xfmOYUB9hUhxafAlOO96OuDrdKsZEfMIe_rxNI2-vJTGQR2qwnPGZEp3BuHfR1IUFQC6zUKzTJEpKUwjnQlLx6e8SDuv4t1lZB1hLtksUtV05UeSefmojaNAPq4b6FSKbaseSnXtDmYzaXa2Od0XmQbkv1HjTlifZemBhfttLB9p6E5ZJLJbg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiXqn4A6xfmOYUB9hUhxafAlOO96OuDrdKsZEfMIe_rxNI2-vJTGQR2qwnPGZEp3BuHfR1IUFQC6zUKzTJEpKUwjnQlLx6e8SDuv4t1lZB1hLtksUtV05UeSefmojaNAPq4b6FSKbaseSnXtDmYzaXa2Od0XmQbkv1HjTlifZemBhfttLB9p6E5ZJLJbg=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">In addition to normal modeling work, I've been attempting to perfect a 3D printed design and application of Chicago Loop L Structure. I'm attempting to make a standardized set of files that can be printed easy and assembled with minimal effort.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The follow is the second version and so far I'm happy with the end result. The structure is printed on two printers: an FDM Bambu Labs P1P in PLA and on an Anycubic Mono X resin printer.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Still in a state of assembly (no glue is used on the below photos - the fit has enough friction to hold it together sufficiently):</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgKxVzz42Gr5EdTDrgJEedht6nBdpdyhdf9ijMd27hH7-Ucil9DUVL8Qxgz_VxzeobxGXCBdGC1Wi8q3SH4LdryBEQfJnEhZ1pUsD1lUT7rRSgGYeRKMdY3041ixcEGC0BcVXRAZUOrSwDk4RYFHB90lsl1-xnoIKJWEGQq0Zjx5FRA-Vxj23WOa_ljKQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgKxVzz42Gr5EdTDrgJEedht6nBdpdyhdf9ijMd27hH7-Ucil9DUVL8Qxgz_VxzeobxGXCBdGC1Wi8q3SH4LdryBEQfJnEhZ1pUsD1lUT7rRSgGYeRKMdY3041ixcEGC0BcVXRAZUOrSwDk4RYFHB90lsl1-xnoIKJWEGQq0Zjx5FRA-Vxj23WOa_ljKQ=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Details:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgjRHgMleiX8BRhqHXbsSFC0WSyiPaZPKTAwmFZ8eX9NMCYSIWggXeWJ4e78dhA6Y-akPlgUJKE0qGiiFq7MbkqvK3IqYbYtmGS2_WXIghm0dLUsqEd6zoXtAK4y4Ub3FpYvY2z9HrtH8D5qiiI6KoUKcszdg1jTpy-9ero0-Py4kYL4aoq68SNgiG_0Q" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgjRHgMleiX8BRhqHXbsSFC0WSyiPaZPKTAwmFZ8eX9NMCYSIWggXeWJ4e78dhA6Y-akPlgUJKE0qGiiFq7MbkqvK3IqYbYtmGS2_WXIghm0dLUsqEd6zoXtAK4y4Ub3FpYvY2z9HrtH8D5qiiI6KoUKcszdg1jTpy-9ero0-Py4kYL4aoq68SNgiG_0Q=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjT8qiumDNa0-I2r6EWYLugyI0lKp2jL2KxiZj30Aurqqb3EDAk0dvAB-p6qQosz6PttXyko0_xWKhskRlipIBwqWIalYV6GNI2atz0xpgrQYEl8O9DMWaZGy9UDQERYA_tySmwR8NC-FrcQXoH7WYq20qFqAazxTw80o6CPDg6Q2hg3S3VFHDBl4gX1g" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjT8qiumDNa0-I2r6EWYLugyI0lKp2jL2KxiZj30Aurqqb3EDAk0dvAB-p6qQosz6PttXyko0_xWKhskRlipIBwqWIalYV6GNI2atz0xpgrQYEl8O9DMWaZGy9UDQERYA_tySmwR8NC-FrcQXoH7WYq20qFqAazxTw80o6CPDg6Q2hg3S3VFHDBl4gX1g=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">In the above, I still need to add the foundations and some additional bracing.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">List of materials:</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>FDM Printed on P1P:</li><ul><li>Girders</li><li>Cross girders / bents</li><li>Internal X-Bracing</li><li>Internal zig-zag bracing</li><li>Foundations (not shown)</li></ul><li>Anycubic Resin:</li><ul><li>Columns</li><li>Curved Bracing</li><li>Girder bracing from cross girders / bents (not shown)</li></ul></ul><div><br /></div><div>The columns are design to fit onto pegs on the foundation pieces. This "locks" the structure to the benchwork without having to actually attach the structure via mechanical means. </div><div><br /></div><div>I prefer to use FDM when I can. The post-processing of the resin prints (cleaning and curing) and associated smells of the resin is quite annoying. The quality of the P1P is sufficient for the girders, but I'll probably continue to use the resin printer for columns and bracing details. </div><div><br /></div><div>As to how this is printed - at least for the FDM parts all are printed flat to the build plate then sandwiched together:</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhzh_FFNruFFatS5tP1-Ja9htCH3lkQTtZ7YjZHNKoGXV-I-HOBHuF9KlqZ4yQIBRUsaEljrx7IKQ2HHoQwX5Uck_WSOv44bZ7evAwGHcbPlMCptsYpmzwx6VaEzU5_QJoP9zdPv1lgHDkSXT98u0lJRXJzinZxH3VtAcz4kTcrGkEUwhaacs_S9W5sNg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="3440" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhzh_FFNruFFatS5tP1-Ja9htCH3lkQTtZ7YjZHNKoGXV-I-HOBHuF9KlqZ4yQIBRUsaEljrx7IKQ2HHoQwX5Uck_WSOv44bZ7evAwGHcbPlMCptsYpmzwx6VaEzU5_QJoP9zdPv1lgHDkSXT98u0lJRXJzinZxH3VtAcz4kTcrGkEUwhaacs_S9W5sNg=w400-h168" width="400" /></a></div><br />The girders are comprised of four parts, with the associated joints staggered for strength.</div><div><br /></div><div>The girders that are on the "inside" of a track's girders are modified in such a manner as to allow for the fitment of the X-bracing and zig-zag bracing. The foundations are one piece which maintains proper spacing between the columns. Each piece also has appropriate rivet details.</div><div><br /></div><div>The columns, printed via resin, are printed upside down with applicable supports:</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhmTiRMwTfXOekJLk587d3vRgTb9FnWOo8SHaB0UYwww6646DB53CTYwxdBXKNSYYPRa74p1UZxMwk4bcdpiwNN6q3XfDH7B92dXTnGS8Mjyjic363kn5t_xtKKr_j7RzGbzPPqCgME-qMt3jI90kODmNyD6Hr8AOLwgOoGGCRwX7D6yAgS90m-8rrRGA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="3440" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhmTiRMwTfXOekJLk587d3vRgTb9FnWOo8SHaB0UYwww6646DB53CTYwxdBXKNSYYPRa74p1UZxMwk4bcdpiwNN6q3XfDH7B92dXTnGS8Mjyjic363kn5t_xtKKr_j7RzGbzPPqCgME-qMt3jI90kODmNyD6Hr8AOLwgOoGGCRwX7D6yAgS90m-8rrRGA=w400-h168" width="400" /></a></div><br />Normally I will print the columns in batches of eight columns total on the build plate. </div><div><br /></div><div>Below is a screenshot of my work flow in designing the overall structure and eventual station. I build off of previous work and create appropriate structural components as I go along. This is drawn in real size / to scale. When I'm ready to print, I'll split the model into sections that will fit on the printer and then scale the parts down to 1/48 scale, export to STL, and the send to the appropriate printer.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiCqCJXS4kUcoon7yHfwszk3pYeZ-wv8QFJ5eshOH6mhKVhZgr_7fYKDCKdg5VqENQfxGvs70ifxFK0DCzILkUpnFjDJwz270MJf7_54w2N0YmM74keYLqBZjoh3dvatMuEnBgeYPZ7B8Tj0eCdRiY689D9TloCtWUuF72z4pmAv0Ga5cEymtc8C-LpDw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="3440" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiCqCJXS4kUcoon7yHfwszk3pYeZ-wv8QFJ5eshOH6mhKVhZgr_7fYKDCKdg5VqENQfxGvs70ifxFK0DCzILkUpnFjDJwz270MJf7_54w2N0YmM74keYLqBZjoh3dvatMuEnBgeYPZ7B8Tj0eCdRiY689D9TloCtWUuF72z4pmAv0Ga5cEymtc8C-LpDw=w400-h168" width="400" /></a></div><br />There is a significant amount of trial and error as I attempt to get components to fit together, with detail, and while keeping in mind printing limitations and eventual assembly. The goal is to create parts that will print successfully, require minimal to no supports/post processing, and ease of assembly.