12:The end of the peninsula from the upper level. Note
the good 1x2 lumber! On of the major advantages of
the metal framing is I don't have to worry about warped
lumber.
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mainline and yard turnouts. Most industrial turnouts have
hand throws.
I use CVP Rail Command for train control, with #10 track buss wire
and #14 stranded with #16 feeders. I flatten the tip of the feeder
so the connection to the track will be virtually undetectable. All
connections are made using terminal splice taps (also called “suit-
case connectors”). I find these splice taps are quick and easy to
install and very reliable. Switch machine and signal wiring range
from #18 to #22. All of the wire terminations on the layout are
made using crimp connectors.
After the old layout was torn down and the room cleared, I
had the ceilings and walls finished by drywall professionals.
For the overhead room lighting I use T8 wraparound fluo-
rescent fixtures. An advantage of these fixtures is that if one
bulb fails the other bulb is unaffected. For middle level light-
ing I use 13 inch linkable fluorescent under-cabinet fixtures.
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