Awesome new layout design! the new layout plan is similar in structure to what my dad and I have been working on for a while, I'm still in the track planning phase but we have the foam board cut and laid down on our plywood table tops. This video really helps me visualize and is encouraging for me for my plans as I might just need to start laying some track non-permanently to start (been using track planning software so far for now). Thank you for your awesome videos and updates, they're so chill, relaxing, and helpful!
Thank you! But that’s awesome to hear you got a layout going. Yeah I would just lay some track out like you say and see how it looks in real life. It’s nice to get a sort of visual when it’s right in front of you
I know this is going to be awesome after knowing how you create with such care , man.. This is going to be another great series we can look forward to as it grows ... You always have great ideas and techniques ..
So glad you tore up the old layout and started again on a more extended one. I jave had 7 layouts over the years and you definitely learn as you go. Great to see the space in the center, allows so much more scope. Keep up the great work. Looking forward to seeing it built.
The expansion makes a big difference in your layout. It now has more room to add all your desired track plan and your structures and scenery. Great job.
What I've learned to do with joiners, take a rasor blade and cut the plastic holding the ties together (not off the track tho), and slide the ties down the rail and slide a joiner fully on. Line the track together with the next section, and slide the joiner and pinch together. Then the ties can slide back in position, and can be skewed giving it a bit more randomness/realism
Small suggestion whenever I laid track I would Solder each of the rail joints for a better electrical connection, ONLY solder them on the Outside of the rail. Also when you do your soldering I would suggest using a rosin core solder or you can get rosin paste from an Electronics Store it helps the solder to flow under and around the joints better that's why you only have to put it on the outside just make sure the rails are inline which other when you do it. I just found your Channel today and have binge watched all of them up to this one will watch the rest tomorrow great layout. I also have a Black and White four legged Inspector that could be a brother to yours
Smart idea laying all your track first before doing any scenery. I think you’ll find it easier to build and you will do A LOT less back tracking this way. Excited to see it go.
Looking good! Suggestions: In case you haven’t finalized all of the plan, track skewed to the edge of the layout creates the illusion of greater size and depth (compared with parallel to the edge). Alternative to scraping off the paint, wipe the rail tops with your finger dipped in Vaseline. After painting simply wipe the rail head clean with a rag.
Love the new layout...much better to have a bigger area if you can. The smaller layout was going to feel constricted once you started filling in your buildings and industries.
Great video and tutorial of part 2 of the new layout! The additions you added on is making for an amazing layout! I also like the center section where you can have a birds eye view from a rotating bar stool. I believe this layout will turn out great once you get the track positioned to begin with scenery and buildings. I've been in Lancaster all week for vacation and went to WYOMISSING JUNCTION Tuesday and MACUNGIE on Wednesday! Spent a half day at each and saw plenty of trains! 4hrs at WYOMISSING JUNCTION and saw 15 trains! 4hrs at MACUNGIE and saw 12 so it was a great time especially with my new VLOGGING CAMERA! Thanks again TR and look fwd to seeing the next video my friend! Cheers from Delmar, Delaware well actually LANCASTER, PA lol
Thank you Shawn! That’s sounds like an amazing vacation! I would love to find spots like that to railfan especially with that much traffic. 15 trains in 4 hours is a lot! Cool to hear you got a vlog camera, hopefully you filmed some trains. Thanks again man!
Hey wate coming along nicely👍. The painting the side of the rails great idea makes it look so much more realistic. This should be good when its done👍😅.
Like the new video's, just a thought on when you add your joint compound over the track use an old set of trucks to roll through the wet mud to cut the flange ways then let dry and sand smooth.
Awesome video the layout looks amazing especially with the new expansion it will make it even better and you can run longer trains. Also I love seeing your cat I have one as well. I can't wait till next week's episode and can't wait to see your brand new locomotive.
Something one of the guys up here show me but if you take an exacto knife with a chisel blade cut the molded Spike detail off and then use the edge of the knife too pry the rail up just air and you can slip Joiner between the rail and the tie you don't have to cut the entire off. You can also do that to stagger your rails on Flex track joints and it'll help with avoiding kinks
Can you reach the edge of the curve from the middle? Looks like a stool will be needed for derailment or other issues. About 2' is all I want to mess with. Good luck
Hello, Enjoyed your recent video presentations. Look forward to the next one and my reviews of past videos. I am in the process of building an HO Layout. When you have time, could you possibly suggest a source for HO layouts/track plans etc. Growing up I always had an HO Layout that I worked on. But now, I am trying to re-learn. Thank you, Jeff
That’s awesome! I would be always try the internet cause that’s where I go first. TH-cam is great as well or even trying to look at real railroads in your area for inspiration!
