Managing editor David Popp continues to work on the cork roadbed for the layout. He uses a surform tool to make a smooth transition from the mainline roadbed to the industrial section of the layout. Model Railroader editor Neil Besougloff describes his plan for adding a fence and streetlights to the train station scene at Williams Bay.
Building Bay Junction part 9
By Angela Cotey | January 19, 2011
| Last updated on November 23, 2020
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I'm working on a variation of the layout in Lou Sassi's 1998 book "A Realistic HO Layout for Beginners". For the industries on the layout, the book seemed to use full-height roadbed, but I like the idea of using cork ramps (HO roadbed to N roadbed to plywood) and I'm thinking that it might keep cars from rolling out of the industries and fouling the mainline.
My question is – how much N-Scale roadbed should I have before transitioning down to bare plywood?
Right now I have room for about 4 1/4" inches of N-Scale roadbed before I'd get to the end of the first turnout to an industrial spur. See photo: https://onedrive.live.com/redir?resid=4D807EEC5C91A338!305473&authkey=!AAuIFZuTenNur-A&v=3&ithint=photo%2cjpg
I'm thinking of placing the first turnout and industry on N-Scale cork to allow a more gradual transition down to the plywood if 4" isn't enough room to transition from HO scale roadbed to plywood.
Good idea Neal and also note signal wiring is brittle so a straw or a coffee stir will make a good tube fore the wires and it also insulates them to avoid shorts.
the Bay Junction name will stick David that is the name of the layout and thats what this video blog is all about Bay Junction from start to finish.
track is going down in the Bay Junction side of the layout only one thing left before the MRail test train comes to Williams Bay put a fence on the platforms and paint stripes we don't want our model people getting hurt. almost ready for the industries once the track goes in.
good idea using the stirrers to feed wires !
I downloaded the track plan and like to build a simular layout. The plan has plenty of switching and interchanging as a stand alone layout. I can hardly wait to get started to build it.
David,
Another good installment. Would it be possible to show us a floor plan of the entire layout room you are working in? I think it would be interesting to see all the different "projects" connected together. Also will the Sureform tools work on Homosote?
Thanks, Mark
Hey guys, you could fast forward the intro if it offends you so much
It's looking great, guys! I'm really enjoying this video series.
I'm with Mark Fryer, though, regarding handicapped access at the station. As a man whose wife is wheelchair bound I find I'm always reviewing my surroundings with accessibility in mind. I find a nice two section ramp (doubles back on itself with a turning landing opposite the alightments) is an easy feature to model and adds interest to a scene. Oh, and don't forget to put a couple of accessible parking spaces in the lot!
Thanks for sharing all this great information. Looking forward to the next installment!
I hope that you guys haven't forgotten to allow for wheelchair access to the platforms and how about modelling the visually impaired tactile strips?
How high and deep is the layout at Bay Junction?
Great series.
Mark
The video was great things are coming along very well, the coffee stirs, or tubes do work quite well for wiring lights and mounting them to the layout. sure saves trying to get the wires thru the layout scenery base. Keep up the good work, maybe you could name it " BayTerminal Junction" just for conversation.
David– great work producing the videos and building the railroad.
May I suggest you test the slope of the transition "ramp" during construction with two or three coupled cars.
That way you can be sure you won't have an uncoupling problem show up during an operating session.
David —
I love the intro. Perhaps more trains and fewer staffers, but…
Does the Bay Junction station have stairs inside to get to the upper and lower levels of the tower? (Okay, mebbe not in reality, but in the HO universe?) Bay Jct really looked great in the SD70Ace review!
very nice keep it up cant wait intill u all get it done
Hi, Another great update. I too had video fail at about the "shure form demo" I also second the intro needing to be reduced – perhaps just to the Switcher cut away and the video journal issue.
Keep up the great work.
A good hands on video,I love watching these they give me that extra know how on things you can do on your layout
Great job guy's keep the videos coming.
Can we please lose the intro….after 9 times it gets a bit redundant; other than that absolutely outstanding series.
Thanks for this series, guys! I really enjoy the way you cover the decision making process e.g. design, trackwork etc. even down to the detail of installing the fence and steps at the station.
Cheers!
You should do a Expert Tip on Laying Flex Track like a Pro!!!
I love watching these videos! It's not just because of the info they provide and the anticipation of completing the layout. But to watch these guys working together is simply a joy. They all seem to be great guys doing things they love to do. They make me want to be on the staff working with them. They seem to be friends with one another and each respect the others abilities. I would be honored to be friends with all of them.
Keep up the good work
Joe Carcia
Pittsburgh Pa
I tried later and it ran fine. Interesting series. Let's hope you do a whole video on the MR&T.
The video stopped half way through for some reason. This is the first time this has happened as I have viewed all 8 so far without any problems.
What humidity do you keep the room and the cork.
Adam