A work project and first full GR build. A small rowhouse backyard that was totally concrete. Concrete busted into blocks (some of it 10" thick! Oy, my aching back!) and used for the back retaining wall and fill for a raised bed. Rest of the bed constructed of Xpotential timbers (recycled from all the non metal parts of cars). All the track laid on Tufboard ladder. Track is AMS code 332 (or whatever it is) brass flex. Two simple loops of about 5 - 7 foot diameter. All will be battery powered. Some pics (from a 12 year old digital camera I carry in the truck because I forgot to put the battery back into my good camera. Doh!!!)
A small and simple layout! Note on the AMS track - It bends well (even with belly bending) with the Train Li bender BUTTTT! Split Jaw rail clamps will not grip the rail because the foot of the rail is too thick! Luckily, I had a back up supply of Aristo rail clamps -
These worked very well! and easy to use from above with a philips head screwdriver. That’s all for now. I will take some better shots with the good camera next time I’m over there. -Brian
