Model railroad layouts plans

We starting with Jim today, who has been busy on his 6×3 N scale:

“Hi Alistair,

I’m so grateful for what you do and for all the other modelers who post their pictures and great ideas.

Here’s some of my progress on my n scale model.

Below are some pictures that I don’t think will need describing to your readers—almost all of them will have done similar steps in similar ways.

I built the hills with crumpled paper and plaster mesh — I like doing it that way.

My layout is about 74 X 41 inches.

Don’t ask why the measurements are so odd—that’s just the way it turned out!

Jim”

A big thanks to Jim for sharing his 6×3 N scale – I do love seeing a layout emerge from the chaos.

Now on to Barry with another N scale, but totally different:

“Hi Al,

Thought you might be interested in my modelling skills, I started on my latest layout after my Daughter left us to go and live in Australia.

I already had layout 6×2 in a small room upstairs so I moved into her room which was some 18’ longer and decided to add to it.

So I bought two 6×3 boards and started to build.

The layout of old was called Meadow Falls and is a small end of line station and surrounding countryside.

I decide to join it to the larger layout I was building so that it would run to a small station at the other end of the layout with a small station and turntable, the scale for both being N scale.

Then I when on to my main board which I am still working on but have at present got Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in my Right hand so it is making the job very difficult

The Mill is based on the one in Battlesbridge, Essex but the remainder of the layout is form my imagination and with the help of input from my Daughters, hence the riding stables.

I still have a lot of work to do as the far end at the left has scenery and a stone etc to build. But until I have had and operation on my wrist it will all have to wait a while.

I run mainly Graham Farish and Dapol on a DCC unit by GaugeMaster on the extension , but Meadow Falls is DC. The track and points are all Kato.

Hope you have enjoyed my pics if the want to see more please contact me.

Keep up the good work it really helps us to get so enthusiasm to continue with our work.

Yours Sincerely

Barry”

A big thanks to Barry.

And what are the chances – two 6×3 N scales coming along at the same time.

They remind me of Geoff’s N scale.

Here’s a pic and link of Geoff’s:

That’s all for today folks.

Please do keep ’em coming because it’s awfully quiet this end.

In fact, if you have anything to share, now would be a great time. Just mail me.

And if today is the day you hit the fun button and get started on your layout, 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.

Donald’s been in touch with a wonderful HO town scene – his first layout too!

“Hi Al,

I’m Donald, I’m new at this but, I’ve been a train lover for 60 years. This is my first HO scale layout.

Most people I’ve sent pictures too said they love it.

I hope you and the master layout builders find it interesting also.

Thanks

Donald”

A big thanks to Donald for sharing his HO town – and now on to Eric who is pretty much doing the same:

Now on to Eric:

“I mentioned in past post about ladies of the night waving down cars well that is here.

The fire in the old warehouse is getting out of control. The fire department is unable to respond due to police activity on the Westside of the building.

Then there is a little twist ….

One of the bloger followers wanted crime in the town well here it is , there was a clue in a past post photo with police cars blocking the street and officers out and with a police dog 🐕.

The talk around Town Maxville is the guy with the knife stabbed the guy on the ground and the other guy with a gun on a lady. Both may have started the fire in the vacant warehouse for profit.

I threw some extra pics of Town Maxville.

I will send YouTube videos in part 7 which will complete Town Maxville, well we will never know what else could happen.

Thank you Al and everyone that has been following Town Maxville

Eric the Firefighter St. Louis, MO area.”

A big thanks to Donald and Eric.

Hope it’s inspired one to two of you to jump off that cosy chair and start on your own layout.

Don’t forget, this is how Eric started his HO scale:

It’s all about making that start!

That’s all for today folks.

Please do keep ’em coming.

And if today is the day you actually hit that button instead of just thinking about it, 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.

Bill’s been back in touch with is O / On30 layout update.

I know I use the word ‘stunning’ too much, but it’s hard not to when pics like these land in your inbox:

“Hello Al

I’ve been plugging away on the construction of my O/On30 portable layout.

The 4.5’ X 14’ layout is in three sections and I’ve been working on scenery in section one at a time.

I’ve added in a number of pictures showing the layout as it sits today.

I have been spending time after work in the garage doing a little each day.

The construction techniques for scenery are the same as in the videos I sent in some weeks ago.

On one side of the layout with the O Scale trestle to the top of the trees where the On30 tracks run is a vertical separation of nearly 42 inches.

I wanted to make dramatic cliffs with vertical rock strata in that area.

I’m hoping that at some point this year I’ll be able to take the layout to a show somewhere nearby.

I love our hobby and I want to excite the next generations of modelers to have a lasting impression and make a start.

Take care and happy modeling!!

Bill in Virginia”

A huge thanks to Bill for his On30 layout update.

Stunning pics – if his layout doesn’t inspire a few people to pick up this hobby, I don’t know what will.

What’s more, everything Bill does looks fun too.

Here’s his last post – the video really does show he’s going at his own pace and enjoying himself.

And here’s Bill talking us through a different layout.

It’s no surprise Bill’s in the Hall of Fame, where you can see more of his stuff too.

As one of you wisely commented:

“If you’re having fun, you’re doing it right.”

That’s all for today folks. Do leave a comment below, I’d love to hear your thoughts on Bill’s progress.

(Perhaps you are like me, I seem to spend more and more of time reading the comments.)

Please do keep ’em coming – I’ve never known it so quiet. I really would have liked to do a longer post.

And if today is the day you hit the fun buttion and get started on your layout, the Beginner’s Guide is here.

Best

Al

PS Latest ebay cheat sheet is here.