The "Encourage Others Challenge": Post a picture of your layout...how many will post???

I've forgotten how to retrieve photos from my computer, plus how to post photos here (the hard drive had to be replaced some 4 months ago by Apple). However, Great Layout Adventures Volume 8 should cover me on this.

I'm still in the hording and dreaming stages. Does that count?

 Alan,  your layout is a tough one to follow......

-Pete

Here are some pics of my tiny O-16 radius Easter layout. 

My "real" layout is a switching shelf that I cannot figure out how to photograph in a complete way. 

I've posted here before, but here are some from my On30 layout, in a 11X10 foot room:

And a rather crude video from earlier:

Can't I don't have one at present. And can't find the one I started before moving. 

Some of my 1980's train show layout:

Rusty

Here is my contribution

Not a layout shot but here's a short video made recently of three Legacy diesels running on my layout.   A newer SD40-2, out front, a 3 year old GP-35 midway running as a pusher and a 8 year old GP30 in reverse bringing up the rear.  I shortened the train to shorten the video  .. A testament to Legacy control as the train never derailed, Eight years span engine age and they actually ran smooth as silk all in sinc.....

joe

Still at work...Don

My layout is "U" shaped 10' x 12'.  Still a work in progress.

It is actually hard to photograph the whole thing in one shot.  Here are some shots from different angles.

Tom

People have been able to watch the progress on my layout for the last three and a half years right here on the forum.

Here is just a small sample of what I've been up to. You can check out my layout in more depth by visiting "My dream/ nightmare layout"

WOW!   Great pics, everyone.....Here is my 6X16 home layout. A work in progress:

I really do need to take some pics from the other side......hope to be done sometime in 2018...I can really see the end in sight.

Peter

My other layout.....the River City 3 Railers Modular pike...this pic is 

The 21X34 large HiRail layout and the 6X11 small venue traditional pike.

By Thanksgiving we'll be 21X38 with another module to pair with our new bridgre module.

This layout has been contributed to by Forum members Gilly@N&W, Kanawha, JEC, USMC_Chris, myself and others.

Peter

Very nice layouts, everyone!

...and now for something a little different: My O gauge windup train layout, the Torsion Rail Lines.  It's basically a 4x8 with an extension for the engine terminal.  It has mostly vintage accessories and track to complement the clockwork trains.  Nothing fancy, just grass mat and sandpaper ballast:

My 9 by 9 layout:

My son's ceiling layout in his room:

Scott Smith

I'm in.

Wow, A lot of great looking layouts.  Here's a few pictures of my layout.

Here's a couple photos from south east Michigan

Mill City posted:

I'm still in the hording and dreaming stages. Does that count?

I suspect the Ark of the Covenant is in one of those.

Here are a few scenes taken trackside on my home road:

My 12x8 layout

Awesome layouts guys!!!!

Yes, Daughter number two is actually in the process of moving out.  In less than two weeks the wedding will be over and this room will be mine!

For the last few years, this along with the Ceiling Central have sufficed.

That Appalachian, Tampa, & Santa Fe

Alan,

    Here ya go, and thanks for starting the thread!

PCRR/Dave

The beginning of my 8 x 20 layout with a couple of bump outs. 

Great pictures everyone.  Thank you for posting.    Mike CT.

In the garden:

In the house:

Regards

Fred

A few shots of my Christmas Tree layout. Don't have any good shots of my basement layout in my phone.

Great pictures everyone, seeing everyone at different stages lets us all see what we can do as we move forward.

Started mine June of 2016 and here is where I got to by the end of summer.  36x24 multilevel.

Around the RR.

For those who think they don't have room for a layout I offer these...

This is my current O-27 layout on a door. I added 1-1/2" strips on each side for a 39" x 80" overall size.

This was from my old 48" x 48" On30 layout...

scott.smith posted:

My 9 by 9 layout:

 

Excellent job!  Scott, Is there any chance you have a track plan you could share.  My room is 11x11 and I would like to see how you fit all of that in 9x9.

Thank you, Mark

The station section of my layout, maybe someday I will finish it....

San Diego 3-Railers is my layout (don't have room to build one with so many trains!

A picture or you can get on the train and take a quick ride around the lower level

Larry

Hopefully this link will work?

https://youtu.be/qJ3Rh4248D4

Some photos from April when I posted my mini tribute on Conrail's anniversary....

My 11' X 14' layout is still a work in progress; slowly getting some "scenery" in place. Table height is 48" with a duck-under along the long side. Basically a running loop with passing sidings + a loop for my "S" gauge items to strut their stuff... Maximum 0-99 on the outer loop, minimum 0-72 on the inner passing siding.

here's my 8x16 layout. I think the only wood I had to buy was one sheet of plywood. all else came from scraps at work,etc. and the 30"x7 trainyard.

