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By December 10, 2022Layout Progress2 min read

December 12, 2022

I had a break on layout construction as we took a trip over Thanksgiving and then out to California.

I laid out L-girder that was saved from the previous layout for some of the new layout.  I have pretty much finished the L-girder and joists for Gerber Yard (45′ long.)  Now just have to add legs.  I experimented with 53″ in height but decided to go back to the height I used on the previous layout (50″.)

The plywood joists were covered but stored outdoors.  This caused some splintering when drilling 3/4″ wiring holes.  I made them 3 1/2″ high because of the many voids in the plywood and to make land forms easier to construct.  Since I printed out where all the switch machines go, there should be no problem with joists being in the way.

I am leaving the temperature in the train room at 64 all the time.  Once all benchwork is done, will up it to high 70’s for a few days to help remove moisture from wood.

We have heavy rain today and I am working on a covered patio, but wind is blowing rain on saw so had to quit for the day.

I am leaving the temperature in the train room at 64 all the time.  Once all benchwork is done, will up it to high 70’s for a few days to help remove moisture from wood.

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