Monthly Archives: December 2020

40 Feet of backdrop

Posted on December 30, 2020 by narrowtracks

Having proved that I could build mushroom benchwork, I’ve changed directions. Rather than continue to build the mushroom into the middle of the room, I decided to start working the perimeter of the room while I can still move materials … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 4 Comments

In Progress – Tom Sulivan’s On30 SR&RL – Lower Deck

Posted on December 29, 2020 by narrowtracks

Tom Sullivan is building an On30 version of the SR&RL. You may remember that I designed an upper deck (Kingfield to Bigelow) for him. Here are progress photos on the lower deck, along with a rough trackplan.  I appreciate Tom … Continue reading →

Posted in Layout Tours | 3 Comments

Sn2 layout traveled to shows

Posted on December 29, 2020 by narrowtracks

A look back…  The original Sn2 layout traveled to Gary Kohler’s 2-Foot meet, later the Midwest 2-foot show.  The original layout sections were built form 4″ of foam board, laminated with plywood and Masonite.  Gary Kohler provided the photos, he … Continue reading →

Posted in Layout #1 - Portable, Layouts | 1 Comment

Tom Sullivan’s On30 SR&RL Upper Deck – K&DR Again

Posted on December 6, 2020 by narrowtracks

A few of us have been helping Tom Sullivan refine his On30 SR&RL. He has responded by taking in the critiques and making the adjustments to make his version of the SR&RL look more and more like the photos in … Continue reading →

Posted in Bigelow, Kingfield, Layout Design | 11 Comments

Farmington on the Floor

Posted on December 6, 2020 by narrowtracks

I’m not one that pursues a precise trackplan. Instead I pursue a benchwork/deck footprint and then try to confirm that most of what I want will fit. The final track locations get laid out on the finished benchwork/foam. The week … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Layout, Farmington, Trackplanning | 5 Comments