CodyO`s Pennsy Modular 16'X4'

[CodyO]

If you need joiners I still have that pack...

Jeff

Thanks Jeff, a friend was ale to grab some for me in VA

[CodyO]

So I thought I posted a update last week but guess it didnt post

Got a new Paint booth for my birthday. I swapped out the 45db fan for a 16db PC fan I had, moves a little less air but the noise reduction is nice.


After @Ed Kapuscinski and @Philip H visited I decided to start/finish the Fascia

I started out using 2 rattle cans of black to paint the 12 Pieces of Fascia for the layout


After letting that dry I mounted the pieces to the Ply with 3/4".I drilled a pilot hole for the screws to avoid splitting any of the plywood then secured the plastic with #10 Wood screws with Finishing washers.


Next was marking out all the track lines with a pencil. After that I remounted it to the fascia and drilled all the holes.



After removing the fascia

Then actually taping 1/4" Yellow vinyl to cover the pencil lines cutting out where it crossed one of the switch holes.


Completed section mounted again


For the switch holes I drilled a 1/4" Pilot followed by a 5/8" Spade bit. I marked the spade bit with some tape so I only drilled 1/2" into the ply/styrene

The switch can then be mounted in the hole and not be exposed outside of the fascia.

I also ran some electrical so I now have an outlet above the layout and no longer have the tripping hazard power chord on the floor.

[CodyO]

Oh I`m Also debating Painting the switch holes Yellow or Black.

I thought the Yellow would help them stand out but would like to hear some suggestions!

[Point353]

Got a new Paint booth for my birthday. I swapped out the 45db fan for a 16db PC fan I had, moves a little less air but the noise reduction is nice.

The cat wishes to raise some concerns regarding the venting arrangements for the spray booth.

[Ed Kapuscinski]

That looks great.

Paint the holes black so the silver switches stand out.

[Philip H]

That looks great.

Paint the holes black so the silver switches stand out.

What Ed said

[Point353]

For the switch holes I drilled a 1/4" Pilot followed by a 5/8" Spade bit. I marked the spade bit with some tape so I only drilled 1/2" into the ply/styrene

The switch can then be mounted in the hole and not be exposed outside of the fascia.

If you have the space, since a 2" diameter hole is required, there are recessed switch mounting plates available:



http://www.littelfuse.com/products/switches/toggle-switches/accessories-for-toggle-switches/5543_15.aspx

[jpec]

That looks great.

Paint the holes black so the silver switches stand out.

Ed likes putting his fingers in dark holes (I thought I'd beat @chicken45 to the punch)...

[muktown128]

Black holes

Sounds better than yellow holes

[Lemosteam]

If you have the space, since a 2" diameter hole is required, there are recessed switch mounting plates available:



http://www.littelfuse.com/products/switches/toggle-switches/accessories-for-toggle-switches/5543_15.aspx

This, although anodized aluminum would look much nicer.  Are there painted versions?

Or these, which you can get in any diameter, just need to drill a hole in the bottom.  There is a 1.5" x 1/2 inch deep version.

[CodyO]

@Lemosteam only issue I see is that I have to order 300 of those

@Point353 I can't go up to a 2" hole and is would mess up all of my track lines.

But I really like both of those options if only I can find something to fit. But looks like I'll Paint it black

[Dave V]

...I can't go up to a 2" hole ...if only I can find something to fit...

 

[Lemosteam]

@Lemosteam only issue I see is that I have to order 300 of those

@Point353 I can't go up to a 2" hole and is would mess up all of my track lines.

But I really like both of those options if only I can find something to fit. But looks like I'll Paint it black

There was a link for a sample pack...

[CodyO]

Finished wiring up the first of 6 Modules.
I *should* be done sitting under it and tightening screws.

Here's a view of the wiring with it all done
Green is for switch machines
Blue/Orange are Mains
Brown is sidings
Pure White is Frog Power


Here's the front view. I have some vinyl tape that shrinked after being applied so I have to fix a few spots and paint the switch areas black but for now I love that I can throw the switches and watch my turnouts move.

[johnb]

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that looks great, reminds me a GG1