It’s tough to tear down a lot of hard work, but at the same time it’s great to be able to build something that’s even better. Look forward to seeing what you end up building in the future!
Thanks Jimmy for taking us on the trip while building this layout. Look forward to new adventures with the T-Trak layout as it grows. {Guess I can tear up the $10,000 check I was going to use to buy this layout!}🤑🤣😂
That was always a very good layout to run trains and operate. My friend does T-track modules and bought a trailer and built custom racks inside it just to tote his layout around to shows and what not. He can do a small setup or a much larger one depending where he is going. If I had it all over to do again, I would consider doing modules myself, even in HO. - Jason
So good to see you running UP, NS, Amtrak and Metra (yes Metra!) all on the same layout. I feel totally vindicated in building my layout and running trains that never ran together in time or place. Here's to many more months and years following your new build in your garage.
It looked like a lot of running stock for a smaller layout. Seems like a lot of work to have to remove it all. I guess I watched the video backwards as it has been removed.😢😢😢
I know it's hard dismantling a layout, but understand the need for more living space for your family. I believe garages-sometimes basements are best for train layouts. There's always the possibility that a spare room will be eventually be needed
I'm sure each of those locos has its own story to tell. I think I would be hard-pressed to let it go without the excitement of building something new. Looking forward to another construction series and some stories about lessons learned and design choices.
Sad, but , again, exciting for what lays ahead. We just moved, so for the second time I've had to dismantle the layout before it was finished!. It will be that much more rewarding after the mess. Thanks for the inspiration and encouragement.
Fortunately, I've not had to teardown my home layout, fortunate because it hurt enough loosing my club and layout when COVID hit.😮 I'm again building on my home layout.😊
Amazing work on that layout. I learned a lot watching you build it. I can't wait to see what you build in the garage. It was a beautiful sendoff. A moment of silence.........
I’m going to be sad to see it go, but on to bigger and better things. I’m glad that you are evolving your mindset to make things better for yourself and your family. Happy trains 🚂
Sad to see old layout good ,but excited about t trak layout which I use in spare room for shelf or table use and because of limited space since we do live in mobile home, can’t wait to see new ideas scenery you come up with ,always looking to make new ones and I only use 1 ft and 2 ft module 14 inch deep ,keep up the great work
Sad to see the old layout go but excited to see the new module one getting build. I have built my first modules looking forward to laying track and putting scenery on them. I found your channel when you were in the garage then moved in to house now back out to garage and learned stuff from every move just like we will from this one. Was great end seeing all the engines run for last time in the house. Family is important and kids grow fast and need more space. GOD BLESS 🚂💕🚂💕🚂💕🚂💕
Thanks for all the ideas that this layout gave you. I hope to be building my N scale layout using KATO track components in the next few months. Looking forward to your new layout to get more ideas from you. It was great seeing all your trains run by on this layout.
Jimmy, I know just how you feel, years ago when we had to move for my job. My HO scale layout was 25’9” x 27’6” had to be disassembled and stored in boxes, which most all is still in storage to this day, but I’m beginning to build a new modular style layout with 2’x8’ modules that will be able to connect together with a strong focus on switching rather than just a run around. My new layout will reside in my garage during the winter months and move to my shop in the summer months.
Thank You For Your You Tube Information. . It has helped me in so many ways. . I'm using Kato Track Systems to make a 3 1/2 foot by 4 foot layout with 2 Mainline and a Kato Siding for Staging , With a Passenger Mainline and Small industry , looking for some Hard to find N - Scale 1950'S Vehicles like CMW or Woodland Scenics to finish off The Town . . I have Truck's and Trailers , but finding the 1950'S Era Car's has been difficult . I'm finishing my Transition Layout from Steam to Diesel I have Learned A Lot Watching Your Channel . Thank You .
I don't know why, but the parade at the end reminded me of the final episode of "M.A.S.H." back in the day, watching all your favorite characters slowly leave the camp for the last time. The final scene is the empty shot where all these "characters" lived for so long. I re-entered this hobby back in March 2024 and you were one of the very first channels I subscribed to, so this layout feels like home to me, but I'm looking forward to the new layout.
Jimmy, always enjoy your channel. Sad to see it go. I also tore down my layout last fall that was my proto layout ( plywood on sawhorses). It's great to use lessons learned when moving forward. Your channel has been a great help. Thank you.
It's a great collection. Didn't realize how many steam locos you have. Hopefully a lot of or most of the layout items will make their way into the new construction.
Sad to see it go, looking forward to seeing your new layout though. I recently had to take down my layout too because I moved and am starting plans to make a new one. God Bless!
Always enjoy watching this channel , I dont comment often but its exciting to see what your next project will be , Ill be tuning in , you can count on it good luck in this next chapter its going to be a blast im sure ❤
Didn’t realize how many Locos you had! You put a lot into this layout but for us it’s the love of the hobby. Can’t wait to see the stages of the new layout. Great video!
