PART 2: SPLINE ROADBED

[@terrymcnabb5949]

Once again Chris, super stuff. Good ol' Bill is just agivin' 'er. Things are looking pretty darned good so far. Keep at it, Bill. Thanks Chris.

[@CNLVN]

+Terry McNabb Hi Terry. We are sure having fun while Bill is working so hard. maybe I should put the camera down and give him a hand. Clap Clap clap.

[@retrainrun]

Nothing beats the smell of cutting wood. Great job. RT

[@CNLVN]

+retrainrun You sure have that right. Thanks for your thoughts

[@thetrooper1950]

What little that we see of the backdrop is well done!

[@CNLVN]

+thetrooper1950 The space is tight but it is really worthwhile. Especially when you are sitting the the chair and operating. Have a look at the latest Ouray videos and you will see the result.

[@bodvarland]

Keep up the good work guys,thanks.

[@CNLVN]

+bodvarland Yup and run trains as well

[@arthurhouston3]

This is great craftsman ship. But again is old school, You can take 2" foam turn on end cut side of bend half way tough in 1/2 cuts and bend anyway you want and create any grade you want.

[@CNLVN]

+arthurhouston3 The foam works well but I think Bill likes the stiffening of the structure and the silence that wood gives over the noise made with trains running on foam. Especially on the big layout. I have heard that folks have put in foam then ripped it out because of sound issues.

[@arthurhouston3]

+CNLVN once you glue the ballest down there is no deference in sound no matter what approach you do. This was studied in several groups by people who measured it.

[@thetrooper1950]

Bill could definitely use a couple of cordless drills!

[@CNLVN]

+thetrooper1950 The operators at Bill's thought the same thing. We got him two for Christmas

[@thetrooper1950]

+CNLVN Way to go!!

[@reddustdiecastmodelrail1499]

Great video ! Thanks for sharing ! Martin

[@CNLVN]

+Martin Bruggeman Thanks Martin

[@HillBillyRailRoad]

old school nice work

[@CNLVN]

+Hillbilly RailRoad Scott Mcdonald Indeed it is nice to see this form of roadbed. It works very well and has lots of strength

[@johnnyrailer]

its very cool to see old school MxRxRing.

[@CNLVN]

+model railer Indeed Bill is a classic and like all old classics he he fun to do trains with

[@dannyholt105]

Could he have used a bigger handsaw? Geez, someone get that man a cordless drill and a nail apron. I'm getting old just watching this, but I can't stop now!

[@CNLVN]

He has the drill now just watch the next videos in the series

[@monon1971]

A saw without a battery, I remember those days.

[@CNLVN]

+monon1971 Yup. It works and keeps you fit.

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Which just goes to show, that you can never have too many clamps.

[@CNLVN]

+The Shade Tree Fix-it Man Clamps are the thing layout are made of.

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Like the old saying, "I'm not afraid of work, I can watch someone else doing it all day long..."

[@CNLVN]

+The Shade Tree Fix-it Man Then you must have really enjoyed this series. As the videographer I did:)

[@thetrooper1950]

conture? don't you mean contour?

[@CNLVN]

+thetrooper1950 Yup defenitely. Tanks fir pionting it owt. Unfortunately I have a tendency to work the production very quickly and my editing time is short with all the other activities I have. No excuses though..... you are right.

[@thetrooper1950]

+CNLVN Really...I am truly enjoying your series about Bill's railroad. He's done a fabulous job and I appreciate your showing his work to us.

[@mastergeebo]

I'll have to remember the leaf blower technique. Of course, having 6.5 acres means I don't have to worry about neighbors. ;)

[@CNLVN]

+mastergeebo Right. Just a long extension chord