UPDATED ADDED A VIDEO 7-21-17 //// A VIDEO OF MY SHOP IN PROGRESS JUST ADDED A VIDEO OF THE NEW LAYOUT ROOM

That is one sweet work bench! I'm sure it will be producing some mighty nice treasures soon!!

Now you've got some elbow room Alex.  Nice space!

Is the right hand end of the test track to measure how far an engine will fly through the air? <g>

Great looking facility!

Great setup Alex keep it going 

Congrats on the progress so far.  That's an awful lot in 19 days considering all the other aspects of moving into a new home.  Is the layout destined for the other garage bay or will you actually put a car in the garage?

Alex,

now you are talking. You will be able to work so much easier with the additional room. Congratulations and good luck to you and your family in the new home.

alan graziano

Looks great, Alex.

Best of luck in the new house. 

Jim

Alex

Really nice set up. My Williams Brass Challenger will feel the love from the new work space.

Question - Will you also be building a  model RR?

Steve

Looking great Alex!

Nice set up and quick work, Alex. Always nice to have a deep utility sink at the work area. Btw, how's that portable ac unit with the recent heat wave and humidity we've. Bought an 18,000 btu one for the basement since no central air there but returned it since it just didn't do the job despite it was rated for an area larger than the basement room it was in. So bought a window unit, cut an opening in basement's block wall to fit it in. More work than I'd wanted to do but at least it's now pleasantly cool there.

Nice shop area! When you get a chance can you give us a little peek to where the layout is going to go?

Alex, like everything else you do, that is sweet.  I noticed the fridge.  That must be to hold adult beverages for when Ben might visit.   Great job.  I love the way you have it all set up.  Some serious work will be done there.   I will be in your area in a few weeks and will buy lunch. 

Hi everyone,

  I thank you all for the nice comments

Pete, i hope to be making some beautiful models

Johnny, yes i finally have a nice size shop

Chris, that was made like that on purpose. That's for when i get an engine that's giving me migraines i will punch the throttle and sail it off the test track LOL !

Miguel, thanks

Coach Joe, yes it is a lot to do in 19 days, my wife and i haven't stopped for a minute since we moved in, i don't know how I'm standing up. LOL

Alan, Thanks. finally i have a lot of room to get things done

Jim, Thanks hope you're feeling good

Steve thanks. Your engine soon will be on that bench getting upgraded

Steve SIRT, thanks

Jeff, thanks

Kenn, thanks. The AC unit works okay, it keeps the garage at a steady 76 degrees but it can't make it any cooler. I think a through the wall unit would be better.

Mike G  Thanks,  i posted a short video of the future layout area

Marty Thanks my friend, yes we must keep beer for Ben when he comes over, also can't forget to keep cigar's for him too!! LOL. Just let me know when you're going to be in the area so you can come by.

Thanks, Alex

Alex, Thank you for posting the future layout room video. Now its on record for when you start looking back down the road! Cant wait to watch as it comes along!

Looking good Alex ,what a big difference compared to the old work bench,it will be a pleasure to work on trains with all the extra room you have ,you are going to enjoy it a lot ,you deserve it ,how far are you from my house in case i need something repaired ? i hope all the rest of your family is OK my best to everyone .     Jerry

Looks great!  Your new work bench definitely has a lot more room.  Nice size room for the layout.  Hope to see you at the next York.

Great looking spaces Alex!!  Congrats on the new "digs"!!

Alan

Locking good Alex! Now the million dollar question is whose car stays outside in the winter to compensate for the workshop,get good scrapers,car starter and brushes even Jersey winters can be frosty! 

Alex this gives you a lot of room for both the layout and shop. You made an excellent choice and should enjoy them. Lots of progress made in 19 days.

Please continue to update as you go along.

Bill

Great looking repair and layout space. Keep us posted on your progress. 

Yay! This is already exciting to watch.

Congrats Alex. Looks awesome! 

Very nice workspace, Alex!  Thank you for sharing.  Some good elbow room there. Be looking forward to the layout progress. 

Im still dismantling my layout getting ready for our move. 

Welcome to NJ. Looks great Alex. I have beer and cigars ready

Alex,

this looks great, thanks for sharing!

Very nice Alex. I'm looking forward to seeing how you use that 31X15 space for your layout.

 Thanks,

Richad

Good luck Alex. Can't wait to see what you do with the new space!

Hi everyone,

Thanks for the nice comments

Mike G, hoping to start the new layout this coming winter ( maybe November )

Hi Jerry, I think even though I'm in Jersey it might be a bit further from you. I'm in the Freehold area.

Hi Ron, I will definitely see you at this coming York

Alan, thanks buddy

Don, It will be the wife's car in the garage ( that's a no win for me ) LOL !

