Model Railroad A Family Project

December 2, 2008

Mike shares some info on the Model RR project he is working on with his two sons:

“I have built a 10′ x 4′ table and used 5/8” sub flooring for the table top, purchased engines and cars and designed my layout to be a Canadian pacific 1900-1950 Era. I have pre made 2% grades far all my inclines and used blue Styrofoam for all the bases. There are some large expanses for bridges and viaducts and a large curved tunnel.

I am at the stage where I have all the foam glued on the table. I have purchased flexible track so that I can make all the necessary curves and will use conventional wiring because I don’t have DDC control. I am not sure exactly what to do next.

I want to have a roundhouse and a large wooden trestle around the mountain. It started out as a project for me and my two boys but I think I am the one with the real passion for this. I would like to hear from anyone with any ideas. My scale is N scale.”

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