</div><div><br /></div><div>The plan is to use this as a Loop elevated extension to the layout. I'm in the process of designing a station but that is most likely a late Q2 project.</div></div></div><br /><br /></div><br /><br /></div><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><br /></div></span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></p><br /><br /></span><p></p><p><br /></p>CTA Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08508880883858921943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722097015494136670.post-14993196898486241802022-11-22T18:19:00.005-06:002022-11-22T18:19:43.201-06:00November Updates<p> <span style="font-family: helvetica;">Work as been steadily progressing on the entire layout. Some updates for November 2022 include:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I<b>nstallation of a mini-control panel for the return loop:</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Using Barrett Hill touch toggles, I've made a small turnout control panel for the return loop. Each turnout has its own Tortoise switch machine and then is controlled in turn on the panel.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiuc3ctT-XXEyL26qOUngqsSrJRzgQsgKe1-rwDWlQDTDUO4BaShS7xdv8CBtsOU-ne9s0AVAqo9y1sAus0p3Y5I1T8yGCUE848_eqwCoDEOSTzFeuOT63WM4IlPorAlb-_zcBbX1JXWJTdHcKknHc-nDl4KRNFdTh7LomGVWcv44aYYe7Je4eQulFxMQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiuc3ctT-XXEyL26qOUngqsSrJRzgQsgKe1-rwDWlQDTDUO4BaShS7xdv8CBtsOU-ne9s0AVAqo9y1sAus0p3Y5I1T8yGCUE848_eqwCoDEOSTzFeuOT63WM4IlPorAlb-_zcBbX1JXWJTdHcKknHc-nDl4KRNFdTh7LomGVWcv44aYYe7Je4eQulFxMQ=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Each turnout will eventually have its own dwarf signal giving indication of direction. The toggles will control reverse movement signals via manual red/green operation. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: helvetica; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjXlnzWglwcismT3IzBRoZP2W19PCj1HAnxWvE1W0CtHEL58wOwnBLK4edELraQtsC5LN0tm-rzeH8k9ZzUaXJzaGLP2UxIR3aalFjf9iHRohF1CCEI6PEnuv_rcDKATUD7nZa9KgXySFmHx7Gpf-Rn4SnETMBXJKU9JHnXBfHZnYXWreFemBLCHdobbw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjXlnzWglwcismT3IzBRoZP2W19PCj1HAnxWvE1W0CtHEL58wOwnBLK4edELraQtsC5LN0tm-rzeH8k9ZzUaXJzaGLP2UxIR3aalFjf9iHRohF1CCEI6PEnuv_rcDKATUD7nZa9KgXySFmHx7Gpf-Rn4SnETMBXJKU9JHnXBfHZnYXWreFemBLCHdobbw=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: helvetica; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: helvetica; text-align: left;">The signals are oversized, but I designed them to accommodate 3 mm LED's.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: helvetica; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: helvetica; text-align: left;"><b>Stairs to the station platform are finished:</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: helvetica; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: helvetica; text-align: left;">It took quite some time but I've finished the stairs to the station platform. This was a difficult build as I built from the top down. Next time I'll plan better.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: helvetica; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: helvetica; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgio7NdvU1IM-xBOZa8acsKWiyXRhrfgyECR52f7sKpiVsiQnY6sX7NP2IdbC2QdOztjhFtvgZOZR8MNiK7jHxUQPqQtx3aV__9QMSbzRZEZRohtBC0Halu2v1d0KecZpIyI-De5Atp2E34ybm57C-GkrCjdSTjF3ufYaMJhUkL_HOCzW3Q2MM38fJBwA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgio7NdvU1IM-xBOZa8acsKWiyXRhrfgyECR52f7sKpiVsiQnY6sX7NP2IdbC2QdOztjhFtvgZOZR8MNiK7jHxUQPqQtx3aV__9QMSbzRZEZRohtBC0Halu2v1d0KecZpIyI-De5Atp2E34ybm57C-GkrCjdSTjF3ufYaMJhUkL_HOCzW3Q2MM38fJBwA=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: helvetica; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: helvetica; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEje3S2f9ncto4HDSdz20xt30hFCdesxrWFpyWCBjvdQEGfP7sH14xLBhqd5Fyj7vVUAaBQbDhvOkBH4v_MQg34z05O0kg16N2dipYTxCaPlimnsiOu7DzxvfreRupfTnzsh3Vx_GiGkk0yR40qiTsQydjYuhen8bn6KUAygmLEva-OmG67Ns0yz2hkFNQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEje3S2f9ncto4HDSdz20xt30hFCdesxrWFpyWCBjvdQEGfP7sH14xLBhqd5Fyj7vVUAaBQbDhvOkBH4v_MQg34z05O0kg16N2dipYTxCaPlimnsiOu7DzxvfreRupfTnzsh3Vx_GiGkk0yR40qiTsQydjYuhen8bn6KUAygmLEva-OmG67Ns0yz2hkFNQ=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: helvetica; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: helvetica; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjYZKuGEOVXGEp_2QGxP5KIXjkCEVLreL3zzgCFCUTJtUtz14MqSbhUPFsITnimlHVwm7ndST4C5Hi1iGoaLJIhb5a6voxFt4ppRIZhhw0s7ynNozSa_Tyje4KJVdMhXYCf4HaoFmDwsm3oQZrFc41xgxbhwqc8UK7Llid16mQC-kDmhUkDdUI9i83yDg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjYZKuGEOVXGEp_2QGxP5KIXjkCEVLreL3zzgCFCUTJtUtz14MqSbhUPFsITnimlHVwm7ndST4C5Hi1iGoaLJIhb5a6voxFt4ppRIZhhw0s7ynNozSa_Tyje4KJVdMhXYCf4HaoFmDwsm3oQZrFc41xgxbhwqc8UK7Llid16mQC-kDmhUkDdUI9i83yDg=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: helvetica; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: helvetica; text-align: left;">I still need to finish the station headhouse, but that may need to wait until after the holidays.\</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: helvetica; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: helvetica; text-align: left;"><b>All station LED Lights are installed and wired:</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: helvetica; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: helvetica; text-align: left;">A huge challenge was getting all of the station lights finally wired. But that task is finally done. Some additional Woodland Scenics Plug-n-play street lights were installed. I'm not too satisfied with these, but they get the job done.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: helvetica; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: helvetica; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiEhCUtPY-M3jaqYehvF-gEk-Li8SGfxjZAm2jpSO2gGwwvqwqcMYOMXtn320qPq06hhznBETGjeUinhmPrKNeIhDlBjr0Kpx7kMqb27AqWFxR_Xi8jigKRXlVEnGWhfXx7B_Y3rQ-IHzJ3m4FWgBFEPnR6R08H5abdWLrg8LQuJZtv7dTHq6BFpktQwg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiEhCUtPY-M3jaqYehvF-gEk-Li8SGfxjZAm2jpSO2gGwwvqwqcMYOMXtn320qPq06hhznBETGjeUinhmPrKNeIhDlBjr0Kpx7kMqb27AqWFxR_Xi8jigKRXlVEnGWhfXx7B_Y3rQ-IHzJ3m4FWgBFEPnR6R08H5abdWLrg8LQuJZtv7dTHq6BFpktQwg=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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The goal here is to make sturdy, yet realistic, yet easy to build structure. This is 80% printed via FDM printing (Ender 3) and 20% via resin (Anycubic Mono X). Overall, there are about 70 individual pieces making up this one foot of structure.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I consider this version 1.0. I need to make some changes and then I'll be adding this to an addition to the layout. Eventually I'll be creating another station. