Comments for The Elmwood & Marigny River http://www.upmodelrailroad.com A Freelance N-Scale Model Railroad Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:54:40 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 Comment on Test run video by Shaun http://www.upmodelrailroad.com/2010/03/08/test-run-video/comment-page-1/#comment-1022 Shaun Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:54:40 +0000 http://www.upmodelrailroad.com/2010/03/08/test-run-video/#comment-1022 Yup. The numbers are for each layer of tape used in the elevation. Here's the method use, from Jamie's CSX Dixie Line: http://csxdixieline.blogspot.com/2009/04/howto-superelevate-track.html Yup. The numbers are for each layer of tape used in the elevation. Here’s the method use, from Jamie’s CSX Dixie Line:

http://csxdixieline.blogspot.com/2009/04/howto-superelevate-track.html

]]> Comment on Test run video by Phil http://www.upmodelrailroad.com/2010/03/08/test-run-video/comment-page-1/#comment-1021 Phil Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:44:34 +0000 http://www.upmodelrailroad.com/2010/03/08/test-run-video/#comment-1021 Looking good Shaun. Are those numbers next to the main at the curves for super elevation? Looking good Shaun. Are those numbers next to the main at the curves for super elevation?

]]> Comment on Lighting Changes by Shaun http://www.upmodelrailroad.com/2010/03/07/lighting-changes/comment-page-1/#comment-1020 Shaun Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:15:11 +0000 http://www.upmodelrailroad.com/?p=936#comment-1020 Here's where I got all the fixtures from: http://www.saviolighting.com/Saunter-s/125.htm It's the T4 size I use. They also have the switch, cables, etc... Since they were the old fixtures installed on in the layout they are using the "daylight" bulb color, which I think is the 6400K. Here’s where I got all the fixtures from:

http://www.saviolighting.com/Saunter-s/125.htm

It’s the T4 size I use. They also have the switch, cables, etc…

Since they were the old fixtures installed on in the layout they are using the “daylight” bulb color, which I think is the 6400K.

]]> Comment on Lighting Changes by Philip H http://www.upmodelrailroad.com/2010/03/07/lighting-changes/comment-page-1/#comment-1019 Philip H Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:11:17 +0000 http://www.upmodelrailroad.com/?p=936#comment-1019 Shaun, Remind me again where you got the lights - most importantly that switch thingy. The single bulb fixture in my room is ok to keep from kicking the cat (!) but I"d like to have something a bit better. Of course, since I own mine, I suppose I could do trac lighting or something. Shaun,
Remind me again where you got the lights – most importantly that switch thingy. The single bulb fixture in my room is ok to keep from kicking the cat (!) but I”d like to have something a bit better. Of course, since I own mine, I suppose I could do trac lighting or something.

]]> Comment on Lighting Changes by Shaun http://www.upmodelrailroad.com/2010/03/07/lighting-changes/comment-page-1/#comment-1018 Shaun Mon, 08 Mar 2010 01:32:20 +0000 http://www.upmodelrailroad.com/?p=936#comment-1018 Hey Matt. Correct on the crossing being a 30 degree crossing. For my curved turnouts, I'm using two that I bought off of ebay from this seller: http://stores.ebay.com/JSW-custom-trains?_rdc=1 They are custom built 16.5" curved turnouts using Micro Engineering c55 track. He used the Fast Track jigs to make them. I would've liked to have used the Atlas ones (cheaper), but they don't come in the size I need. While these custom ones are a little pricey, it was still cheaper than buying the jig for just two turnouts and doing them myself. Hey Matt.

Correct on the crossing being a 30 degree crossing.

For my curved turnouts, I’m using two that I bought off of ebay from this seller:

http://stores.ebay.com/JSW-custom-trains?_rdc=1

They are custom built 16.5″ curved turnouts using Micro Engineering c55 track. He used the Fast Track jigs to make them. I would’ve liked to have used the Atlas ones (cheaper), but they don’t come in the size I need.

While these custom ones are a little pricey, it was still cheaper than buying the jig for just two turnouts and doing them myself.

