UPDATED PICTURES AND VIDEO 7-22-15! THE JADA RAILROAD MAIN LINES ARE UP AND RUNNING

I am sitting at seatac airport looking at your layout in ogr and had a moment to check the forum and saw this post and am stunned...   I am sure the new layout will be fantastic!  All the best, Dave

Sounds like a nice project.   I look forwarding to seeing your progress.  

Alex. I've got some nice coating options for that concrete if you don't want to put the wood back on top. Hit me up if you need some advice for head across the bridge to my store!

I've been wondering "when" we would see this, Alex. I'm looking forward to updates!

Good luck.

Surprising development. I'm looking forward to your next layout. I have no doubt it will be spectacular. Please post lots of progress pics.

 

Jay

Bravo! Looking forward to your updates.... keep up the great work.

Alex,i know what you are going through it took me a couple of years before i finally got the nerve to dismantle the old layout & mine was no where as nice as yours was with all the details that were on your layout as you know i have been working on my new layout since the summer,although i still have plenty of work to do,i am enjoying building this layout much more than the first one & i am just taking my time with it, don,t rush to get it done you will enjoy it much more,good luck & i am looking forward to seeing your progress,keep us posted.

Alex, when I saw your track for sale post and comments on one of Norm's scenery posts, I was wondering if you were getting ready for a remodel.  I'm glad I got to see your layout last summer in person.  It was nice seeing it again in the latest OGR run.

 

I am looking forward to seeing your newest project as it unfolds.  Keep us posted buddy.

Alex, Figure out a way to bottle your energy and sell it and Bill Gates will be coming to you for financial advice. Man!

 

Pete

I saw you were selling a lot thing's off the layout thought you were going to move or up grade rebuild wasn't sure now I known .

 

Guy  

Onward to bigger and better things.

 

Chris said we will now have more room for dancing at the next party. 

Please let us know how you intend to change the flooring.  I take it some moisture barrier?  Thanks

Alex, it looks a little differen than I remember.������

 

Doug N

Alex,

I would say 'remodel' is an understatement!

 

I thought your previous layout was great, so I am following this topic to see your progress.  Looking forward to it!!

Good luck buddy, can't wait for the progress. 

Alex I have always admired your work. Out with the old in with the new. Will you have a new track plan and are you going with a different style layout; island or around the walls?

Well Alex,

 

At least this will keep you off of the streets and out of the bars!

 

I know you will be pleased with the move to Ross switches and GarGraves  Track. Are you going to use pre formed curves on the new layout?

 

Richard

Alex, I'm floored!   This comes as a surprise, can't wait to see what a great layout you come up with!

 

Alex. Mildew was all the reason you need. Don't need that stuff around!  Good luck buddy;looking forward to the the updates! 

Good luck Alex.  This will be fun following your progress!

.. and is the other surprise you are going all diesel - and RailKing only?! 

 

Wow.  It looked great before and I can not wait to see what it looks like when done.  As Chris pointed out, no need to trap the damp stuff.  Hope the new layout moves along well.  Looking forward to the updates.

Best of luck, Alex.  I'm really looking forward to following your progress!

Nice winter project!  Alex I am sure Jada II will be awesome.

Great news Alex - with everything you've learned in the past several years you should end up with a very nice new layout!

 

Just out of curiosity, What are the overall dimensions of your area?

Daaaaayum!   

Looking forward to your progress....I am glad I got to see it this past summer!

 

Peter

Wow  a little remodeling huh.

 

When the tides of life turn against you, and the current upsets your boat. Don't waste those tears on what might have been, just lay on your back and float

Alex,good luck with the remodeling it was a beautiful layout to begin with, can't wait to see the progress.

Alex, you have more energy than this old man has. If I had to tear mine down and rebuild it they might as well put me in a pine box.

 

My hats of to you bud and I do look forward to your progress.

You weren't kidding when you said major Reno!

Good luck Alex.. If your having a dampness problem you might be better off with a tile floor....

Wow! I am excited for you. Projects like yours are fulfilling especially when you can share the progress. I know you will enjoy the journey.

Good for you Alex---exciting times ahead

 

Theme / time period / track plan / etc.etc. ???

Keep us posted

 

Joe S  

Alex, I was shocked when PTC told me about your project.  Your reasons are good ones to motivate you to build something off the charts.  Your layout was beautiful and I always admired your attention to detail.  Please keep us posted as you go.  I assume this new layout will be NYC.  Any chanceof some live catenary? 

Best of luck Alex. Enjoy the journey and please keep us posted on your progress.

Frank

Wow, Alex!  Major and tough decision, but you have a great attitude about it.  Best of luck and can't wait to see what you come up with.

 

Art

Hi Guys,

 

Thank you all for the words of encouragement, i appreciate it very much.

We knew for a while we had a dampness issue, under the sub floor. Plus it gave me an excuse

to completely rebuild the entire basement and the layout. I have plenty of help with the demo

my daughters boyfriend is a gorilla, and  with my past carpenter experience and a very very strong  guy it's been quite easy.

 

I hope i can answer all of your questions, if i missed anyone's questions, please let me know

 

Overall layout space 22x18

Layout height 46 inches

if this makes sense a U shaped dog bone configuration, open middle

No track plan yet

Time period 40s to 60s

Theme  some NYC, UP, SP, N&W, PRR

Flooring, Epoxy

Gargraves  flex track , Ross custom switches

curves 088, 081

 

I'm in pretty good physical shape, but when you have a guy like this to help out

it makes things quite easy.  See photo below LOL LOL

 

 

 

          MY DAUGHTERS BOYFRIEND

Alex,

 

Best of luck with the project.  Looking forward to chatting with you at York.