The Pacific Coast Railroad

I have been searching the internet for photos of an oil tender conversion and having no luck. Today Sue and I ended up in Eureka Springs, Arkansas and I saw an old mogul sitting in the yard with a converted tender! Better yet, it was accessible! So I snapped some pics and thought I'd share them...

Started working from one corner out. I am building the 4 foot sections on the floor and anchoring them to the cleats/brackets as I go. Despite the severe cantilever, the structure is amazingly sturdy. Since my plan is to use foam scenery, it will be more than sufficient. I am building in section so the layout could be disassembled for a move.

I milled the modular prices for my benchwork this weekend. It will half-lap together to create a 1' x 1' grid to which I will attach roadbed risers. I calculated the cost and found that out was less expensive to use 3/4" birch plywood than solid lumber. It's also more stable. Now I am installing the shelf brackets that will be the primary means of support...