Jim Thanks for claiming me as an inspiration (positive). I usually serve as an example of "another thing you might want to avoid doing yourself ... again". Always make original mistakes if possible. Your track is absolutely gorgeous. It has a truly "finished" look. Questions: Track is Llagas Creek 250? What did you use for track center-to-center? How wide is the deck? What did you use for the trim edge? Some type of inverted "L" cap so that water doesn't collect? I would like to cosmetically improve mine when I have time.
Thanks very much for the link. I am more motivated than ever to "finish" my track structure. BTW last fall I replaced the interior of my steaming bay with Trex decking and put in the eight bays originally planned. Each has a "pit" for the alcohol burner engine drivers, courtesy of Murray Wilson's patience and expertise. I still need to put in the mirrors like PLS and Mike Moore's portable track. As Phil Paskos notes, it sure makes lighting and checking the fire much easier. Jim Stapleton IE&W Ry Purcellville VA =========== At 09:50 AM 02/09/2003 -0500, you wrote: >Jim Stapleton is correct. I found inspiration in his use of Trex. >Having room for only 150 feet loop of dual track, we consulted an >architect, whose husband is a carpenter, to do the basic design. Then >we contracted with her husband to do the construction. > >We were limited by a solid brick garden wall that had to be incorporated >in the overall scheme. Therefore my minimum radius is 10 1/2 feet. My >wife's mandate was that the track system not be an eyesore. She wanted >us to be a credit to the community! So, after a year and a half of >planning, and 25 years as a small scale live steamer, I have my third >outdoor railroad and my wife is "a happy camper" with the results. > >I have posted photographs of construction and opening day operations on >my web site. Check out .... >http://www.southernsteamtrains.com/reference.htm >And then click "Elevated Track System Using Trex." > >Jim Pitts > > >
