UPDATED PICTURES AND VIDEO 7-22-15! THE JADA RAILROAD MAIN LINES ARE UP AND RUNNING

Alex,

It seems we are traveling parallel paths. I too started to dismantle my layout right after a magazine and video feature. Had a sump issue a while back which got the basement carpet damp so I decided to tear it all out and start over. Total update of the layout room..new wall to wall carpet.. track lighting to go with the recessed cans.. about another 100' of RailRax to put up... 

Now I can follow you for inspiration... it's pretty exciting!

Good luck, have fun and enjoy the journey!

Alex, you and me both, my friend!  I'm still in the middle of repacking my trains for my rebuild to make the layout more accessible without losing layout square footage.  It's like a puzzle, I have to move 5 things to get to one area to change, but I'm getting close to the minor deconstruction.

 

I'm glad I got some video of your layout this summer.  Good luck with the rebuild, I'm sure it will be magnificent!

 

(Oh, at one time I looked like your daughter's boyfriend, before I got married!)

I am glad I got to see your layout last summer, visiting it brought back a lot of memories of your videos train trips on your layout. You have more will power than me, I just don'the seem to have the will power to do what needs to be done in the basement and start a new layout. Some of the reson is the $$$ it takes plus I am looking at retirement in X years and a move at that time. I hold the dream layout in my mind for then. Please be like Elliot and keep us in the loop as you go along we can learn a lot from you as you progress to your next GREAT layout. Gee when we talked at trainstock you said about seeing each other again this summer I wasn'the sure about coming up, but now, hum.                                                                                                                                                                                     Looks like you have alot of riders riding along on your rebuild train, I guess we are in for a wild ride. I hear the all aboard being called and we are climbing aboard for the ride!                                 We are ready for the ride. 

Alex; I thought that was you posing!! Best of luck with your new adventure. I'm sure it will be and even greater looking layout.

Alex, I've torn down 3 layouts over the past 21 years and always looked forward to the challenge of building another layout. With your expertise I'm sure it will be a masterpiece.

Glad to see you going with the 46" off the floor. Easy to work on. Looking forward to seeing the progress photos.

This is how you make a great layout better.  The opportunity to learn from one's mistakes and incorporate new ideas and improvements is the best way to improve.

 

Congratulations, Alex.  I'm sure the new layout will be a showstopper.

Good luck on the rebuild, I will be doing the same towards the end of the month.

Good luck Alex! Look forward to seeing your progress!

WOW, Alex! Awesome endeavor! I need to get in touch with you to see if we can come up with a series of "things I've learned" articles as work progresses on your new layout. Definitely do keep us posted.  My love to Dina, too!

Allan & Alex, count me in as one who would really appreciate and enjoy a "things I learned" series of articles in OGR!  I will be starting to build my first good-sized layout (almost identical sized space as Alex has to work with) later this year and would like to avoid as many first-time mistakes as possible!  Alex, I hope you will consider doing it despite the extra work it would put on your plate!

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Cant wait for the design.  Glad I got to see it a few times

steve

 

Good luck with your new layout.  I have done this dismantling 2 times and its not a fun thing.  Hope the new layout is trouble free. Remember pace yourself.

Thanks for posting the photos of your take-down. The dampness issue is a big one and is reason enough to do the new layout project.

 

We all know it will be great. Please post your progress photos.

 

As we speak, our new benchwork is going in this morning.

I figured something was up with all the items you listed for sale.   I can't wait to see the new layout!  Good luck with the rebuild.

-Greg

So what scale you goin' to, N scale?

 

 

 

 

 

I was stunned when I saw this thread.  My OGR mag just got to me in Florida and I just finished reading about the Jada railroad

 

The photos in the mag don't show any mildew. 

 

So you will have an opportunity to be featured again in a future issue, I am sure.

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Dennis

YEP, I can remember when I looked like your daughter's boyfriend...oh wait,  I was daydreaming again.  Is he the third member of the Hans and Franz team...Yanz?  He will pump YOU up!!!

 

I really liked your old layout.  I'm surprised it was only as big as you said it was, it looked much bigger to me.  Good luck with your new layout.  Keep us posted with lots o pics.

