It's just about the end of the year and I'm thinking a look back over the year's progress is in order. The WVR is a big undertaking and I don't want to loose my way or get demoralized. I'd like to make sure I'm still on the same track on which I began this project.… Continue reading 2019 The WVR In Review
I've been working on the peninsula area for some time - lots of twists and turns. Looks like it's going to come together according to plan. I finally made the last connection tonight. There are still some supports that I need to cut and place, and a few grade adjustments to make, but I'm happy… Continue reading Still Laying Sub-roadbed
It's been some time since I've added a post. I've been working here and there on the layout as time permits. It seems like I have been bringing lumber home continuously for the past year. I'm sure the neighbors wonder what is going on. I've laid some track on the top level including putting in… Continue reading Been a while
I was able to get some work done on the WVR this week. I put up Masonite backdrop and worked on benchwork. I used 1/8 inch Masonite hardboard for the backdrop. Masonite installed for the upper and lower levels I had to take some time out of my schedule today to give my able assistant… Continue reading Blue Sky and Benchwork
I have not been able to update the blog for a while, been busy working outside. Finally finished up a new paver patio and grilling area a couple of days ago. Unfortunately my wife and I used most of our two week vacation putting it in. I did manage to squeeze in a little work… Continue reading Back from Vacation
I've been working on the layout off and on for the last few weeks. Haven't taken the time to write a new post because I just feel like I haven't been getting much done. I've been wiring up an new section of track with three turnouts and going back through some of my previous wiring… Continue reading Wiring Just Sucks!
Having finally figured out the electronics and methods (for the most part) I want to use throughout the layout, I have started with more benchwork. I have a rough plan or two for the yard area along the north wall, I'll call it the North Yard for now. The lower level is the yard. I'm… Continue reading More Benchwork
I am using this slip ring to transmit power to the rotating turntable bridge. I made an adapter from plastic, the brass tube fits inside the axle of the bridge and the other end fits the diameter of the slip ring. I decided to use four of the 6 wires in the slip ring, two… Continue reading Turning Engines 2
I was thinking of purchasing a Walthers turntable sometime in the future. I will need two turntables for my planned layout. They sell a 110' and 130' ready to run turntable which can be converted to DCC with an additional board. After some research, I am not so sure that I want to go that… Continue reading Turning Engines 1
I got my first (of many) semaphore working last week. For my initial test, I used one of my turnout decoders to operate it. I'll need those for turnouts (plus a few!) so I designed a new decoder for the signals. It is a simplified version, based on my turnout decoder. Of course the code… Continue reading Making a Circuit Board
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