8/2/24 - I got the basic scenery finished on the other standard gauge peninsula.
Amazing! Great work!
I see another article coming!
Peter
Very cool, I like it!
@NJCJOE posted:8/2/24 - I got the basic scenery finished on the other standard gauge peninsula.
As usual Joe superbly done. Where did you get that curved fence?
Jay
All I can say is Your layout, man cave is Amazing…. Thanks for sharing your talent with us here on the best O gauge forum in the world….
@Tranquil Hollow RR posted:As usual Joe superbly done. Where did you get that curved fence?
Jay
I made that from cork that I painted with stone spray paint.
@NJCJOE posted:I made that from cork that I painted with stone spray paint.
Thank you sir.
looks amazing ! are you going to add the MTH mono rail ?
@Frank Ranzino posted:looks amazing ! are you going to add the MTH mono rail ?
I never owned the monorail. I think it would fit in quite nicely. That maybe something I'll consider down the road.
Things sure are looking great around your place! Great work Joe!
Hi Joe,
Absolutely outstanding amazing work !
Thanks, Alex
Absolutely stunning Joe. Well done!
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@NJCJOE posted:I never owned the monorail. I think it would fit in quite nicely. That maybe something I'll consider down the road.
In case you didn't know, MTH is bringing them back with "projected" delivery late this year - preorders are being taken. If you want one, don't sleep too long on it. IMO, it would be a perfect addition to what you've built.
9/18/24 - I'm all set for the Anthracite Modeler's Meet this weekend.
https://ogrforum.com/topic/ant...ptember-20-21-and-22
My layout as well as three HO club layouts will be on the tour schedule for Sunday. I got quite a bit done in the last year to get ready for the open house. Sometimes I felt like I didn't make much progress but then would go back earlier in this thread and see where I was a year ago and realized it has come a long way. Here are a few photos from a year ago.
Should be a fun weekend. Here are some photos of how the layout currently looks.
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Joe what a difference a year makes! Your visitors are certainly in for a memorable time. They will see all the craftsmanship and love for our hobby that you put into your train room. I’ve enjoyed watching it come together on this thread. Have a great time and be proud of your accomplishments.
Joe that room has come a long way. It looks great!
Joe, you have a lot of great layout ideas for the visitors to see. Have a great time!
@NJCJOE that’s an impressive train room! You have given me a ton of ideas over the last year as I follow your progress. Thanks again for taking the time to share! Good luck this weekend!
Mike
@NJCJOE posted:9/18/24 - I'm all set for the Anthracite Modeler's Meet this weekend.
https://ogrforum.com/topic/ant...ptember-20-21-and-22
My layout as well as three HO club layouts will be on the tour schedule for Sunday. I got quite a bit done in the last year to get ready for the open house. Sometimes I felt like I didn't make much progress but then would go back earlier in this thread and see where I was a year ago and realized it has come a long way. Here are a few photos from a year ago.
Should be a fun weekend. Here are some photos of how the layout currently looks.
Joe that is amazing and inspirational. I would imagine you don’t want to think about all the hours you put into this project. Congratulations on a job well done.
Jay
Beautiful layout and room. Good luck.
Joe you have come along way from the start of your train room to the point of where your layout is now! You have just done amazing work and attention to detail! I am just wondering if you are using 2" foam board between the track for your towns and villages?
For the O gauge portion, I will probably fill in the areas with foam board and use plaster cloth to fill in some of the gaps. At least that's the plan anyway.
@NJCJOE posted:For the O gauge portion, I will probably fill in the areas with foam board and use plaster cloth to fill in some of the gaps. At least that's the plan anyway.
Thanks Joe, I am just asking because when it comes time to start my next layout I want to try and use the same method.
Make no small plans…. That is amazing, way to keep at it and get so much done in a relatively short time, or so it seems. Love the standard gauge element, that’s kinda my thing these days. Awesome!
Wow, This will be a fun layout to visit, a one of a kind, I wish I lived closer to @NJCJOE , I would sure take the opportunity to check out this amazing train room, a super Man Cave…Happy Railroading Everyone
Larry,
Road trip! Come on down. 
@NJCJOE posted:4/11/21 - Worked on the carpet all weekend but got it finished. This commercial carpet tile is tough stuff, especially when you have to cut it. Came out good though. Last step is the base molding.
Hi Joe I know I am late in the game as I am going back and reading your post I ordered the same type of lighting you told me about, I just got the ones that change colors.
My next question is where did you get the carpet tiles?
@mike g. This is the place I ordered the carpet from.
Sorry it took so long to get back to you, life got in the way! I checked out the carpet place and the CEO wants to look for something less expensive!
Thanks for the information!
Mike
We don’t have carpeting but the vendor gave me some padding which I cut and used for sound deadening under my Lionel o gauge tinplate track.
Jay
