RW JPEGDownload This is an image of the plan for the benchwork as drawn in CadRail. As you can see, I have to deal with 2 doors and 4 windows. I tried to incorporate a peninsula in the north bedroom, but the curves in the track work to access the peninsula just weren't doable. A... Continue Reading →
First valance brackets mounted
Today I mounted the first support brackets for the valance. The underside of the 10" by 14" brackets is 23” above the benchwork. The brackets are spaced 16" apart. I chose these heavy duty brackets with the intention of using the top side of the valance as a shelf. The cardboard mock-up is 20” deep... Continue Reading →
The Railroad is born
The first piece of the Railroad benchwork is shown in the main bedroom. The benchwork is constructed of a 1x4 frame, 1/2” OSB top and 2x2 legs. This particular section is 2’ wide by 8’ long and 49” high. Before any more benchwork is built, I’ll be hanging a valance off the walls. This will... Continue Reading →
Valance shelf brackets have arrived
The valance over the railroad will be supported by 14" metal shelf brackets, the first batch of which arrived today. The valance will be 20" above the benchwork (the top of which will be 49" above the floor) and utilize LED strip lights for illumination.
Backdrop walls painted
I painted a blue swath onto the bedroom walls to act as a sky backdrop for the railroad. I am hesitant to attempt to paint clouds on the backdrop as I’ve never done it before.
New Home…New Railroad…New Blog
Thanks for visiting today. Here's where you'll find out all the details of my new HO scale model railroad. This blog is a new undertaking for me and I hope to maintain a record of my progress. The Railroad will be built in 2 bedrooms of my home with a hole cut through the common... Continue Reading →
Rockville Western Railroad 