![]() Minimize hidden track, two track joints per module side. Modular concept that allows layout to be movable for train shows and for teaching purposes.ĭesign Parameters: Portable, one man set up, lightweight, durable. Layout Purpose : Skill building in the areas of scenery and construction. Railroad's Purpose : Move cotton from the fields through finished textile stages ![]() Theme : 1940's cotton and textile hauling The curved turnout will be used for the locomotive maintenance track since it is not as critical.ĭimensions: 8' x 8' circular with 3' diameter center pit, 40" high to base, 43 sq ft layout top Click on the item below to go to the template. Fast Tracks is a company that provides turnout and track laying tools for sickos like me that like hand laying track. ![]() I'm going to use the Fast Track templates on line for these three below. If I hand lay the curved turnout, crossing and three way then I need: We'll need the following Code 83 items if you are not going to hand lay any track:ģ' Tangent Sections = 17 sections for 51' The layout contains over 50 feet of track (54 feet to be exact) in order to meet the A/P Civil requirements. That way if it doesn't work well, I can tear it out after judging and put in the factory model.Īs for the rest of the track we'll be using Walther's Code 83 track. None of them worked well, so I'm going to make this one fit in the same place as a Walther's Code 83 30 degree. I've built three of them, one being a dual gauge version. The curved turnout is a bit more tricky than a tangent turnout, but not that tricky. Its just one turnout laid on top of another. Three-ways look very intimidating, but they aren't. Since one of each is represented (by design) on the Dixie, I'll build them here and make them operable. On this layout I've decided to complete this part of Civil by doing the following: These models may be built and demonstrated as part of the layout or separately. Double Junction Turnout-One set of parallel tracks diverges from another.Ĭommercial frogs are not permitted to be used in any of these items.Gauge Separation Turnout-Narrow gauge splitting off from dual gauge.Construct for Merit Judging, scratch built scale models of any three of the following, and demonstrate their satisfactory operation: If they are as good as the Chopper, then they should be wonderful.The NMRA's Achievement Program under A/P Model Railroad Engineer Civil requires the following: While you’re looking into these guys, have a look at their other products. I know that I’ve been more than happy with mine. If you have projects that require clean, repetitive cutting, I suggest you look into these Chopper II tools by the NorthWest Short Line Company. This might be the best tool I’ve bought for a while. I found that cutting the parts for these wood kits with The Chopper II not only dramatically improved the over all quality, but sped up the process by a factor of about 10. ![]() These “angle stops” make repetitive cuts of the same length nothing short of “way easy.” The unit also has a number of different angles for cutting that are printed right on the cutting face which come in very handy! The Chopper II has four “angle stops” that are easily adjusted to your work. The actual cutting is done with a single edged razor blade that is easily replaced (keep some extra blades around for replacement). It’s made of high-quality metal with a high-density cutting board. And all I can say is “Wow!” I really should’ve had this tool years ago! This tool is a truly marvelous addition to my workbench. All kinds of stuff!Īfter some careful consideration, I bought a Chopper II tool from them. (I found out that they offer a full line of modeler tools, books, parts, motors and gears. On a new quest, I started to talk with other modelers and they directed me to the folks at NorthWest Short Line Company. In the past, I would measure and mark each piece and then cut it with my flush cut “nippers.” This worked “kind of,” but the final result was, at best, poor and inconsistent. With all these kits to build, I could see that I needed to get better at making cuts on these parts. You can never have too many models on your layout, especially if they are high quality wood kits. And lately, I’ve been working a lot with wood kits (buildings and bridges mostly). I find the different aspects to be the most enjoyable part. I have a lot fun with my model railroading hobby.
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