Large Scale Central

I have a habitat! With large yard!

General Discussion
#1

I have a rented house in Bartlesville. There’s a pretty big yard and a big shed that I have access to. Don’t yet know if I’ll stay here long enough to build a railroad. I was going to shoot a drone video, but LAANC said, “You must be mad!”

Well, I know that, but I really don’t think my 300 gram drone flying down among these trees is going to threaten anyone. The FAA thinks otherwise, so I don’t have a video of the place.

#2

Congrats! I got permission at the rental I live in to set up something in the flower bed. Even if for just a year you can make use of the space.

#3

Go for it, something is better than nothing, trust me I know!

#4

Hey Tom, welcome back, it’s been a while.

#5

Good to see you back Tom.

If you build a layout here, what sort of approach(es) are you considering? Like, basic on the ground, or in sections you can pull up and transport, or…? Just curious.

#6

There are several old concrete foundations. I call them the “North Foundation, South Foundation and East Foundation.” Could just lay track on those.

I’ve always thought of using the PVC ladder method to set the track a couple feet above ground. Then I could build up sections to meet the track as I felt like it. “Let’s make a little town in this corner.” Drainage and washout would be little trouble. This might seem a little permanent.

I’m no longer unemployed and homeless, but still pretty close to penniless. My thought is to live here a year or two or twenty then look for a place to buy when I have some money set aside. For summertime play, I bought a DJI Spark drone and have been shooting videos.

#7

Tom Ruby said:

There are several old concrete foundations. I call them the “North Foundation, South Foundation and East Foundation.” Could just lay track on those.

I’ve always thought of using the PVC ladder method to set the track a couple feet above ground. Then I could build up sections to meet the track as I felt like it. “Let’s make a little town in this corner.” Drainage and washout would be little trouble. This might seem a little permanent.

I’m no longer unemployed and homeless, but still pretty close to penniless. My thought is to live here a year or two or twenty then look for a place to buy when I have some money set aside. For summertime play, I bought a DJI Spark drone and have been shooting videos.