Joe’s been in touch with his suspended ceiling layout:
“Hi Al,
I’m a retired police officer from nj and got back into ho trains this past feb, when i had to quit golfing due to two leg surgeries.
It’s been over 50 years since a had a layout and when a saw dcc i knew it was time to do it again.
My layout is in my garage 6 ft by 12 ft attached to cables and a 1500 lb. winch. the table top is pressed plywood and 2x6s and 2×4 framing.
Here’s pix of the buildings, some manufactured plastic but most i built using balsa wood and pix from online.
Joe”
Suspended ceiling layout:
Latest ebay cheat sheet is here
Now on to Ian’s suspended ceiling layout.
Last time I posted pics of Ian’s suspended layout (It’s here if you missed it).
Since then, Ian has kindly sent in some pics, and Joe has also got in touch with his suspended layout too.
“Al,
Ray asked how I suspended the layout I hope these photos will show how it is achieved.
Regards
Ian”
I think the first suspended layout on the site was Paco’s, which was quite some time ago now.
I also came across these tips while looking for it, which I thought were worth another visit. And these too.
That’s all this time folks.
A big thanks to Joe and Ian for sharing their suspended ceiling layouts – there are quite a few of them on the blog now.
Please do keep ’em coming, because it’s getting very thin on the ground again this end.
And if Joe or Ian have inspired you, the Beginner’s Guide is here.
Best
Al
PS Latest ebay cheat sheet is here.
PPS More HO scale train layouts here if that’s your thing.
Way to go, looks real good, love the houses. sorry about your knees. look up!!!!!!!
(joke) see ya.
Well done Joe …never too late to start in this Hobby …better than golf anyway ?? …great idea with the lifting layout …Dangerous Dave
it look real good. I have a layout . I like your building, I am a vender also
Brilliant way of storing your layout! Well done! Mine is manual and HEAVY!
Well done joe and thank you for your service. It is deeply appreciated
Joe has done a terrific job building that layout, and the many details make it all the better
Tommy
great layout and an ideal way of storing the layout.
those two suspended layouts are awesome ideas, thanks for sharing
Cary
wow wotta great idea
when you have limited space you make do
keep em runnin fellas
stjohn in long beach calif
Really useful and fun too, thanks
Joe I live just outside Philadelphia Pennsylvania. I would really enjoy coming over to see your layout and how you hooked it up. I have limited space in my apartment and have talked to my wife about having a layout that I could raise and lower as needed. She wants me to get rid of my layout to make room for my granddaughter in the bedroom. Your layout is awesome and would work for me too. Also only someone from this area can appreciate the WAWA! I would like you to at lease get in touch and at least explain more details in an email.
Sincerely, Frank
Pretty cool! Some really great ideas. Love the farm, one of my favorite scenes for model railroading. Great job Joe!
pretty cool!
Hi Joe I see the Village of Pinecrest sign. I also live there with a layout on my second floor of American flyer. I have to get busy to catch up with you
Awesome detail Joe, I just after 50 years laid a double track around my Christmas tree in Ocean City MD.
I got into it and after my grandkids come to visit I am going to figure out were I will build a permanent layout. I just retired from NYC and this little project bought so much joy.
Great idea there!Keep on with it.I have a problem here and I really hope that someone knows about this.I have been trying to get a hold of a book that is outdated and out of print.This book has the plans on how to construct an elevated H.O.train platform.Please help?Thank you all.Bill D.from Indiana.
I’m interested in what technique you used for the waterfall
Great layout Joe….really cleaver…model railroading will
keep us young and looking forward to the next “idea” for the layout…thank you for your service to our Nation and oh yea, WAWA beats Sheetz hands down…
(Grew up in Philly and now live in Western PA..Go Eagles!
Joe,
Sorry about the leg – that must be a royal pain. But the layout? Wow – that looks GREAT!!! Some darned good work there!!!
I am always amazed at the ways people have to have a layout . Where there is a will there is a way! keep the ideas coming.
The idea for using a metal soup can for a quonset hut on your farm was brilliant! Could use a bigger number 10 ones on my G gauge for military base buildings or as we had many in Texas for welding and truck repair shops in the oilfield service they were fireproof being no wood used in their construction.
Good job.!!!! I just hope mine turn that good.
Looks like Joe has a fun place to play. Love it.
A reminder there are no obstacles to this hobby if you really want to get into it.