Excited for you Alex! I am also starting a layout, my first permanent one, an irregular shape but should work out well! I will be following your progress! Right now I'm trying to think of everything I need to do before starting benchwork! You already helped me, I have to paint the back wall a shade of blue before I start or maybe some sort of backdrop picture! Best of luck on this project! Bill
Thanks Alex, that helps. I missed that there was about 3' from the back of the layout to the wall to walk behind.
Hello all,
It's been a year and a month !
Needless to say during these rough times, I've had a bit more time on my hands during the weekend's. So for the last three weekend's i was able to get back into my layout room.
Layout plan's have changed completely ! the original plan was fantastic and i loved it , but it made it almost impossible to get to the house utilities. Here in NJ inspectors are a bit of a pain in the A** lol , so i decided to go a different route.
I'm NOT one for layout plan software, I built my first large layout by simply figuring things out as i went along, and it ended up being a fantastic layout. The new layout is going to be quite simple, it will be an around the room layout with two lift up/out bridges. So far it will be a double track main 088 and 080 curve, with a small peninsular in the middle which will house the turn table and roundhouse. Width of table's against the walls will be no more than 24 to 30 inches, I've learned my lesson about having to climb up on top of the layout (I'm done with that). As far as an upper level that will be determined at a later date. One more thing table height will be at least 44 to 45 inches.
ROOM SIZE 26 X 14
LAYOUT SIZE 23 X 14
I will post pictures and a video shortly
Thanks for looking and be safe ,
Alex
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WOW, great news Alex, looking forward to what you build. If it's anything like previous builds, it will be special!
Alex
Great news. Looks like you have a nice room to work with. Good luck with the build.
John
Very important question CAN IT CORE A APPLE
Good for you Alex, I hope you enjoy the build, and I look forward to seeing the progress.
Alex, that's great news to hear of the JADA's spring rebirth. Looking forward to your future posted updates.
bluelinec4 posted:Very important question CAN IT CORE A APPLE
Ben,
Yes It can core a apple!
Alex,
I was trying to think of something clever to say but then realized I said it on page 1.
JohnB
Lookin good feelin good ALEX. Have fun with the build, thanks for your update.
Nice progress! Looking forward to more updates.
Let the fun begin.
Thanks for the video and including the date in the thread's title.
Looking forward to seeing your progress Alex!
Nice job on your layout's progress Alex.Hopefully when it is done we will have the opportunity to see it live.
Made a lot of progress this weekend. Enjoying this very much after waiting 3 years. Lol
Thanks for looking
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Wow, you're really moving along! Lookin' good, you'll be up and running in no time!
Nice Alex! Great design. No stretching for anything every part is accessible. As we get older that point is getting more important!
Looking good Alex especially with Dean Martin singing in the background. 😊😊😊😊😊