If you have (or get) some oderless mineral spirts, dip the skewer in there and the paint comes off very easily. Also, might be better to put the curves down first then fit the straight to that instead of the opposite, might avoid some track kinks.
The larger the scale the more difficult it becomes to realize a nice layout. Many years ago I owned a H0 scale model railroad. It had a dimension of 7 x 4 ft. So it wasn't nearly big enough to create a realistic layout. Then the N-scale models came available and I changed to N-scale. My first N-scale layout was pretty big. It was L-shaped and it contained over 400 m (1300 ft) of tracks. After 15 years we moved to another village in the middle of our small country. The first few years I couldn't build a new layout because the room where I wanted to build it was occupied by my doughtier. SBecause my daughter lover model tries to he had asked my to built her a model railroad. It was a small layout of 5 x 3 ft with a very simpel layout. After she had moved the room came available to me to built a bigger one. Although the layout has nice dimensions it still is difficult to create a nice layout. I made a mistake to try to put as many tracks as possible on my layout. I thought it would provide me the possibility to create nice train movements. In a way it does have offered me nice possibilities but when I started to create the landscape I came to the conclusion that my design wasn't as great as I thought it would be. I'm now to old to start over so now I'm busy to reconstructing the existing layout. I wish you a Lott of joy working on your model railroad. I'm looking forward to see the cat running after the trains as my cat (and rabbit 😂) did. Greetings from The Netherlands
I do like the clickity clack sound and I may just do that for 1 of the curves, but I mostly use the flex track cause it has better electric flow since it’s all one piece
I would suggest moving any lengths of straight track you have pinned down so then you do Not have to cut curved lengths of track and thus minimise wastage.... shown at 5:36 in this video.
I will use cork bed on the other side but I will say the sounds are different when you add cork. It’s hard the describe but the cork gives a deeper and slightly quieter sound then no cork! Hope this helps!
Wow I love how paint can drastically change scenery. Nice work! Quick question though, did you ever consider using one of those rust colored paint markers that are made for painting track? I'm curious to get your opinion on that.
I have thought about it. Maybe someday I’ll buy one to try on a section of track to see how I like it. I do the spray paint cause it looks good but also is fast haha
Cleaning up the paint at your rail joiners is always good, I personally solder my rails together to further improve continuity. But some people don't if they intend on dismantling the track.
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Lookin great! Nice expansion. I don’t care what anyone says, bigger is always better!!!! Thanks for sharing. Be blessed.
The middle part is such a great idea! Being able to watch the trains run around you will be amazing!
Thank you! And I agree, I can also have more angles for photography!
You do realize your cat thinks you built this entirely for his convenience right? Love the new layout! Looking forward to the future videos.
He does think that and it’s okay as long as he doesn’t cause catastrophic disasters haha
@@TopRailroad the poor little creatures you have created a sim city ecosystem, your cat being the antagonist
Really like your layout I am also reconstructing mine
You have already given this old modeler some great ideas on my layout. Thank you. Cant wait to see how it looks when you're done!
Great job , love the way you painted the track. keep them coming 👍
Looking amazing so far, I can't wait to see it in action.
Awesome new layout design! the new layout plan is similar in structure to what my dad and I have been working on for a while, I'm still in the track planning phase but we have the foam board cut and laid down on our plywood table tops. This video really helps me visualize and is encouraging for me for my plans as I might just need to start laying some track non-permanently to start (been using track planning software so far for now). Thank you for your awesome videos and updates, they're so chill, relaxing, and helpful!
Thank you! But that’s awesome to hear you got a layout going. Yeah I would just lay some track out like you say and see how it looks in real life. It’s nice to get a sort of visual when it’s right in front of you
I know this is going to be awesome after knowing how you create with such care , man.. This is going to be another great series we can look forward to as it grows ... You always have great ideas and techniques ..
I appreciate it as always! :)
Your series is very enjoyable to watch and your video quality is superb. Keep it up!