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjxzIc-eqKTtPFmgoi0Ql2c_rvE3nFyyh6KgqVlz3xSF0u0aWi__IA28k6ExWMh8sI9cq2DQdkBZF9IZ_5LCnbMTOWQV0iE6cTN6L50sKvHaHf88GO7aXBAHSplJKHJLOxRyha0YF6T73ibd-XrXDCmQl-cAIQKz5DhoEwkF9QjIcd8Bqvi5d-Mbr9EVQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjxzIc-eqKTtPFmgoi0Ql2c_rvE3nFyyh6KgqVlz3xSF0u0aWi__IA28k6ExWMh8sI9cq2DQdkBZF9IZ_5LCnbMTOWQV0iE6cTN6L50sKvHaHf88GO7aXBAHSplJKHJLOxRyha0YF6T73ibd-XrXDCmQl-cAIQKz5DhoEwkF9QjIcd8Bqvi5d-Mbr9EVQ=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjlnonUf23KsFHZ1i12odJPDiwVLCxfNy5KPEovsS7wc3NGilLWBir9DDKSYG-6tZExvxj-izPoX19-XPrTbsLvIqrxFs4-tZR-1igPjaMcgJ3nQmKe5Hz6zbuMl7kDKBO3DMXxfT59_MgzFzwE95p0F5bs1CHHv85nm4xoeSPV8Fc3La1CAQqcObXhTA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjlnonUf23KsFHZ1i12odJPDiwVLCxfNy5KPEovsS7wc3NGilLWBir9DDKSYG-6tZExvxj-izPoX19-XPrTbsLvIqrxFs4-tZR-1igPjaMcgJ3nQmKe5Hz6zbuMl7kDKBO3DMXxfT59_MgzFzwE95p0F5bs1CHHv85nm4xoeSPV8Fc3La1CAQqcObXhTA=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjeSUcZqFKiqZ32U36xy3HmHaT7kZW02lzaQuc2s62NaltQEVNLSuIH4gC46kLeLrk6akqGYlUFmMaXclaKVqDKvok7dMXLcEQkTgk_ZE0zLLtFOr41m0999N9oGphOz7k3uox0oJYTzlLWya30ZE0wuEAJFEc3PRpZ5fDa2MhNGOa9KvPkR7_kkH83BQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjeSUcZqFKiqZ32U36xy3HmHaT7kZW02lzaQuc2s62NaltQEVNLSuIH4gC46kLeLrk6akqGYlUFmMaXclaKVqDKvok7dMXLcEQkTgk_ZE0zLLtFOr41m0999N9oGphOz7k3uox0oJYTzlLWya30ZE0wuEAJFEc3PRpZ5fDa2MhNGOa9KvPkR7_kkH83BQ=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhK6Tp-Ja26L1TjEGsJ_KFanWwbGy2gSSisOq4zqfRmsX6L4Gv52OU7CX6U-DPfnvBLXvO7VN-un5fW8QKxr155TlwMBwCG6r2FQ0M1Ezz1lgMM3_v1HmY8soblnDT15QkPTuQBNCuo46V76WDPV30f4NsQXdz5yJVW4Mw2bP50OFprzd04BBvn4yOB4g" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhK6Tp-Ja26L1TjEGsJ_KFanWwbGy2gSSisOq4zqfRmsX6L4Gv52OU7CX6U-DPfnvBLXvO7VN-un5fW8QKxr155TlwMBwCG6r2FQ0M1Ezz1lgMM3_v1HmY8soblnDT15QkPTuQBNCuo46V76WDPV30f4NsQXdz5yJVW4Mw2bP50OFprzd04BBvn4yOB4g=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><br /><br /></div><br /><br /></div><br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: helvetica; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /></div><br /><br /></div><br /><br /></div><br /><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> </span></div><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: helvetica; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: helvetica; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: helvetica; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: helvetica; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> </span><p></p>CTA Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08508880883858921943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722097015494136670.post-55675103781527602562022-10-23T18:11:00.009-05:002022-10-23T18:13:09.598-05:00Return Loop Installed<p> <span style="font-family: helvetica;">The return loop and mini-yard have been installed in the basement. I can finally store some trains and turn a train around. Eventually I'll be building a terminal station between two of the tracks.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi5DOuO6hHjO5wgKAquaSlokHZlDZbHXpLWIg6HmPIXwCeSjg3LuB8yiBrh1jOSre6B_0o6eFu06r6O3w0b4mygdQ8TAGX49YErWwWB6roccjBiDuxtfukWpJbKeOvNx7xoK2w6S2eeFFmG0DCqiS3RK8_A1BtC3_3iN56pNUDr3UupMyZ4xYPdxNw5uw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2575" data-original-width="3165" height="325" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi5DOuO6hHjO5wgKAquaSlokHZlDZbHXpLWIg6HmPIXwCeSjg3LuB8yiBrh1jOSre6B_0o6eFu06r6O3w0b4mygdQ8TAGX49YErWwWB6roccjBiDuxtfukWpJbKeOvNx7xoK2w6S2eeFFmG0DCqiS3RK8_A1BtC3_3iN56pNUDr3UupMyZ4xYPdxNw5uw=w400-h325" width="400" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The above picture shows the connection. In this photo, just a piece of plywood bridges the gap.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhHvR6Tc98Xf1otbMsKRV8SLbfiqedNMdXHldZVME_Yf5NKTw5QWocgRJCgjN2xSL2LTNnxVG7NZdZL6Or8iEMyr-NuD8pI76sYAx0NDQqOcmtkRw8bVaRzPvIiCLvG7wrDizIPU4szqCL1jpH78NOmFppuGitxBpDpxo8JpRCkHeg_Wt7yTVWMVG5fJw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhHvR6Tc98Xf1otbMsKRV8SLbfiqedNMdXHldZVME_Yf5NKTw5QWocgRJCgjN2xSL2LTNnxVG7NZdZL6Or8iEMyr-NuD8pI76sYAx0NDQqOcmtkRw8bVaRzPvIiCLvG7wrDizIPU4szqCL1jpH78NOmFppuGitxBpDpxo8JpRCkHeg_Wt7yTVWMVG5fJw=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I've since added a section of elevated structure to bridge the gap. The track in this section still needs to be detailed - add third rails, add guard rails, paint and weather.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjliGnMxx7duE09IybZKcJeZknC3ZCUeDPSFdBkVW14y50-jnjiQZmZt72inM2B0ZdY9mpgfpHX92ROJ-d2iP8hL_jopKWB2Xn6o76r6a-Fy3BUm3rTMoshl_svATEGOWkK6m7qJ70AvjrbMw2tYa5vWDA_S_6aLgZ7B-MoakS2xbyHCpqHTYribS9SBg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjliGnMxx7duE09IybZKcJeZknC3ZCUeDPSFdBkVW14y50-jnjiQZmZt72inM2B0ZdY9mpgfpHX92ROJ-d2iP8hL_jopKWB2Xn6o76r6a-Fy3BUm3rTMoshl_svATEGOWkK6m7qJ70AvjrbMw2tYa5vWDA_S_6aLgZ7B-MoakS2xbyHCpqHTYribS9SBg=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The above is a view of the completed structure. At some point I'll add a retaining wall to cover the end of the return loop module. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Turnout control is via Touch Toggles and I've created a rudimentary control panel. The turnouts are controlled via LED touch toggles in the track plan, the two toggles on the left are pending wiring for reverse movement signals. I envision having to manually release an outbound train via manually toggling the signals. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsy_EKp1hzgU7DBz35bjWM_ZyveyepIkWdZBbJ0zcANtz9lqPPwT6B3fu_xUVB2l0eTW6itURzStOUzNLF7l4DPpRZn-cmJVQGw7Fjt9cbS6YwINIn3Ur258KWtfTlzKNC2rsB1z7QwSbn57U9rhCFJIMkmDCp5cZaITbnHHjFuHNVlHAPojKlEX_IRg/s4032/IMG_7467.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsy_EKp1hzgU7DBz35bjWM_ZyveyepIkWdZBbJ0zcANtz9lqPPwT6B3fu_xUVB2l0eTW6itURzStOUzNLF7l4DPpRZn-cmJVQGw7Fjt9cbS6YwINIn3Ur258KWtfTlzKNC2rsB1z7QwSbn57U9rhCFJIMkmDCp5cZaITbnHHjFuHNVlHAPojKlEX_IRg/w400-h300/IMG_7467.JPG" width="400" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Some never finished projects seem to hang out now in the yard:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgBX_eZiR0zyLt9DoH-Rufb5u0q-16_Xd9uNPp_s8KCYQecGXsCrump1-3poyl9G7W8Ke-QavARuaA-VqsKA_seu73VbttMtJxJgS8feEGfx88bWABnAXTLpM22rAfr2-D5Sg-DC3lS3kwFSe2aRRqvpuYBBQnH7issmskQMZN-jBAO0W0w_FwSxtugwQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgBX_eZiR0zyLt9DoH-Rufb5u0q-16_Xd9uNPp_s8KCYQecGXsCrump1-3poyl9G7W8Ke-QavARuaA-VqsKA_seu73VbttMtJxJgS8feEGfx88bWABnAXTLpM22rAfr2-D5Sg-DC3lS3kwFSe2aRRqvpuYBBQnH7issmskQMZN-jBAO0W0w_FwSxtugwQ=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I've also been trying to finish the structure for the stairs. This has been rather difficult as all the parts don't quite fit as well together as I'd like. I'll be adding roofs and lighting to the stairs. Right now I'm just trying to get the structure in place. