Yes, you read that right.  It pains me to say it but construction on the Elmwood Sub has ended.

Last night the wife and I got an email from the owners of the house we rent.  They want to move back  in on April 1, 2012.  So we’re starting to house hunt and packing will start this weekend probably.

While the layout is sort of modular, it was done so with the intent that’d we buy a house 3-4 years from now with space to accommodate it.  Right now, that’s all up in the air as we pretty much have to pick something in the next 2-4 weeks to move into (be it another lease or buy).

So with that in mind, there’s a very strong chance the layout will see a full diss-assembly if that “perfect” house isn’t out there right now for us.

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Work continues on the peninsula makeover.  The cliff face is mostly done.  Before I can permanently install the tunnel roof and ‘sculpt’ it over, I need to paint the rock work on the inside. So that’ll be the next major task for area.

You may have noticed a change in ground color too.  I ran out of my “red dirt” color and switched to an can I had from two layouts ago of ‘”tan dirt”.  I kinda like it better after using that red for so long. I might even re-do all the red with it.

Next up I began working on placement of structures.  I dug a few small items that’s been packed away for a while and placed it out on the layout.  I also got around to cutting out my background flats from Kingmill Enterprises.  Started placing them all out along the background of Elmwood.  Really does help fill the scene with them in place.  Once I’m happy with the look I’ll use some Elmer’s spray adhesive to attach them to the backdrop.

Work on the control panel is progressing t0o.  Here’s a look a the panel after I drilled all the holes.

I’ve since added the final overlay of the track plan to the the metal plate. Just need to cut out all the paper holes and put all the switches and LED holders in.  I also ordered the DTM30 controller board this weekend.  So we might see this thing in action in a few weeks.

And lastly, here’s a new overall view of the layout.

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I listed my Autoracks on Ebay today.  The Micro-Trains include either plastic or metal low-profile wheels as indicated on the auction page.

EDIT:  And….. there all gone.

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Signal Bridges are up on the auction block again. They are currently on sale at ebay.

The bridges are made from a NJ International Cantilever kit.  The targets are Red/Green 3-wire SMD’s.  The bridges were assembled by Richard @ Custom Signal Systems.  The wiring is common cathode.

I’m also going  put most of my Micro Trains Auto Racks up for sale to fund buying some more signals.  I’ll put a list together up tonight in case any readers are interested before they hit Ebay.

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