Peter,
Things are moving along smoothly. Can't wait to see the track plan.
Dave
Peter things sure are coming along nicely! I am sure someone has asked this already but your are going to have it insulated correct?
Looking great, Peter! I'm just a tad jealous...
BTW, what are you doing for insulation?
Also, I see the cans for the top hats. Are you also going to use track lighting? May I presume everything will be LEDs?
Chris
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It looks great, Peter. Neat work is one sign of quality work. I’m with Bob, I hadn’t seen an attic above an attic, but looking at the exterior shows why.
I have had a crawl space under half the basement, and our older daughter and her husband have one now. That’s what you get building houses on steap hillsides like we do here!
That looks awesome, Peter!
I am so excited for you.
Looks like you're taking care of the important business first, too.
That's crucial, because it's very difficult to put in the correct walls, HVAC, insulation, backdrop (don't ask me how I know 
), lights, etc. after you start building the layout.
You're doing great! Just keep on keepin' on. 
George
Wow Peter, it has been way too long since my eyes got in here and on the forum in general. It's almost like I have been hibernating like most of my friends say I do during the winter months. With spring officially sprung today I guess it's safe for me to come out of my cave(den) and see what's going on in the world. I really need to pop out and say "hi" more often.
BTW, your work looks great. Soon that attic will have the right feel of climate that the trains will smile as they come up the stairs anxious to begin running. Of course they'll have to wait for all the necessary things like bench work, track laying, wiring, testing, and more testing before the really fun stuff begins. Main lines will be in before you know it, and then we'll see some NYC magic as well as all the other rail lines you enjoy.
P.S., I've got to work on my own small space.
So here goes.....I have some room constraints......2 doors, the stairwell and HVAC ceiling access.
The following is an older plan.....not one that I'm using.....but it maps out the room. You see where the dormers are. On the top, on the other side of the wall is the 10x30 storage room.
The walls on the top and the right will have floor to ceiling Glenn Snyder shelving....if the trains aren't easily available, they won't get run.
I need an area for a small couch and my desk. The aisle minimum is going to 3 feet. There are bookcases built into the space between the dormers. I want to have area to move around.
I will wait for the finished room to finalize everything.
Here are the latest plans that I am considering.....for background, please note that I prefer and model industrial/urban landscapes.
On both plans, I will use a Mianne Lift Gate to enter the layout from above into a 2x5 open area.
This is called 8L. It has 3 main lines with a wye and reversing loops.
A lot of track.....this is a revision, removing a part of the 3rd Main Line. This plan is called 10L
On both plans, underneath the main level, on the right will be the Subway.....2 loops covering a 6x7 area. A station will be visible like on my current layout.
The electricians are finishing up today......next will be drywall.......
Peter
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Looks good, Peter!
I'm a little late here, but looks like a great space and you are making good progress getting it ready. I am sure you are excited too! Looking forward to following along, and good luck with the project.
Peter @Putnam Division, the progress looks great. Are you planning to have a small dedicated work station area for tinkering, locomotive maintenance and small repairs?
My desk in the attic will function as a minor work station. However, my major work station will remain in the garage (and in the basement itself, when it’s real cold). All my tools would not fit in the attic.....so just a small toolbox up there.
In the summer months, I always move a work table outside.
Peter
Electrical is now complete (except for the final details).
Insulation is next.....then drywall....then trim.......then paint.......then flooring.....I am hoping for a May 1 finish.....
....bookcases.....
Peter
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It looks like you have lots of light! Everything looks great Peter!
Looks great Peter.
A thought just popped into my head.
What are you going to do for display shelves? If you are planning shelves on the walls, have your carpenter install blocking between the studs. You will be thankful later when you don't have to go hunting for the beams to drive a screw.
Bob
@RSJB18 posted:Looks great Peter.
A thought just popped into my head.
What are you going to do for display shelves? If you are planning shelves on the walls, have your carpenter install blocking between the studs. You will be thankful later when you don't have to go hunting for the beams to drive a screw.
Bob
Great suggestion, Bob! I always have trouble finding studs.
Peter things are really starting to look like a room. Nice to see everything moving fast for you! Dont worry if you forget Bob's advice they make the thingy called a STUD FINDER! LOL
Looks great Peter!
Sooo many bar jokes there.
Amazing work!
times I have trouble getting out of my chair. so I Thank you for sharing. Living Vicariously through the magnificent journeys of friends that include others. thank you
Looking sweet Peter.
Late last week, we got insulation installed......
.....and, after an inspection on Monday, we are getting drywall!!!!
I continue to get excited!
Peter
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Wow Peter! It is starting to look like a train room!!
Flying right along, looks great! 
Shaping up nicely, Peter.
Peter
A suggestion for the high ceiling area above the new attic-based layout ...
I presume you'll add insulation and then cover the ceiling and walls drywall. Paint the ceiling dark blue, add some wispy clouds with glow-in-the-dark paint, and string white mini-Christmas lights in random patterns to simulate starlight. Bonus feature: arrange some mini-lights in the Big Dipper configuration. Some stargazers will recognize it!
Mike Mottler LCCA 12394
lookin good
Very nice, Peter!
I was curious if you were going to go the spray foam route. Now we have the answer...
And I'll take Mike's comment about one step further: Find an astronomer to put some actual constellations on your dark ceiling with glow-in-the-dark paint. Then when you dim the lights for night running, voila! The glow-in-the-dark will not be obnoxious in full room light. Rust-Oleum makes it. Look in art supply stores.
Chris
LVHR
Excellent!!!!
George
Coming along nicely Peter!!!
It's going to be a great space Peter. One question, do you know why some of the insulation dosen't have paper backing?
@coach joe posted:It's going to be a great space Peter. One question, do you know why some of the insulation dosen't have paper backing?
Because the vapor barrier is not required in those locations. It is probably already in place behind what was added. A double vapor barrier can trap moisture and cause mold growth, dry rot, all sorts of fun stuff!
@RSJB18 posted:Because the vapor barrier is not required in those locations. It is probable already in place behind what was added. A double vapor barrier can trap moisture and cause mold growth, dry rot, all sorts of fun stuff!
All sorts of fun stuff?? LOL
Thanks Rob.
Dry wall is done. Trim carpentry next. Then painting. Then final electrical and HVAC adjustments. Then flooring.......
Trim materials getting delivered......
Basement layout deconstruction continues......I have decided that since I am a month and and half short of 68, no more subway......I will look into EL structures by BridgeBoss!
The view from "down under"......
Have a great and a safe day, folks!
Peter
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Moving right along Peter, that's a great looking space you're creating!
Looks awesome Peter!
Really taking shape Peter.
I like the "El" idea. Seems appropriate for a guy who's screen name is Putman Division.
Bob
You have got to be excited over the progress being accomplished and the memories being formulated. Keep at it!
The attic room looks great!
I’ve fallen, and I can’t get up!!
I’m 3 years behind you Peter, and that under the layout stuff is for the birds! No subways!
Progressing nicely. Hope you have an enjoyable experience constructing the new layout.
Peter the room is coming along nicely. I can tell it's going to be a great space for your layout.
Dave
Putnam Division, Peter, All I can say is Wow, this is an amazing thread and it’s getting very interesting. Thank you for the beautiful pictorial update. Your going to have a wonderful room to enjoy running those fun to run trains. Happy Railroading Everyone