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb54gyMh7iFLNKLQ4Uj6DUwVY50JNybiVEhDD5U0r31ZAKAQQzZVSaqqoiT6IpfqyEHEfa9b3oK71DYfFKdtcX1OzS7fG_bb2F8HvCB9B9O2c7dw3kRAoRIPhMmRzJ8qoifNFO-8vuq4gf4lY-EUPl5bY7nX9CNvj66HiWLkNSfN6hzdGXbKAsviUmvA/s3774/IMG_E7463.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2830" data-original-width="3774" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb54gyMh7iFLNKLQ4Uj6DUwVY50JNybiVEhDD5U0r31ZAKAQQzZVSaqqoiT6IpfqyEHEfa9b3oK71DYfFKdtcX1OzS7fG_bb2F8HvCB9B9O2c7dw3kRAoRIPhMmRzJ8qoifNFO-8vuq4gf4lY-EUPl5bY7nX9CNvj66HiWLkNSfN6hzdGXbKAsviUmvA/w400-h300/IMG_E7463.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Due to space constraints, I've been constructing the module in the garage.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The radius of the loop is 16" and the turnouts are a mix of # 4's and 2.1's, which match the 16" radius.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV81f3OJ5inYu2aZpBFwlA63tBkfJAGWxI1wzDkXSo2s2clGiWUPFHIqdbs1pCNffBlrWpQ3GLZClwgH459dTiljv8QSGUDymVScmXpdYwbqSANbtgln4BCzYCxU64iSMQoAXmFqM5EVng__VzQst-NZ8KpdXYv9oLPjQ1vxOkMWixJxEoRNCbICBnxA/s4032/IMG_7364.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV81f3OJ5inYu2aZpBFwlA63tBkfJAGWxI1wzDkXSo2s2clGiWUPFHIqdbs1pCNffBlrWpQ3GLZClwgH459dTiljv8QSGUDymVScmXpdYwbqSANbtgln4BCzYCxU64iSMQoAXmFqM5EVng__VzQst-NZ8KpdXYv9oLPjQ1vxOkMWixJxEoRNCbICBnxA/w400-h300/IMG_7364.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoxCEvXsD6kROQ9Q-x5ksIskzLyyIONZEYoZ9ThmOQKpxVVTaauuIZuDnUY1fPTtmoxl4IkFpiGoXIWXlN3twIcUr01VArf8XFjfitiWS_F3vk-90tcbkZYbLticbe1KD7qqJfQ45xYFT-JslXFDA6h69FijF72IeQBzLqNFsTd-yqP3SpnkFPw_xxEg/s4032/IMG_7336.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoxCEvXsD6kROQ9Q-x5ksIskzLyyIONZEYoZ9ThmOQKpxVVTaauuIZuDnUY1fPTtmoxl4IkFpiGoXIWXlN3twIcUr01VArf8XFjfitiWS_F3vk-90tcbkZYbLticbe1KD7qqJfQ45xYFT-JslXFDA6h69FijF72IeQBzLqNFsTd-yqP3SpnkFPw_xxEg/w300-h400/IMG_7336.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Turnout control will be via Tortoise switch machines, controlled by Barrett Hill Touch Toggles.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggTLYZNwHdph4xk8YyD3YRZB5-zFgqns2YfxjZLJMn2sou0Q7F9bRwFTSqYNR9FiHBMAuUFOuuP7WAA5vzi0EuicCD03NQ64wODnoIzR2Qoy3U0e4DSOzi4L3Gv2oWB78bMgTTxPCqgHU5iktPDNyLr8RcUySKRpbXDxrrjSKidmEKzFW0CO2kh_9KzA/s4032/IMG_7371.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggTLYZNwHdph4xk8YyD3YRZB5-zFgqns2YfxjZLJMn2sou0Q7F9bRwFTSqYNR9FiHBMAuUFOuuP7WAA5vzi0EuicCD03NQ64wODnoIzR2Qoy3U0e4DSOzi4L3Gv2oWB78bMgTTxPCqgHU5iktPDNyLr8RcUySKRpbXDxrrjSKidmEKzFW0CO2kh_9KzA/w400-h300/IMG_7371.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Each turnout will have its own signal for routing. These are 3D printed from my own design.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVQAj3yXZ0vkbCSNLAXqZzeXcq2xXPo_DydPKkA6b7ZBtf9EPjJuoge4bqyb3FHi6mXr7mYTLLMKpUQIP71JKYnzwkIuVxeik88_ezxjuKsMr5NybrFRcfDJm1BEo1jLNHUYzISASl2yvR4M9OlQ6NI1QYCbG6kfAYyGPrUqTzCEWICsrkAJX16D_PCQ/s4032/IMG_7374.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVQAj3yXZ0vkbCSNLAXqZzeXcq2xXPo_DydPKkA6b7ZBtf9EPjJuoge4bqyb3FHi6mXr7mYTLLMKpUQIP71JKYnzwkIuVxeik88_ezxjuKsMr5NybrFRcfDJm1BEo1jLNHUYzISASl2yvR4M9OlQ6NI1QYCbG6kfAYyGPrUqTzCEWICsrkAJX16D_PCQ/w400-h300/IMG_7374.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii3RLEflqJlkdsqMPkQJawmbBD0BgkBCHd7PBEYuMsg3uBcVnNrNkXAAdjrsuSdGAAiWlVBe-vjI2f27BfYzNfrmchqAGA5JLf0neU20ffOVvewRVDHkadSQ3wd41yrZ0psfxy7-R1MFx64O9t7cm7-mncKnjGWcbborMr22tK2JqR9EmuUwAyWejjGA/s4032/IMG_7377.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii3RLEflqJlkdsqMPkQJawmbBD0BgkBCHd7PBEYuMsg3uBcVnNrNkXAAdjrsuSdGAAiWlVBe-vjI2f27BfYzNfrmchqAGA5JLf0neU20ffOVvewRVDHkadSQ3wd41yrZ0psfxy7-R1MFx64O9t7cm7-mncKnjGWcbborMr22tK2JqR9EmuUwAyWejjGA/w400-h300/IMG_7377.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKPE4LBuYiS5xJPuZXXdGKS7dYaftRlXzFUnpkbtFShs6XhGzU_ROZVKkE5DOlaNnHCLoUjivvk0W4se2kuPwB9xK63cN0guu4P4MXUnwRnNMnhe63l0Ieg3lUjO179uw1uVfb2l28Qvop1TKUvEaWGNnEY7Q_G9bycbjiren6JBNrvFkFf5QcNyNXcQ/s4032/IMG_7378.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKPE4LBuYiS5xJPuZXXdGKS7dYaftRlXzFUnpkbtFShs6XhGzU_ROZVKkE5DOlaNnHCLoUjivvk0W4se2kuPwB9xK63cN0guu4P4MXUnwRnNMnhe63l0Ieg3lUjO179uw1uVfb2l28Qvop1TKUvEaWGNnEY7Q_G9bycbjiren6JBNrvFkFf5QcNyNXcQ/w400-h300/IMG_7378.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu8fdcVTa0jx8Z3Dn6dB8S87OCkyaN5R9ApIvNgyWXt7_RLFH1tXXIwFQFQRy18cGgmcYv-VNVOZb09lryNN64cAP0gbFPafYphyS-eJqLHOaJB6a4VGz65THVgfLtqF5OXVIwKu2-qy4fKJVqIkw3ghcNACVXEkQb9lz4aUHfn1jyHan8Glf17qnjuA/s3461/IMG_E7375.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2554" data-original-width="3461" height="295" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu8fdcVTa0jx8Z3Dn6dB8S87OCkyaN5R9ApIvNgyWXt7_RLFH1tXXIwFQFQRy18cGgmcYv-VNVOZb09lryNN64cAP0gbFPafYphyS-eJqLHOaJB6a4VGz65THVgfLtqF5OXVIwKu2-qy4fKJVqIkw3ghcNACVXEkQb9lz4aUHfn1jyHan8Glf17qnjuA/w400-h295/IMG_E7375.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I'm currently wrapping up the wiring and ballasting the track. Hopefully I can have this in the basement in the next month or so before the weather turns cold!</span></div>CTA Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08508880883858921943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722097015494136670.post-10735909200958958962022-06-19T10:33:00.001-05:002022-06-19T10:33:06.965-05:00New Return Loop Module<p> <span style="font-family: helvetica;">I've taken a break from working on the Kedzie Station to start the trackwork on a new return loop module. This will attached to the right of the station module. However, the trackwork will be at ground level as I didn't want to try to make all elevated structure. Also, I'll be including some storage tracks. This "could" be considered a very condensed replica of the Douglas Park's terminal and shops. I haven't decided if I'll include a passenger platform.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjdXy7G8-jFmtu9o7H_ezSjLO7lMVvwMI9093uGNzDl4G9WhHf5Y7_WY_c8n4Re_2GzdLHlLRJJxm4pdV-JA83xuXDlP6YqJlTRluz9hZKruma9zsZdpymLbeiFDad91RJD2Q9GcSGDVaKkjN0dYSYJYilR1sJuF62neM4paMlZ19yCVcWM36Z8aNoS7A" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjdXy7G8-jFmtu9o7H_ezSjLO7lMVvwMI9093uGNzDl4G9WhHf5Y7_WY_c8n4Re_2GzdLHlLRJJxm4pdV-JA83xuXDlP6YqJlTRluz9hZKruma9zsZdpymLbeiFDad91RJD2Q9GcSGDVaKkjN0dYSYJYilR1sJuF62neM4paMlZ19yCVcWM36Z8aNoS7A=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The turnouts are a mix of # 4's and # 2.1's, those will match the 16" radius return loop. I'll be a tight fit but space is limited.