HO-scale Division - Construction Photos

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April 23, 2004

Having learned from experience on its previous layout, mainline curves on the new layout have a minimum radius of 36-inches and will also have easements leading into the curves. Extreme care is being take when laying of the curves to ensure that the radius remains constant throughout the curve.

For the new layout, members are constructing the sub-roadbed using a unique new spline method consisting of glued strips of 1/4-inch hardboard on-edge. Small blocks of homasote down the center of the roadbed will enable track to be temporarily nailed in place until it can be ballasted. The unique nature of this roadbed and the angled profile of the outer-most strips of hardboard means that cork roadbed will not be necessary.

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