New Sub as your channel was just recommended to me. So far it looks like you're off to a good start. - Jason
So glad you tore up the old layout and started again on a more extended one. I jave had 7 layouts over the years and you definitely learn as you go. Great to see the space in the center, allows so much more scope. Keep up the great work. Looking forward to seeing it built.
I’m glad too. I 100% agree you definitely learn as you go in this hobby
You do a great job explaining step by step. Very clear and simple. Nice layout coming along!!
Keep expanding! Go into the next room! Haha. Looks great so far. Love the painted track.
Your giving me more ideas 🧐😂 I wish though haha, thanks Mark!
Mark you should expand into the next room
So so happy you expanded! You made the right call by doing it and now going for more run space & industries for switching.
Yeah better now then when I’ve made a lot of progress already! I’ve learned my lesson lol
The expansion makes a big difference in your layout. It now has more room to add all your desired track plan and your structures and scenery. Great job.
Thank you! I agree
Hi bro. I like the way you painted the track & I like the wooden dowel idea of cleaning the track.
New Loco! Sweet can't wait. Also I like this layout Hella better so much bigger you can have so muuuuch
Thanks man!
What I've learned to do with joiners, take a rasor blade and cut the plastic holding the ties together (not off the track tho), and slide the ties down the rail and slide a joiner fully on. Line the track together with the next section, and slide the joiner and pinch together. Then the ties can slide back in position, and can be skewed giving it a bit more randomness/realism
I’ll have to try that out! I appreciate the tip
Hi Top Railroad! Welcome back! Definitely looking forward to seeing your layout develop!
I appreciate it!
Love the layout, nice job, can't wait to see the next episode!
Looks great so far man. I haven't built mine yet, just waiting on getting the space to build in. Hope it turns out great. Thank you for sharing
Small suggestion whenever I laid track I would Solder each of the rail joints for a better electrical connection, ONLY solder them on the Outside of the rail. Also when you do your soldering I would suggest using a rosin core solder or you can get rosin paste from an Electronics Store it helps the solder to flow under and around the joints better that's why you only have to put it on the outside just make sure the rails are inline which other when you do it. I just found your Channel today and have binge watched all of them up to this one will watch the rest tomorrow great layout. I also have a Black and White four legged Inspector that could be a brother to yours
Cool! I subscribed last night, and already a new video! Thanks!
Thank you for subbing!
for cleaning the rails after you have painted it, use gasoline F, it cleans very well!
Smart idea laying all your track first before doing any scenery. I think you’ll find it easier to build and you will do A LOT less back tracking this way. Excited to see it go.
Very true
Looking good!
Suggestions:
In case you haven’t finalized all of the plan, track skewed to the edge of the layout creates the illusion of greater size and depth (compared with parallel to the edge).
Alternative to scraping off the paint, wipe the rail tops with your finger dipped in Vaseline. After painting simply wipe the rail head clean with a rag.
Good tips man! And I do like the skewed track idea but my OCD likes the perfectly straight track haha
Nice video mate. Wow I wasnt expecting an expansion this early in the build!. Good to see some track layed out and painted. - Nicholas.
Neither was I haha. Thanks Nicholas!
Love the new layout...much better to have a bigger area if you can. The smaller layout was going to feel constricted once you started filling in your buildings and industries.
Great video and tutorial of part 2 of the new layout! The additions you added on is making for an amazing layout! I also like the center section where you can have a birds eye view from a rotating bar stool. I believe this layout will turn out great once you get the track positioned to begin with scenery and buildings. I've been in Lancaster all week for vacation and went to WYOMISSING JUNCTION Tuesday and MACUNGIE on Wednesday! Spent a half day at each and saw plenty of trains! 4hrs at WYOMISSING JUNCTION and saw 15 trains! 4hrs at MACUNGIE and saw 12 so it was a great time especially with my new VLOGGING CAMERA! Thanks again TR and look fwd to seeing the next video my friend! Cheers from Delmar, Delaware well actually LANCASTER, PA lol
Thank you Shawn! That’s sounds like an amazing vacation! I would love to find spots like that to railfan especially with that much traffic. 15 trains in 4 hours is a lot! Cool to hear you got a vlog camera, hopefully you filmed some trains. Thanks again man!
So excited to see what the new loco is!! Great episode, this is looking great already!
Thanks man!
@@TopRailroad so.. u gonna reveal what this loco is?
