Started my new layout 3 weeks ago ( New Pictures 2/ 5 / 16 )

That looks fantastic! It will look even better when the white areas have grass. Great work!

 

I am going to keep adding pictures as I get more done. With work and other stuff just don't get as muck done that fast.

     Way to go Thom. Glad to see you will be able to run trains at home when you want and not just when the club has A show going on. Hope all is well take care. Ken

Hi Thom

     I like your new layout. 

Gary

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I'd assume given the accessories and trains I'm seeing on the board this will be strictly a traditional-look tinplate layout? If so, I am not sure what you're doing for grass, but the Lionel 919 that was made during the postwar period (I think prewar as well) would be a good choice. I bought four bags on eBay for an 8x8 layout, and it is way more than enough for that size. Just a thought on that front (I personally think it looks better than grass mat).

Great start Thom both the layout and shelves, keep the pictures coming.

 

Jack

Andrew I plan on using old Lionel Grass  think I have about 10 bags plus some in a can from another layout. I built a D-27 Disappearing Layout. Plus I have a $x5 layout I did that way. I do want it to look like a  traditional layout.

Very cool! I'm doing a D-148 8x8 dealer display, so same idea. Look forward to updates- I think I'll do a tinplate layout like this one day, just don't have time, money, or space yet

Did not get much done this week. working on it some today Updated pictures coming.

you don't need no stinkin grass! just some green paint! I always thought the Standard Gauge looks great on carpet.

looks like you're off to a great start!

A great start

 

Have a lot of fun with model railroading and thank you for sharing.

!0 years ago I did own any Standard Gauge, It just gets in your blood.

Had Postwar as a kid in the 50s. Have a ton of Modern stuff. Just Love Trains.

I have posted this before this is my small 4x5 layout in my family room.

DOC, thanks for the photo; looks very well done.

 

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I worked about 2 hours today and got some ground cover down.

First taped it off then painted green then some old Lionel grass. I think it is now taking on a better look than all cream color. Still along wat to go.

The grass looks great.

The straights on the back wall look tight. Hope you have no clearance issues.

Not tight I think it must be the angle of the picture. I have run trains on it many times already.

Looks great and know you are having a blast with it along the way!

The layout looks real good.

DOC,

 

Your layout is looks very nice! Keep up the good work!

Great job!  Your layout is really cool.  I like all of the colors and different accessories that you used.  Hope to see a video.  Thanks for sharing.

Thom,

Youre doing a real nice job on the layout!

Thanks for all the nice comments, Just takes time and I always am on the go with other hobbies. Therapy Dogs ,Cars, Custom Train Making and several others.. I just do not get as much done each week as I would like to. A little at a time and more will get finished.

Won't be long till The Pittsburgh Independent Hi-Railers  are setting up for the Holidays. Starting in Nov we only have one weekend off till after New Years.

But at least I have started this project. Long time coming.

Nice job!!

Well done, I don't have standard gauge but you have sparked my interest.

Hi Thom,

 

I remember seeing pics of your 4x5 layout years ago, do you have any close-ups you could share or an aerial shot? I am planning a new compact tinplate layout and since I am strapped for space your plan would work. Great work so far.

 

Mike

I am glad to see a new layout coming aboard and it looks like a winner.

I am in the prosess of taking my mine  due to a case of Alzhyser. (spelling). It has been a good friend for 15 years. Started taking down this morming, and I feel I have a lost a good friend.

The local train club is having a good meeting this coming Satturday  at Remingtons in South West Springfield.  Sorry for mess I have made but it best I can do.

Al Clair. P.S.Sorry for the bungles.

Sorry its been awhile. I got off to a good start then I hurt my back. So I haven't done much for awhile. I have painted some Barclay figures. I do think I will ever get them all done.

Today I finished  some track and set some more things on the layout and making sure of the things I want to ad to the York list.

Just a few pictures.

Doc, thats coming along nicely, if you dont mind me asking who makes the scenic park?  I love it

I am not a standard gauge guy, but I might be. This is interesting and very cool!

Well done!

DOC,

   Thom starting to look real good, you know me I like the traditional Tin Plate layout look the best.  Your new layout is just fantastic.

PCRR/Dave

I started this and got some things done very fast and I have been at a stand still. I really hope to work on it over the Thanksgiving weekend. I have picked up some things to add to it.

The Scenic Park I have no Idea who made it. I picked it up at a auction for a steel. $140. That was with all the buildings. I hadn't even started this layout but I knew it would be a good fit.

I will post some picture of what I get done I really want to get all the grass done.

Awesome Thom  thank you, now you got me wanting one lol