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I'll be moving my bookcase and adding the module at the top of the following picture:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhYLHiKq16rCTAlOtt28HamY_gNdGwf-wcLXTRxYEzyGyRk5AhYO9fp9yEbqHwArPjzqDOZ8n3h9SGqtvcTbhGFggPoofZiL0UhsxlnHb1vOR8Gc1ViQCtylo4UgQP9MUFGZQkMrXXyOMRZ1_9pKsFK6TpKsWWeVke9jS8D_0_alAevdLtpt1t-SPGwgg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhYLHiKq16rCTAlOtt28HamY_gNdGwf-wcLXTRxYEzyGyRk5AhYO9fp9yEbqHwArPjzqDOZ8n3h9SGqtvcTbhGFggPoofZiL0UhsxlnHb1vOR8Gc1ViQCtylo4UgQP9MUFGZQkMrXXyOMRZ1_9pKsFK6TpKsWWeVke9jS8D_0_alAevdLtpt1t-SPGwgg=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEizEfEfGhMc-VQ_i3I0ZrpgqwDsf7jXtiIj60QXD-GTfW80C4jSLS5gxNrPh2PPj4tY5HkpYVnnKjZDX0u-b6XY1-yphUEkD6eWgGlu_V_q_IkKMTJZKhlLBnpevhh1N_teOOC_ZsH1dtlum2irh-OzhzVN6yjpDIbPvUTLeqbKg38YEeb3u5F2TNLhvQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEizEfEfGhMc-VQ_i3I0ZrpgqwDsf7jXtiIj60QXD-GTfW80C4jSLS5gxNrPh2PPj4tY5HkpYVnnKjZDX0u-b6XY1-yphUEkD6eWgGlu_V_q_IkKMTJZKhlLBnpevhh1N_teOOC_ZsH1dtlum2irh-OzhzVN6yjpDIbPvUTLeqbKg38YEeb3u5F2TNLhvQ=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">And one more overhead view,</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiozDs4ie1C2PCRCYtsocMTuhOFG8jGlW28qyx3EYdywR9SUSMjNiS5ozNWiRwg7TYuBVubdPt-2VO8ac77byWXqSgrzV-BjOTL5SxVIF9fneT91Oi6Q2p14lo1kpei7gX9qjlfRYFuHnWuJQO1MdTqZbzJ2-e2asuTT-7xV6n1TemwUlr6Vd_QEyixsw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiozDs4ie1C2PCRCYtsocMTuhOFG8jGlW28qyx3EYdywR9SUSMjNiS5ozNWiRwg7TYuBVubdPt-2VO8ac77byWXqSgrzV-BjOTL5SxVIF9fneT91Oi6Q2p14lo1kpei7gX9qjlfRYFuHnWuJQO1MdTqZbzJ2-e2asuTT-7xV6n1TemwUlr6Vd_QEyixsw=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /><br /></span><p></p>CTA Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08508880883858921943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722097015494136670.post-67455918417366054622022-05-20T15:25:00.006-05:002022-05-20T15:25:51.860-05:00Slow grind for the staircase<span style="font-family: helvetica;">Work has kept me very busy the last few weeks so not much progress to report.</span><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I've been slowly grinding away at the staircases. Its been a challenge as getting everything to fit together has been difficult. 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margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEigepeonNT5TpWR9xyWTu7ulaHb2mKNNXqYCiWt-XWQnUbIUltiXQ18QL_Xw-uSrf43VelVBzY0d7CtG1dWYDNVk5sWbq-svHtpR9-IaPvm28XzHgc-0F3Yw8j37QkqHY8ISmNrU9ttLKy-UXY3mMhWFE7eh94hVsbVBX8fuvKUzvtjqsgMEE8wnFE_dA" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I still need to finish the center catwalks and add more platform details (pay phones, benches, people) but its finally coming together. </div><br /><br /></div><br /><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /><br /></span><p></p>CTA Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08508880883858921943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722097015494136670.post-6753485949044123802022-04-16T11:42:00.004-05:002022-04-16T11:44:42.508-05:00Progress on the Kedzie Station<p> <span style="font-family: helvetica;">Some progress on the Kedzie station as signage is being added.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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That is being built "off the structure" as its easier to work on in that manner.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh-lTenFrSh2Zp4VlIYF-YIcLuVaw1pUdNdTVQbtd9CzXNHV7OGXskCCNR2tXCuOGZ2kn4iUWeaQ0j-bbiFkHbtJ9w1U6b8f3xXOEntZ4lqBcdhIEbKBSHnYOduqdpcQoJfHcBKmSlmq6ENeaU3lRHTNV5hN4xjb1jL08pWSIIY3B8dcXcj0N0mPO4v9A" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh-lTenFrSh2Zp4VlIYF-YIcLuVaw1pUdNdTVQbtd9CzXNHV7OGXskCCNR2tXCuOGZ2kn4iUWeaQ0j-bbiFkHbtJ9w1U6b8f3xXOEntZ4lqBcdhIEbKBSHnYOduqdpcQoJfHcBKmSlmq6ENeaU3lRHTNV5hN4xjb1jL08pWSIIY3B8dcXcj0N0mPO4v9A=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I've also started some base scenery coloring:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhM0cZ6-TIeBxmUGqrPH9IYwtYeLp0ajS9SoC-EawHDkcFBmlesNScwCtLyccBqx6lFZu8DzsljQH4ojY0Ok_9IgWxy4JSp4AoKvsEg-2T8sXeWoqpxtx4RL7butLCmtu49OaEASgU0dpnfBg4jUXyyqkFB_pqZ_glSKZR5X3lZG1YjTuR-stgmii4Nsw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhM0cZ6-TIeBxmUGqrPH9IYwtYeLp0ajS9SoC-EawHDkcFBmlesNScwCtLyccBqx6lFZu8DzsljQH4ojY0Ok_9IgWxy4JSp4AoKvsEg-2T8sXeWoqpxtx4RL7butLCmtu49OaEASgU0dpnfBg4jUXyyqkFB_pqZ_glSKZR5X3lZG1YjTuR-stgmii4Nsw" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhHmZDUc8pZGhnt_1NOTbwzn1n1wQUX0SAmkNCXuz6dnhIMRWq-Sqv4vyB9cGA-Q1O3QO_geZWa8HH-Ru0AoJjM_TWlq3-TXvTa4mdvusoOuncKv7WMPIuu-jL_2ZgB-74iOh4PdFuAed4hAozk7levTUNNcrqLVyEezjcKu0NeLtrIn0k98o58AhrEpw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhHmZDUc8pZGhnt_1NOTbwzn1n1wQUX0SAmkNCXuz6dnhIMRWq-Sqv4vyB9cGA-Q1O3QO_geZWa8HH-Ru0AoJjM_TWlq3-TXvTa4mdvusoOuncKv7WMPIuu-jL_2ZgB-74iOh4PdFuAed4hAozk7levTUNNcrqLVyEezjcKu0NeLtrIn0k98o58AhrEpw" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /></div></div></div></span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span><p></p>CTA Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08508880883858921943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722097015494136670.post-34750573460748375262022-04-09T09:36:00.001-05:002022-04-09T09:36:25.708-05:00Car Projects in the Works<p> <span style="font-family: helvetica;">Now as I'm attempting to get back into a habit of posting, here's a sample of some of the cars that hopefully will make a trip to the paint shop soon ...</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">A three car train of CNS&M cars, with a diner in the middle:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh705rlgtodpzPUokoauZFYlGXxYpVt7eZ6W9MNYEw5YCh5bYiWAkhDYJ48hpX5o3M6GTeW6blEnD3p_hEvI3k6O2MiqCOSjZ58ZhSju60wkJx4k3AqIZMcIjXrVr0jGIlqK6ZNj3frBnJ7iZL96Wk0dKb4UxyHYEp85SdIBHGULP7yENUMOwpodqW4Fg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh705rlgtodpzPUokoauZFYlGXxYpVt7eZ6W9MNYEw5YCh5bYiWAkhDYJ48hpX5o3M6GTeW6blEnD3p_hEvI3k6O2MiqCOSjZ58ZhSju60wkJx4k3AqIZMcIjXrVr0jGIlqK6ZNj3frBnJ7iZL96Wk0dKb4UxyHYEp85SdIBHGULP7yENUMOwpodqW4Fg=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">A CNS&M wood coach. I'll be updating this with the roof mats and 3rd rail beams to run on the elevated:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhbDeM3VKFzcZMW-xJL_CllmGCwM6njLHJGjKu7Uiz2IzkZtYvwPPGP84qJxQdlOi3da11SN30MZEU1Ri8Jx62d93gxEcT6Yit_5wKeUsqD8-n8VEMlsxS36Flix5KEjQyuJGwdYp2hfewT9CusAJju2sPsbQUvUVnY77FJHC88wYKmmzUDazyFF9-0ZQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhbDeM3VKFzcZMW-xJL_CllmGCwM6njLHJGjKu7Uiz2IzkZtYvwPPGP84qJxQdlOi3da11SN30MZEU1Ri8Jx62d93gxEcT6Yit_5wKeUsqD8-n8VEMlsxS36Flix5KEjQyuJGwdYp2hfewT9CusAJju2sPsbQUvUVnY77FJHC88wYKmmzUDazyFF9-0ZQ=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">One of three CA&E cars:</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjUp2mHJvQvF1FdDdUI5yret5WYjkXQAglH2R1viIg82pvUZkZQc_0JX_REKtfKgWoTzNV_0xBA0L4v1NugG2vNJ7vFu0dd6BS19aSzakMoIunHwwBf9zZGmjvb1lo-PQa5-_JQNHksZG5-UYtNHERWkgYDe80sDGSRPJfj5xxZyfnSHn2NPFpP6XL4kQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjUp2mHJvQvF1FdDdUI5yret5WYjkXQAglH2R1viIg82pvUZkZQc_0JX_REKtfKgWoTzNV_0xBA0L4v1NugG2vNJ7vFu0dd6BS19aSzakMoIunHwwBf9zZGmjvb1lo-PQa5-_JQNHksZG5-UYtNHERWkgYDe80sDGSRPJfj5xxZyfnSHn2NPFpP6XL4kQ=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">This car was of particular challenge: As received, it was built to proto-48 gauge. So, to get to at least pose on the L, I had to de-solder the trucks and ever so slightly pull the wheel sets to normal (?) standard O gauge. Then, I soldered the trucks back together. For now that'll do until I decide how I'll power these. