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April/May/June 2005
The layout space is upstairs at Papa Ben's Train Place. You are invited to stop by and check our progress: The layout room will be open most Saturdays.
Above: A
layout plan has been agreed and the work begins. A
paper mockup allowed a check on aisle and other dimensions. Wide
aisles are designed to make the visitor experience as positive as
possible. (May 2005)
Above:
Terry and Ted install the valance for the
lighting for the hallway portion of the layout. This portion of
the layout, protected by a plexiglass case, will be in view of the
public whenever Papa Ben's Train Place is open. (June 2005) Below:
Terry prepares the backdrop wall for the hallway
portion of the layout. (June 2005)
Below:
Lower level benchwork takes shape in the main layout room. Yes,
it is really a "lower" level in this view; the legs are yet to be
installed. The lower level will be at a height that will allow
younger children to view the layout without needing a boost. One
of two helixes connecting the upper and lower levels will occupy this
corner. (June 2005)
Above: More
progress on the exterior hall display area. (June 2005) Below:
Phase 1 of the lower level now stands on the unique legs designed by
Terry, our master carpenter. (June 2005)   Above:
Another view of the lower level under construction. The area in
the corner will support one of the new layout's two helixes.
(June 2005) Photos above provided by
Ted Davis. |
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