I vote for going toward the back in Wenatchee and you could model a little of the park there then bridge across Columbia then turn mimicking the prototype for the yard. Think the bridge with river running top left to bottom right (generally) would look cool but of course you can do it any way you want😀
Thanks! Yeah, that's what I'm leaning towards - bend towards the back and model a little of the river there, and then curve the end of the yard at the end of aisle, even though it's kind of reversed to the prototype. I would like to show the bridge, for sure, and part of the small railroad at the park, too! Iain
I use the Walthers control units and am quite pleased how they work. After installing five I made my own switch control units to control the turnouts. Plus I have installed LEDs to let me know which way the turnout is turned. I too do not want to have my Digitrax to control turnouts.
Yep, that's a good option. I've seen people use Atlas products, too. I've used Seeps and Tam Valley Depot motors / servos, but mostly going with Tortoise motors here and just basically LED indicators from those, along with signalling. I don't want Digitrax having to control everything, or at least, I don't want have to configure it all. Iain
Glad to see the new video, looking forward to future progress updates on the layout. 👍 Don't too feel bad, I pretty much took the summer off from model railroading, as well [mine was mostly from burnout]. Ready to get back into the groove too...
Burnout is definitely real. I've certainly hit that, but also why I like to have a couple of other smaller layouts to keep things a little new and fresh sometimes. GN Cascade Division is still the main focus, but sometimes it just gets overwhelming. Take care of yourself! Iain
I have three scales, Lionel up at ceiling level, HO wraps around my room, double track and N. Would love to do G outside but time to by a new car. I too jump around with my trains, building projects on our property and working on our old cars. I did by two Z box cars which I mounted on N scale flat cars. Too much fun!!!!
Would you please comment on your choice of extruded foam sub-roadbed in some areas and plywood in other areas? It appears you are using 2” thick foam, if so I am wondering how you install switch machines. Great work, look forward to following your progress. Thanks
Pretty much the same way (I just uploaded a video on installing the Tortoise switch machines and panel controls), but either using construction adhesive to glue them or a small square of 1/8" masonite board adhered to the foam (my preferred approach). Just need a way to make solid adhesion. Main difference is replacing the throw wire - the wire that comes with the motors is too short / flimsy. Need to step up thicker / heavier gauge piano wire or similar. I've seen some people that recess the Tortoise into the foam, but thicker wire works just fine when the tortoise is mounted to the bottom of the 2" foam. I'll try to record a video in the future on installing them under the foam, but it's not that different. Iain
@@gncascadedivisionThanks for the explanation; just watched your latest video on Tortoise installation and will look forward to segment on installation on foam
I'm with @tomlander lol wholly smokes. I dabbled in HO originally, P48, G/outdoor, then finally N but not all at once. And never live steam but I do work in a machine shop so it has been tempting
Put that machine shop time to good use! I'm not much of a machinist at all, and I think I somewhat know my limits not to try to take on that kind of a project. Maybe in a few years 🤣 It is nice to be able to dabble a little in different scales as it keeps me interested in new and different things. Iain
Hornby do make some nice TT stuff... I think I'm into more than enough for now though 😜 It's kinda nice to be able to jump around depending on what I feel like or I've been watching / reading about. I'm lucky I have the space to indulge in that, I know. Iain
Good to see you posting again. All your trains look great!
Thanks, it's nice to be back!
I vote for going toward the back in Wenatchee and you could model a little of the park there then bridge across Columbia then turn mimicking the prototype for the yard. Think the bridge with river running top left to bottom right (generally) would look cool but of course you can do it any way you want😀
Thanks! Yeah, that's what I'm leaning towards - bend towards the back and model a little of the river there, and then curve the end of the yard at the end of aisle, even though it's kind of reversed to the prototype. I would like to show the bridge, for sure, and part of the small railroad at the park, too! Iain
Wow! You got a few things on the fire to keep you busy. Great update.
I do try! Stops me getting bored, and helps keep things fresh for different projects. Thanks for following along. Iain
I use the Walthers control units and am quite pleased how they work. After installing five I made my own switch control units to control the turnouts. Plus I have installed LEDs to let me know which way the turnout is turned. I too do not want to have my Digitrax to control turnouts.
Yep, that's a good option. I've seen people use Atlas products, too. I've used Seeps and Tam Valley Depot motors / servos, but mostly going with Tortoise motors here and just basically LED indicators from those, along with signalling. I don't want Digitrax having to control everything, or at least, I don't want have to configure it all. Iain
Glad to see the new video, looking forward to future progress updates on the layout. 👍
Don't too feel bad, I pretty much took the summer off from model railroading, as well [mine was mostly from burnout]. Ready to get back into the groove too...
Burnout is definitely real. I've certainly hit that, but also why I like to have a couple of other smaller layouts to keep things a little new and fresh sometimes. GN Cascade Division is still the main focus, but sometimes it just gets overwhelming. Take care of yourself! Iain
I have three scales, Lionel up at ceiling level, HO wraps around my room, double track and N. Would love to do G outside but time to by a new car. I too jump around with my trains, building projects on our property and working on our old cars. I did by two Z box cars which I mounted on N scale flat cars. Too much fun!!!!
Sounds awesome! It's all fun, and helps pick up different skills to use across the different scales. Iain
It has been SOOO long!! I was hoping you were ok dude!! good to see you again :)
*now to watch the video*
Hopefully it was worth the wait! I'll try to get a little more regular videos out now that we're past outdoor weather. Iain
@@gncascadedivision It really was - the garden railway and 1/8 scale stuff was a real unexpected bonus! keep 'em coming, I'll be here for it :)
Good to see a new video! 😎
Thanks! I've kept meaning to record some stuff along the way, but figure a recap video made sense by now! Iain
Would you please comment on your choice of extruded foam sub-roadbed in some areas and plywood in other areas? It appears you are using 2” thick foam, if so I am wondering how you install switch machines. Great work, look forward to following your progress. Thanks
Pretty much the same way (I just uploaded a video on installing the Tortoise switch machines and panel controls), but either using construction adhesive to glue them or a small square of 1/8" masonite board adhered to the foam (my preferred approach). Just need a way to make solid adhesion. Main difference is replacing the throw wire - the wire that comes with the motors is too short / flimsy. Need to step up thicker / heavier gauge piano wire or similar. I've seen some people that recess the Tortoise into the foam, but thicker wire works just fine when the tortoise is mounted to the bottom of the 2" foam. I'll try to record a video in the future on installing them under the foam, but it's not that different. Iain
@@gncascadedivisionThanks for the explanation; just watched your latest video on Tortoise installation and will look forward to segment on installation on foam
I'm with @tomlander lol wholly smokes. I dabbled in HO originally, P48, G/outdoor, then finally N but not all at once. And never live steam but I do work in a machine shop so it has been tempting
Put that machine shop time to good use! I'm not much of a machinist at all, and I think I somewhat know my limits not to try to take on that kind of a project. Maybe in a few years 🤣 It is nice to be able to dabble a little in different scales as it keeps me interested in new and different things. Iain
Hopefully I see you at Trainfest. Will be at the WisLUG layout
Awesome! Do keep an eye out and come say hi. I do like to spend time checking out all the club layouts! Iain
You are nuts😀😀😀 Where is your Z and TT
Hornby do make some nice TT stuff... I think I'm into more than enough for now though 😜
It's kinda nice to be able to jump around depending on what I feel like or I've been watching / reading about. I'm lucky I have the space to indulge in that, I know. Iain