Lots of fantastic layouts out there.  The one that I'm taken back with is from Bryan in Ohio!!!  Wow!  what a room, that is huge.  Is that a basement?

FANTASTIC PARTICIPATION guys!!  Thanks so much...lets keep this going!  Even if you have posted a picture(s), don't let that stop you taking more and new pictures.  Close ups of details, different angles...heck, use your mini-drone and take some fly over pics and videos!!..LOL!!  Lets inspire each other!

Thanks,

Alan

leavingtracks posted:

FANTASTIC PARTICIPATION guys!!  Thanks so much...lets keep this going!  Even if you have posted a picture(s), don't let that stop you taking more and new pictures.  Close ups of details, different angles...heck, use your mini-drone and take some fly over pics and videos!!..LOL!!  Lets inspire each other!

Thanks,

Alan

 

heck, use your mini-drone and take some fly over pics and videos!!..  Drone Cam is currently grounded do to weather.  

Boy scout built layout. 

no drones, but plenty of good ol American airpower protecting the citizens....

Mr Union Pacific posted:

Lots of fantastic layouts out there.  The one that I'm taken back with is from Bryan in Ohio!!!  Wow!  what a room, that is huge.  Is that a basement?

Thank you and yes I have been very blessed with a huge basement.  If you are interested I do have a thread going documenting the transformation.  Layout Build

taycotrains posted:

My 12x8 layout

 

Really nice!

Sean

32 x 16 started November 2015

Wow, Now this is a Really Wonderful Thread!  Adman, Your Layout is Amazing. Also, there are many really Unique Layouts pictured from the Forum group. I have found many neat ideas from the pictures....WOW. Thank You.

Mark Boyce, I'd like to see a plan of how Scott gets into that layout to operate it.

Rick

Great idea!                                                                                                                

This is an overall shot of the main part of my layout.

TJ

Very basic but here it is. 

Beautiful layouts guys....we are already seeing some folks stating that they appreciate the pictures!!  These pictures show all the ways that one can enjoy our trains.  It doesn't matter if you have a "carpet central" or a basement empire!!  Lets make a point of helping others through our pictures...remember the saying "pictures speak a thousand words"!!

Thanks,

Alan

TONKANUT...That layout is super awesome!!!  So many of you are blessed to live in a part of this great land where basements are the norm.  I greatly envy all of you will a basement.  It is also clear that many of you are what I would call "master builders."  It is with great awe that I marvel over the photos of your layouts...a big pat on the back to you all.

Fantastic thread 

Here's my layout 

Thanks for this great thread. It's fun seeing all the layouts.

These are from my recently dismantled 6x9 layout. We moved about a month ago so I haven had a layout for about 6 weeks and it will be a few months before I can start on a new one. 

These are from my recently dismantled 6x9 layout. We moved about a month ago so I haven had a layout for about 6 weeks and it will be a few months before I can start on a new one. 

Thanks. Nice to see what can be done with what is probably the average size layout. Inspiration to finish my granddaughters instead of working on my own everyday.

Every one of the layouts posted are wonderful and very inspiring.  I continue to get great ideas and wonderful information every time that I visit our OGR Forums.

I have attached a .pdf file showing my permanent Christmas layout (which still needs to have backgrounds added) and a few progress photo of my currently in-work 5X10 layout that will be based on 1957 America.  Country Joe's 6X9 layout really shows the benefit of the additional one foot in layout width.  I was limited to the 5 foot width to maintain access to my completed corner Christmas layout.

Thanks to everyone for sharing their layout photos.

Hey OGR Members, I'm not ready to introduce my layout to the Forum as of yet, but this post is definitely inspirational and if I could throw in a photo to provide additional incentive to someone, I hope my layout in it's embryo stage, (12'x30') will help.  i'm hoping there are more contributions, I could use the ideas.

The Soon-to-be-gone layout.

Here is my 7' x 16'  upper room layout.  I am currently putting carpet on it.  Yes, I should have done the carpet first, but that's too easy.

Love the pics, everyone!

Peter

Never suspected when I retired I'd have sooooo much fun  pursuing  this hobby.  Much to do, but  here's current state of my 7x15  layout. I hope  to  make room to add either a turntable (preferred) or a transfer table to the industrial side of the layout by expanding  2.5'  more...three if I loose weight!   Also planning an upper level, anchored on two sides  with  and elevated track connecting them....phew, I'm tired just  typing all that I intend to do. Thanks for looking.

Here is three picture's of my 32X60 O27 layout and i still use this sometimes.

More around the RR.

A lot of fun time to "Run"!

Back in March of last year I had a resurgence in room construction enthusiasm and took up where I had left off in 2007.  Most of the initial work involved accessing the basic attic by building new stairs, starting in the basement.  With the preliminaries over, here's a shot of what I began with 18 months ago.

.and the first train running in the room.

