PlateLayer by Svein-Martin Holt

Now I have started to build the turnouts and have finished 1 stright and 1 curved turnout. I am planning to use this on all visible turnouts on the layout. It takes some time, so I must see if I can build all the 12-15 stright I need. For the 10 curved I need, I must build them all, because they are bigger radius than the standard Märklin curved turnout. I use 220mm on both curved tracks. Hopefully they works better than the Märklin turnouts also. I must test that.

The work with the framework is going well. Some trackbeds are in position and the first holes in the walls have been cut. Soon I must start to install some track. The trackplan still have some minor changes.

I have started to build the framework for the upper level of the new layout. I use the traditional way to build a layout, using L-girder beams, 45x15 mm and 9x33 mm. This make a very strong, slim and light base for the tracks. The framework is constructed of 3 frames, screwed together. Tonight the middle section is installed and one of the other is in construction. I must buy some more lumber tomorrow. 

I have also done a lot of changes on the trackplan the last weeks, check it here.