Nate’s wall shelf layout

Here’s an updated video. I’m very happy with it now! 🥰

https://youtu.be/MqkHlfSbAsU?si=MzFDB8m51WZy96C9

I like how you managed to get it done in a small space, even going around the bump out for the closet. Your idea for a background behind the track would look good.

John

Thanks John. It was definitely tricky especially with that closet. Very wide turns make it difficult also. I wish I could have this on a big layout in the basement but it’s not finished and I don’t want moisture ruining my trains. It is what it is unfortunately and I made the space I do have work. I have to many other (ground) R/C’s in that room too I had to go up high.
this winter I want to do a background and try and add some trees or something on the shelf. Going to have to try and fire up the old imagination box haha

Looks awesome.  Thinking about doing one in my basement above my layout

I love the sounds of those big engines.  The shelves seem simple which means it’s a great design - good job making it look easy!

You used just the same methods and materials for your ceiling level layout as I used  for mine 8 or 10 years ago.  I had the same issue with a jog in the one wall, but I got it to work as you did.  My ceiling is 7’ 4” high in a basement room.  Your trains look great running on yours.  I don’t have large engines running on mine.  I don’t think I could lift a Big Boy or anything close to as heavy up onto mine anymore.  Great job by you!

Here’s a little update. Hung a backdrop. I have some more items to put on the shelf still but I think it’s coming along nicely. 😎

Here’s a link to a video if you want to see it in action

https://youtu.be/qSOUIq9IaAU?si=XHnDIKHo1dFuOWSN

Did some more modding to the smoke unit in my BB. Swapped out the resistor to a 5 ohm. I also drilled out the intake and exhaust ports and re wicked it. Now she’s smoking like a chimney!

https://youtube.com/shorts/NoA...?si=gui3ZTCKSlEZT6A4

Wow, that really does smoke!  Good fix