At the golden spike ceremony, Feb '16.......

.......and basically, where it's at today.

Bruce

Here's my layout,

marshelangelo posted:

Hey OGR Members, I'm not ready to introduce my layout to the Forum as of yet, but this post is definitely inspirational and if I could throw in a photo to provide additional incentive to someone, I hope my layout in it's embryo stage, (12'x30') will help.  i'm hoping there are more contributions, I could use the ideas.

See guys!!  This is one of several posts from members that you all are helping to give incentive and inspiration!

Thanks for your contributions....please continue!

Alan

HMorgan125 posted:

Every one of the layouts posted are wonderful and very inspiring.  I continue to get great ideas and wonderful information every time that I visit our OGR Forums.

I have attached a .pdf file showing my permanent Christmas layout (which still needs to have backgrounds added) and a few progress photo of my currently in-work 5X10 layout that will be based on 1957 America.  Country Joe's 6X9 layout really shows the benefit of the additional one foot in layout width.  I was limited to the 5 foot width to maintain access to my completed corner Christmas layout.

Thanks to everyone for sharing their layout photos.

Nice. Go to this website.  www.myvillage.us.com. Mine is a winter theme.  I used the Winter Mountain ones  

a few shots of my empire

What a great topic. It's amazing and inspiring to see all the great work you guys have done. Right now all I have is an empty room and a start date of sometime in November. I'll absolutely be checking this thread once the time comes. Thank you all.

I will post some current layout pictures early next week.   

dk122trains posted:

More around the RR.

My Goodness dk122trains, your buildings have impeccable attention to detail, the molding (I think I recognize those), the lionheads at the top of the buildings, overall the layout but the buildings....WHEW, can you share your secrets, I GOTTA KNOW, EVEN JUST A LITTLE BIT. - MARSHELANGELO

Well, 'it ain't much' - but it's a lot of fun. Still have to get the 'river' painted, bulkheads and bridge fenders done, detail the backside a little more and .....

Mill City posted:

I'm still in the hording and dreaming stages. Does that count?

Jon; Lionel loves you I am sure!

Rod

Once your layout is "done" you can concentrate on the details. I cut some doors in a tired FM diesel and fabricated an engine component to simulate a major overhaul in the engine service facility. Adding figures and both interior and exterior lighting enhance the scene.

TJ

 Here is my layout. Mid 1950's era that connects The CPR, CNR and GN thru one mountain pass, yet to be named(and built)

Al

Beautiful work everyone....!!  Here is an early morning picture of the natural sunlight coming in on the layout...By the way,  several folks have mentioned in other threads that they would like to see larger pictures so as a tip (just in case you may not know), if you click on a picture, a larger and more detailed version will be available...

Alan

A work in progress ( a yellow broom handle can be seen in photo 11) :

I wish my layout was as cleaned up as most are here. Been working on mine for about 12 years off and on. More off then on till recently. So here are some pics of work so far along with boxes and things all over the layout. But at least I can run four trains when I work on the layout. Here are some pics from today.............Paul

Everyone's contribution is great!  I do want to make special comment to RickO and Paul 2. 

Rick, I like the winter snowy area you have along with a summer area.  I think it works good.

Paul, I have noticed your second shelf before in photos.  I think it and the transition areas work.

I have been thinking for about a year or combining the two ideas on my layout I hope to start this winter.  I would have two levels, both on shelves like Paul.  The upper shelf would have a winter area where I could put some of my wife's porcelain and ceramic buildings on display year round.  The lower level would all be summer with scale buildings and one area of a few operating accessories.  I'll see how I can cram that into an 11 x 11 room.

Your contributions enables me to better visualize that.  I think that was the kind of thing Alan was hoping for when he started this topic.

Thank you, all!! 

Every single photo is of a nice layout.Thanks for posting everyone. I don't have space for a layout now but I am inspired that's for sure.

Here are a few of mine. I still don't have the stupid backdrop put up. Just don't know how I am gonna do it without wrecking half the layout!

Getting the trains running is only the first step in creating an enjoyable layout.  Adding scenery takes it to the next step.  By adding figures, vehicles and structures you begin to tell a story.  These little scenes, or vignettes, are what bring layouts to life.  There was a thread a while back sharing vignettes on our layouts.  This is a very good thread to reference for ideas.

Here are a few vignettes from my layout.  No captions.  You can create your own story.

Tom

I figured I would join in on the party! Attached is a photo of my layout. I've been working on it since May of this year. It sizes up at 10x7 as that is all that can fit in my current space. 

This is a great topic Alan!

