General => Trains! => Topic started by: jwh2 on December 12, 2006, 15:40:38
Title: Pictures of my Christmas layout
Post by: jwh2 on December 12, 2006, 15:40:38
Here are some pictures of the trains I set up this Christmas. Many of my buildings are built from spare parts. I also put together a trolley from some rc parts and a 7511 passenger car it sits about a quarter inch too high and does not have any connectors to push or tow other cars. It did only take about a half hour to make though. The last picture is of the track plan I have just over 210 feet of track setup. I hope you enjoy the pictures.
Title: Re: Pictures of my Christmas layout
Post by: Richard on December 12, 2006, 16:21:27
GREAT train layout, JWH ...
I watched the slide show that you created at mac.com. That's a nice presentation. And, a lot easier than clicking on each and every photo. Thank you for setting it up that way. It made looking at your GREAT layout a lot more enjoyable.
I'm curious what that is between (and under) the track in front of the Colorado station. Is it an uncoupler?
All the best and thanks for sharing, Richard
Title: Re: Pictures of my Christmas layout
Post by: jwh2 on December 12, 2006, 23:29:56
It is probably a power connector. I made a power switch box out of some old light switches for the yard each track is electricall isolated so that trains can be parked. The light switches make it easy for my 4 year old to turn the different sections on and off. The two remote sidings use a plamobil isolating switch model 4373 I have 2 of these. I wish I had a few more if anyone has extras please let me know. Thanks for the kind review. J
Title: Re: Pictures of my Christmas layout
Post by: Tiermann on December 16, 2006, 05:05:21
That's great stuff! I like the line running behind the couch, a simple tunnel effect with good access. :)
Title: Re: Pictures of my Christmas layout
Post by: playmofire on December 16, 2006, 07:12:52
Very nice indeed, and the advantage of no need to vacuum during the Christmas season. :)
Title: Re: Pictures of my Christmas layout
Post by: Richard on December 24, 2006, 01:36:50