My first layout was roughly 12 x 12 and based on the famous San Juan Central of Malcolm Furlow. While his modeling is fantatic, I found operations too limited. My first thought was to add wings and extend out to 12 x 22 incorporating Blackhawk and Idaho Springs.
This created alot of issues: confusion over what line I was modeling, space, and traffic flow.
Solution: Start from scratch. Harry Brunk's UCN had been a source of inspiration for years. While attending the Narrow Gauge convention I also met Duncan Harvey who did a great talk on the C&S. After some more planning I was set on my new direction - C&S.
Being this was such a large undertaking I had to search out a new home for the layout. We had a large storage building (12 x 22) which might just do the trick. After some analysis I found it needed improved floors, more wiring, and insulation. Since it is not heated I also will need to add a small heat pump. Home Depot has a self contained unit that does heat and A/C and works on 15 amps. Have had one for almost year and it works nicely.
Flooring was next, subfloor was 3/4 ply (treated) on a 24" center frame. Covered this with 1/2 OSB reversing the gaps to insure good coverage. Feels strong and is pretty smooth. It is 90% done. The struggle is more cleaning out the space as opposed to building. My old Layout is still up though I am taking off the added wings to reduce footprint.
Walls insulation is going well. Using r-13 faced with 1/8 tempered board over it for both covering and to hold backdrop.
Roof was not insulated so working that now.
For room lighting currently 4 100w compact fluorescent (23w actual). Specific deck lighting will be a work in progress.
We are close to beginning benchwork.
Thanks Cameron
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