John, He built it for the dancing girls he is having for the June meet at his house. LOL
I'm still undecided on the fascia John. Dave I used 13 sheets of plywood 
Dan you got the right idea 
Wow! Just read this thread from the beginning....i am inspired as I am in the process of getting started on my new layout....thanks Charlie!
I love the space and workmanship looks spectacular....you're one speedy guy. Keep us posted with your progress. Great job! 
Holy cow, fast is right. Are you trying to finish it before deer hunting season?
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Dennis
The train room is well done . The carpet is comfortable and the aesthetics are great. This is going to be a showcase layout.
Things in the train room tend to slow down for me from October through November as I spend time deer hunting. This year that time was extended a bit due to the unexpected passing of my father and also my wife's grandfather who died 3 days apart. The past 2 weeks have been a difficult time for us.
I'm back at it though. Hope to have all this roadbed down by end of day tomorrow.
Charlie very sorry for your loss, I also have spent the last4 days working on the layout every little bit counts.
Originally Posted by MichRR714:
Things in the train room tend to slow down for me from October through November as I spend time deer hunting. This year that time was extended a bit due to the unexpected passing of my father and also my wife's grandfather who died 3 days apart. The past 2 weeks have been a difficult time for us.
I'm back it though. Hope to have all this roadbed down by end of day tomorrow.
Sorry to learn of your family's losses, Charlie. Please accept our condolences.
Just finished reading and viewing this thread from page 1 to here, Charlie, and top marks all around--prep, paint, bench framework, plywood deck, etc.!!! Moving/handling that many 2x4's and ditto the 4x8 3/4" plywood wore me out just thinking about it--who needs a weight room--just build a layout.
Looking forward to future updates, and thank you for taking the time to share with us your progress thusfar. And condolences to you and yours on your losses.
Charlie,
Very sorry for your loss, the layout is coming along nicely
Alex
Hi Charlie,
Very sorry to hear of your loss, I hope some layout work will help fill some of the recent emptiness.
Charlie.....so sorry for your loss.....
Peter
Charlie,
Congrats, Can't wait to see the final layout!
PCRR/Dave
I wish u good luck on your new layout I have a new lionel o27 scale its a new bnsf maxi stack train I just love it it has the cw 80 power pack I just love it I had no promblems with it
Roadbed is in. Time to lay track!
charlie the whole package is looking great . and thanks for sharing the color blue you used. i have half the layout room ceiling painted flat black and put a sample of the blue you suggested. can't wait to get going on the benchwork. hope mine goes as quickly as yours!!!
how big will be your layout??? it looks nice
Keith, dimensions are 17 X 34.
wow that is a big layout my is 4x8 I have a new lionel bnsf maxi stack so I'm doing work on it now
Originally Posted by keith grobe:
wow that is a big layout my is 4x8 I have a new lionel bnsf maxi stack so I'm doing work on it now
My last layout was 6 x 12. You can do alot in a small space. Most importantly have some fun.
Looking very good! Thanks, again, for the photos and updates.
Looks great
What kind of roadbed are you installing?
Originally Posted by Swafford:
What kind of roadbed are you installing?
Woodland Scenics foam.
Coming along nicely Charlie!
Charlie - Sorry for your losses. Great job on the layout, looking good.
Art
Coming along!
Peter
Charlie,
It is looking good. Large space or small space, one can do a lot with O Gauge trains!!
Thank you for keeping us posted.
The layout & room are looking fantastic.
You are making good progress. I agree with many comments above, this is a great thread, either to follow or just to scan through as I did now to see review all the progress all along up to now. Good luck as you go along. It is looking fantastic.
Looking great CHARLIE!!! Sorry for your loss.
I see a future trip to the Detroit area in the making. Beautiful work.
Charlie,
Sorry about the loss of your family members. That is great with what you have and what it will become. I sure wish I had that amount of space to build.
Good luck with the rest of the build.
David
I managed to get started laying down track today. With some hands on guidance from Jim1939 and Trainwreck Bob I was able to get started, learn the pitfalls and found out how to do it right. My son enjoyed the lesson too!
Originally Posted by MichRR714:
I managed to get started laying down track today. With some hands on guidance from Jim1939 and Trainwreck Bob I was able to get started, learn the pitfalls and found out how to do it right. My son enjoyed the lesson too!
Congratulations!! I'm glad your son is learning with you!
nice looking layout I have been working on my new lionel train layout so
keep up the good work on your layout is that a lionel track?? or ia that
mike train house track???
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keep up the good work on your layout is that a lionel track?? or ia that
mike train house track???
On Sun, Dec 7, 2014 at 9:40 PM, O Gauge Railroading On Line Forum <
alerts@hoop.la> wrote:
nice looking layout
nice layout how big is it???
On Sun, Dec 7, 2014 at 9:40 PM, O Gauge Railroading On Line Forum <
alerts@hoop.la> wrote:
On Sun, Dec 7, 2014 at 9:40 PM, O Gauge Railroading On Line Forum <
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Charlie looks great, keep it up.... My only concern is you had "Train Wreck Bob" help you lay your track? I hope Jim straightens things out over there.
