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N scale Part 1

Challenging build at 1:160, code 40

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This is tiny stuff! Difficult, but not impossible to accomplish, this triple lapped turnout is what leads into the engine house, the carfloat apron and to the “New Yard” section of the terminal. This is all built in N scale code 40. It isn’t much more difficult to work in code 40 vs. code 55, and in some ways it is easier as code 55 rail is out of proportion when the width of the base is compared to the height of the rail, and this excess width can be very challenging to get everything to fit in tight spots on trackwork like this.


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The finished trackwork runs nice and smooth, the cars can handle these tight curves and even couple properly on them which is critical as I do intend on operating this layout.

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This is probably the hardest section of trackwork for the N scale version, the rest is still challenging, but not nearly as complex, only variations of turnouts.

To complete the trackwork I will be using all PC board ties mounted to laser cut plywood roadbed and mounted to a foam board. This should result in a light and portable module. Control will be simple DC, as DCC is not necessary for a layout like this as there was only ever one loco on it at a time.

The engine could be a challenge, as there are no small Boxcabs available in N scale that I know of, so I may have to scratchbuild something.

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On to the next piece!

-Tim

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 | 05-22-2007 | 10:05 AM
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Bayview (again)

looking the other way….

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Taken the same day as this one. Bayview Junction in Hamilton, or is it Burlington, or Aldershot, or whatever they are calling it now. This is looking the other direction from where 99% of the pictures of this place are taken. Again, no train….

-Tim

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 | 05-22-2007 | 10:05 AM
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Three Way Turnout

HO #6

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This week I have been working on re-writing the documentation for our Three Way turnouts and thought I would post a shot of one of the test builds.

-Tim

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 | 05-20-2007 | 10:05 AM
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