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Putting the layout back together — Update #4

Recording the progress of building the Denver’s RailRoads N Scale layout

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Putting the layout back together — Update #4

Rebuilt module 5a which completes the DUT coach yards and loco servicing. Used a 915mm continuous hinge and bolted it onto module 4.

No idea if I am going to be able to winch modules 2, 3, 4 & 5a up as one unit. Will test shortly. Fastening the pull-along winches to the ceiling is a big job but the hardest part of the operation is getting the winches to release the wires after pulling up the modules so that they return to level bench-work.

Finished the framing for modules 5b and 6a. After much thought have decided to use continuous hinges along the back 2.3m edge. It makes track and turnout wiring so much easier. The modules cannot be flipped once you add scenery and buildings but by then the track and turnouts should be well bedded in.

Just need to add plywood or MDF to the frames and it will be time to start laying track – at last.

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