Shay Logging Layout Started!

Brewer

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As mentioned in this thread:

http://www.the-gauge.com/showthread.php?t=13333

I've decided to revisit the old Gumstump and Snowshoe
plan with some modifications.

Well, here's an update on my little project. I've decided
to loosely model the Old Slow and Easy (Oregon &
Southeastern) shortline, assuming they had survived into
the 1960s or so. This short line terminated in Cottage
Grove Oregon.

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I'll be running a lot of 40' (or less) rolling stock, with
the exception of a MT troop sleeper car pressed into
service as a passenger car. Primarily SP rolling stock
with a couple early SP diesels will occupy the loop of
track and yards with an Atlas Shay working the upper
logging area. I flipped the plan horizontally so that the
operating Shay gears would be visible as the shay makes it's ascent.

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Brewer

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Vital Statistics:


Width - 42"
Depth - 22"

Lower loop radius - 9.25"
Upper curve radius - 8.25"

Maximum elevation change 3"


Bench work:



So far, $40 has been invested in infrastructure at the local Home Depot. Primarily a box of drywall screws, some hemlock 1x2s, and some 1/2" plywood. I have the necessary tools to pull this off, only lacking skill and talent.

Here's a few photos showing progress:


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Brewer

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I'll post a bit more when I've got some track down. I am leaning towards PECO code 80 to minimize operational problems with these tight curves.

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