Frog City

Switching and Sipping Society

How’s this for a mess of trackwork! This is a small section of the very large Switching and Sipping Society’s modular layout set up at the NMRA Train Show in Detroit.

I first saw this layout in Cincinnati and was blown away by the meticulous trackwork. It has to be seen to be believed. This section, appropriately named “Frog City”, contains quite a few crossings, many of which are dual gauge, all hand laid. Trains operate flawlessly through the entire section, with a symphony of clickity clackity from the metal wheels. Quite a sight to see and masterfully built.

-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 | 08-14-2007 | 01:08 PM
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Jail Cell

Future Shopffice

The beginning of my future office/shop/photo studio in the new building.  Hope to be moved in soon!

-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 | 08-13-2007 | 09:08 AM
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Laying it on thick

Painting ceilings

Been spending the last few days painting the buildings interior. I was a professional painter for many years before becoming a tool and die maker and there was no way we were going to pay someone else to paint this building!

The entire ceiling, joists, wires, ducts and pipes were painted all in one shot the same color. We didn’t want to install a ceiling as we would prefer to have access to the stuff up there so we decided to simply paint it all.

It went easier than I anticipated and only took a few evenings, and a few weekends. With this now finished we will be adding in all the workbenches and other fittings. Should be moved in by the end of August!

-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 | 08-12-2007 | 09:08 AM
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