Man this takes me back ... Hope this layout goes to someone who will appreciate t when your time on earth ends. Mine s soon so no more layouts getting built. Time to let it all go and toy trains has been a positive and enjoyable part 〽️ of this world experience.
I love your layout. I could watch videos of trains driving on it all day. Your postwar Lionel trains are fantastic too. You have to love those air whistles. Thank you so much for sharing. Thumbs up.
Beautiful layout, with a very interesting track plan that has all the essentials: tunnels, crossovers, reversing loops, sidings, operating accessories, inclines etc. Awesome 😎
Out of them all on TH-cam, you have the nicest layout in terms of practical some of these guys build these big monster boards... It would have been nice to see what your board looks like with 2 trains running at the same time
Thanks Jimmy. The reversing loops and crossings make it very challenging to run two trains. Those also are what make it an interesting layout to run trains on.
@@JohnETrains it appears to me you just need to make that one section of track that crosses everything to dip under two bridges, you'd just need to cut a hole somewhere and modify things..... should be easy to do. seeing you built a nice board like that.
That’s a great layout and I thoroughly enjoyed seeing it in action. However, I have what might be an unusual question. In general, when I view the various model train videos, they are usually going at what I consider to be breakneck speed and might even derail. In real life the passengers would have to wear safety belts around those hairpin turns! I’m baffled because it doesn’t seem natural and also makes it difficult to see the details on the trains as they wiz by. Why are they at such high speed?
Sean, the layout is based on a track plan featured in CTT March 1994. I used two 6x8 tables instead of the 4x8s in the article. This allowed me to add two more sidings.
I’ve asked CTT if I could publish the track plan and they declined. You can access the issue and see the plan if you subscribe to their digital library. It is a great resource, especially the issues in the 1990s IMO.
It was on the original track plan - based on one in CTT March 1997. I expanded, using two 6’x8’ tables in an L shape making the table 8x14. I then added a 2x4 addition for sidings on the inside of the L. The control panel is between that table and the 8’ leg of the L.
It was originally two 4’x8’ tables in an L configuration. This version I used two 6’x8’ tables. This allowed me to add sidings to keep three trains on the layout.
Dan, Glad you like the layout. The original track plan is shown in Classic Toy Trains Magazine March 1994. I added five sidings for accessories and train storage between runs. I asked to republish the plan but CTT has a copyright that I need to honor. The issue can be downloaded digitally from their website.
Man this takes me back ... Hope this layout goes to someone who will appreciate t when your time on earth ends. Mine s soon so no more layouts getting built. Time to let it all go and toy trains has been a positive and enjoyable part 〽️ of this world experience.
Thanks Mike! Hoping I'll have a few more years to enjoys this one,
Hope you are around a long time buddy. Anybody who loves Lionel like I do is a friend of mine.
I love your layout. I could watch videos of trains driving on it all day. Your postwar Lionel trains are fantastic too. You have to love those air whistles. Thank you so much for sharing. Thumbs up.
Thanks GFW Trains! Glad you liked it!
What a truly wonderful layout ! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Leo!
I like that you mix MARX accessories with the Lionel. MARX produced some nice products.
Beautiful layout, with a very interesting track plan that has all the essentials: tunnels, crossovers, reversing loops, sidings, operating accessories, inclines etc. Awesome 😎
Thanks Michael!
Awesome layout, love the fun track plan
This is one of the best track plans I've ever seen......Great job.......
what a great layout love how the trains reverse their direction
Thanks Peter. Between the switching, reversing loops and cross-overs it’s a fun layout to run trains on.
You have done a great job on your layout, thanks for sharing with us
You’re very welcome! Glad you liked it!
Great layout and trains! Thanks for sharing.
Really nice layout with awesome trains, thanks for sharing
Thanks Michael!
Wonderful design.
I still say this is one very interesting layout...
Thanks! Glad you like it!!
Just subscribed. Super nice display style layout. Old Lionel advertising dept. would be proud! Really nice.
Thanks!
I like your layout it's a classic style and interesting plan.
Thanks SquawkCode!
Beautiful!
Thanks 🙏
I really like your track layout.
Thanks Rich!
🎉 fantastic layout!!
Very nice!
Thanks John!
Great video. Layout looks great.
Thanks Joey’s Trains!
Out of them all on TH-cam, you have the nicest layout in terms of practical some of these guys build these big monster boards... It would have been nice to see what your board looks like with 2 trains running at the same time
Thanks Jimmy. The reversing loops and crossings make it very challenging to run two trains. Those also are what make it an interesting layout to run trains on.
@@JohnETrains it appears to me you just need to make that one section of track that crosses everything to dip under two bridges, you'd just need to cut a hole somewhere and modify things..... should be easy to do. seeing you built a nice board like that.
Nice running session 👍
Thanks! Looking forward to seeing your layout rebuild videos! Liking the elevated line!
@@JohnETrains thanks John!
super action!
Thanks Angelo! Glad you liked it!
Masterful. 😁
Awsome Layout like it.
Thanks Ellery!
That is awesome! 👍
Great video 👍
Good times
Looks great man! I could watch the trains on your layout all day. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Thanks Berkshire736! Hope you have a nice Thanksgiving too!
Nice Running session.
That’s a great layout and I thoroughly enjoyed seeing it in action. However, I have what might be an unusual question. In general, when I view the various model train videos, they are usually going at what I consider to be breakneck speed and might even derail. In real life the passengers would have to wear safety belts around those hairpin turns! I’m baffled because it doesn’t seem natural and also makes it difficult to see the details on the trains as they wiz by. Why are they at such high speed?
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Thanks!
Do you have the track plans?? This is exactly what I’m wanting to build for my son! Thank you for sharing!
Sean, the layout is based on a track plan featured in CTT March 1994. I used two 6x8 tables instead of the 4x8s in the article. This allowed me to add two more sidings.
I’ve asked CTT if I could publish the track plan and they declined. You can access the issue and see the plan if you subscribe to their digital library. It is a great resource, especially the issues in the 1990s IMO.
Nice layout. What is your method of sound deadening? Thanks for sharing.
Thanks! I have vinyl ties from 3-r-plastics under the tracks. The ceiling is tiled and that may help also.
Nice! is this an 8x12?
It was on the original track plan - based on one in CTT March 1997. I expanded, using two 6’x8’ tables in an L shape making the table 8x14. I then added a 2x4 addition for sidings on the inside of the L. The control panel is between that table and the 8’ leg of the L.
what are the dimensions of your layout it looks awesome
It was originally two 4’x8’ tables in an L configuration. This version I used two 6’x8’ tables. This allowed me to add sidings to keep three trains on the layout.
Any way I could get a track plan for this layout? Would love to duplicate it!
Dan, Glad you like the layout. The original track plan is shown in Classic Toy Trains Magazine March 1994. I added five sidings for accessories and train storage between runs. I asked to republish the plan but CTT has a copyright that I need to honor. The issue can be downloaded digitally from their website.