Not starting a layout because you are afraid you might have to move? Maybe I can encourage you with mine. This L-shaped, 9' 6" x 8' 1" layout is designed to fit in an average sized spare room, though it's in a basement right now. It comes apart in six sections, and I've already had to move it once, so I know it can be done! The odd-looking benchwork permits me two lower levels for on layout storage of 5 trains total. Sorry for the grainy pics. The light in the basement is not great. Good news is, if I decide to upgrade it, I can just move the layout out of the way

Another enjoyable facet of this hobby is operation.  Sometimes it is fun to just let the trains go around the layout, unattended.  Other times it is enjoyable to run the trains with a purpose.  I enjoy making up trains and sending them out to switch local industries.  To make things even more interesting, I will sometimes have a train running on the main line while I perform switching moves on the industrial branch.

Here is a video of a typical switching operation on my layout.  Pay no attention to the man in the window!

Tom

Good morning, here are some pictures of my layout which is in our basement

Thanks again guys..!!  If you haven't read all of the responses on this thread, you are missing out!!  Several folks have mentioned their appreciation!  Keep it going!!

Here is my contribution this morning...this was taken in April of this year..click on it for a larger version...

Thanks,

Alan

Lots of possibilities for your first train layout.   Pick something small, make it portable, celebrate a holiday, or make good use of your basement!

My Layouts

Pizza Layout (36" diameter)

Modular Layout (5' x 15' or larger)

Christmas Layout (5' x 9')

Basement Layout (12' x 12')

Just do it!

Ed

Bridges and Tunnels,  every layout needs bridges and tunnels.

MarkStrittmatter posted:

Good morning, here are some pictures of my layout which is in our basement

Mark:

What products & techniques did you use to make the snow?  I'm planning a winter layout set in SE Ohio and that's pretty much the look I'm going for.  Thanks. 

here`s mine

Tom Densel posted:

Another enjoyable facet of this hobby is operation.  Sometimes it is fun to just let the trains go around the layout, unattended.  Other times it is enjoyable to run the trains with a purpose.  I enjoy making up trains and sending them out to switch local industries.  To make things even more interesting, I will sometimes have a train running on the main line while I perform switching moves on the industrial branch.

Here is a video of a typical switching operation on my layout.  Pay no attention to the man in the window!

Tom

Pretty cool but this got my attention " Pay no attention to the man in the window!" Maybe because I was tired when I read this, but some how I was expecting a little dog pulling back a curtain The Great and powerful OZ has spoken!!!!

Fridge56Vet posted:

MarkStrittmatter posted:

Good morning, here are some pictures of my layout which is in our basement

Mark:

What products & techniques did you use to make the snow?  I'm planning a winter layout set in SE Ohio and that's pretty much the look I'm going for.  Thanks. 

I am pretty sure, I know how he did that and what he used..   Its nice to see what I was visualizing for the new layout.  Snow covered roads are a must for a winter themed layouts, along with drifts and ruts in the road. I would say this is spring where things have started to turn green. defiantly well done.,

Here are some photos of my layout.

Pat, Who made the Western Maryland BL-2 81?  Very nice as always!

MarkStrittmatter posted:

Good morning, here are some pictures of my layout which is in our basement

Mark,

They look great!  I am glad I got to see your layout in person!

leavingtracks posted:

It has been quite a while since we have had a general thread in which pictures of member's layouts have been posted.  Yep, we have the great, long running thread "what did you do on your layout today" but many of us don't do anything to our layouts daily.  How about a thread in which as many members as possible post a picture(s) of their layout?  It doesn't matter if the layout is large, medium, or small...just post a picture to encourage others!   It doesn't matter if the layout is finished, half done, or in the beginning stages...just post a picture to encourage others!  It doesn't matter if the layout is 2-rail scale, 3-rail scale, Tinplate or 027 traditional...just post a picture to encourage others!  OK...I could go on and on but I bet you get the idea!!

Come on...lets work together to make this a reference thread for those that want to go back and see all kinds of examples of how others enjoy the hobby and perhaps encourage those that don't have a layout to take that step!!  This is your chance to help your forum members get ideas and inspiration to create a layout no matter what size!!  Videos welcome too!!

Thanks!!

Alan

Hi Alan, Yours is still my favorite layout I always see something new every time I look at it since I have been a member on here I never seen anything compare to it. keep up the great work I hope you have a open house someday so I can see it in person. thanks Joe D  (30thstreet)

Some pics at Shark Bay layout.

Websites: http://porvoomodelrailroaders.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/P...ModelRailways/videos

Good Sunday Morning!!!  Wonderful work everyone!  Here is a picture of my friend Mickey's layout which is right next door!  His layout is a 2-rail O scale empire....

Alan

Mark Boyce posted:

Pat, Who made the Western Maryland BL-2 81?  Very nice as always!

Thanks Mark!  The BL-2 is a MTH Premier with PS 2.  There is a profile photo of this locomotive in this week's Switcher Saturday thread.

Alan,

   Enjoying the layout pictures big time, here's another one for ya.

PCRR/Dave