NTS&B Phase 5-Some wiring and third module

I finished the legs, and started running wires on the new extension.  While reviewing my track plan with accessories, I realized that the control panel that I had planned for the side of the table really needed to be on the end of the next table.  This is because the accessories require accurate car positioning, which could not be made looking from the side.  Therefore, I had to extend the wires I had already run.   I did realize that it is much easier to run wires from the top of the table, instead of underneath the table.  The problem is now that I feel I should put a clear acrylic top on it instead of plywood, so people can see how much work goes on UNDER the layout.

I also started the small extension on the mainline table, where the light house will be located.  The cardboard and blue papers are where the bay will be located.

View from one end showing wires and lights and new module

 View from other end, showing more wire and bay

Side view of bay, module, and approximate track positions.

NTS&B Phase 5 Started-First 2 modules

Finally started on the 8x10 fall (autumn, not as in fall on the floor) section.  This week I started on the 1x4 transition section, and the first 4x8 table.  The remaining 4x8 and 2x8 will be delayed a while until I make more room for the expansion. The 2 new module frameworks are complete, and temporary legs holding them up.  The legs will be connected and the module fully attached to the rest of the layout this week (when I am able to move again).  Hopefully, the plywood table top will follow next week.  Here are pictures of the progress so far.

 02/08/2015-Step 1-Move kitchen table out to make room for extension

Day -1-Demolition (no-didn't use sledge hammer)-disassemble temporary table on end of layout

Day 1 - Transition module complete

 Started main table. Ran out of daylight

Day 2-Framing complete for main module.  Legs temporarily balanced underneath.

Overview picture of layout showing new foot print