Baseboards are so important. You can’t beat listening to advice but then ignoring it! We all learn from our mistakes, if I was starting my boards again......................!
Just 1 point, wood glue will not get a very good hold on wood, ply or MDF if it has already been varnished. The screws will do the job and the glue will help a little.
Great update. I really like the comment from Dr. Peter Punch about making several tunnel portals in the mountain rather than one long mountain. The mountain would have several "cuts" in it that would expose some of the track. The exposed sections would not be very long, but would add some interest. This could also add bridge sections for the 009 running above the standard gauge. Things are looking really good. Nice job. Thanks for sharing.
Great plans Trist, I like the overall vision you have, its also dynamic so nothing set in stone and you get ideas as you go along. I like one viewer idea of breaking up the long tunnel, I live in south Devon and the railway between Exeter and torbay goes through a series of tunnels along the edge of the sea its quite dramatic. Whatever you do I'm sure it'll be great. As they say it's your railway. Take care of yourself stay safe Eddy xx
I tend to treat my baseboards by painting different areas in different colours depending on what is going on top. Dark Grey where ballast is going to go, green for grass etc
Hi Tris, been binge watching this series over the last 2 days. Loving it so far. Been seriously thinking about getting back into model trains. I have so kit from back when I was about 3 (almost 45 years ago!) in a box in the garage, along with some Thomas stuff I bought my son as a young lad. I think it's going to need a lot of work to get it going, so I'm probably going to go the easy route and by a new layout and set to at least get something running while I try and refurbish what I've already got, though I don't have a clue how to refurbish a loco! Who knows I might even start my own video series as I go along. Keep up the great work Tris. It's good to see someone else (don't take this the wrong way) without the experience of the more experienced modellers still having a cracking at it and getting it done. Love your loft set up. I can only dream. For me I think it would have to be dining room table top, and removable at that. On to the next video!
Hello Paul, That will be great getting it back out and enjoying it again. you will learn along the way so don't worry about anything you don't know about. It doesn't matter how large your layout will be you just need to get it on a surface and start having some fun.
Great video, Tristan. A lot of good ideas. As far as your drop out section and how to set the plates, my only advice would be do the sections on the straights, if possible (but if your skill is as good as you show, curves should be okay). Anyhow, Graham Foulston at Lakeside did a video last year on how to join the contacts a drop in section (not that you would have to do his style of drop in, but his plates and guides were brilliant). Anyhow, awesome channel and a joy to watch.
Hi Tris - Another enjoyable video and your plans are quite exciting the only thing I would say is make sure you give yourself access as I found out when trying to get into the corner of my layout across a 3 foot board !! Keep safe & well cheers Kev
Great update, I’m glad you got the boards done and wise to increase the size of the 009 mountain loop. Remember though access, access, access. I learnt the hard way!
Very enjoyable that was ...even though I haven't a layout of my own I always find it fascinating how you modellers build and run your layouts..wether its track laying, ballasting or scenery. Nice one..here's to the next one. I have just subscribed as well. All the best.
Hi thanks for inspiring me to get up in my loft! I have the same style roof supports and couldn't think how I could squeeze a layout up there but now I can see it happening!
Genuinely get exited when I get the notification that lets me know you posted a video. My base board is made up from 18mm loft boards so no chance of warping. Great video mate.
Just replaced part of my baseboards, luckily it was some chipboard, I got free, 1.2x1m (4x3.4). Always used chipboard myself. Keep up the good work. Love the videos, and the music you use.
Tris, a good vid once again. Great idea about the fourth/invisible track, and the wider 'magic mountain'. BUT, why not make the 'lift out' a bit smaller, inside the roof trusses(?) on the straight sections of the track? You would need to add some additional 2x1s underneath (and a jig saw) but I have the feeling that cutting the joins through straight sections will be more forgiving than through curves. Also a smaller lift out/draw-bridge would be less liable to twisting, in the longer term. I'm sure you will work it out elegantly, just a thought.
