Let's see an overview of your layout - PHOTOS PLZ

Originally Posted by Mark Boyce:

Originally Posted by Mike CT:

A link to my photobucket site.
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Mike,
Very nice layout, and it looks like you have a nice collection on the shelves.  It looks like you have a liftout section at the door, since I didn't notice a swing down, out or up section.  I think I will have to do something like that, and the lift out seems the easiest way to go.

Atlas Double track Pratt Truss bridge.

Mike,

Thank you so much for those photos.  The bridge looks great, and I think that I will do something similar when I get to that point.  It looks very neatly done.  I would just need an interlock switch to shut off power to the nearby rails so a train doesn't accidentally run down into the chasm.

Thank you.
I don't have a safety feature that kills the bridge leads when the bridge is not in.  Here is a picture of the plug-in's for the two tracks.

Coal tipple addition with added buildings.  Not complete.

Mike C T,

I like it.  Even though my career has been in electronics I like to keep it simple.

the buildings look great too.

Can't show all but here are a few pics to give you a idea.

Recent layout at local historical day.

Mounted track on luan for quick assembly and smoother running. 

Sort of ultra light weight modules...

Looking forward to moving to new 20 X 30 addition to the garage. I can only stand up in the center here.

This is my first layout.  Best babysitter I could ever ask for!  My son is 20 now and has little interest in the trains.  Hopefully that will change when he has kids of his own.

Tom

A couple of quick shots with the camera phone

Layout link

https://ogrforum.com/t...t-landscaping?page=1

Here are some pics of my current layout.  Same room as above. 10 1/2' x 12'.

Tom, Looks good.  That is about the same size room I will have at my disposal once one of the grown daughters move out.  I like the good use you made with a small room.

Mike,

I really like your layout.  The double track trestles, the lake, rock cuts, and plenty of room for running trains.

Some really nice layouts guys.

Mine isn't very pretty yet, and it will be a while before I do any scenery, but here it is anyway. Please excuse the mess.

The layout has 4 aisles.

This is aisle 1 looking east.


Aisle 1 looking west.


Aisle 2 looking east.


Aisle 2 looking west.


Aisle 3 looking east.


Aisle 3 looking west.


Aisle 4 looking east.


The small helix.


The big helix.

What a really cool thread! I've just spent the last two hours drooling over the pictures. There are A LOT of awesome layout and great ideas here!

This is all I have saved for right now. This is from about 1983, and was an addition to a layout we had as kids.

This is a incredible thread.  One of the best.  I still get tired every time I see Bog Boy 4005's  layout though: Geez, that is a lot of track to take care of - but some really fantastic helixs.  You ought to do an article in OGR on them.

Elliot,

Awesome use of the Vertical!

Just Fabulous!

Thanks Lee, I haven't done a count, but I think when all is said and done, there will be 20 cases of Gargraves, and about 250 switches, half of which will be powered with Tortoises.

I would love to do an article with OGR, but I think the layout still needs to be little further along. I'm working on it.

Thanks Bill. The topic did say "overview", so I tried to capture it in both senses of the word.

Big Boy 4005, I agree with Lee and Bill, awesome layout and very impressive with the amount of track to run trains.  I think I would get lost in your train room.  Nick

Thanks Nick. It's really not that complicated.

The white space is the aisle.


This is the lower level track plan, though there have been some changes since it was drawn.


The plan is based on the prototype, and follows the CP and BNSF from Red Wing, MN through to Fridley, MN. Knowing the geography helps it make more sense. Check it out on Google maps. Red Wing is in the lower right, and Fridley is top center.
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This is a terrific thread. Keep the pictures coming, even though I'm jealous of the space some of you all have.

Good grief man...that's making my wallet hurt.    You're my hero.

Seriously though that is one beautiful layout, great job!

The great pics keep coming!!!

Peter

Good grief man...that's making my wallet hurt.    You're my hero.

 

Seriously though that is one beautiful layout, great job!

Thank you Chris. You have to keep in mind that more than half of the track and other materials were purchased for enterTRAINment at Mall of America more than 20 years ago. This layout is mostly recycled. I haven't bought any wire, and I still have 2 trash cans full.

Truth is I've probably spent more on trains to populate the layout, in the last 2 years, than I've spent on the layout itself.

Isn't it funny how that happens, 1 car turns into 5 and so on....

They're kind of breeding like rabbits.

Honest, I'm trying to cut down. I think the problem was I took 6 years off, and now I'm playing catch up. Even with all that track, I'm starting to worry that there won't be room to move.

Very nicely done, Mike! You have a good track plan for watching your trains run and doing some switching, too. As a railroad engineering professional, you made sure to allow enough space for those good-looking main track crossovers and dodged a lot of potential frustration by doing so. Your personal record is awarded ten merits.

I wonder how many on the forum, besides you and me, have a full-size semaphore on the wall?

This is a GREAT thread. I am amazed at the talent posted in the pictures. My ol' garage layout pales in comparison .

Please keep posting

Brent

The CBS Railroad took bids too have a local flight service take pictures of the railroad. So here's a few pictures taking by the local low bid flight service.

Here are a few more.....

Alan

And on a modular note....

and it all fits in my SUV!

Ed

ps. you might note fellow forum member Don Masso in both pictures! (hint: burgundy shirt)

Alan,

The more I see of your layout, the more impressive it gets!!

Here's a few photos of our small layout.

Could you post a diagram of your layout please?  I need some ideas, and I like the looks of yours.

An Overview of Trainroomgary's Man Cave

Trainroomgary

Detroit, Michigan

www.youtube.com/user/trainroomgary

Later, after work, I'll try to include a diagram of our layout. It's basically two loops of track (one inside the other) connected on one side. The inner loop has a reverse loop and two sidings. All curves and switches are O-48 fastrack. The entire layout is 5.5ft by 11.5ft.

Agreed. Great layout - I especially like the mountain backdrop and the tank farm next to the rail yard. 

Thanks Mark!!!

Alan

A view from the front of Moon Township, at the foot of the cellar stairs, across a swath down the middle, to the farthest rear part, in the distance...