**Lionel Branded Table**

That is beautiful work.  Looks like one  big, big bridge.

wow, that is totally sweet!

Here is the table top...

It's certainly a great work of art, but from a practical standpoint it makes it difficult to access the underside of the layout for any purpose.

By the time the Traingineers are finished with this layout there should not be a need to get underneath the table, however there is a good 18" from floor to top of table base arch so getting access underneath is very doable. 

By the time the Traingineers are finished with this layout there should not be a need to get underneath the table, however there is a good 18" from floor to top of table base arch so getting access underneath is very doable. 

You call 18" access underneath to the top of the arch is "very doable?"

How old are you?

Trainworks should have just velcro'd some crappy fabric up around the edge so the old guys on this forum could easily access the underside of the layout that they did not pay for nor will ever see in person.

Can't you guys just enjoy it for what it is? I"m sure that the prospective owner is OK with not having a full size door leading to the underside of his layout.

Very nice design by the way! I've seen the examples on your website using the vivid postwar green and it looked sweet.

Traingineers have fashioned fine, fanciful furniture for ferroequinologists

I love it! But 18 inches to get underneath, well is a little tight for my robust frame!

Well... I personally think the table is a work of art and only wish I had the funds to buy one.  It sure would look good in my home office.

Once again, well done!

Pat

This layout is really beautifull. AS far as getting underneath it for work you can simply lift it up on one side and set that side on a couple of stands.

But what my minds eye sees is removing the two shelf ends to be used for any of a hundred things and join the two Lionel cutout sectins with a 1X12 board. Add a little creative application and you could have one very cool walk under bridge for a shelf layout.

At first, I thought that this was just a large coffee table that would have a glass top. A coffee table like this where you could store locomotives in the end would be one sweet piece to have in the den or family room.

I don't know about the access under the table, but it sure is a work of art!

TrainDame,

Very sweet layout table....enjoy it, even if others do not!!!

Rick.

Dorcie,

Mario (GG1MAn) may be on to something.  MAybe one of the end shelf units can be removable or open to provide access to underneath.  Even if the Traingineers have the layout fine tuned so that operations never requires going underneath, access to add dramatic lighting or a contrasting backing to emphasize the wonderful LIONEL bridge or even access for storagespace could be a welcome addition to that fine layout table.

Joe

Love the sound of that ReadingFan 

Good morning Frank,

The table is 5' x 10'

The table base is just OUTSTANDING!

As for access "under" the table, I would imagine their work

is above a "basic" level and rarely needs such access.

Looks like the two sides are done with a CNC machine. One of my former customers has one that they use to make the tops and bottoms for bay and bow windows. I know they can program it to rout anything out. I think I'll get in touch with them to see if they would make me the front and back. The sides are easier to do.

Love the table, it is a true work of art. I admire all that Trainworx does!! What would be the possibility of producing this table for purchase for those interested?? "Some assembly required." This would be great to have as pre-made benchwork and just add your own top.

This would be perfect for when I am ready to downsize both my home and layout to an apartment or condo.

I thought it was a coffee table size as well, 5 X 10 is a nice size layout.

In any case I guess my idea to use it as a bridge is not a very good one. Unless you have a big double door entrance into your train room.

I sure could use one of those right here in my den for my all-tinplate layout!  That would make quite a handsome display!

The typical highly creative and enticing work by Roger, Dorcie, and the TrainWorx team.

Does not Trainworx sell the bridge decorated for Lionel and LCCA?

I also think Trainworx sells the sides to look like lets say the facade of old Yankee stadium.

http://www.twtrainworx.com/store.html

nice stuff.

I inquired about the Trainworx train tables a couple of years ago at York.  If I remember they were in the $3000 - $5000 range.  They have several versions, great looking table!

The access issue might be resolved by modifying the shelf unit.  Installation of a few hinges on the end shelf section should provide easier access under the layout.

Boy Jim, what a genius I am. I took Tranworks idea and then gave it back to them.

I saw those bridges at York, so much for great thinking on my part.

Oh yea, did I ever tell you about my idea to put fan driven smoke units in engines?

Mario, I still think that your best idea was to put little electric motors into the engines, and then provide power via the rails. I hope it catches on. 

I saw their design a few years ago and did my own version. Thanks for the inspiration it looks great in my house.

Can I order one for my dining room?  My bride may disagree, but I think it is far better than the old Ethan Alan table there right now.