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RE: 2010 HedgeAppleRioGram Expansion log

Well if the glue fails a year from now...

Use a non-rail product like this PVC strip @ $5 for 8'


http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y134/manco/RR/DSCN1842.jpg

It's got enough mass that normal deck screws can easily be used to fasten it down eliminating the need for ties if adhesive doesn't work.


And use that rail somewhere else in some ties to give you more mainline length. If you don't need power and it's not going to show, who cares if it's not the cross section of railroad rail :). Track is too expensive these days to hide.
 
RE: 2010 HedgeAppleRioGram Expansion log

I like it! I'm looking forward to how you do the structure to cover the storage area. I've got a similar base to yours built w/ rail installed and it's just sitting in my garage waiting for me to finish scratching my head trying to figure out how to best build a weatherproof enclosure.
 
RE: 2010 HedgeAppleRioGram Expansion log

Sweet, glad you shared photos of how the roof panels were hinged. I've had constructor's block about this for a few months now. I think I got some inspiration and ideas from looking at yours. Thanks again for sharing and taking lots of photos.
 
RE: 2010 HedgeAppleRioGram Expansion log

A thing of beauty. Sure beats carrying umpteen jillion boxes out into the yard, fussing with styrofoam protectors, and then having the boxes blow all around the yard while you're running trains.
 
RE: 2010 HedgeAppleRioGram Expansion log

Thanks for the inspiration Jim. I have an area where a cliff is required below the tracks and, like you, I haven't had much luck coming up with a source of affordable rocks. The more I stare at this thread the more I consider using concrete instead. Even in my HO days I've always shyed away from scenery because I could never imagine being able to paint it realistically. I'm looking forward to your explanation of how you're painting that mottled look. Keep up the good work and fantastic documentation.
 
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