I've been away from this forum for over a year. What have I been doing? I moved to a townhome in Colorado that has a finished basement -- the first in my life! This video shows my work on the new layout, in a space 16' wide, 18' deep. It shows progress over the last nine months, leading to all the track being wired and operational, but with much scenery work yet to be done. This is video #51 in my ongoing series on LCJ&I Lines.
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Nice layout and video
I was wondering why the fun videos stopped! I miss your sceniced layout - but the furniture layout is definitely a unique take and taste! Can't wait to catch up on your latest!
Glad to see you back in the forum and online with a new video. Great video. Always good to see your work on the many iterations of your layout.
Welcome back. I was wondering the other night where you’ve been.
awesome layout !!!
Nice layout - just curious - are you planning on installing any homasote, foam or roadbed to help keep the noise down ?
Nice work Bob, looks like a great fun layout. Please keep us posted on the progress. Are you going to have an engine house with the turntable? Don
Richie C. posted:Nice layout - just curious - are you planning on installing any homasote, foam or roadbed to help keep the noise down ?
Richie - Thanks for your comment. No, I don't try to keep the noise down. I've always believed railroads are noisy, and revel in the racket. Hey, it's in the basement, and if people object they can go upstairs! We have a BNSF diesel freight line that runs right across the street, and I love its noise, too. Maybe it's just me . . .
scale rail posted:Nice work Bob, looks like a great fun layout. Please keep us posted on the progress. Are you going to have an engine house with the turntable? Don
Don - A compliment from Scale Rail is one of life's pleasures. I've had about 4 layouts with the turntable, and haven't had an engine house yet. But I want work on this layout to last a long time, so that might well be an addition at a later stage, when I've run out of other improvements. As I always say, "stay tuned. . ."
Bob, I really enjoy your layout videos. This new one looks to be the best yet! Thank you for sharing this. Enjoy Colorado!
John
WE MISSED YOU BOB!!! I hope "Joe" came with you to the new Rail Road Nick
As others have said, it's great to see a post from you.
Your layouts, videos and narration are always fun to watch. Glad to see that the time away has been fruitful and congrats on the new home.
Mike
Outstanding work, Bob! Thank you for sharing. And welcome back to the forum!
Well thoughtout plan. Time lapse video was nice to watch. Paul 2
I enjoyed your videos and admired your work on past layouts. Glad to see you're still at it. I admire your patience as well as your imagination.
Bob, You are an artist and an inspiration.
Mark
Awesome video. Makes me almost want to start from scratch... but not yet!
Jon 
Enjoyed your video. You are not using homasote. How are you keeping that Fastrack so quiet.
bob, just love your youtube channell and past layouts they were fantastic and gave me many ideas for my own layout. by the way what camera do you film with if I may asked?I may document my next layout. I love your video making style and narration. roger.
Thanks for making the video!.......Its going to be a beautiful layout. Looking forward to seeing the next step.
Lionelzwl2012 posted:bob, just love your youtube channell and past layouts they were fantastic and gave me many ideas for my own layout. by the way what camera do you film with if I may asked?I may document my next layout. I love your video making style and narration. roger.
I use a Canon Vixia HFM30 HD videocamera. It's compact, and has a good zoom capability. It's always on a tripod. Sometimes instead of the camera zoom, I use the "Ken Burns" effect in iMovie to clip/zoom in or out on a shot. I make the narration in small segments (5 to 15 seconds), then attach them, rather than trying to narrate in real time.
Art Lites posted:Enjoyed your video. You are not using homasote. How are you keeping that Fastrack so quiet.
Art - See my reply to Richie C, earlier in this thread. I love a loud railroad; adds to the realism!
Nice layout and video. Keep us posted
Well done!!!!!
Peter
Glad to see you're doing well and working on a new layout. Your scenery skills are amazing! Can't wait to see the new layout take shape! I will definitely "stay tuned" 
It is always fun to watch your videos. Thanks for dropping in again to update the forum on your model railroad journey. Just when we think that your are settled on a layout you surprise us and build another one.
Bob, that was a very enjoyable and high caliber video. You have a really nice layout going there in CO.
Paul
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