Chris,
i am really enjoying your retro train room project. The couch and paneling really lock in the “look”. Now you need some photos with you in the scene dressed in gray slacks, loafers, white dress shirt, narrow black tie, heavy black plastic frame spectacles, and a classic pipe clenched in your teeth. Just check one of those classic Lionel ads for details!
Nice!
That’s not a bad idea! When it’s finished, I may do something like that w/ my son & hang the photos in the room. I’m a big fan of Mad Men, so I love all the vintage styles 
I acyually bought about 7 vintage Lionel ads & hung them on the wall. This time around, the room was just as important as the layout - I wanted to have a space that would transport you back in time & the room helps to create the illusion.
Here’s what I’ve been up to this week -
I picked up a 746 & all the cars to make set 2545W from 1959
My son Lorenzo racing his LC Polar Express w/ the 746
Finished off the upper level this weekend -
The door arrived, so I was able to install it & finish off the back wall. The room is pretty much done -
Next up this week is to work on the tunnel/mountain on the lower level
Started prepping for the lower mountain/tunnel.
Really really neat! I love the “toy” look. It is like in a time machine
Jim
Was able to get the plaster done & then painted it this weekend.
That’s looking real nice!
Thank you
You’re welcome. Seeing these pictures reminds me of what I want to do with my grandkids & a grand nephew. Right now I’m full time caring for my dad who has alzheimers, but in the meantime I’m putting sets together to introduce them into the hobby.
My kids love a layout like this ( I do too!) It’s simple, but yet still fun to run. Lots of things for them to look at & do. I tried to pick a few of the most reliable accessories & of course my kids had their picks as well. What I really love about doing it this time around is that I have my daughter helping & learning along with me.
Started doing some ‘scenery’ last night
looks great Chris!
Thank you Dave!
Did some more work on the mountain this weekend -
Finished the other corner this weekend. All the majory scenery on the layout is complete. Now on to wire some lights & accessories!
Haven’t posted in a few weeks, as I’ve been busy at home with the new baby. I was actually able to finish the layout about 1 week longer than I had thought - which isn’t bad!
Here are some pics -