Chazzy B that’s a good point, yes a careful jigsaw job and some fresh bracing that would do it. I like that. I will look into it as it will be much easier to work on. Thank you I like the magic mountain naming 😊
Another good update. I like the drill bit holders, given me a idea for mine, off into my garage :-) FYI, the 'Fortly' comments below are computer bots/spam which you might want to delete.
This is my first comment to you Trist. I always enjoy your enthusiasm and passion for your railway. Did you use oil based or water based varnish? Each have their advantages and disadvantages - you can use a roller with water based and it is quicker drying with less odour but it is not as good a seal. Re your tunnel - I wonder if you might be better off having the train going into and out of 2 or 3 tunnels rather than one long one - would be more realistic and more accessible. Cheers and looking forward to the next episode.
Dr Peter Punch hello, I used a Water based varnish for the MDF. As for the 2-3 tunnels I was wondering about having moments where the engine would make extra appearances as it would look good as you won’t always be expecting to see it. Thanks for watching and commenting
Ah thanks dad, I did wonder what I was called. Maybe Ill have a chat with you on the phone or when this is all over you can come and wire it up for me.🤞
Just wondering that if the air in the attic is that damp you might have been better insulating the rafters before starting? I appreciate the urge was there to just get on with the layout at the beginning.
Gday Tris Good video again, I saw you had commented on another channel which I follow also about Track cleaning, I use IPA and didn't realise it wasn't so good to use but I can't complain about it, did you source any of that chemical the chap was using,
Baseboards are so important. You can’t beat listening to advice but then ignoring it! We all learn from our mistakes, if I was starting my boards again......................!
Just 1 point, wood glue will not get a very good hold on wood, ply or MDF if it has already been varnished. The screws will do the job and the glue will help a little.
The ultimate scratch builder's challenge! A Brusio style circular viaduct for thr 009 climb.
Great update. I really like the comment from Dr. Peter Punch about making several tunnel portals in the mountain rather than one long mountain. The mountain would have several "cuts" in it that would expose some of the track. The exposed sections would not be very long, but would add some interest. This could also add bridge sections for the 009 running above the standard gauge. Things are looking really good. Nice job. Thanks for sharing.
Great plans Trist, I like the overall vision you have, its also dynamic so nothing set in stone and you get ideas as you go along. I like one viewer idea of breaking up the long tunnel, I live in south Devon and the railway between Exeter and torbay goes through a series of tunnels along the edge of the sea its quite dramatic. Whatever you do I'm sure it'll be great. As they say it's your railway. Take care of yourself stay safe Eddy xx
I tend to treat my baseboards by painting different areas in different colours depending on what is going on top. Dark Grey where ballast is going to go, green for grass etc
Hi Tris, been binge watching this series over the last 2 days. Loving it so far.
Been seriously thinking about getting back into model trains. I have so kit from back when I was about 3 (almost 45 years ago!) in a box in the garage, along with some Thomas stuff I bought my son as a young lad. I think it's going to need a lot of work to get it going, so I'm probably going to go the easy route and by a new layout and set to at least get something running while I try and refurbish what I've already got, though I don't have a clue how to refurbish a loco! Who knows I might even start my own video series as I go along.
Keep up the great work Tris. It's good to see someone else (don't take this the wrong way) without the experience of the more experienced modellers still having a cracking at it and getting it done.
Love your loft set up. I can only dream. For me I think it would have to be dining room table top, and removable at that.
On to the next video!
Hello Paul, That will be great getting it back out and enjoying it again. you will learn along the way so don't worry about anything you don't know about.
It doesn't matter how large your layout will be you just need to get it on a surface and start having some fun.
Great video, Tristan. A lot of good ideas. As far as your drop out section and how to set the plates, my only advice would be do the sections on the straights, if possible (but if your skill is as good as you show, curves should be okay). Anyhow, Graham Foulston at Lakeside did a video last year on how to join the contacts a drop in section (not that you would have to do his style of drop in, but his plates and guides were brilliant). Anyhow, awesome channel and a joy to watch.
