SmokeyWood & Chalmers Railway

That was an enjoyable narrative. What are the dimensions of the layout?  Before you get too far along I would suggest that you paint the wall a sky blue.

Tranquil Hollow RR

I plan on getting a printed back drop to match finished layout. Painting is NOT an option. 10' x 12' is the size of layout with pop up in middle.(Open for now, eventually cover as lake). Plan is for turntable with roundhouse, feul + water depot, figure eight, Mi-Jack gantry crane and town area with seperate trolley track. Thanks for interest.

Good luck and keep us updated.

Fabrication and installation of custom work bench

Setting up a workbench is on my list. This looks very practical and comfortable. Where will you store your tools and related materials? If you do a search there is information on workbenches.

Jay

Tools to hang on peg board.

Storage under platform directly to left.

This work bench is quick repairs and basic running maintenance. I will still do my structure builds and hand painting on the big table in my kitchen.

SmokeyWood & Chalmers Railway layout 1.0

An elevated track plan is on hold for finalized first level. Figure 8 design cancelled because reversing achieved at junction with inner loop. Rico station will be detailed and renamed Sunnyvale? Trainville? TonyTown? (Town name still being deliberated on)  Plasticville dinner modified into a Bar-B-Que. Model Power houses will be detailed or replaced.  Intermodal yard to get another track for forklift unloading. Switches arriving soon. Mostly 036 for size limitations. All locomotives on rooster run 031, even the Sherman Hill Big Boy #4004. Will do test runs with conventional plug and play power connections to check clearances, train movement functions and most importantly playability!

You have made a really nice start and are fitting a lot into that small space.  I'll keep watching for updates!