Model railroad layouts plans

Noel’s been in touch with his micro sized train layout.

He’s another example of how lack of space should never stop you having fun:

“Hi Alastair.

My name is Noel and I’m from Sittingbourne in Kent.

Thanks for such a great website, full of so many useful tips and ideas, even the most experienced modellers can surely learn something new from time to time here, I know I do.

Please keep up the good work.

I have been modelling for more years than I care to remember.

Due to a lack of space I build ‘micro layouts’, mainly of industrial narrow gauge subjects.

However, my latest layout is somewhat different and of a more unusual subject.

It is based (somewhat losely) on the London ‘Docklands Light Railway’ (DLR),and as it has the flavour of the DLR and is not completely accurate, I’ve called it the Docklands ‘LIKE’ Railway.

This Is one of my largest layouts so far, 3’3″ X 18″

I’ve attached a few photos of my DLR layout in case you feel they may be of interest.

Looking forward to your next posting.

Kind regards,

Noel.”

A big thanks to Noel for sharing his micro sized train layout.

And because the ‘Scumton’ video proved so popular, here it is again. Bob – who made it – has kindly got in touch with these words:

“Hi Alastair..

It’s Bob here of Scumton.

I’m amazed it’s been so popular & really pleased it’s giving some of your members a laugh!

It’s really just a compilation of my past youtube videos cobbled together…resulting in the chaos you see!

I enjoy modelling grimy urban scenes…the grubbier the better..so I thought the name “Scumton” seemed appropriate.

I did start off trying to be serious but the big kid in me took over & couldn’t stop myself from messing about…

The animated car scenes were mostly created using thin wires…a lot quicker than stop motion..& the other silly scenarios mostly came about after one too many glasses of wine, lol.

I’m so pleased I was able to share it with you, thanks to Dave..& thanks to all who’ve left such brilliant comments!

Regards,

Bob.”

It still makes me laugh the second time round.

If you’d like to make your own Scumton video, think of all the buildings you could make with the Silly Discount bundle for just $29.

That’s it for today.

Please do keep my inbox busy.

And if today is the day you get going on your own masterpiece, 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.

“Hi Al , think this will go down well , Its a friend who posts a few on Youtube , I have asked if he would mind if I posted , and said O K ..good laugh and all model railway

Dave”

What a hoot!

Hope you enjoyed it as much as I did.

Proper model train layouts here!

Best

Al

Ken’s been in touch with his model trains europe edition:

“I was lucky enough to see the world at a young age, always loved Holland and the people were wonderful.

Most of the rails in Europe are new and is a major form of transportation throughout…

I started Amsterken 4 years ago, most of the structures have been kit-bashed to resemble buildings in Amsterdam….

My pride is centraal station witch started as 4 Kibri city hall building kits. Made a roof real shingles and tried to copy the details on the station….

Made all base from foam and covered it with body filler, before it dried i put a soft mold of bricks and when it hardened i pealled the mold off to reveal bricks like the ones in the canals…

I put blacklights behide back drop left a space so light could show through.

Painted walls blue and put some red lights for sun, also used paper which looks great with blk light . I run Roco track and trains all digital, Faller cars system, RC boats for the real water.

I have taken most of the layout down so i can put bladders in for real water, I built modules so its easy to take down, just in case I move.

Kids have the best time with the fast clock for in / out bound trains bus schedules and rc boats…

Till next time Amsterken out…. Thanks Alastair…

Ken”

A big thanks to Ken – a wonderful model train europe layout. A joy to see Godzilla in there too.

Ken also shared an excellent step-by-step on his backdrop too: Model railroad urban backdrop.

Lastly, the post wouldn’t be complete without a shameless plug for the silly discount bundle on the printable buildings.

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.