Wow, thanks guys. You have all said some great things. Gray Fox, I truly appricate those comments.
In regards to the track, it is all Code 100 Atlas Flex track. with regular Atlas switches. I have the trak nailed down to regular cork that I sprayed with a coat of gray primer. Works great. The cork is then secured with a thin layer of Liquid Nails. I have all ready had to pull good amount of track and cork when i redid thingsor added a siding, and it was quite easy.
I have never seen anyone mention painting cork, (it is MidWest prod.) but I think it worked great. Plus, I was able to find a color of Woodland Scenic that matched quite well. hence the ballasting on the sides of the cork. Didnt want to the track itself becuaseI knew I would have to pull it up, and that would just get messy.
Wow Clinch… THATS a layout room.[:D] Man, I would love to do something like that. If we end getting a home hat we are going to keep (for more than a coupel of years, I want tbuild something like that. Justhas impresse shcok factor all over it. Love the flowing lines. That is something I found that I really liked. Instead of square cornered, long flowing benchwrok that woudllallow nice looking trains running. Are you in Arizona?
John;
Very nice layout. I commend you for posting it to give all the rest of us ideas, and encouragement. I think your new son will enjoy many nights with you in the train room.
Keep us posted.
Good luck with the new family.
Ken
And I’m pleased to hear that your future Mrs. is being so supportive by allowing you to have a space for the layout in your new home. For many, this support makes all the difference between having a layout, or none or a mediocre at best one, at all.
Thanks Paul. Yes, she is very supportive and I am very lucky. Of course as she says, shes likes the hobby becuase it lets “her two boys play together. And keeps her Big Boy out of trouble.”
I think we have chatted before on the Yahoo HO Modeler’s board.
Im “John the 6’7” Guy" on that. Good to see you overhere too. Take care.
John k
question for you, John–by the way, didn’t tell you how much I liked the shot of the cab-forward AND your weathering shot–really good! Anyway–question–is the through truss on your upper level to the right of the yard a Central Valley kit, or a Walthers? it’s a handsome looking bridge, either way. Can’t wait to see what you do with half the garage when you get settled. And I think it’s SO cool that you’ve got the kids involved! Cheers to you!
Tom
Thanks Tom!. The coolest experince with the whole train thing was the first nite I brought them home. Granted, i ony had like 3 engines and about 20 cars fo rolloing stock. all TYCO or old Bachman. His eyes lit up so much. With an hour I had this old sectional track layout on the floor andI knew I just created two monsters…
That bridge is the Walther’s version. I think it is about 18" or 20" long. I was impressed with it and really like it. Comes in a dark gray color. I bleive I got at my LHS for like 25 bucks maybe??
I think I have ,mentioed it before to you, (I remember seeing your website with your pictures… Your layout is Amazing! I love all the eleavation and mountains. And the scenery is excellent.