Part 7

Sneak Peek.

This curved #3 crossover is one of the less complex pieces to build, but oddly it was quite difficult to design and get all the geometry right.

I initially drew the trackplan for the terminal using MicroStation and the geometry was not quite accurate in this area. I had not noticed it until I tried to re-draw it as a 3D model and getting it all to work with the trackwork that is already built was a bit of a challenge.

Fortunately I was able to get it all to work and I am ready to start construction of this piece. The weather for the weekend is questionable, so I may be able to get it done in the next couple of days. Pictures to follow.

-Tim

UPDATE

Yes, its been several months since I worked on the HO version and there are a few reasons for that. One is I started dabbling with an N scale version, which is working out well. The main reason though, like most modelers, summer showed up and filled up my available time with summery duties. The completion of the building for Fast Tracks also was quite a distraction. I expect that some time in September I should be able to get back to another section of trackwork.

UPDATE #2

Well, its been exactly a year to the day since I started the post on Part 7. After a few distractions (building a barn, painting complete interior of said barn, moving Fast Tracks in said barn, repairing landscaping on 2 acres after barn raising, collapsing in exaustion after completing barn, cleaning Fast Tracks out of layout room, building a modeling shop, building a modeling bench, building a basement work shop, building two Free-mo modules, building benchwork for the Bronx Terminal, taking the Terminal to two train shows, hosting an open house and finally, finishing Part 7 of the trackwork) I was finally able to return to track building.

On to Next Section

-T.

About the Author:

I'm your host, Tim Warris, a product developer in Port Dover, Ontario. Since March of 2007 I have been documenting the construction of the former CNJ Bronx Terminal in HO scale. For my day job, I design track building tools for Fast Tracks, a small company I own and operate. Fast Tracks makes it fast and easy to hand lay your own trackwork. Stop by our website to learn more!

Posted by: Tim | 04-27-2007 | 09:04 PM
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