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| The Prince William County Model Railroad Club assisted in building a layout at a local train hobby shop, the Rip Track in Woodbridge, Virginia. Unfortunately, the Rip Track was forced to close and the layout was removed. The photos and drawings provide an excellent step-by-step guide to building a medium sized layout. Designed by Brion, club members are providing their talents and expertise to bring the plan to reality. The Rip Track provided the materials for the layout construction. Other than basic lumber, all train related materials are off-the-shelf products. Construction started on September 5, 2002 and we achieved our goal of having trains running by Thanksgiving. | |
Work Session Eight |
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More scenery goes on the layout |
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This is the track plan as drawn by Brion. The plan calls for a wide variety of scenery and construction methods. Visitors were able to see many different aspects of model railroading. The plan provides for the ability to convert the layout from HO scale to On3 by changing structures and rolling stock. |
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This is the tunnel portal on the left side of the layout. The track ballast was poured onto the track from a container and then brushed out to fill between the ties and shape the sides. The ballast is then fixed with the application of diluted white glue and "wet" water. "Wet" water has a very small amount of liquid soap added which breaks the surface tension, allowing the diluted white glue to flow into the ballast. You can also see the tan latex paint on the hillside. |
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Here's the small cliff toward the back of the layout. We've extended the rock work with more tinted plaster and carving as it dries. In the foreground is the tan colored acrylic latex paint which seals the plywood and forms the base for future scenery. |
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The is the underside of the rockwork on the left side of the river. You can see the L-girder construction as well as the cardboard strips supporting the plaster. Plaster soaked paper towels were applied over the cardboard strips and then a thick coat of plaster was applied and carved to form the rocks. |
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The tunnel portal on the left side of the layout from a different angle. The tan latex paint covers the hillside and the left foreground. Is that the powerful light of a future locomotive? |
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Photos by Jim Connal |
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