This is my 3rd layout that I have done. This will be for standard gauge tinplate trains. The layout top 
will be 8 feet by 42 feet in an “ L “ shape. Plywood top of 5/8 inch thick on 2 by 4 “ frame . Blue foam for sound deadening of 1/4 inch thickness with green felt as the final layer.
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Great start. Can't wait to see more.
Sweet - That’s alotta turf! Can’t wait to see this.
I like the size of your layout! Lots of room for additional items. Not a big fan of cats - seems to me that there's a better place for them to be than on a train layout... especially with green felt!
I have a small O gauge tinplate layout, and just (York) acquired some Standard Gauge tinplate so I'm setting up an under-the-tree layout then will use some of the panels for a slightly bigger one in the basement.
I used thin grey carpet on my first layout and will do the same for the second... then grey is neutral, and brings out the colors of all tinplate stuff! Not that expansive at about 65 cents per square foot at HD, and in 12' x whatever size, there will be no seams. I highly recommend this stuff.
Looks great! Nice looking train buddy too!
Awesome! I love all the buildings, bridges etc. I like it all, nice job getting trains running. I use the green turf as well, going to be building a std gauge layout this winter, not quite as big as yours haha, but I am looking forward to it. Got me inspired- Bravo!
Eddie is an Anti-Catite. Cats are excellent helpers. Like the layout.
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