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Model Railroading > Construction fun on the layout.....Date: 05/21/16 12:40 Construction fun on the layout..... Author: markloos Hi guys. Just having some construction fun on the layout.
Photo 1 Electrical connection for lighting. One connection (+ and -) from the bottom of the layout to self-adhesive copper tape and easy connections for all lighting Photo 2 Night view of the (almost) completed Railroad Avenue running right next to the Sheridan Yards Photo 3 Daylight shot of paving. What fun! Mark <><    Date: 05/21/16 15:31 Re: Construction fun on the layout..... Author: 3rdswitch REALLY nice lighting!
JB Date: 05/22/16 04:57 Re: Construction fun on the layout..... Author: 55002 I do love street scenes. The lighting has really brought the car showroom to life. Nice one. Chris UK.
Date: 05/22/16 11:18 Re: Construction fun on the layout..... Author: electromac Wow.....outstanding ......looks great.........
Date: 05/22/16 15:51 Re: Construction fun on the layout..... Author: inCHI Very nice. What did you use for the pavement?
Date: 05/22/16 16:39 Re: Construction fun on the layout..... Author: markloos Pavement was actually the simplest part of this project. In the building supply section of Lowe's or Home Depot you will find asphalt roof shingles. Generally there will be a "singles" or "open pack" bin. You simply take a shingle, flip it over and use the back side. If it is a bit two dark (new looking) just rub it on your concrete sidewalk or garage floor with very light pressure and it will smooth down and "gray up" to your liking. A light touch with a magic marker is used for the asphalt "crack fill in" and I used a small white marker for the center stripe. Quick, simple...and your back to running trains. Keep your rails shiny! Mark <><
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