Great demonstration and display; perfect speeds. The steam loco's smoke was better than I expected, but still not realistic enough for me. Except for the steam engines I saw as a kid when heavy dark smoke was common, UP's 844 and 4014 are virtually smokeless except for brief periods of 4014 occasionally putting out thick dark clouds while starting up a run. Some diesels smoke that much - but also briefly. I have some small areas of Kato Unitrack on my current 4 x 8 layout, all in areas that are mostly out of sight. My next layout will be entirely Atlas - mixed Code 55 and Code 65 snap track. Widely spaced ties are just not in my real life RR experience, detract from the realism, and the supposed superior reliability of Unitrack does not jibe with my experience.
This is why I can’t do a permanent layout. I get bored and want to change it, & that seems to happen with every model railroader. Can’t wait to see the new layout you make.
Hi jimmy. After installing your buildings and putting in lights You don't have to use a switch. Well if you want to lit up it up in day light....yes. But if you want it to come on at a simulated a sunset or at a simulated night. Then I suggest you use diy self day /night switch. Consisting of a photodiode and a transistor combination with can handle the milli Amps. Or a photodiode Arduino transistor combination. Plenty diagrams on youtube. Or maybe even in the IDE examples. Good luck with your endeavors.
I subscribed to your channel back when you were just talking about expanding the layout from one hollow-core door into 2 hollow-core doors. Great layout but fully understand the reason 'why' it's being taken down. Best wishes ! ! 🙂
It's hard to tear out all that hard work, but you're doing it for your kids. I can't think of a better reason. Family before model trains! Take care Jimmy.
Tough decision maybe keep a door part to run on, I've started watching your videos a little before this build , then you added the second door - so all the best and wished I got into T track modules way I'm H.O. spare room 4
Thats so funny that you named your RR the "Twin Valley RR" I almost named mine that before I changed the track plan. It was originally going to be a SoCal layout on a 4x8 sheet, with a mountain dividing the center, on the back half it was going to have a depiction of a grain facility at a farm's edge that was rail served. With a small section of the Cajon pass for the train to pass through the mountain in a deep man made ravine, emerging into an industrial area on the edge of Los Angeles with food storage warehouses. I scrapped the design because I have a lot of passenger stuff and it did not accommodate any of it. Maybe in 10 years or so I will revisit it and build another with that design. So, will you be cannibalizing's this layout for its parts into the new one? Or do you plan on selling it?
Always sad to see a layout go. My Grandpa had a layout he had been working on dor decades, broke his heart to tear it town when they moved. He also went up to HO scale.
Ohhh. Im so on the fence on what I'm doing with my main HO layout. Your going ahead. Jimmy isn't helping 😂 250+ videos shot on the same layout. It needs repair from all the running and shooting. I hate for it to go in boxes&doesn't come back out.😢 On the other hand. Would like a new DC/Blu-nami gig.🙄
Very curious to what is next in the garage. On a critical note: the fleetshow reinforces my objections to sound. Not helped by listening to this video on a mobile phone. So for your own enjoyment if you were me: invest in off-train under layout audio. Or skip it completely (I like rattling wheels on my M track rails)
It’s tough to tear down a lot of hard work, but at the same time it’s great to be able to build something that’s even better. Look forward to seeing what you end up building in the future!
Loved the parade of trains and the salute to all you have built. Really looking forward to the rebuild of the new layout. Exciting times.
Thanks Jimmy for taking us on the trip while building this layout. Look forward to new adventures
with the T-Trak layout as it grows. {Guess I can tear up the $10,000 check I was going to use to buy
this layout!}🤑🤣😂
That was always a very good layout to run trains and operate. My friend does T-track modules and bought a trailer and built custom racks inside it just to tote his layout around to shows and what not. He can do a small setup or a much larger one depending where he is going. If I had it all over to do again, I would consider doing modules myself, even in HO. - Jason
Ive admired the individual views of the railroad; hiding the whole track plan with the artistic scenic and functional structures.😊
So good to see you running UP, NS, Amtrak and Metra (yes Metra!) all on the same layout. I feel totally vindicated in building my layout and running trains that never ran together in time or place. Here's to many more months and years following your new build in your garage.
It looked like a lot of running stock for a smaller layout. Seems like a lot of work to have to remove it all. I guess I watched the video backwards as it has been removed.😢😢😢
The parade of trains was an inspired idea. This layout build helped me a lot with my ongoing build. Thank you and RIP.
Well done Jimmy. Enjoyed the parade of trains and sharing all your work building this layout with us over the years.
I know it's hard dismantling a layout, but understand the need for more living space for your family. I believe garages-sometimes basements are best for train layouts. There's always the possibility that a spare room will be eventually be needed
Love the parade of trains. Amazing collection. Excited to see what's next for the channel.
