My progress on small ho layout

[wjacob]

For the past 2 years I have tried to get to a point where I like the track layout well enough to start scenery. Well I think I'm close. The total layout is 12' x 8' with a 2'x5' extension. Here are some of the first posted pics of the layout. If anyone has any opinions on changes to the track that would be great.

 

[wjacob]

This area will be a small lake with a bridge

This is the interchange with possibility of expansion

And this is the small staging yard for now

 

[wjacob]

This area is going to be a fuel distribution center. The one near me has an area for offloading ethanol cars shown here.

Also have an area for grain unloading

I think that's it for now. Thanks guys

 

[goscrewyourselves]

Great layout that seems to be coming along very nicely as well!
Cheers,

 

[CSXDC]

Looking good! Nice size to work with, too!

 

[ledzeppelinfan1]

I like the plan. Just go with it.

 

[wjacob]

Thanks for the comments guys. I hoping to keep progressing the layout even as the weather gets nicer.

 

[otiscnj]

Looks like a good amount of traffic on the mainline! Keep us posted going forward.

 

[JimT]

You layout doesen't look all that small to me! Nice work, thanks for posting.

 

[Mister Bill]

Where are the motors for your turnouts? Hidden?

Bill

 

[wjacob]

I haven't installed any motors yet. I was just testing the track to make sure it's all good to go. I'm thinking most of the switches will be manual.


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[wjacob]

So I have been working on tweaking the track plan so when winter comes I can make some progress on scenery.

 

[wjacob]

I have added some foam for the terrain. It still is far from done but it gives me a idea where things will go.

 

[logandsawman]

Thanks for posting all the pictures!! I notice we like the same type of Gorilla Glue. I like all your terrain. I like seeing your trains, too.
Keep it up!! lasm

 

[ClinchValley]

Making some great progress. Love seeing the updates

 

[wjacob]

Added some plexiglass for the track close to the edge, also painted edges black. Something so simple made a huge difference.

 

[wjacob]

 

[kjchronister]

Looking good. Nice progress!

 

[syrous]

Nice work, looking forward to more updates.

 

[wjacob]

Thanks guys