Luis has been in touch – he’s shared pics of his 2 level model train layout:
“Dear Al,
My layout is 5.83′ x 19.62′, I already installed 2 circuits of track on different levels with the intention to include some bridges and tunnels.
I also built 10 Spanish colonial houses, 1 train station. 1 church, 1 gas station, and 1 wood water tank. The scenery is intended to be during the 1960’s in a Mexican colonial style.
Now I am guessing where to locate the buildings, mountains, bridges, tunnels, and the orography in general, that’s why I wanted to see pictures of other layouts to take ideas from them.
Here you can see some pictures of my layout in progress as it is today, remember the dimensions of the layout surface are 1.78m x 5.98m :
Thank you very much.
Luis”
A big thanks to Luis – there’s quite a few multi level layouts on the blog, here are a few:
A big thanks to Luis for sharing his 2 level model train layout.
Now on to Hall of Fame member, Dave:
“Hi Al..long time no see…as you know this time of year it’s busy in the garden time for me, added to that my wife has had a new hip and is just starting to get around again, so not had any time for my railway, but just to prove Im still here and alive ….her we have a bit of a run around ..well had to blow the cobwebs off first.
Regards
Dave”
A big thanks to Luis and Dave.
That’s all for today folks.
Please do keep ’em coming.
And if today is the day you decide to join in the fun, the Beginner’s Guide is here.
Best
Al
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really nice setup. the one at the top looks really busy, made my eyes cross, almost.
Say, you measure in decimals, come on!
Luis: you have made a great beginning on a very interesting and unusual theme…I am from New Mexico and am interested in the Santa Fe, but would enjoy including Mexican railroads on an interchange. Please post as you make progress.
Nice to see Dave’s work again, especially multiple trains at once – and not hanging around!. Great backdrop – is it new? Hope Deb gets completely back to normal soon. Dustyk724UK
None better than Dave’s, have never seen anything that tops his RR and video productions.Not speaking paramount now but quality, just one tiny thing… the mammoth suspension bridge maybe should be crossing some sort of huge chasm/gorge. I know bridge must of been a gift and had to be put someplace lol.
Luis’ is extraordinary as is, with those long runs and only a switch or two. Switches aren’t required, I get it. His buildings… something about them- different, really nice but they’re too perfect. May be on to an entire different hobby outlook, goal and results here? Hope to see much more?
Regarding, Rich
The two level track the way you have it looks like a roller coaster gone wrong. Now if you were to add mountains and rolling terrain in and under it would work and look great,
The Critic
Luis, Great concept for the layout. What did you use as “plans” for the structures. Great job. Would love to see a track plan diagram.
Hi Luis: Your modelling skills as evidenced by the building photos are obviously top notch…One note of caution from a 75 year MRR’r…..When it comes to that great track plan which lends itself to really nice scenery possibilities, be sure to allow good ACCESS everywhere… Those tracks along the wall on the lower level will offer great opportunities for interesting modelling but will most likely be covered in places…I found over the years those spots will be the most likely to give you headaches with gauging, electrical issues, joints coming apart, misaligning etc… Keep those inaccessible spots to a minimum, as in “zero”! ….Just sayin’! Keep up the good work! Hope to see more good pics soon!
Beautiful !!
excellent