I'm sure each of those locos has its own story to tell. I think I would be hard-pressed to let it go without the excitement of building something new. Looking forward to another construction series and some stories about lessons learned and design choices.
Sad, but , again, exciting for what lays ahead. We just moved, so for the second time I've had to dismantle the layout before it was finished!. It will be that much more rewarding after the mess. Thanks for the inspiration and encouragement.
Fortunately, I've not had to teardown my home layout, fortunate because it hurt enough loosing my club and layout when COVID hit.😮 I'm again building on my home layout.😊
Amazing work on that layout. I learned a lot watching you build it. I can't wait to see what you build in the garage. It was a beautiful sendoff. A moment of silence.........
I’m going to be sad to see it go, but on to bigger and better things. I’m glad that you are evolving your mindset to make things better for yourself and your family.
Happy trains 🚂
This was always so cool! But I’m glad you’re able to build a new layout that could be even cooler while making more room for your family
It was awesome to see all the trains you have.
I cannot wait to see your new track layout.
Beep up the amazing job.
Nice way to end an era. Thanks for sharing. Best wishes for your new layout adventure.
It's a beautiful layout, I thank it for it's service to teaching model railroading to do many viewers!
Really nice, and great taste in Locomotives! Onward and upward!!
Sad to see old layout good ,but excited about t trak layout which I use in spare room for shelf or table use and because of limited space since we do live in mobile home, can’t wait to see new ideas scenery you come up with ,always looking to make new ones and I only use 1 ft and 2 ft module 14 inch deep ,keep up the great work
Sad to see the old layout go but excited to see the new module one getting build. I have built my first modules looking forward to laying track and putting scenery on them. I found your channel when you were in the garage then moved in to house now back out to garage and learned stuff from every move just like we will from this one. Was great end seeing all the engines run for last time in the house. Family is important and kids grow fast and need more space.
GOD BLESS 🚂💕🚂💕🚂💕🚂💕
I joined the channel when you are building it, it gave me so many memories watching your channel
Jimmy I have enjoyed watching you build your railroad and I own most of your buildings
Thanks for all the ideas that this layout gave you. I hope to be building my N scale layout using KATO track components in the next few months. Looking forward to your new layout to get more ideas from you. It was great seeing all your trains run by on this layout.
Great vid jimmy. Looking forward to watching the t track set up
Good Luck, I hope the new layout takes over your whole garage!
Jimmy, I know just how you feel, years ago when we had to move for my job. My HO scale layout was 25’9” x 27’6” had to be disassembled and stored in boxes, which most all is still in storage to this day, but I’m beginning to build a new modular style layout with 2’x8’ modules that will be able to connect together with a strong focus on switching rather than just a run around. My new layout will reside in my garage during the winter months and move to my shop in the summer months.
This layout was a lot of the inspiration for my first layout. Sad to see it go, but very excited to see what's next!
Looking forward to the new build!
Thanks for all the great videos of this layout, You really did save the best for last. I can't wait to see the next one shaping up!
Thank You For Your You Tube Information. . It has helped me in so many ways. . I'm using Kato Track Systems to make a 3 1/2 foot by 4 foot layout with 2 Mainline and a Kato Siding for Staging , With a Passenger Mainline and Small industry , looking for some Hard to find N - Scale 1950'S Vehicles like CMW or Woodland Scenics to finish off The Town . . I have Truck's and Trailers , but finding the 1950'S Era Car's has been difficult . I'm finishing my Transition Layout from Steam to Diesel I have Learned A Lot Watching Your Channel . Thank You .
I don't know why, but the parade at the end reminded me of the final episode of "M.A.S.H." back in the day, watching all your favorite characters slowly leave the camp for the last time. The final scene is the empty shot where all these "characters" lived for so long. I re-entered this hobby back in March 2024 and you were one of the very first channels I subscribed to, so this layout feels like home to me, but I'm looking forward to the new layout.
Jimmy, always enjoy your channel. Sad to see it go. I also tore down my layout last fall that was my proto layout ( plywood on sawhorses). It's great to use lessons learned when moving forward. Your channel has been a great help. Thank you.
If real Amtrak ran as smooth as yours, heck, I might even go Amtrak! Good luck on the rebuild.
It's a great collection. Didn't realize how many steam locos you have. Hopefully a lot of or most of the layout items will make their way into the new construction.
Please consider documenting how you dismantle and salvage your layout. I'm looking forward to watching you create the next chapter.
Looking forward to seeing your future layout
Sad to see it go, but always look to the future!
Sad to see it go, looking forward to seeing your new layout though. I recently had to take down my layout too because I moved and am starting plans to make a new one. God Bless!