 

Rick

Alex,

With help like that doing the bull work is just a finger point away. Awesome job that kid is doing for you. You are very lucky to have that help.

As far as the layout goes I'm very happy for you that you are starting over. I know how much trouble you were having with everything. You will come out on top with an even nicer layout than you had. I'm so looking forward to seeing it as it progresses.

Good luck pal. I'll come over and help whenever you want.

Mike R

You guys are great, this is what i love about this forum. Sometimes i think, should i have taken on this huge task, the answer is YES when you hear all the positive and encouraging comments.

 

Alan, that sounds great, just let me know. Also Dina says hi.

 

RICKC, Yes he's extremely powerful.He's a kick boxer and a cage fighter. He makes things so easy for me. Except when i kid around fight with him, then it's not easy. LOL LOL

 

Once again thank you all for the great comments and input, I will continue to post progress photos as we go along.

 

Thanks,

ALEX,

Alex,

 

I had the misfortune of not seeing your former layout in person, but  I can assure that such will not be the case in the future. I told Judy about your project, and without hesitation, she said, "Well, he is still young so he will have no problem getting it done. And this time we will definitely go visit them."

 

Good luck, my friend, and hope to see you 'soon'. 

 

Alex

Alex,

I dont think I've seen pictures of your old layout, do you have a link or anything so I can see?  Looking forward to seeing what you do!

Mike

Holy Canoli Batman!  The layout was gorgeous it's a shame it had to come down. 

 

Still can't believe it, had to re read the thread in case I missed the April fools part.

 

I'm sure the new one will be even better.

Spence beat me to it 

 

 

Alex,

 

It's sad to a layout go, but just the beginning of new possibilities. These guys know the feeling well!

 

Good luck with the new layout.

 

Jim

Alex, any help you need please call on me.

I can be right there and you my even get both Mario Brothers!!!

Good Luck and happy building for me that's 75 percent of the fun!!!!

WOW, first wgb pete then scrapiron now you. At least you aren't going on3. Happy building.  I immensely enjoy watching layouts being built. They are all so different. I even learn a few things. I wish an other priority didn't keep me from working on mine.  Reading the forum is a great distraction while sitting at the UMH. 

Dan

Alex,

46 inches-guess you are cutting 2x4 by 8 footers in half and taking 2 inches off each or just buy 2x4 by 7 footers and cut them in half for 42 inch height. That is what I did and have the layout at 42 inches height. Enough rrom to store stuff and to get under it.

 

So... are you making room for the real subway to come through?

 

As long as the layout is done for August, we can still party!

We need to stop tying you up here in the forum so you can get working on that new layout!  The open house won't be the same without trains running!

 

I really look forward to your progress, and if there's any help or ideas you need that I can provide, please let me know.  Perhaps I can provide encouragement from the peanut gallery.

Alex, the corner of your layout that Ted always sat his beer on is gone.  We have to talk.

Alex,

Are you sure your not going to be putting a pool table and a bar in place of the layout. LOl

 

Alan Graziano

 

Once again thank you all for the nice comments and input, you guys are great!!!!

 

John, the layout will be operational by the time the open house arrives, there won't be to much scenery if any at all. But trains will be running.

 

Marty, I'll call you today !!!!!

 

Alex

Whew!  You had me worried!

 

I'm betting this will be a fantastic new layout judging from the great one you had before the demolition.

John,  It will be a nice layout, but a much simpler track plan and you will be able to view trains from all area's on the table. It will be a bit smaller than my other layout, there will be much more hangout room for visitors.

 

Thanks

Alex

Alex, I have faith that you'll do a nice one.

 

Wow Alex, I'm glad I got to see your old layout and I look forward to the new one.

I'm also about to start building a new layout, and like you, re-evaluating track. I have Fastrack, you had MTH, I'm also thinking about Gargraves/Ross. I also don't have a track plan yet. Good luck.

Hi Dave,

 

  Great to hear from you, how is everything down under.

 

It will be a slow go, but I'm looking forward to rebuilding my layout. You should definitely go with Gargraves and Ross. Keep us posted with your rebuild, looking forward to seeing the progress pictures.

 

Alex

I'm jealous!  Looks like fun.  Building is the best part for me and I have nothing left to build.  My only choice is to do what you did.  Maybe some day.