Model railroad layouts plans

Well it’s time for your Christmas model railroads:
“Hi Al,

Been following along now for several years…

And each year I miss sending you something to post for Christmas so this year, I thought I’d get ahead of it.

This railroad layout? I call “Christmas on Sand Patch” As I grew up in Pennsylvania, on the B&O’s “Sand Patch” grade! As I model the B&O, in HO Scale!

And this layout is made to sit on the floor, with a 6.5 foot Christmas tree to sit on top of it!

The layout when not in use it stands up and folds in half by hinges….

I have SEVERAL electrical circuits in it, as well as 110 Volts AC for wall power the tree plunges in it and all lights up!

The Micro Christmas lights are LED, and have their own circuitry…. I will add pictures to see the under side, the top side as its being built, and then a video! PLEASE, ALL Enjoy!

Hemi”

And Karl has sent in this youtube of his Christmas model railroad:

“Hi Al,

This is my coffee table railroad layout for entertainment of my friends.

The big layout is in the other room, of which I will send you pics soon.

Hope our modelers group will enjoy it. My dog Charlie “noses” in a couple of times.

Thanks for all the work and assistance you provide to our group.

Merry Christmas and a happy Newyear to all of you.

Karl”

Karl and Hemi’s posts reminded me of Larry’s from a while back:

He put his engine shed (which is made from a download you print out) to good use around the Christmas tree:

A big thanks to Karl and Hemi for sharing their Christmas model railroads – they are always good to see to get the Christmas cheer going.

Here’s some more from last year:

John’s Christmas train layout

Henrich’s Christmas model train

Bob’s Christmas G scale layout

Daniel’s model train Christmas story

Christmas HO train layouts.

That’s all for today folks.

Please do keep ’em coming.

And if today is the day you 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.

Dean’s been busy on his scenic ridge railroad, it’s bridges and tunnels in this missive:

“Al,

Here is my fifth video in a 8-part series discussing my construction of the N-Scale Scenic Ridge layout (from Woodland Scenic’s).

In this session, I cover adding a set of two single-track bridges, a double-track bridge, and tunnel portals.

My wife asked if it was supposed to represent snow. No, its just the unfinished plaster scenery base that I use.

The scenary is a little rough at this stage, but will look much better when it’s landscaped.

Actually, I learn a lot from photos, since they show all the nits that need to be leaned up.

Should look much better when finished!

This is a photo of the double-track bridge in the center of the layout.

The two single-track bridges at the back of the layout.

Two installed tunnel portals.

A train at the back of the layout.

Over the double bridge

under the double bridge

Through tunnel

And gone.

If you’ve missed Dean’s earlier missives, here they are:

Dean’s first Scenic Ridge post

Second one is here (scroll down)

Dean’s third post here (scroll down)

Dean’s 4th Scenic Ridge post here

A huge thanks to Dean for his Scenic Ridge railroad build.

It’s so wonderful to see a layout built from the table upwards – literally.

Can’t wait to see his next missive.

When it comes to N scales, I’m always reminded of this one:

Bob’s N scale.

Please do keep ’em coming.

That’s all for today.

Please don’t forget the Beginner’s Guide is here if you want to get going on your own model railway adventure.

Best

Al

Jim’s been busy on his N scale module for his model railroad club:

“Alastair attached are photos of the 2 6foot modules that myself and another member of our model Railroad Club are building.

Still needs more detailing but we do have N Scale trains running.

Our club layout has always been HO so members of our club running N scale were not able to run our trains with these new modules we will be able to and club members can cross these modules with there trains on the upper level.

I have sent a total of 9 photos 3 on this email and 2 more with 3 each

Jim
Moose Jaw, SK. Canada”

N scale modules for a HO club – love it!

Now on to Eytan:

“Hi Al,

I m a newcomer to that game, When I lived in London in the 60-70th, I bought from Hamleys a Fleishmann set.

For 30 years it was laying in an old suitcase.

Cov-19 made me do work at home and I found the suitcase,,,, that was 10 months ago.

I started reading on the internet everything about layouts and how to start.

Your site is my daily teacher and master.

I table is 330cm u shape and 150 deep (on both sides and 80 cm at the centre).

I used only wood from old pallets. I have started building 8×4 feet, but very soon realised that I would not be able to reach all points on the table.

Then I decided to change it to U shape.

not knowing/having a computer programme, I started with my own planning.

I m enclosing my layout without and scenery.

I m sending a few photos.

Many thanks indeed for all I have learned from you

Regards Eytan from Israel”

A huge thanks to Jim and Eytan.

I really do enjoy reading about how you all fell back into the hobby, and seeing the pics of your endevours make it even more special.

Please do keep ’em coming.

And if today is the day you pick the hobby back up, the Beginner’s Guide is here.

Best

Al

PS Latest ebay cheat sheet is here.