On 05/11/2025 4:38 PM EDT Bill Lane via groups.io <bill@...> wrote:

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I am almost recovered from my surgery. The recommendation for recovery was be on your feet and walking around.? In the past week I have likely did at least 50 hours ballasting.

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As of right NOW ballast that have been glued is covering every inch of track on my layout. There are a few places I want to refine, and maybe even weather. But it is DONE.

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Thank You,
Bill Lane

Modeling the Mighty Pennsy & PRSL in 1957 in S Scale since 1988

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HIp Hip Hooray!!!!

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While you were working topside, I was working underneath.? Electrical.? AND put all new BIGGER/LONGER riser/feet on the layout to finally get it leveled correctly.? The ones I initially started with over a year ago were not really big enough to compensate for the slope in my basement and the blocking I had been using temporarily was not working well enough.? The new feet are much better!

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Congrats on the ballasting.? And on feeling better in your recovery!

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Bill

Philadelphia

On 05/11/2025 4:38 PM EDT Bill Lane via groups.io <bill@...> wrote:

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I am almost recovered from my surgery. The recommendation for recovery was be on your feet and walking around.? In the past week I have likely did at least 50 hours ballasting.

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As of right NOW ballast that have been glued is covering every inch of track on my layout. There are a few places I want to refine, and maybe even weather. But it is DONE.

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Thank You,
Bill Lane

Modeling the Mighty Pennsy & PRSL in 1957 in S Scale since 1988

See my finished models at:

Look at what has been made in PRR in S Scale!

PRR Builders Photos Bought, Sold & Traded
(Trading is MUCH preferred)
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***Join the PRR T&HS***
The other members are not ALL like me!



Join the Pennsylvania Reading Seashore Lines Historical Society
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On 05/12/2025 1:20 PM EDT Bob Werre <bob@...> wrote:

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Bill and Bill.

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Many know that I crashed a week ago by tumbling from our stairway to a stone tile floor!? Many parts of my 'being' hurt at different times!? When my head hit the floor it was like a bowling ball being dropped--I guess I am lucky that I can remember hearing it--means I'm still around!? But I seem to have damage from several areas i.e. right middle finger but lower left ankle, among a dozen more places--many I need most days.

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I guess this a sign of things to come, but I'll continue on the best I can.? I've spent over two decades building my layout, coming close to a finished operating layout, so i hate to give up with a finish line so close!? With that thought in mind perhaps you might visit and do some corrective wiring on my layout.--Philly Bill, as well as some ballast for Jersey Bill!? I'll leave the light and the AC on too!? We're on the verge of a hot summer so do it soon please!

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When it comes to leveling the layout, please tell me what you are using.? I've grabbed a typical automotive scissor jack that I will use to make adjustments annually.? I usually just use shims/chunks of wood, but it would be nice to use a screw lift arrangement so just twisting a bench vice grip rod could make for a better/quicker result.? Our entire area of the Gulf Coast is basically mud that drifted down from the North and still moves with our moisture content--we don't have earthquakes, but still have many of the same results over many years!?

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Bob Werre

Phototraxx

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HIp Hip Hooray!!!!

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While you were working topside, I was working underneath.? Electrical.? AND put all new BIGGER/LONGER riser/feet on the layout to finally get it leveled correctly.? The ones I initially started with over a year ago were not really big enough to compensate for the slope in my basement and the blocking I had been using temporarily was not working well enough.? The new feet are much better!

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Congrats on the ballasting.? And on feeling better in your recovery!

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Bill

Philadelphia

On 05/11/2025 4:38 PM EDT Bill Lane via groups.io <bill@...> wrote:

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I am almost recovered from my surgery. The recommendation for recovery was be on your feet and walking around.? In the past week I have likely did at least 50 hours ballasting.

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As of right NOW ballast that have been glued is covering every inch of track on my layout. There are a few places I want to refine, and maybe even weather. But it is DONE.

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Thank You,
Bill Lane

Modeling the Mighty Pennsy & PRSL in 1957 in S Scale since 1988

See my finished models at:

Look at what has been made in PRR in S Scale!

PRR Builders Photos Bought, Sold & Traded
(Trading is MUCH preferred)
?

***Join the PRR T&HS***
The other members are not ALL like me!



Join the Pennsylvania Reading Seashore Lines Historical Society
It's FREE to join!??
Preserving The Memory Of The PRSL

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