Always enjoy watching this channel , I dont comment often but its exciting to see what your next project will be , Ill be tuning in , you can count on it good luck in this next chapter its going to be a blast im sure ❤
Didn’t realize how many Locos you had! You put a lot into this layout but for us it’s the love of the hobby. Can’t wait to see the stages of the new layout. Great video!
shame....but a new chapter is born...
lovely loco line up ...
spot on
Great demonstration and display; perfect speeds. The steam loco's smoke was better than I expected, but still not realistic enough for me. Except for the steam engines I saw as a kid when heavy dark smoke was common, UP's 844 and 4014 are virtually smokeless except for brief periods of 4014 occasionally putting out thick dark clouds while starting up a run. Some diesels smoke that much - but also briefly. I have some small areas of Kato Unitrack on my current 4 x 8 layout, all in areas that are mostly out of sight. My next layout will be entirely Atlas - mixed Code 55 and Code 65 snap track. Widely spaced ties are just not in my real life RR experience, detract from the realism, and the supposed superior reliability of Unitrack does not jibe with my experience.
This is why I can’t do a permanent layout. I get bored and want to change it, & that seems to happen with every model railroader. Can’t wait to see the new layout you make.
Hope you have great success with the new one. I'm looking forward to the build.
G'bye! Nicely done!
still always liked that layout
Hi jimmy. After installing your buildings and putting in lights You don't have to use a switch. Well if you want to lit up it up in day light....yes. But if you want it to come on at a simulated a sunset or at a simulated night. Then I suggest you use diy self day /night switch. Consisting of a photodiode and a transistor combination with can handle the milli Amps. Or a photodiode Arduino transistor combination. Plenty diagrams on youtube. Or maybe even in the IDE examples. Good luck with your endeavors.
Never forget this layout
we look forward to new success!!
I subscribed to your channel back when you were just talking about expanding the layout from one hollow-core door into 2 hollow-core doors. Great layout but fully understand the reason 'why' it's being taken down. Best wishes ! ! 🙂
very nice steam collection 😍
Thanks for sharing. Did you get a video from the train perspective of your layout?
It's hard to tear out all that hard work, but you're doing it for your kids. I can't think of a better reason. Family before model trains! Take care Jimmy.
Some of us don't have families, or don't have families yet, so respectfully, I can't relate.
I'm sure the new layout will be as great if not better
Tough decision maybe keep a door part to run on, I've started watching your videos a little before this build , then you added the second door - so all the best and wished I got into T track modules way I'm H.O. spare room 4
Thats so funny that you named your RR the "Twin Valley RR" I almost named mine that before I changed the track plan. It was originally going to be a SoCal layout on a 4x8 sheet, with a mountain dividing the center, on the back half it was going to have a depiction of a grain facility at a farm's edge that was rail served. With a small section of the Cajon pass for the train to pass through the mountain in a deep man made ravine, emerging into an industrial area on the edge of Los Angeles with food storage warehouses. I scrapped the design because I have a lot of passenger stuff and it did not accommodate any of it. Maybe in 10 years or so I will revisit it and build another with that design.
So, will you be cannibalizing's this layout for its parts into the new one? Or do you plan on selling it?
N scale in a garage, unless it’s air condoned and heated you maintenance will become your life’s work
Nice!
Man… turning off the lights at the end got me… 😢
But I also can’t wait to see what comes next!
Say it ain’t so 😢. I understand why. Here’s looking to the new layout!
What program did you use to make your track plan?
Always sad to see a layout go. My Grandpa had a layout he had been working on dor decades, broke his heart to tear it town when they moved. He also went up to HO scale.
FWIW I sold my e
Layout when we move from NC for $2500. You might want to think about that before you junk teat it apart
That’s sad. I got misty at the end
Your Broadway Big Boy sounds like someone is screaming in pain or fear.
Have you thought about selling it maybe somebody would be interested in it
Dude has built and destroyed 4 layouts in the time I've taken to build and scenic 1/5th of mine lol.
I'm still adding track only 5% sceniced. Keep on tracking.
9:28 *man dying noises*
Always rebuild for better
Fare thee well....RIP
Ohhh. Im so on the fence on what I'm doing with my main HO layout. Your going ahead. Jimmy isn't helping 😂 250+ videos shot on the same layout. It needs repair from all the running and shooting. I hate for it to go in boxes&doesn't come back out.😢 On the other hand. Would like a new DC/Blu-nami gig.🙄
Can you give it to some one?
Auction it?
Very curious to what is next in the garage. On a critical note: the fleetshow reinforces my objections to sound. Not helped by listening to this video on a mobile phone. So for your own enjoyment if you were me: invest in off-train under layout audio. Or skip it completely (I like rattling wheels on my M track rails)
Completely disagree. Sound forever!
😢
Sigh!
Nooooooooooo
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