That's really classy looking floor Peter, almost a shame to put a layout over it! I did say "almost". 
Not much happening since the last update........final sign off occurs after the windows are finished and painted, the walls are touched up and a terminal cleaning is done.
No worries though, the additional Mianne Benchwork is on order and the likely arrival is sometime after Labor Day.
I finally settled on a plan and this is it.....the Mianne Benchwork allows for some overhand and I expect it to be about an inch and a half all the way around.
The lift section will be in the middle in the area marked b, c, d, with the open area above it.
Ignore the sidings on the bottom outside the main layout proper for now....they are alternatives to what is already on the plan.....
There is a minimum of 3-4 feet all the way around the layout.
The wall on the right (the east wall) is wired for a flat screen TV which my kids gave me for Father's day....
A big plus.....when the house was built, the whole house vacuum was extended to the attic.....I just had it serviced and there are two accessible ports in the layout room.....
This is the storage room where are the train boxes will be stored.....
Once the touch up paint is finished and the place cleaned, the next step is to empty the storage units into the storage room.......then we'll be ready for the Benchwork!
The track order will probably be for York pick up.
One of these days I'll ask Tom (Gilly@N&W) to help me estimate how many Glen Snyder shelves I will need (also, for York pick up)
I suspect the next big update will be after the trains are moved in.
Have a great summer everyone......
Peter
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That is certainly a magnificent space for the layout, I think I'd be happy to build my layout in your storage room! 
One comment, maybe consider more yard space? I know I wish I had planned for more.
Peter, John has an excellent point! I too would be happy with the storage room for my layout! You and your wife have worked really hard all these years bettering countless patients’ quality of life and even length of life. You really deserve a fantastic space for a layout! It sounds like you will need a big vehicle to haul the track and shelving back home from York! 😄
It's so much fun watching your layout development. Have a great summer, all.
I like the plan Peter. Loop running and switching. 
The room is beautiful. Your GC does excellent work.
Happy Summer!
Bob
W@gunrunnerjohn posted:That is certainly a magnificent space for the layout, I think I'd be happy to build my layout in your storage room!
One comment, maybe consider more yard space? I know I wish I had planned for more.
I hear you, John.....I will. In addition, I will also have floor to ceiling Glen Snyder shelving (somewhere between 90-100 6ft sections) as ready tracks.
My goal is to have everything out and available to run.
Peter
Peter it will be an exciting and anticipatory Summer. Hope that Santa arrives early with a load of Benchwork. This layout will be stunning.
@Putnam Division posted:I hear you, John.....I will. In addition, I will also have floor to ceiling Glen Snyder shelving (somewhere between 90-100 6ft sections as ready tracks.
My goal is to have everything out and available to run.
Peter
Ditto for me. I have around 140 feet of Glenn Snyder shelves now, and I'm prepping an 18 foot wall that will be floor to ceiling shelves, looking like 45 six foot sections. I will probably also put some more over my under construction freight yard as well, that would be another 14 six foot sections.
I'm really looking forward to having stuff out where I can see and enjoy it, and also run it.
That wood flooring / stain color is gorgeous!
Outstanding Peter!
This is going to be a great train room.
As expected, a very quiet summer as far as the new layout is concerned. I await the materials.....and, the River City 3 Railer's current revision/refreshment projects on the 21x42 modular layout are keeping me very busy.....
Monday, Sept 20th, the storage units get emptied.
Sometime after Labor Day, my Mianne order will be ready and then shipped......it can come whenever, since I'm in no rush......this is a once in a lifetime project for me......
Track plan set....ordering track and Glen Snyder shelving, soon....
I have moved my "train library and videos" to the attic shelving......and, my current stock of Mianne benchwork has been carried to the attic.....
....i suspect that many of these books and videos are familiar to the group......
Have a safe and great rest of the summer, folks......
York or Bust, October 20201.......
Peter
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Lookin' good Peter, can't wait to see what you create. 
The trains came home today......I had the storage units emptied.....3 poor fellows had to do it.....but I tipped them well and they were very happy....
Loading at the storage facility:
The two 10x10 units are now empty......
Going home with views from the attic:
The stuff on the far end belongs to my kids.....
A few views "from the attic window" are provided to track progress......
A major step in the new layout has occurred........and, at the very least, my trains are now available for our upcoming holiday displays!
Peter
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Peter, one word, WOW!
Steve
It's exciting when the babies come home! 
Peter, I do believe you have a few more trains than I have! Congratulations!
Peter,
Now the fun really starts!
MELGAR
Have fun Peter. The best part is when you open a container.. "I did not know I bought that!"😁
@DMASSO posted:Have fun Peter. The best part is when you open a container.. "I did not know I bought that!"😁
.....and, why do I have 3 of these?
Peter
