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Re: CodyO`s Pennsy Modular 16'X4'
« Reply #45 on: March 08, 2017, 10:54:06 AM »
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What about smoothing out the curve on that center module and doing a creek mouth crossing a la Sherman's Creek?
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Re: CodyO`s Pennsy Modular 16'X4'
« Reply #46 on: May 02, 2017, 06:48:56 PM »
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Layout construction was started this weekend. Benchwork and roadbed where both completed.
I`ve updated the plan with some changes made.
Notably adding hidden tracks for staging.
Removing a track in the city to add a visual break between the mains and sidings(Think I`ll also double up the cork so the mains rise above)
Changing the one middle section to a bridge.
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Construction

Step one Build a module to use as a workbench
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The boxes are constructed of 3/4" Ply with a 1/2" deck
They are pocket screwed together
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Adjustable feet where made out of square Poplar blocks with a T nut and a 2" carriage Bolt as the adjustable foot
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We created a small jig for drilling out the holes so we didn`t take out more material then needed
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The Legs where created from 3/4"Ply with 1/2" cross braces
Again these were pocket screwed together and then they where screwed into the base of the module
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To secure the completed Modules together we used bolts.
Screws were used to first hold them all together then holes drilled and 2 bolts per joint added in. Then the screws were removed
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Next we marked out the center lines along with the cut line for the jigsaw
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Re: CodyO`s Pennsy Modular 16'X4'
« Reply #47 on: May 02, 2017, 07:18:15 PM »
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After cutting out all the pieces we installed risers to get it up to 1 1/2" off the lower Ply
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Finally put down all the cork I just need the sheets for under the city
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Re: CodyO`s Pennsy Modular 16'X4'
« Reply #48 on: May 22, 2017, 06:19:54 PM »
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Used my recently purchased chopper to cut ties for my #8 crossovers
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I then printed out the fast track templates. Marked what size ties go where and glued them all down to the paper template.
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Here it is with all the ties glued down.
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After that I set the switches down into the ties, verifying everything was good and then glued them down to the ties taking care to not get glue on the points.
I also soldered a wire to the frog to connect to either a tortoise or Cobalt switch.


Anyone have any experience with the cobalt switch machines?
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Re: CodyO`s Pennsy Modular 16'X4'
« Reply #49 on: May 22, 2017, 10:19:37 PM »
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Now that's a man who gets things done!

Nice work so far!
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Re: CodyO`s Pennsy Modular 16'X4'
« Reply #50 on: May 23, 2017, 08:47:18 AM »
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Awesome!
Let us know when it's time to come help "debug".
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Re: CodyO`s Pennsy Modular 16'X4'
« Reply #51 on: May 23, 2017, 04:47:26 PM »
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Quote from: seusscaboose on May 22, 2017, 10:19:37 PM
Now that's a man who gets things done!

Nice work so far!

This should be titled  "The Real Cody's Workbench"...
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Re: CodyO`s Pennsy Modular 16'X4'
« Reply #52 on: May 26, 2017, 11:08:34 AM »
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Quote from: jpec on May 23, 2017, 04:47:26 PM
This should be titled  "The Real Cody's Workbench"...

The real Cory's workbench.
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Re: CodyO`s Pennsy Modular 16'X4'
« Reply #53 on: May 26, 2017, 04:02:47 PM »
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Nice job, Cory!
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Re: CodyO`s Pennsy Modular 16'X4'
« Reply #54 on: May 30, 2017, 07:14:36 PM »
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This cory shits got to stop...

I finished up another module today with a crossover.
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Re: CodyO`s Pennsy Modular 16'X4'
« Reply #55 on: May 31, 2017, 09:38:10 AM »
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Quote from: CodyO on May 30, 2017, 07:14:36 PM
This cory shits got to stop...

I finished up another module today with a crossover.
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I had the same problem this weekend because of my food poisoning. Eventually, they did stop, but it was three days of hell.
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Re: CodyO`s Pennsy Modular 16'X4'
« Reply #56 on: June 04, 2017, 10:11:24 PM »
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Finished the middle module and started on the last straight module on this side once I'm done I'll be at 50%

I also settled on using cobalt switch machines for tthe turnouts.

I'm going to have to offset one of the point motors for this switch though!
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Re: CodyO`s Pennsy Modular 16'X4'
« Reply #57 on: June 05, 2017, 10:26:24 AM »
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Looking great MC!
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Re: CodyO`s Pennsy Modular 16'X4'
« Reply #58 on: June 05, 2017, 01:30:23 PM »
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Good stuff, I wish I had that much room.
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Re: CodyO`s Pennsy Modular 16'X4'
« Reply #59 on: June 06, 2017, 05:11:39 PM »
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Quote from: Chris333 on June 05, 2017, 01:30:23 PM
Good stuff, I wish I had that much room.

Thanks @Chris333, I wish I had all your Erie stuff!

Thanks @Ed Kapuscinski, someday I`ll get the asshats down here, its a bit of a drive so I want people to at least be able to run a train!
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