Please keep making these videos. Greets from the Netherlands
Your cat us so lucky to have a train layout in his bathroom. 😂 It's going to be epic filming from in the middle of the layout. 😃👍🚂🏭🏢🌳🌲🐾
Yes he is lucky 😂😂
Paint and clean the tracks and switch, Atlas code 100.
Good job my friend.
You 🐱 Binx is good with my dog Scooby Doo.
Looks good so far and it will be fun , for sure !!!
I wish I found this before I started my first layout, I learned a lot from this video! Great job!
Thank you!
Hey wate coming along nicely👍. The painting the side of the rails great idea makes it look so much more realistic. This should be good when its done👍😅.
Thanks David!
Like the new video's, just a thought on when you add your joint compound over the track use an old set of trucks to roll through the wet mud to cut the flange ways then let dry and sand smooth.
Good thinking. I’ll have to remember to do that when I get to that point
Awesome video the layout looks amazing especially with the new expansion it will make it even better and you can run longer trains. Also I love seeing your cat I have one as well. I can't wait till next week's episode and can't wait to see your brand new locomotive.
Thanks man! But yeah I try to include my kitty in some clips haha
Nice Layout
Something one of the guys up here show me but if you take an exacto knife with a chisel blade cut the molded Spike detail off and then use the edge of the knife too pry the rail up just air and you can slip Joiner between the rail and the tie you don't have to cut the entire off. You can also do that to stagger your rails on Flex track joints and it'll help with avoiding kinks
Looking good and great tips!
Can’t wait for next episode!
hope you are doing alright! I am wanting to get started on my own, but your videoes teach me a lot, hoping for a new video soon
I’ll get the ball rolling again eventually! Thanks for checking in man!
Can you reach the edge of the curve from the middle? Looks like a stool will be needed for derailment or other issues. About 2' is all I want to mess with. Good luck
Looking good! Nice tips!
Thank you Dave!
hope all is well! excited for the next update
Thanks man! All is well and I hope the same for you!
Great job keep up the good work.
Hello, Enjoyed your recent video presentations. Look forward to the next one and my reviews of past videos. I am in the process of building an HO Layout. When you have time, could you possibly suggest a source for HO layouts/track plans etc. Growing up I always had an HO Layout that I worked on. But now, I am trying to re-learn. Thank you, Jeff
That’s awesome! I would be always try the internet cause that’s where I go first. TH-cam is great as well or even trying to look at real railroads in your area for inspiration!
@@TopRailroad thanks,
Great job adding on I'd get a second locomotive
looks great keep those videos coming
Thats awsome man keep it up
And sometime in the build mount a go pro to the engine. Time for a movie!
If you have (or get) some oderless mineral spirts, dip the skewer in there and the paint comes off very easily. Also, might be better to put the curves down first then fit the straight to that instead of the opposite, might avoid some track kinks.
I’ll have to look into that! But oh okay that’s a good tip. I always struggle with the curves so that might help. Thanks man!
The larger the scale the more difficult it becomes to realize a nice layout. Many years ago I owned a H0 scale model railroad. It had a dimension of 7 x 4 ft. So it wasn't nearly big enough to create a realistic layout. Then the N-scale models came available and I changed to N-scale. My first N-scale layout was pretty big. It was L-shaped and it contained over 400 m (1300 ft) of tracks. After 15 years we moved to another village in the middle of our small country. The first few years I couldn't build a new layout because the room where I wanted to build it was occupied by my doughtier. SBecause my daughter lover model tries to he had asked my to built her a model railroad. It was a small layout of 5 x 3 ft with a very simpel layout. After she had moved the room came available to me to built a bigger one. Although the layout has nice dimensions it still is difficult to create a nice layout. I made a mistake to try to put as many tracks as possible on my layout. I thought it would provide me the possibility to create nice train movements. In a way it does have offered me nice possibilities but when I started to create the landscape I came to the conclusion that my design wasn't as great as I thought it would be. I'm now to old to start over so now I'm busy to reconstructing the existing layout. I wish you a Lott of joy working on your model railroad. I'm looking forward to see the cat running after the trains as my cat (and rabbit 😂) did. Greetings from The Netherlands
Thank you very much for sharing that! Nothin wrong with reconstructing a current layout to be better! Thanks again and cheers! :)
Where did bro go
Nice paint job. I couldn't find brown camo paint locally. I had to order it online.
Good idea.I get it at Walmart and sometimes it’s out of stock
Just curious, why not use Atlas’ 22” and 24” curves? I like the “click clack” sound of cars going over joins so I avoid flex track.