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">One item of concern is car storage. I'm rapidly running out of room:</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj7hTC2jmTf8AXB-eLshOU1IHperSqrFNtloulpsE2dIpMP_gIAG_Dl7NiXT2tyWxitHEdx1aKahHRvtEvDo--cg63fjU_v9sKFfYXDfss0BkilsMzndBpTy8mqbuBZ_K0FgNwzc7acrUFs-UtsSoL_26umQybI-3-0a1JBZQCCKcEDfx_PnE8uMySQHw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj7hTC2jmTf8AXB-eLshOU1IHperSqrFNtloulpsE2dIpMP_gIAG_Dl7NiXT2tyWxitHEdx1aKahHRvtEvDo--cg63fjU_v9sKFfYXDfss0BkilsMzndBpTy8mqbuBZ_K0FgNwzc7acrUFs-UtsSoL_26umQybI-3-0a1JBZQCCKcEDfx_PnE8uMySQHw=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiBCw3ztbfa0dWmpvShjiG0sAY-Uw3nHDvGQduFFz5qHl33pflTVV-ptrvVvU9_vmlmavDF1mQKEU-vrliLqqZoWDJ5ya0-xiOyKfJk1K8x2UaickKD1IGPjKQcVN7CVWAE_OL0w5D4D3I84wjue-cCrCtwIj2VDpGq5pV16AXzBTAgUMQepdumMQiCgw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiBCw3ztbfa0dWmpvShjiG0sAY-Uw3nHDvGQduFFz5qHl33pflTVV-ptrvVvU9_vmlmavDF1mQKEU-vrliLqqZoWDJ5ya0-xiOyKfJk1K8x2UaickKD1IGPjKQcVN7CVWAE_OL0w5D4D3I84wjue-cCrCtwIj2VDpGq5pV16AXzBTAgUMQepdumMQiCgw=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br />Pay no heed to the Stooges, they just keep an eye on things. But I've got my Evanston 1-50 Car just chilling, plus 2 sets of Car Works 6000's, one flat door and one curved door. As its my railroad - I've chosen Mint Green and Alpine White for one set and Spirit of Chicago Grey for another. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">A print by Mitch Markovitz of CSL 144 also keeps watch on things. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The rest of the fleet lives in a bookcase. </span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /><br /></span><p></p>CTA Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08508880883858921943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722097015494136670.post-81426968505549742442022-04-05T19:55:00.000-05:002022-04-05T19:55:28.289-05:00<p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> Post Pandemic Progress - Or has it been FOUR YEARS?</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Yikes ... time does slip by, doesn't it? Anyhow, another new layout has been started, this time based off of the Metropolitan West Side Douglas Park elevated.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">But, let's cut to the chase with pictures. This is 2 rail O scale and a combination of 3D printed parts are cast resin parts made from molds.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">General build process: Girders are cast resin, all else 3D printed.<br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhAz-FX2qKYX0POebN7U7hKDnl4II9BNR9yYnjnWeexwcjv1daNiG32vrjm5s6kfn-kqbwhPU20sJg5datyGINIXyMt2kWKFYL2qxGtE_KONuWJ1sR74Xq3mgsww3GkJ5kwnXxjwFcoTboZI3DBeQjBfPigoTbLDfINfgQW4I66UpyWxLe23GmCZlqkUA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhAz-FX2qKYX0POebN7U7hKDnl4II9BNR9yYnjnWeexwcjv1daNiG32vrjm5s6kfn-kqbwhPU20sJg5datyGINIXyMt2kWKFYL2qxGtE_KONuWJ1sR74Xq3mgsww3GkJ5kwnXxjwFcoTboZI3DBeQjBfPigoTbLDfINfgQW4I66UpyWxLe23GmCZlqkUA=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: helvetica; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: helvetica; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEisWXkTnegcNwR_oqHmTlgT3RBGSCmjeF2W7VWucmOD96IRHh2zT7DkkS600gDA_K7cgrYMQOVHykKCFLPaI6Y98g2d2AHmERd4iIE0nTdaxV04Sj_-hgpbEOqOg4n4KSp4PJgOIj0O3Z8dB-oRENgAkg6u9gtgtz0LmDX3GuZ_1jyHEeeqLJCn_hcVeQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEisWXkTnegcNwR_oqHmTlgT3RBGSCmjeF2W7VWucmOD96IRHh2zT7DkkS600gDA_K7cgrYMQOVHykKCFLPaI6Y98g2d2AHmERd4iIE0nTdaxV04Sj_-hgpbEOqOg4n4KSp4PJgOIj0O3Z8dB-oRENgAkg6u9gtgtz0LmDX3GuZ_1jyHEeeqLJCn_hcVeQ=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: helvetica; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: helvetica; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhei7IAsuN9X-vUXidJiWMPMnQX4Otu-zBrILZ0iqA-BlM3-CWz0T5eCC4zeWOkkFi6SkDUjNo-U-h-YLYr813xUl8LGqnlZ47tLV383LaXh644ac1BQOnIBcxQNdXKZ9ze5bc6LVtXDzgz9-qX2vIABZ_yDls0HRAoD5HrSLcdVp148Fbc6yRwmHmOjw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhei7IAsuN9X-vUXidJiWMPMnQX4Otu-zBrILZ0iqA-BlM3-CWz0T5eCC4zeWOkkFi6SkDUjNo-U-h-YLYr813xUl8LGqnlZ47tLV383LaXh644ac1BQOnIBcxQNdXKZ9ze5bc6LVtXDzgz9-qX2vIABZ_yDls0HRAoD5HrSLcdVp148Fbc6yRwmHmOjw=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: helvetica; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">These above photos are the general build process. With these basic components, the overall structure is created. I've also created a model of a generic Met station ... loosely based on the Kedzie Ave. stop.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: helvetica; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhziRIkuK-kHNu3Wus6rt9LTNlPchuwZjftDyu41mtVelNi5y-OaNL6n3I8E4r652q2k2o5hMlejlyipTVBG8yza6icq9ezqcs2-p8kxhpPbYIzjfkSUhS5WDt3-TD62bFrmzZsFN-kFv1ryI6gE1yl-LB0q02x5FTAJfjaQiebJnQ3X215-CAkJqzs3A" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1254" data-original-width="3136" height="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhziRIkuK-kHNu3Wus6rt9LTNlPchuwZjftDyu41mtVelNi5y-OaNL6n3I8E4r652q2k2o5hMlejlyipTVBG8yza6icq9ezqcs2-p8kxhpPbYIzjfkSUhS5WDt3-TD62bFrmzZsFN-kFv1ryI6gE1yl-LB0q02x5FTAJfjaQiebJnQ3X215-CAkJqzs3A=w400-h160" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Since my last post, I've moved from Chicago's West Loop to a more layout friendly space in Chicago's Bridgeport neighborhood. As a bonus, I now have a dedicated layout room. While small for your typical bedroom, and certainly not a basement empire, it will suit my needs for now. It goes to show that small spaces (8 x 12 in this case) shouldn't impede a layout.</span><div>
