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Roundhouse Update 7-2684 viewsSince the new building effectively blocks the operators view of the E.T. escape switch, I added a signal to help indicate the switch position.
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Roundhouse Update 7-2682 viewsExterior lighting is added over the side service door.
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Roundhouse Update 7-26103 viewsClap On!
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Roundhouse Update 7-2699 viewsInterior view from the back wall.
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Roundhouse Update 7-2692 viewsThis is the rear side, which has to cut in in a couple of places to allow the main line to pass behind the building. I fully detailed this side even though it won't be visible in current layout configuration...because you never know where it might be needed next!
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Roundhouse Update 7-2688 viewsLooking in from the turntable side.
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Roundhouse Update 7-2691 viewsAnother side benefit of doing decoder installations is a growing volume of surplus light boards. These came in very handy for lighting this project, especially the old Kato boards with the incandescent lamps.
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Roundhouse Details105 viewsRail installation. I used my fine tooth razor saw to cut a narrow channel at the edge of the finished floor that the bottom flange of the rail nests into to increase the stability of the track installation.
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Roundhouse Frame98 viewsFamily Portrait. Progress thus far on the Elkins Roundhouse.
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Roundhouse Frame90 views
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New Roundhouse93 viewsUnder construction at Ridgely
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Roundhouse Foundation94 viewsPainted and installed. The shiny bits are washes that aren't dry yet.
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Roundhouse Foundation91 viewsPainted and installed... well, placed anyway...
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Roundhouse Foundation89 viewsPainted. Shown in outdoor light.
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Roundhouse Foundation97 viewsFreshly painted. I started with a coat of almond spray paint, followed by mists of grey primer, then a few passes with some grimy black and earth using the air brush.
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Roundhouse Foundation107 viewsYou can see the wiring channel here. I ran a bus line along the back under the floor, with drops to each track (obscured by the black tape). You can also see the sign letters, revealing the original purpose of the styrene sheets I used!
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