Train Room Beginnings

I already like that room, pre-layout; it has a very classy look.  It would be a perfect setting for a model railroad.

that looks great. I'm grateful for my crappy little basement, but you've got a great space.

Looks great Bob.  How well do the cushions work with both noise and ease of standing?

It looks great. Congratulations on your retirement and new train room!

-Greg

You are way ahead of the game to get your room prepped before starting on the layout.  Congratulations on your restraint!

Looks good...How do you like the Race Deck?  I have been looking at that for my basement.

 

Jeff Davis

WOW, being a fan of the color yellow, I have to love this train room. And having a fireplace to boot, pretty good stuff.

 

Good luck with this project, Bob. Great place for your new Gold Berkshire.

Or a Steelers party...  

Right now, with the room being empty, it's hard to tell about the noise level.  I am hoping that the extra cushions will help to cut down noise and vibration after the benchwork is complete.  It is nice to stand on, much better than concrete (which it covers).  The rubber cushions were more than a little difficult to install.  I still have sore thumbs and fingers from pressing the little buggers in.  

The RaceDeck results in a nice looking, strong floor.  I would recommend it for a basement.  With the shock towers installed, it seems to creak when I walk on it (there are nine shock towers in each 12 x 12 tile).  For this reason, the entire tile does not sit directly on the subsurface.  But, it is comfortable to stand upon.  

Bob...you are about to enter the most exciting part of the layout process!!  I am happy for you!

 

Alan

Bob, the room looks great and you made a great choice on the type of floor,it will save your legs……..  ON YOUR MARK, GET SET, GO…….. I hope that you told your wife that starting the first of the new year that you will be taking all your meals in the TRAIN ROOM……  LOL   HAVE TONS OF FUN. 

Nothing like it. An "empty canvas" ready for the trains. Good luck!

Bob,

What a great looking room!  I never heard of this flooring before, but it sounds great!  I am looking forward to seeing what you put in it!

My next step will be to split the electric to the plugs, so that I have two separate circuits, one for each side of the room.  After the electrical is complete, the ceiling shelf layout will be installed.  Then the benchwork, and on and on.  Lots of plans in my head.   I think my "buying (collecting)" phase of the hobby is over.  In the midst of all this, I need to finish fixing the tile in the main shower, and re-grout it.  (It's been awhile since I began this project)

 

Good thing I'm retired, and every day has become Saturday.  

Hi Bob • Looks like it is going to be a very cool train room, for The Boston & Main Line.

I will be working on steaming a third layer of wall paper off my train room today. Then I will paint the ceiling, prime the walls. After that, two coats of sky blue will be added. Finally, the tables will be brought in. After the carpet is installed on the table tops let the trains begin!

Michael:  I am also planning to use carpet (self-stick tiles) on top of my benchwork.  What type of carpet are you going to use?  Bob

That's great Bob! Glad you're taking your time. I think you're finding out the greatest rewards are in the small accomplishments made through each phase of the process.

Bob, that is a great room for a train layout.  Have fun!!!!

Nice room.... the WORK is now done, the FUN begins

Excellent point of view!

Great start. Please keep the photos coming.

that doesn't look like a train picture at the bottom of

the stairs??

She was in the entertainment car.