Model railroad layouts plans

Steve’s been in touch with some pics on photo backdrops for model trains:

“Al,

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU…….

I can not remember how I came across you, and all the wonderful people who model and take their time to post pictures.

Lets see, I started this all by dating a girl who had a young boy. It was about a month and 1/2 before Xmas. I thought to myself, when I was his age, I loved my Lionel/ Tyco train sets. So I went out and bought him a set.

Turn’s out the relationship went south, forgot about the set until I bought my house. In my backyard is a big shed, and that is where it all started years ago. I live in S Cal.

My Mother is a Brit. So I love to see all the European lay outs its just the best. You taking all of your time is THE BEST!! Thanks Again!

I really do thank you because I do get a lot of information from all the major modeler’s (DAVE) And all the rest. Just blow’s me away how great they are!

So here are a couple shot’s of my work still in progress. Its just a layout I did not try and model anything. This is my 1st layout. I am sure it will change.

I run HO and 6 Trains. I will try and post more Pic’s in the future.

Thank You again…. Al

Steve”

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What I loved about Steve’s story is how he started. So many folk just ‘fall’ in to making a layout through one reason or another – and that’s fine by me.

But most of all – it’s all about just getting started.

A big thanks to Steve for sharing his photo backdrops for model trains.

Hate to bore you, but if you’re still sitting on the side lines, this will get you started, just like Steve.

Please do keep ’em coming.

Best

Al

PS Latest ebay cheat sheet is here.

PPS More HO scale train layouts here if that’s your thing.

Need buildings for your layout? Have a look at the Silly Discount bundle.

Ray’s been in touch with his Kato N scale unitrack layout:

“Al,

First of all, I would like to thank everyone for the many positive comments I received on my layout. They are greatly appreciated. I will attempt to answer some of the questions I have received.

The turntable is a KATO and was very easy to instal and run. It is an awesome piece. My entire track is KATO N scale unitrack. I do not have the patience or the talent to lay the older type track that I had when I was a child.

Many have asked for a track plan. To be honest, I used two different plans and modified them to fit my layout. My layout started with a 4 x 8 piece of ply wood (see initial track plan attached) and as I filled that up i just kept adding on. The second phase was a 3 x 6 extension (see large addition track plan), and I just modified them and kept adding tables and track to it as an idea came to me. I believe I have 7 more smaller additions that were added over the year and a half that I have been working on it.

The layout is run on two separate KATO transformers (two separate tracks that do not connect) and it is a DC layout. I did add a KATO sound box to add sound to the layout.

I found the laser cut station on line. I just googled Worcester Union Station model in N scale. I am not sure if they offer it in HO.

I have added pictures which display the evolution of my lay out. They are in order.

Thanks again for the interest in my layout.

Best,

Ray”

Initial layout idea

First large addition

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And now, more from Dangerous Dave. He’s been playing with his train cam:

“Hi Al ,not a lot happening on my layout of late, with summer arriving, busy in the garden and still struggling with the knee, but just to show still active… a run around the layout.

Regards

Dave”

A huge thank you to Dave and to Ray for sharing his Kato N scale unitrack.

What I loved about Ray’s layout narrative is it shows how you can easily expand your layout with a little thought.

So don’t be afraid of starting small. The key is to start…

Best

Al

PS Latest ebay cheat sheet is here.

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Ray’s been in touch with his n scale train station which is the centerpiece of his layout:

“Hi Al,

I found your site about 4 months ago and have thoroughly enjoyed your posts, pictures, videos, and modeling tips. I have since paid for the golden ticket and found it to be a great investment. I consider myself an amateur compared to most of the people who are sending in pictures and videos.

I used to have an n scale train set when I was a kid and really enjoyed it. About 14 months ago I found a box in my attic with some of my old n scale trains, track, etc. There was not much left but it got me thinking about researching what it would take to start up again. A little over a year later I am totally hooked.
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Being from Worcester, Ma. I have always been interested in Worcester Union Station which was restored a few years back. I have attached a few pictures of the actual station. I then found a model of the station (a laser cut wood model) that I had to have. I was warned that this would not be a good project if I have not built a laser cut model yet, but I ignored the advise, purchased the model on line, and went to work. 100 hours later, here is how it came out.

It is the centerpiece of my layout and the first thing people notice when the see my layout. I have attached some pictures for you.

Best,

Ray”

A big thank you to Ray for sharing his N scale train station – really enjoyed his layout. I remember his station build too (I got in to trouble calling it a scratch build, when it’s a kit. Still looks great).

That’s all this time folks. Please do keep ’em coming.

And if you’re still sitting on the side lines, the Beginner’s Guide is here.

Best

Al

PS Latest ebay cheat sheet is here.

PPS More N scale layouts here if that’s your thing.