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Started by SodorAdventures, February 22, 2012, 10:25:02 AM

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SodorAdventures

Another awesome photo with Thomas:

     

       Tell me what you think.


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Stepney the 'Bluebell' Engine

Looks great, love the scenic detail. :)

A quick update on my layout, i now have more dual-rail joiners, so the track work will be finished this weekend along with the tunnel.
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branmas

Defiantly agree with you SA. That is DEFINATLY awesome.

Calebtrain

Quote from: SonicSpeed on April 26, 2012, 01:20:51 AM
Defiantly agree with you SA. That is DEFINATLY awesome.
ditto. :)
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I am always willing to help the best way I can. :)

branmas

What does that mean? It means a good thing? ???

Calebtrain

Ditto means I agree completley.  ;)
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I am always willing to help the best way I can. :)

branmas


Calebtrain

Not exactly an update, but trainspotting on my Tidmouth set.  :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k78PkuuEIYo
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I am always willing to help the best way I can. :)

RW James

Quote from: Calebtrain on May 07, 2012, 09:27:57 PM
Not exactly an update, but trainspotting on my Tidmouth set.  :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k78PkuuEIYo

nice! - I like the couplings

I think the brake squeals were a bit much though. Other than that, the sound track was splendid.
Rick

Calebtrain

I kinda thought that too.  :P  Oh well. The couplings are home-made, bent black paper clips.  ;D
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DinoNTrains

Hey everyone! Here are some pics of my layout that I took today. Enjoy :)











And lastly, here's my layout as of today:
Bachmann never ceases to amaze me :)

Calebtrain

Sweet! Thomas' eyes seemed a little scratched....
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branmas

Loving it. Especially the bridge. :)

Cirkit:)

The track near the wall concerns me. I'm just a little worried that there is not enough clearance for certain locos, or cranes, to make the bend without smacking the wall. Similar concern goes for the bend hanging over.. nothing. Derailment could mean disaster, much worse than tapping the wall.

But other than that, I think the layout is coming along great. I love that it's not just an oval, instead making a sort of mushroom-shape, and thus more interesting to look at.
The sheds seem to take over the layout, dominate if you will(I recall someone else said that too?), but I imagine as more buildings and scenery goes in it won't be such a big issue. Do you plan to use the space next to the turntable as a yard, take advantage of some of the other track connections on the turntable, or do you have other plans?

As I said before, your layout's coming along great. Keep up the good work!

DinoNTrains

Quote from: Calebtrain on May 21, 2012, 08:54:42 PM
Sweet! Thomas' eyes seemed a little scratched....
Thank you, and you're right. Thomas' eye is scratched; I've had him for many years. When I have time (and money, for that matter), I plan to purchase new Thomas, Percy, and James models.

Quote from: SonicSpeed on May 21, 2012, 10:01:55 PM
Loving it. Especially the bridge. :)

Thank you :)

Quote from: Cirkit:) on May 22, 2012, 12:30:38 AM
The track near the wall concerns me. I'm just a little worried that there is not enough clearance for certain locos, or cranes, to make the bend without smacking the wall. Similar concern goes for the bend hanging over.. nothing. Derailment could mean disaster, much worse than tapping the wall.

But other than that, I think the layout is coming along great. I love that it's not just an oval, instead making a sort of mushroom-shape, and thus more interesting to look at.
The sheds seem to take over the layout, dominate if you will(I recall someone else said that too?), but I imagine as more buildings and scenery goes in it won't be such a big issue. Do you plan to use the space next to the turntable as a yard, take advantage of some of the other track connections on the turntable, or do you have other plans?

As I said before, your layout's coming along great. Keep up the good work!

Thank you! :) Now, in answer to your concerns (which I thank you for):
a.) I never considered the wall to be an issue, so thanks for pointing that out.
b.) The curve over the edge: don't worry. That will be fixed eventually, for I'm planning to put som more wood on the left side of the layout, thus, I can move the track over and have a little more room. But also, my tracks are of different codes (100 [I think. What code is Bachmann's E-Z track?] and 83, respectively), so derailments are an issue there. So I'm looking for solutions as to fix this problem. I will also be using cork roadbed to help keep tracks in place.
c.) Regarding the space between the turntable: I will be connecting track to the rails to the right of the entry track. And also, you've opened the door for possibilities as to what I could put in the space (though I may not have enough room for a yard). :)
Bachmann never ceases to amaze me :)