Chris's Big Layout

[Smudge617]

Who's that guy ?

Fred the foreman of course

 

[Colbert]

Stored and ready for the next running session.

 

[Alcomotive]

Bachmann Cylindrical 4 Bay Grain Hopper Canadian National (Demo Scheme, one side grey, one side rainbow), available with or without FRED

View attachment 187587

I have this car and it tracks well along with the FRED working as it should.....need to Weather it with a diluted white and then some dullcote etc. and then rust out the trucks and so forth

CN Billboard Cars, 1971

CN posed a train of newly-painted billboard cars across from its station in Belleville, Ontario during the Countdown 6218 fantrips ...

tracksidetreasure.blogspot.com

 

[BunkerTheHusky]

This layout is miles away from perfection but it's mine.

And at the end of the day, isn't that all that matters? As long as you're getting enjoyment from having your layout and running trains, it doesn't have to be perfect!

 

[John from Indiana]

Today, I added two sides on each bridge/duck-under to improve their rigidity. I also lay the new and old track for a test. IMHO, it works fine .

View attachment 186521

I like your layout planning. I started out with a "duck-under" area; and it seemed like a great idea; but 2 knee replacements, a back bad and almost hitting 80 years old, I really have to think about the merits of getting on my knees and crawling under my layout. I put carpet down in my layout room with thick padding and that helps me now...but sometimes, even today, if I drop something and it goes under the layout, I have to consider the worth of the dropped object and usually put off going under the layout until I drop something again

 

[Colbert]

In fact this idea is not mine. I borrowed it from this wonderful layout:

The Heart of Georgia HOG Layout in HO Scale

Scott Perry's Better Beginner's Layout that features operations and simple construction to help new modelers get the most out of their layout!

hogrr.blogspot.com

 

[Colbert]

My Little Big Layout is going to get bigger (a little). A single track is not enough. A second track is on the way. See you soon !

 

[Bruette]

I look forward to seeing it!

 

[Colbert]

I look forward to seeing it!

Me too !

 

[migalyto]

My Little Big Layout is going to get bigger (a little). A single track is not enough. A second track is on the way. See you soon !

Now your talking!

 

[Colbert]

 

[Colbert]

This morning (it's already 9:37 AM in France), I did some work: Insulation of the four turnouts (shorts are not welcome aboard) and laying a few pieces of track.

 

[Colbert]

 

[Bruette]

Looking good!

 

[migalyto]

Good looking layout. Running 2 trains will be a blast!

 

[logandsawman]

I need a few more straight sections of track. I ordered them. They will arrive next week. I'm very pleased with the result so far. Any comments or advices ?

I am super happy you were able to get some more space! Cant wait to see the trains running!

 

[Colbert]

I am super happy you were able to get some more space!

Thanks !

Cant wait to see the trains running!

Me too !

 

[Colbert]

 

[Colbert]

 

[Colbert]

Ready for a new running session !