More benchwork for the BNSF

Hi Everyone! The peninsula staging yard is taking shape. The 5 staging tracks will be between 22 to 26 feet long. The turnouts and cork have been ordered. Hope to have another update next week. Sorry for the poor quality pictures from my blackberry, need to use the good camera next time.

JSL

Benchwork started on BNSF

Here is the start of the benchwork of the new BNSF. The benchwork is the start of the staging yard, 1st deck, 2nd deck and the valance brackets. Thanks to CSX Dixieline (Jamie) for the bracket ideas.

JSL

Changing ERA

Hi everyone. The layout room is ready for benchwook. The birch plywood has been ripped. I have decided to start modeling the modern BNSF railroad instead of the BN / BNSF transition period. I am keeping all of my older BN engines and rolling stock to use on the club layout. I wish I had some pictures to show... I hope to soon.

Drywall and Paint

The wall have been finished and painted. The floor is sealed. Getting the final track plan finished and then on to benchwork!

Update

The BNSF is back on track. After hurting my back in Feb. I am finally back to construction on the layout room and soon the benchwork. Pictures coming soon.

The Start of the BNSF

Railroad Quick Look
Name: Burlington Northern Santa Fe
Scale: N Scale
Room Size: 17 x 8
Locale:not sure yet
Era: 2007 to present
Style: Walk around double deck with staging
Mainline run:
Minimum radius: 20" mainline 18" helix
Turnout Size: #7 or #10
Maximum grade 2.2%
Benchwork: shelf style.
Lower level 50" / Upper Level 66"
Roadbed: Spline for mainline, 1/2 plywood yards and stageing.
Track: Atlas code 55 flex
Scenery:
Backdrop: 1/8 masonite
Control: Digitrax Super Chief with Duplex radio.