What's New on the PRR Panhandle Division?

[G3750]

Updated 12/20/2015:

Once again, life got in the way of progress. Some minor items got done:

• The final measurements for Backdrop #1 were computed. A few minor cuts were made to the backdrop so that it would fit on the wall.
• Angle brackets were installed along the top outer edge of the layout. These will prevent the backdrop from falling between the layout and the room wall.
• Additional angle brackets and some paint were purchased.

I had planned to put at least 1 backdrop in place, but that fell through due to circumstances beyond my control. With my carpel tunnel surgery scheduled for tomorrow, backdrop installation is at least 2 weeks off. I will have to find some other lightweight items to work on in the mean time.

George

[healey36]

Good luck with the surgery, George, and the follow-on rehab.

Healey

[rogruth]

George,

Listen to Healey so you can finish your present layout before before you tear it down and start over.

[MurphOnMillerAve]

.... With my carpel tunnel surgery scheduled for tomorrow,
George

Be patient with yourself as you heal, George, and eat plenty of healthy foods like vegetables and fruit to aid you in healing.
Murph

[G3750]

Thanks everyone. I'm hoping it will not take a long time, but I don't really know.

George

[G3750]

Updated 1/2/2016:

Happy New Year everyone! The PRR Panhandle is celebrating the 2016 and the installation of two backdrops!!!

First, we put up Backdrop #1. This resides against the leftmost (western) side of the layout.

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Second, Backdrop #2 was installed.

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Finally, here's a better shot of both backdrops. A mountain will occupy the unpainted corner; it will have a tunnel.

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Installing these two backdrops took some serious trial and error, cutting and fiddling, and about 3 hours of work. But we are making progress towards the 3rd backdrop and the bridge installation.

I am super happy about this!!!

George

[Steamfan77]

The backdrops look great George! They will increase the realism quite a bit. Nice job.

Andy

[rogruth]

Using the voice of Captain Kirks computer-----Waiting.

[MurphOnMillerAve]

Seeing your successful work on that backdrop tells me you have been healing well since you told us in December of your pending surgery. This is good news. Keep getting better.
Frank da Murph

[G3750]

Seeing your successful work on that backdrop tells me you have been healing well since you told us in December of your pending surgery. This is good news. Keep getting better.
Frank da Murph

Thank you!

Yeah, well I had help from a friend and my two boys. The wrist is healing well, but it does hurt a bit after this exertion.

I'm going to rest it a bit.

George

[G3750]

Using the voice of Captain Kirks computer-----Waiting.

Geez, give a guy a break!

George

[rogruth]

OK, after your hands are well.

[G3750]

OK, after your hands are well.

Thanks for the break, Roger.

My next snipe hunt is for a set of brackets to go behind and support Backdrop #3. As you may recall, I need 5.5-6" of space between the backdrop and the wall to accommodate the Hidden Passing Siding. Actually I looked around for these yesterday and didn't find anything specifically for this purpose. I did see some angle brackets that could be re-purposed to do what I want (drawing below).

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If anyone has any suggestions, I'm all ears.

George

[MurphOnMillerAve]

...
...My next snipe hunt is for a set of brackets to go behind and support Backdrop #3. ...

George

If I may, what is "snipe hunt"?

[Rufus T. Firefly]

...
...My next snipe hunt is for a set of brackets to go behind and support Backdrop #3. ...

George

If I may, what is "snipe hunt"?

"A snipe hunt is a type of practical joke that involves experienced people making fun of credulous newcomers by giving them an impossible or imaginary task."