I have finally restarted this project from an initial plan back to 2011!!! I won't start the thread with everything done so far - I have several videos on you tube to see where I am in my construction since starting in February
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZhawi ... QmDverV3Mw
But, my latest updates as follows :
So, not a huge amount done, as last week I was in New York for business. I have, on my YouTube channel posted a few train videos and some pictures of Grand Central station if anyone would like to view them.
Updates
Track now all laid - just the superelevated curves to do and fill in the gaps with sleepers
Wiring - bus cable is in and 14 droppers all wired so far. Another 10 to do but awaiting more suitcase connectors to arrive this week.
Testing - 2 tracks tested just the other 2 left to complete
Platforms cut and sanded and glued together. I had bought some brick sheets from scale model scenery but I found the detail not the best so bought some 3dr blue brick sheets from art printers. This is still work in progress
Areas where grass will be have now been painted brown (pics below)
Recent Purchases
Buffer stops
AWS ramps
Ordered 59001 from @Revolution
2 Pendolinos ordered from @Revolution
Hard standing areas x2 from Scale modern scenery
Some self-adhesive concrete style wrap ( thinking of using for platforms)
Pre-ordered 86253, and 3 Voyager units by Dapol
Pink foam to form the embankments
Other
Currently researching bespoke laser cutting services - needing a viaduct made so if anyone has any contacts please holla
Catenary - spent many hours on finding something suitable. Found a great 3d style but the guy who designed/makes them is so busy and wont make any. I've shared the detail with a fellow modeller who does 3d prints and he is working on a version, so watch this space (wont name him as he will be flooded with queries
) Anyway few pics (but there are some 30 second video shorts on You Tube)