Bill W thanks, I will keep updates coming

Bill L thanks , i will post my progress

Luvindemtrains thanks

Chris thanks buddy

Brian thanks pal,  I wish you the best of luck with your move. I'm sure the new layout will be awesome

Kevin thanks pal

Rich thanks buddy

Richard thanks my friend

Gerry thanks i still have your UP passenger car for you

Thanks, Alex

Wow Alex. You'll be cranking out more projects then ever before with all that space. Congratulations.

Lookin' good Alex, you have lots of room to work and play there!

Thanks for sharing the progress on your new layout Alex. Hopefully when you are finished setting your layout up we will have a chance to see it in person.

Hi Alex, I really enjoyed the video tours.  Its the man's lot in life to park our cars outside.  

I am sure your creativity will make your train room a fantastic place for a layout.

All the best,  

Alex -

That is great news!

Oh by the way, don't forget a spot for the ahem... new tool box!

And convenient access to the electric panel for separate breakers and lots of outlets!

Hi Guys

Thanks for the nice comments

Capt. John i finally have lots of room to get things done. I was hard working in a 8x9 space for so many years.

GRJ thanks yes lots of room and I'm loving it

Bob once I'm set up we will have many train days to all hangout

Dave agreed i knew if i had one side of the garage, the other would be the wife's lol

John, that's my favorite type of toolbox lol

Tom, yes easy access to all utilities

Thanks, Alex

Paint the floor and put the sprinkles on it, it will really dress it up. I did this in my garage and basement. For the train room I went to Ollies and got cheap matching rug pieces.  Jack tylenda

Alex,

Enjoy yourself. You're going to have a blast.

Great video Alex, love the accent. Looks like besides having you do work on my Niagra(when I see you are available), I will probably be asking about upgrading my NYC #3000 Mohawk. The guy that was supposed to be working on it never got back to me at all. I guess they are so far backed up, that they don't want to say anything to me. Oh well. Be bugging you soon, lol. Keep posting updates.

Great space Alex. Best of luck.

Thank you all for the kind comments. 

Here's another update of the test track table. 

Lookin good Alex. Wire on the poles, WOW!

That's amazing Alex, your test bench looks better than many layouts!

Alex, I have to agree with both comments above. Love the wires on the power polls and it looks a lot better then any of my past layouts! LOL Great Job!

Looking good Alex, I agree that is layout quality work.

Alex your test bench looks like some switching layouts I've seen.  Nice work like everything you do.

Hi Alex, very nice work bench. You got me thinking when I saw your table saw parked under the bench. I have an radial arm saw but I have to keep it in the shed because of it's size and it is a little work to set up when I need to do large projects. I think I have a possible home for a roll away eight inch saw for smaller jobs.

As for the train room it's going to be great watching it grow. You have about ten feet more length then mien and a foot extra in width so I consider your room "Green Acres".

Have Fun!

That is the finest test bench I have ever seen Alex.  Nice work!

Congrats on getting settled in your new home - you have a great area to work with!

-Greg

Looking real good there, Alex.  FYI I'd go with LED tube lights over the fluorescents.  Money ahead in the long run.  Best thing I did for my garage!

Larry 

Good luck in your new home & your new layout. Are you still in Staten Island?

PSAP2010 posted:

Looking real good there, Alex.  FYI I'd go with LED tube lights over the fluorescents.  Money ahead in the long run.  Best thing I did for my garage!

 

Larry 

 

I agree with the LEDs and there's another good reason.  FL's emit a good amount of UV which will cause train colors to fade.  FL's with trains underneath them should have UV filters installed.  

Hello all

Thanks for all the kind comments

Capt. John thanks pal

GRJ. Thanks my friend

Mike thank you

Rich thanks buddy

Coach Joe thank you very much

Mario Radial arm saws are HUGE and HEAVY, i had one many years back and i sold it because like you said a lot to set up and move around. The portable 10 inch table saw works great.

Johnny my buddy when the hell are you going to come over !! lol I miss ya !

Greg thanks buddy

Larry thanks, yes i will go with LED'S quite a few people said the same thing as you. LED's all the way !

Eddie thanks my friend.  I now live in New Jersey

Chris agreed will definitely go with LED's

Thanks, Alex

Alex, I see you've been bit by the crappy Photobucket ransom scheme.

I bought one just like that at Douzers on Dekalb Ave

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Alex,

That certainly gives the term "Test Track" a whole new meaning! ANY layout would be fortunate to look like your so-called 'test track'. Excellent work!

Alex

Wow Alex that looks terrific!

You never cease to amaze me with your excellent expertise! Lol!!

Mike R

Looks great Alex, all the best!