Gibbon, Cozad & Western - "The 100th Meridian Line"

[C855B]

Binoculars.

Yes, probably not really suitable as places for train operators. I'm thinking maybe tower operator positions. I dunno, just a couple of seats to run or otherwise control trains when you're tired of standing. Mostly free-thinking here... long-term plan at best.

[JSL]

The train palace is looking good . The drywall is such a big step! I can't wait for the day to see some trains running.

[C855B]

I am stunned. Drywall finish guys showed-up this morning at 8:00, and left at 11:30. First coat on the entire room:



My expectation was only that they'd get enough done at the top so I could start with the ceiling grid. He had wanted to move the schedule two weeks away, and my response was "OK, no problem, but I will mud and tape at the top since I need to get the ceiling up." Apparently there's nothing like the threat of D-I-Y that motivates some of these guys.

[C855B]

... I can't wait for the day to see some trains running.

Me too!

Hiring out the drywall turned into a very wise move, cutting months off our schedule. We (...well, Robyn...) can paint at her leisure while I put the wraps on the ceiling work and lighting. Maybe two months to starting benchwork? Boggles the mind.

[JSL]

Pro tapers are crazy fast... 3 1/2 hours are incredible

[C855B]

Yeah... and that was with losing 20 minutes replacing a panel after the lead guy ran the lift through it. I told him the brakes were slow to engage. [crunch]

[SSW7771]

Lookin great!

[dnhouston]

The drywall makes such a big difference.

[Scottl]

What a great space.  The journey so far has bordered on epic- I can't wait to see the layout vision unfold.

[C855B]

Thanks, all!

Given the magnitude of the construction side of the project we're spent. So for the layout I've decided to forgo the technicalities, spread out a few rolls of WS grass mat on the floor, start snapping together a truckload of Bachmann E-Z Track and call 'er done.

[Philip H]

Thanks, all!

Given the magnitude of the construction side of the project we're spent. So for the layout I've decided to forgo the technicalities, spread out a few rolls of WS grass mat on the floor, start snapping together a truckload of Bachmann E-Z Track and call 'er done.

And even when you run it off two dozen used Atlas train set power packs from the 1980's it will still be fantastic!

[Specter3]

Hey.....that light at the end of the tunnel? It IS a train.....

Nice to see this coming together. This will be an awesome space.

[C855B]

More progress. This is this morning's view from the northeast corner. Significant is the temporary wall between the layout room and studio is removed, so now we have a better sense of the entire space. The guys sand the mud tomorrow.

[wazzou]

I would cover that stuff in the middle of the room unless you want to find that dust for eternity.

[C855B]

Already been discussed with the crew. I'm more concerned with the studio.