Small HOn30 layout

Simplex · 07-12-2007, 07:05 AM

As I'm been moaned at for "lurking" I thought I'd post some details of my current layout.
Firstly the thinking behind it - we may well be moving in the fairly near future to be nearer daughter so filling my workshop with layout isn't really a good idea so I'm building a 4ft by 2ft 6in (approx) layout that can be expanded into the master plan when any move has taken place.
The track is laid and tested and the next stage is to build my Mark Rollins Climax so I can work out the necessary clearances for the scenery, tunnels etc. Further photos will follow but there will be delays as I've got a "Honey Do" decorating list to work through as well

Tim

nachoman · 07-12-2007, 10:02 AM

looks like a good start. What did you use for track and switches?

Kevin

**TrainNut** · 07-12-2007, 12:31 PM

That's cool! I just got my first HOn3 piece and I have been thinking about how small I can go to be able to operate it with some satisfaction.

Simplex · 07-12-2007, 04:44 PM

Track and switches are both Peco 009 and new - I find that second hand track causes more problems than the money it saves.

Tim

Canopus · 09-14-2007, 02:55 PM

I take it from your name and avatar that you have a healthy interest in Simplex locomotives. Ever (scratch)built one? I'm in the process of making a couple, time permitting. If you'd be interested I might post a few pics.

Simplex · 12-23-2007, 01:54 PM

A quick update and explanation for my absence. Three months in hospital, still receiving treatment on a weekly basis, and a couple more months spent bedridden. However my beloved wife and daughter have now moved the layout into the back room (I can't manage stairs yet) so I've restarted modeling and will post some pictures as soon as the basic scenery is sorted.

Best wishes to all for Christmas and 2008

Tim

Simplex · 03-28-2008, 06:02 PM

A quick update on "progress", such as it is. I'm still receiving hospital treatment once a week

but am slowly managing to get the rough scenery laid out.
I should manage to get some pictures in the next four weeks but it will probably look a bit white!

Tim

Mountain Man · 03-29-2008, 03:15 AM

Be well and enjoy your hobby.

07-12-2007, 07:05 AM	#1 (permalink)
Simplex Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 7	Small HOn30 layout As I'm been moaned at for "lurking" I thought I'd post some details of my current layout. Firstly the thinking behind it - we may well be moving in the fairly near future to be nearer daughter so filling my workshop with layout isn't really a good idea so I'm building a 4ft by 2ft 6in (approx) layout that can be expanded into the master plan when any move has taken place. The track is laid and tested and the next stage is to build my Mark Rollins Climax so I can work out the necessary clearances for the scenery, tunnels etc. Further photos will follow but there will be delays as I've got a "Honey Do" decorating list to work through as well Tim __________________ President Livingstone & George Creek Railroad

07-12-2007, 12:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
TrainNut Ditat Deus The Gauge Moderator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: AZ Posts: 2,022	That's cool! I just got my first HOn3 piece and I have been thinking about how small I can go to be able to operate it with some satisfaction. __________________ TrainNut's layout index page

07-12-2007, 04:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
Simplex Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 7	Track and switches are both Peco 009 and new - I find that second hand track causes more problems than the money it saves. Tim __________________ President Livingstone & George Creek Railroad

09-14-2007, 02:55 PM	#5 (permalink)
Canopus Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cornwall UK Posts: 207	I take it from your name and avatar that you have a healthy interest in Simplex locomotives. Ever (scratch)built one? I'm in the process of making a couple, time permitting. If you'd be interested I might post a few pics. __________________ The HOn30 Oahu Railway GE 47 ton project is underway! Click here to see the progress!

12-23-2007, 01:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
Simplex Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 7	A quick update and explanation for my absence. Three months in hospital, still receiving treatment on a weekly basis, and a couple more months spent bedridden. However my beloved wife and daughter have now moved the layout into the back room (I can't manage stairs yet) so I've restarted modeling and will post some pictures as soon as the basic scenery is sorted. Best wishes to all for Christmas and 2008 Tim __________________ President Livingstone & George Creek Railroad

07-12-2007, 10:02 AM	#2 (permalink)
nachoman Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,561	looks like a good start. What did you use for track and switches? Kevin

03-28-2008, 06:02 PM	#7 (permalink)
Simplex Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 7	Update A quick update on "progress", such as it is. I'm still receiving hospital treatment once a week but am slowly managing to get the rough scenery laid out. I should manage to get some pictures in the next four weeks but it will probably look a bit white! Tim __________________ President Livingstone & George Creek Railroad

03-29-2008, 03:15 AM	#8 (permalink)
Mountain Man Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 670	Be well and enjoy your hobby. __________________ Quis custodiet ipsos custodes? Who is watching the watchers?

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