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CTA Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08508880883858921943noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722097015494136670.post-78896538161825779922018-01-28T15:23:00.001-06:002018-01-28T15:23:58.431-06:00Continued Brick Paving, Part 2<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've finally finished laying the plastic brick sheets. Once laid, I sprayed all with Rustoleum Red Primer, my typical go to for a brick color. I then use pieces of styrene to simulate concrete paving and paint those Rustoleum Gray Primer.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Next up will be making sidewalks which will be built up from styrene.</span>CTA Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08508880883858921943noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722097015494136670.post-84781689878978256722017-12-10T08:20:00.001-06:002017-12-10T08:20:58.431-06:00Continued track work and brick paving<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Yikes ... almost six months since my last post. Time flies and all that ...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Anyway, I've been slowly working on my two straight modules that are a good fit for downtown condo living.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">First up ... the eventual 90 degree street intersection track work has been completed.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The turnouts are functional, so with a little creative trimming, I could always expand to the left if I so chose to fit in another module. For now, it will just be a scenic detail.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As discussed in prior posts, I am using plastic brick sheeting to pave my streets to keep weight down and mess to a minimum (again with the downtown condo living theme). Therefore, to bring the street up to rail level, I'm laying 3/8" foam core board down. To bring the track into level with the foam core, the track is laid on 0.040" styrene.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Each turnout was built separately then combined after some careful trimming. Next time I have to build a cross over I may build it as one unit. However, as this was my first attempt at track laying, I'm happy with the results. The frog size is a # 3, which is larger than the prototype, but I had the room and wanted to ensure smooth operation.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As these modules need to be portable, in order to "pave" the streets and bury the track work, I've decided to use 3/16" foam core as a base. The track was raised slightly with 0.040" styrene so that the rail head would be slightly raised above the soon to be added street paving.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Using the foam core as a base, I am paving my streets using brick sheeting.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If this was "production" and not a test, I would add further mortar (actually drywall joint compound tinted with paint) to the seams between the brick sheets.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">These turnouts are somewhat sharper at a # 2.1 which match the 12" curves on the diverging route. The same method of using PC board sheet to solder the actual crossing rails was also used. Also shown is the other cross over that is at the end of this module.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Using the program Templot, I printed out a 2.5 turnout and some 12" radius curves and mocked up a terminal / return loop.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In the above photo, the track has been laid out using paper templates. The section of paper to the right represents the width of my current module and where the track is to be positioned.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This terminal loop would be nicely prototypical as I could model a terminus. However, the "lobe" and required width of the module (imaging the bottom of the photo being the wall ... no space on that side) would be way too wide for my space. It would stick too far out into my limited living space.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As another option, I laid a 12" radius curve over the printouts to see if this would fit better.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As shown in the above photo, I'll still use the same 2.5 turnouts but now the return loop will cross the double track main line. I'll need to add another 2.5 turnout to the other track, But, this configuration is a much more efficient use of the limited space I have. Thus, I've decided to pursue this option.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To begin, I laid some templates out on a piece of plywood:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Unfortunately that is as far as I've gotten. Stay tuned for more.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In other news, I've added a few new cars to the roster:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This was my first ever attempt at hand laying a turnout and it went surprisingly well. It was easy to do and quite a lot of fun. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I prefer to build my track "on the workbench", so to speak. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">First, some of the tools I use. Shown is the FastTracks jig I am using to create straight sections of track.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I lay out the Right-O-Way point castings next. I use short sections of straight track built using the FastTracks jig to set the gauge for the points.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Since this turnout will be part of a crossover on closely spaced (3.25") parallel tracks, that it why I have the marks on the divergent side of the turnout. I will eventually trim the turnout down to pair up with the other turnout.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Once the frog is added, I add the remaining guard rails. Since this will be street trackage, all rails receive guard rails.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Since some of my equipment has older Wagner drives, it has a bit larger flanges. Thus, I've decided to make guard rails out of vertical code 125 rail placed next to the running rail. On some test sections of code 125 with code 100 rail soldered on edge I had issues with some equipment running on their flanges.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A left hand turnout was also created in the same manner.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">All throughout the process I checked the turnout for gauge using an NMRA gauge, my two three point gauges, a pair of trucks, and once completed, I rolled some equipment through them to check for any issues. On my first turnout I did wind up moving the frog slightly as the trailing truck of my equipment was picking the point of the frog. Un-soldering the frog and correcting the problem was an easy fix.</span>CTA Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08508880883858921943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722097015494136670.post-72881871239436153862017-03-24T16:21:00.002-05:002017-03-24T16:21:26.843-05:00Track Layout<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Since I live in downtown Chicago, space for an O scale layout is certainly at a premium. My layout will consist of two modules, 6 feet long by approximately 20 inches wide.