I do like the clickity clack sound and I may just do that for 1 of the curves, but I mostly use the flex track cause it has better electric flow since it’s all one piece
great work you inspirer me it to my layout
I’m glad! I get inspiration from watching other TH-camrs as well!
Why do you cut track to fit at the curve versus the end of the straight?
I would suggest moving any lengths of straight track you have pinned down so then you do Not have to cut curved lengths of track and thus minimise wastage.... shown at 5:36 in this video.
Great update video new sub Thanks for sharing 🇨🇦🚂🥓
Thank you!
where do you actually purchase the pink foam board? I haven't been able to find it anywhere (michael's,hobby lobby, etc)
I buy it at Lowe’s or Home Depot
In this layout, you chose not to use corkbed, was wondering why and if you notice any difference in sound, Thanks !!
I will use cork bed on the other side but I will say the sounds are different when you add cork. It’s hard the describe but the cork gives a deeper and slightly quieter sound then no cork! Hope this helps!
Wow I love how paint can drastically change scenery. Nice work! Quick question though, did you ever consider using one of those rust colored paint markers that are made for painting track? I'm curious to get your opinion on that.
I have thought about it. Maybe someday I’ll buy one to try on a section of track to see how I like it. I do the spray paint cause it looks good but also is fast haha
@@TopRailroad I think I'm gonna give it a try. Thanks for the info.
Some great track work , how did prevent the paint or clean the switch points after you painted the turnouts , great video
When I paint it I try to switch it to where the paint won’t get to those points of contact. If not I gently scrape the paint away where I need
Does the painting of the track affect electrical conductivity?
It shouldn’t! Just be careful with turnouts and points. You can always watch the plenty amount of videos on others painting track for tips!
Great layout!
Thank you!
Good advice…get that paint off ASAP. Another option is to wipe with a cloth immediately when wet.
Top railroad are you going to post more videos
Episode 2 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
😁😁
Did you finish this lay out or pull it back down ? Enjoy your videos..
This one was taken down but I explain why in the description of the new series I started a month ago
Great video! What do you use for the table legs?
I’m using 2x3s which is probably more then I need tbh cause they are pretty heavy
Paint and clean the tracks.
👌.
are you going to contiue this
For sure! I just need more time to do so haha
Awesome!
What is it with us model railroaders and all having cats especially black ones 🤣
Great minds think alike 😂
@@TopRailroad 100% bro! Lookin foward to seeing your new layout come together! 🙌💯
Awesome video as always "idea" put Railroad ties by some parts of track for details"
That’s a perfect idea for the ones I take off!
@@TopRailroadFigured because when ever I drive by the Railroad Tracks I see them so I said "Oh Top Railroad might use this for details!"
That’s great haha, thanks for the ideas!
@@TopRailroad Anytime Top Railroad!
Nice 👍♐️
From where did you buy these tracks? Peco?
You can get it on eBay or a hobby store that sells train stuff hopefully
great video use some of ur ideas on my layout
Cleaning up the paint at your rail joiners is always good, I personally solder my rails together to further improve continuity. But some people don't if they intend on dismantling the track.
This no longer your layout room...lol...the cat has now enforced its regime...😁
What do you think the best HO train under 300 dollars is?
Anything ScaleTrains or Athearn Genesis would be great!
Thanks
That actually really helps
When is the next
Hopefully this month of February! Sorry it’s been so long
Yeah
NICE
Hopefully you don’t restart this time!
Yay
👍
more room for activities! perfect size though not to small not to big (thats what she said)
😂😂
Sir are you Peco tracks?
Plz Make a 3\4 Demolished Train Depot…🙂
I’ll definitely think about that idea!
@@TopRailroad ok
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When's next video coming???
Been busy hopefully I’ll post a video this next month
@@TopRailroad thanks, look fwd to next one!!!
Any updates?
Not yet sorry, I hope to be able to return soon!
why not just put masking tape over the rails and then paint it?
You could but I didn’t have any tape that thin to cover each rail so this way was easier for me
Is there going video
Sorry I’ve even busy! I’m going to try to put out a video by the end of the month
th-cam.com/video/NP-6wbUSu3g/w-d-xo.html Watch the video give you tips
4:34
Not a good design .... retired firefighter here.. your blocking your egress window
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Disliked (not really) because of lack of pets being given to your cat. :)