]]> Comment on Lighting Changes by Matt Nicholson http://www.upmodelrailroad.com/2010/03/07/lighting-changes/comment-page-1/#comment-1017 Matt Nicholson Sun, 07 Mar 2010 17:11:57 +0000 http://www.upmodelrailroad.com/?p=936#comment-1017 Shaun, I've been following your layout construction since I came across your site late last year when I was searching for info on the SLR project that MR had begun. I'm impressed with how you have modified the original track plan and I would like to use your plan with a few mods of my own. I have a couple of questions for you if you wouldn't mind. 1. What is the degree of the crossing on the Elmwood side? It looks to be about 30 degrees. 2. Are you planning on using the new atlas curved turnouts? Thanks, Matt Shaun,
I’ve been following your layout construction since I came across your site late last year when I was searching for info on the SLR project that MR had begun. I’m impressed with how you have modified the original track plan and I would like to use your plan with a few mods of my own. I have a couple of questions for you if you wouldn’t mind. 1. What is the degree of the crossing on the Elmwood side? It looks to be about 30 degrees. 2. Are you planning on using the new atlas curved turnouts?

Thanks,
Matt

]]> Comment on Two Steps Forward…And One Step Back. by Shaun http://www.upmodelrailroad.com/2010/02/20/one-step-forward-and-one-step-back/comment-page-1/#comment-1016 Shaun Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:39:45 +0000 http://www.upmodelrailroad.com/?p=930#comment-1016 Hi Marty, Thanks for the compliments. I've been working on some small video projects the last week so I haven't made a whole lot of progress on the layout lately. Hopefully this weekend I can finish up the mainline on the Marigny side and move over to Elmwood. Hi Marty,

Thanks for the compliments.

I’ve been working on some small video projects the last week so I haven’t made a whole lot of progress on the layout lately. Hopefully this weekend I can finish up the mainline on the Marigny side and move over to Elmwood.

]]> Comment on Two Steps Forward…And One Step Back. by Marty http://www.upmodelrailroad.com/2010/02/20/one-step-forward-and-one-step-back/comment-page-1/#comment-1015 Marty Wed, 03 Mar 2010 02:47:14 +0000 http://www.upmodelrailroad.com/?p=930#comment-1015 Shaun, Been checking your site all the time to see updates. I just finished my benchwork last night. I used the open grid style. Plus my layout will only be 8ft long instead of 9ft(I have a small room). I liked the way you inserted a switch on the one side of the layout. I also will be inserting a switch on this side, however it will go towards the scenic divider. The switch will lead to a coal mine loadout. Your wiring looks terrific! I like the way you used the communications bracket for the electronics. Eventually I will add signals. I was able to use the Kato track I already had to finish the main line. I will be using other track for the sidings and yards. Keep up the great work! Marty Shaun,

Been checking your site all the time to see updates. I just finished my benchwork last night. I used the open grid style. Plus my layout will only be 8ft long instead of 9ft(I have a small room). I liked the way you inserted a switch on the one side of the layout. I also will be inserting a switch on this side, however it will go towards the scenic divider. The switch will lead to a coal mine loadout. Your wiring looks terrific! I like the way you used the communications bracket for the electronics. Eventually I will add signals. I was able to use the Kato track I already had to finish the main line. I will be using other track for the sidings and yards.
Keep up the great work!

Marty

]]> Comment on Two Steps Forward…And One Step Back. by Philip H http://www.upmodelrailroad.com/2010/02/20/one-step-forward-and-one-step-back/comment-page-1/#comment-1011 Philip H Sun, 21 Feb 2010 17:26:26 +0000 http://www.upmodelrailroad.com/?p=930#comment-1011 Shaun, I wouldn't worry about it too much. As you have probably seen (if you've spent any time in the Feliciana Parishes, for instance) rivers and bayous seldom have the same size banks on both sides. Often one is a steep bluff (think Vicksburg) with a much lower other bank. So without knowing it, you've actually upped the realism of your layout. Can't wait to see the first video of trains running! Shaun,
I wouldn’t worry about it too much. As you have probably seen (if you’ve spent any time in the Feliciana Parishes, for instance) rivers and bayous seldom have the same size banks on both sides. Often one is a steep bluff (think Vicksburg) with a much lower other bank. So without knowing it, you’ve actually upped the realism of your layout.

Can’t wait to see the first video of trains running!

]]> Comment on I see skies of blue… by Shaun http://www.upmodelrailroad.com/2010/02/08/i-see-skies-of-blue/comment-page-1/#comment-1009 Shaun Wed, 10 Feb 2010 17:13:50 +0000 http://www.upmodelrailroad.com/?p=924#comment-1009 The river side will probably stay as is, as most of the backdrop will be covered by the hills, with a just little blue sky peaking out here and there. On the Elmwood side, I'm not sure what I'm going to do yet. Either a printed backdrop of hills or a city skyline. The river side will probably stay as is, as most of the backdrop will be covered by the hills, with a just little blue sky peaking out here and there.

On the Elmwood side, I’m not sure what I’m going to do yet. Either a printed backdrop of hills or a city skyline.

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