New Train Room Finally Getting A Layout! (Last Update: 07/02/2022)

Welcome Home John, welcome home.

Thanks Paul, I'm excited to get moved.  It will be a huge task, we've been here for 28 years, and there's a LOT of stuff to clear out! [of course, not train stuff! ]

I'll have sore arms from carrying all the stuff there, and I'm already starting to pack stuff up, and it's a month before we take possession.

That looks bigger than my basement.  I look forward to all the progress updates.

This is great news, a beautiful area for a beautiful Model railroad.  Please keep us updated as you build your dream Railroad. This is exciting....If possible, let us know what track you plan to use, what control system, what table height, your largest curve diameter, the basic’s. Thank you for letting us know about this wonderful time in your life.  Happy Railroading.

Congratulations John! It's not even my layout but I can't wait! What a wonderful pallet, exciting stuff.

Downsizing?  Basement looks bigger than my house.  Have fun!

WOW John, I have to say I never seen a condo with a basement that big! You are truly a luck man to have such a great room to build your dream layout! I cant wait to see your build as it goes along!

John, I am very happy and excited for you.  It looks and sounds perfect.  The outside entrance can be priceless for gaining access without tracking through the house.  And a walkout basement is wonderful in that you don't really feel like you are in a basement.

Art

John,

Congratulations!  That room looks huge.  You can finally transform you carpet RR into what I am sure will be a beauty.  Hope you're staying in the area.  

Ron Lego

Congratulations John! I was wondering when you would move as you have mentioned it to me when I visited to drop off my coaches for an LED upgrade. I just have to remember to get your new location when I Drop off some repair work after York. I hope it isn't too far from your previous home. Love the room for your layout!   Good Luck to you and your wife!      regards, Fred in New Hope, PA

Congratulations John.  Do great things with it.  We all like pictures.  Get a move on.....LOL

Fantastic layout room!  Ample lighting and electrical access.  Maybe a crew room in the area behind the pillars? 

And now, back to the happiest chore of your life...moving. 

Bruce

wow that is some basement!! good luck!

That room has lots of potential for a great layout. Congratulations John. I look forward to seeming the progress in the future.

Thanks all!  

I'm actually only moving about three miles, and we are planning on an overlap of around 3-4 months so we can make the move incrementally and also tidy up this house for sale.  Anyone need a really large house in SE-PA on two wooded acres?

I've been looking around in my shop area and realizing what a huge chunk of work I've carved out for myself!   It's staggering to think of all the stuff I've accumulated over all these years!

I will finally get to use the Mianne benchwork that I picked up several years ago, though I suspect I'll need to add to it once I have a final plan.  I'll get in next month and do detailed measurements to figure out exactly what I can fit in and still have good access to everything.  The room behind the columns is where my workbench and computer will go.  I figure the tiled area next to the door will be a small social area.  I'll have a TV on the wall that I can link to the train cameras, that will be fun.

The adventure is just beginning.

Wow, a finished space as a starting point.  You just found my dream condo.

Looks like a great space for you’re layout. Looking forward to your layout updates.

Congrats John! We moved this summer after 22 years in our last place. It's amazing what you uncover! 

John ,Good luck with your new home & new layout ,can't wait to see pictures as you make progress & i have no doubt will be a beauty to see !!!!!!!