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To keep things interesting and simple, so far the plan will be for a combination of streetcar trackage plus elevated overhead. The streetcar track will consist of two parallel tracks with a cross over at each end of each module.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The style of elevated structure has yet to be determined, but I'm now leaning more towards Lake Street elevated as that would give me the most amount of clearance under the tracks. I would build the eastern style that has the columns at curbside.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">At hen end of each module, as mentioned above, will be a crossover. I'll leave enough room to park a car at each end also after the turnout. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've decided to use # 3 turnouts with a track spacing of 3.25 inches. The templates for the # 3's were drawn with the track layout CAD program Templot. This program is certainly challenging to use, but I was able to persevere and get it to at least print a number 3. I certainly think the CSL equipment I have shouldn't have a problem negotiating this crossover.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">These are just the initial stages of construction. Materials used are N Scale Architect brick sheets and Evergreen styrene strips.</span>CTA Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08508880883858921943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722097015494136670.post-34009505199498132522016-12-23T11:12:00.003-06:002016-12-23T11:12:48.407-06:00Merry Christmas to All!<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Merry Christmas to all!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I haven't abandoned the blog ... life at the end of 2016 just has been very busy indeed. But, I hope to tackle 2017 with a renewed sense of vigor and finally finish some projects I've been working on.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Again, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!</span>CTA Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08508880883858921943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722097015494136670.post-17597833332504125952016-07-30T13:45:00.004-05:002016-07-30T13:45:53.472-05:00Tight Space Modeling ... or there is no excuse<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So I have downsized to a one bedroom condo and demolished by basement layout ... but ... that doesn't mean I've given up on traction modeling.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I thought I would share some of my solutions for tight modeling space ...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">First off is I do like to paint. So, I bought a fold up spray booth that works quite well and I also bought a fold up table to put the booth on. I run the exhaust out the balcony door and for lighting, I swing my reading lamp over which gives more than enough light.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The whole area is 12 feet long by 20" wide. Modest by any measure, it suits my needs and still allows me to model. The layout acts as a nice "objet d'art" in the living room and is always a conversation piece. As long as I keep things tidy, it doesn't distract from the overall living room experience. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I chose my living space for location over space. The commute to my office is 2,200 feet, or about a 8 minute walk as I have to go down seven floors. But, I didn't want to give up on my hobby so accommodations had to be made and I think I've made the best of them.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Plus, I'm about 50 feet from the Blue line for quick access to anywhere in Chicago ... or rail fanning ... or just awesome city living!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So, after a location switch, I've finally gotten established in my new home. The modules are set up, the models unpacked and some buildings are out of long term storage.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm doing two straight modules, each 6 feet long and 20" wide, The height is rather high at 56" but that was done intentionally. My last layout was rather high and I really liked the effect at looking at the models. Another reason as to why the modules are so high is so that I can fit lots (all the tools and equipment) underneath. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In the above photo, you can see (from left to right): worktable - with my sheet of glass of cutting, the pressure pot for casting, the air compressor for air brushing and casting (ultra quiet variety), two Ikea storage cabinets for parts and material storage, a metal cabinet for chemical and paint storage, and finally a bookcase with all my traction magazines nicely stashed away. This all fits in a space 20" wide by 12 feet long.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As for space, I certainly do not have a lot. BUT ... never let space get in the way of your modeling! I've decided that modeling and my hobbies are a priority in my life (for my own mental health!) and the modules fit within my lifestyle. A view of my living room:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The plan is to do at least one module as Wells Street in the Loop. I'm going to model the Loop style of elevated along with two street car tracks underneath.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Using the 3D prints as masters for casting</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Making molds and casting for Loop elevated structure</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am planning on incorporating both streetcar trackage and elevated structure. Right now the plan is to model a stretch of Wells Street. </span>CTA Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08508880883858921943noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722097015494136670.post-265572872202544882016-05-01T09:20:00.000-05:002016-05-01T09:20:11.538-05:002016 O Scale March Meet Open House<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In conjunction with the 2016 O Scale March Meet, I hosted an informal open house for various traction enthusiasts and model railroading celebrities.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Approximately 15 people visited the layout and a great time was had by all.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It was an incredible honor having traction and model railroading celebrities visit the layout.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Alas, however, this wound up be a "last run". The layout, as of today, 5/1/2016, has been disassembled/demolished. Stay tuned for more details. The blog isn't going away, I'm just going to switch focus for the next few years. More to come ...</span>CTA Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08508880883858921943noreply@blogger.com4