Reading RR on a HCD

[TurboBoost910]

Alrighty, really excited about this one. Those who know me know that I have started about a dozen layouts before having to move and then ripping them up. Well I have been difgging into HCD layouts a lot lately and think that this could be my fix to have a layout until I retire form the Air Force and am able to settle down in one place permanently. So!

I'm taking a HCD plan from Dave Vollmer's Juniata Division and modifying it slightly for my needs.

Modeling the Reading RR in anthracite regions in PA, between 1952-1958, so i can do late steam and early diesel. I am scratchbuilding a coal breaker that i plan on having either 3 flow throughs, or two long ones. Also Considering a small freight complex on the other side, not really certain yet.

So! Found a door at Lowe's for a darn good price!!


Spent the night working out the track plan...Still need some more turnouts before I can complete the whole plan, but I have enough to get me running a train on the outside as soon as I get to the track laying part.

[Chris333]

I put a backdrop down the center of my door. Makes it seem a little bit bigger.

[TurboBoost910]

My pics aren't showing up

[TurboBoost910]

[pjm20]

I plan to model some Reading operatons, so I look forward to your build!

[TurboBoost910]

Well it won't be much for operations, but it's a layout I'm trying to get my children involved with, two circles, some minor switching opportunities and the capability to work on my scenery skills, as well as probably adding on later for an engine facility/yard scene

[TurboBoost910]

Update! Had the kids get messy with me and plaster. put down the plaster paper towels so around the inclines. I plan on getting the outer track laid this weekend so I can at least run a loop.

Need to start laying down and contouring the foam sheet for the higher relief, and get the creek cut out.

[TurboBoost910]

[Blazeman]

Getting the young'uns involved with you is the most important part. They'll never forget doing that with you.

[Rich_S]

Getting the young'uns involved with you is the most important part. They'll never forget doing that with you.

Agreed and they look like they are having fun.

[davefoxx]

Ooh, grades.  I see you are making that plan your own.  Kudos.  If you have a drawn track plan, it sure would be nice if you could post it, so we could see where you're going with your design.  It is a nice plan for a roundy-round.

DFF

[Ed Kapuscinski]

This is awesome, and a subject near and dear to my heart.

I think it's definitely earned a spot in the engineering reports!