“Greetings, Al. It’s getting hot here in the Southwest so working on my layout in my non air conditioned garage is limited to the early AM.
As with any model railroad, there is always something that could be at should be done. At this point with mine, it’s just the little things. But for now I thought I’d send some pics of the B&B Depot/Excursion enterprise.
Jim AZ”
(If you missed Jim’s last post, it’s here.)
And Dangerous Dave has been in touch again. I thought he’d forgotten all about us, but for some reasons his emails had started landing in my spam filter. It’s fixed now so here you go:
“Hi Al , here is one which does answer a lot of questions on size and how I reach areas.
Regards
Dave”
Latest ebay cheat sheet is here (still updated everyday).
That’s all this time folks. A big thanks to Jim and Dave.
And don’t forget it’s nearly the last day to bag the launch price for the latest scenery – if you missed that post it’s here.
Please do keep ’em coming!
Best
Al
Beautifully filmed, Dave. The best video I have seen, with very handy commentary, esp. for those with impaired hearing.
Your layout is a real credit to you. Marvellous ! Leaving about 3 inches each side of the centre well would probably have solve your space problem.
Thanks so much for presenting it.
Hi,
Jim has done a fantastic job. I especially like the roads. What did he use to make them look so realistic?
Jerry
I just love all the work you guys put into your layouts.
I’ve looked at Dave’s videos for some time now and, at last, have seen ‘the man’.
Great, cheers, Peter BB
Great scenery, Jim. Lots of attention to detail. Thanks for another video of your layout, Dave. You’ve both inspired me to get back down to my dungeon and do some more work on my layout….after I mow the lawn, of course. Cheers! NJ Mark
what kind of paper stock do use to put paper cut outs on
Al, Thank you for sharing Jim and Dave’s posts. Always a pleasure to watch.
Cary B
Beautiful job!
Jim, what a great layout. Can you post a couple of pics to show the whole layout?
You should perhaps simply install insulated garage door and install a window AC unit. Appears wall to house is brick. Maybe other walls, if not insulated, are oriented east, if you are fortunate. Thanks again for posting an envious layout.
I look forward to your posts and enjoy them a great deal. You are doing a great deal toward model railroading. Thank you very much
Jim:
I especially like the way you did the rock work. It’s deep and rich and even from the photos has a warmth.
Al, thanks for posting
For Jim’s layout.. What type ballast do you have? It looks like gray cat litter.
I had asked Dave several questions which he answered in his video. I am sure other viewers had the same questions answered. They were basically, “how do you reach several areas on his layout?” Dave did a great job explaining my questions.
I have watched Dave videos for the last 2 years and have found his passion and down to earth advice excellent and use his tips when working on my layout..keep them coming dave I learn something different everytime ..many thanks
Mike lane
How lovely to see you for a change, Dave, nice to put a face to so much inspiring work. All the best with the arthritis, I’m told grass is very helpful but no matter how often I mow ours it never seems to ease the aches and pains.
Rod
Thanks Dave. Great layout, and you keep it up real nice; no dust anywhere (that I could see anyway? ;>}). Excellent landscaping and structures IMO, and the length of it makes for nice long runs of longer trains…
As for myself, I wouldn’t be concerned re the center space although I’m not much smaller in girth than you are; it’s the ‘duck under’ that would get me with my *&%#$ arthritic knees!
I also enjoyed the waving ginger-bread man. -Is he a boarder, does he pay rent? Or maybe he’s the one who keeps your layout so polished and clean looking…?
Excellent work. Keep it up.
Nice work guys!
It would be great if individuals would say what scale they are working with.
Love the detale that has gone into your scenery
Looks Great keep up the great work.
May I start by echoing the sentiments of a number of responders and say its great to see the man we know and love 😊, Dave, do you realise they just one complete lap of your track must be knocking on a hundred feet😊 (give or take). I see these wonderful tracks and think of the years collecting and the love of the hobby, (getting up at stupid o clock, to travel to a fair, miles away).
Jim, I have watched this grow and trés bon, sir, it looks quite real, but please don’t take offence, when I say (and to be fair you’ve probably got it covered (on the to do list that never shrinks)) the yellow hotel/booking hall type building behind the loco shed looks brand spanking new, (it is a work in progress, (they always are) I understand that) sorry its just me😊, no offence
Thanks Dave for another great video. I have just finished constructing and installing my superstructure for my layout which is in a 20 x 18 shed. Luckily and from previous experience with a school layout I have ample room to wander around the layout. Also thanks Jim for your photos. Great work!!! Cheers Rossco, Adelaide South australia
Hi,
Jim has done a fantastic job. I especially like the roads. What did he use to make them look so realistic?
Jerry
Thanks Dave for all your inspiring work and for sharing it with us. A question I would like to ask of you is: How do you manage to keep your tracks so clean so as to avoid troubled running? And on a personal note, how many years young are you?
Dave, Great as usual. I watch these on your youtube page but had to watch it again.
Jim, Great work, wonderful the rock work. I will echo some of the other comments made here, what do you use for the roads / parking lot.
Jim doesn’t the high heat effect the plastic and cause problems with the rail?
In answer to Norman Backman …I use the CMX track cleaner with Go Gonne and of course the Peco rubber …as gor age ..I am 78 in one weeks time Dangerous Dave