Hi Tris - Another enjoyable video and your plans are quite exciting the only thing I would say is make sure you give yourself access as I found out when trying to get into the corner of my layout across a 3 foot board !! Keep safe & well cheers Kev
Great update, I’m glad you got the boards done and wise to increase the size of the 009 mountain loop. Remember though access, access, access. I learnt the hard way!
Hello John, Thank you yes I am concious of it so I will try and plan in some as I am doing it. Thank you for your support as always😊
Very enjoyable that was ...even though I haven't a layout of my own I always find it fascinating how you modellers build and run your layouts..wether its track laying, ballasting or scenery. Nice one..here's to the next one. I have just subscribed as well. All the best.
Hi thanks for inspiring me to get up in my loft! I have the same style roof supports and couldn't think how I could squeeze a layout up there but now I can see it happening!
Nice job Trish the layout is really coming along.
cheers Nic
Hello Nic, Thank you for your comment, I'm enjoying how its changing and growing. Stay safe
Love the videos mate, keep up the great work. I might do a small 009 section on mine. 🚂🚂
Genuinely get exited when I get the notification that lets me know you posted a video. My base board is made up from 18mm loft boards so no chance of warping. Great video mate.
Hey Ozzy, Thanks 18mm!! wow yes I can imagine it would take alot to upset that board! Stay safe!
Just replaced part of my baseboards, luckily it was some chipboard, I got free, 1.2x1m (4x3.4).
Always used chipboard myself.
Keep up the good work. Love the videos, and the music you use.
Thank you and that is good to know, my brother uses Chip board on his railway in places too.
Tris, a good vid once again. Great idea about the fourth/invisible track, and the wider 'magic mountain'.
BUT, why not make the 'lift out' a bit smaller, inside the roof trusses(?) on the straight sections of the track? You would need to add some additional 2x1s underneath (and a jig saw) but I have the feeling that cutting the joins through straight sections will be more forgiving than through curves. Also a smaller lift out/draw-bridge would be less liable to twisting, in the longer term. I'm sure you will work it out elegantly, just a thought.
Chazzy B that’s a good point, yes a careful jigsaw job and some fresh bracing that would do it. I like that. I will look into it as it will be much easier to work on. Thank you I like the magic mountain naming 😊
Good video!
Another good update. I like the drill bit holders, given me a idea for mine, off into my garage :-)
FYI, the 'Fortly' comments below are computer bots/spam which you might want to delete.
Hello Andy, Thank you. I'm glad I could help. I did wonder if that was the case, I've deleted the comments already.
This is my first comment to you Trist. I always enjoy your enthusiasm and passion for your railway. Did you use oil based or water based varnish? Each have their advantages and disadvantages - you can use a roller with water based and it is quicker drying with less odour but it is not as good a seal. Re your tunnel - I wonder if you might be better off having the train going into and out of 2 or 3 tunnels rather than one long one - would be more realistic and more accessible. Cheers and looking forward to the next episode.
Dr Peter Punch hello, I used a Water based varnish for the MDF. As for the 2-3 tunnels I was wondering about having moments where the engine would make extra appearances as it would look good as you won’t always be expecting to see it. Thanks for watching and commenting
God video . Coming on well
Point is a “double slip “. It has to be powered from the middle and use insulated fishplates on the frogs. It’s on the Peco site .
Ah thanks dad, I did wonder what I was called. Maybe Ill have a chat with you on the phone or when this is all over you can come and wire it up for me.🤞
Just wondering that if the air in the attic is that damp you might have been better insulating the rafters before starting? I appreciate the urge was there to just get on with the layout at the beginning.
Gday Tris
Good video again,
I saw you had commented on another channel which I follow also about Track cleaning, I use IPA and didn't realise it wasn't so good to use but I can't complain about it, did you source any of that chemical the chap was using,
Hi Trish, is this a DCC layout?
irvine40 hello, I’m afraid I havnt got that advanced. I’m happy with my DC units for now and I have a lot to learn before I ever think about it.
OO Neal Ok, keep up the good work!