A Raised Road Bed: A build log for the RGS raised layout.

David_Maynard1 · April 17, 2016, 11:04pm

I dunno.

Third base!

Ken_Brunt · April 18, 2016, 8:19am

Sean McGillicuddy said:

Why!(http://largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-yell.gif)

Why do I plan to do the Wye? Or Why am I going to Branson?..(http://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-wink.gif)

smcgill · April 19, 2016, 12:24pm

Sean McGillicuddy said: Why!(http://largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-yell.gif)

Ken Brunt said: Why do I plan to do the Wye? Or Why am I going to Branson?..(http://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-wink.gif)

I really Couldn’t let Rooster beat me to it! (http://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-wink.gif)

You shouldn’t leave your self open like that! (http://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-laughing.gif)

SteveF · April 19, 2016, 6:18pm

Ken Brunt said:

Why do I plan to do the Wye? Or Why am I going to Branson?..(http://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-wink.gif)

Yes.

Bruce_Chandler · April 19, 2016, 9:50pm

Ken Brunt said:

Fooling around on Google Earth, I found this:

Taken last Sept.

Pretty impressive lettering, must be pretty big for Google to see it…(http://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-foot-in-mouth.gif)

Bruce_Chandler · April 19, 2016, 9:52pm

Ken Brunt said:

I won’t be able to get anything done on it anyway since I’m heading to Branson on Tuesday for about a week. But I do want to get the Wye in once I get back.

Have you already used your old turntable?

Ken_Brunt · April 26, 2016, 9:08am

It was the first thing I put in, since I needed a starting point…

The Wye will be at the other end.

Ken_Brunt · April 26, 2016, 9:12am

Bruce Chandler said:

Ken Brunt said:

Fooling around on Google Earth, I found this:

Taken last Sept.

Pretty impressive lettering, must be pretty big for Google to see it…(http://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-foot-in-mouth.gif)

You ever try to paint grass?..Whew…(http://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-wink.gif)

David_Maynard1 · April 26, 2016, 9:08pm

No, but I once painted roses red…

JRad · April 27, 2016, 1:24am

As I begin to think about gathering materials I went back and looked at your construction technique to decide what I should buy. What is the reason for the second 2x4 above the base frame?

The PVC and fencing parts I understand, just not sure about the extra 2x4.

Ken_Brunt · April 27, 2016, 7:18am

Jon, that’s the only place it was done that way. To test out my theory, I had built a module the year before and left it outside, so when I started building the layout, that was the only way I could see to set that particular module on. I just continued that particular construction all the way through the Delores area. Once past the shed it opens up to about 6’ wide, so I kept that particular construction method for strength and support.

When Fred visited here last year, he was concerned about the overhang on both sides, which I thought was a good point. Once I was past Delores I discontinued the overhang. But I did add some supporting blocks under that overhang eventually.