Here it is:
Well, actually it is Elliot’s [Big Boy] tiny basement layout. [;)] WOW
chief,
I’d recommend starting out w/a 4X8. Otherwise, you might have to start looking for a new wife.[:D][:D][:D]
I just felt the earth move. Is that the Chief starting his benchwork? Nope, but I agree it’s an outstanding layout. Elliot, great craftsmanship.
Chief, looks like you have got the “Elliot style” of modeling going on.!!! [snicker, cough, cough] [:D]
Yeah, its a good idea to start with a 4x8, at least then you have one.[;)][:p]
That does it! Dammit! I want a full BASEMENT!
Bruce Webster
His layouts are absolute masterpieces, if I tried to do something of that magnitude I’d end up wearing one of those white coats with the wrap around sleeves. [D)] [:o)]
FOR SALE
Full Basement - House on Top of Basement Included.
[:D][:D]
We love our basements in Buckeyeland. That’s where we hide when the wind really starts blowing in a circular direction.
Now that is what I call a layout!
Ya got me Chief. I opened this topic expecting to see a clean, painted room with lumber. Imagine my surprise.[:O][;)]
Yeah Buck, when I’m dead, the next owner better like trains.[swg]
Doug, they may yet come for me.[:P]
Thanks all.[bow]
You are SO right, Buckeye. And while we are down there, we can run trains.
Chuck
Looks like we won’t be eating that bowl of Grits soon, Buckeye !!!
Chief,
Wow!!! You sure have a doozy going! Great job. How long is the longest straightaway section you have?
Tom
UMMM… Baasseeemeennt[:P]
Only 20 more years until the kids move out and the wall between those two bedrooms comes down…
Looks good keep us posted!
Chief’s longest straight away, is from the carpet edge to the closet door.
Tom, my guess is you’re kind of new around here. This topic title is tongue in cheek, cause the Chief is still running HIS trains on the carpet. The Chief visited my house last Saturday night, and took those shots. The longest straight section is about 28 feet with a 10’ diameter curve on one end and an 8’ diameter curve on the other. The layout is built for operation, not for speed.[;)]
Visitors welcome, just drop me an email if you are coming to town.
Since Chief is always talking about a bedroom for the layout at first look I thought “How big is the rest of the house?”
Wish I had a basement, but I was discouraged by the builder when we had the house built. His comments were that is was almost impossible to keep basements dry in out area due to the clay soil not draining. I’ve since learned that there are ways around that.
Wonder what the wife would say if I decided to lift the house and put a basement underneath?
A few years ago, I met a guy from Germany who actually dug up his yard to enlarge his basement, bigger than the house, to get more room for his Maerklin layout.
CHIEF wheres the carpet?
laz57
Basements are a necessity in the midwest during orbicular wind season. There are lots good ways to keep a basement dry, even if the ground is all clay. Builders who are competent can make it work very well. A builder friend of mine says a basement is the cheapest room in the whole house. I sure wish I could have been in on the planning of our house when it was built but I shouldn’t complain as I probably have more than I deserve[:)]
Jon
Well Big_Boy, all I can say is that’s an awesome layout. [bow]
Can’t think of a better project for a man to keep cabin fever some sittin’ in on those frigid long Minnesota winter nights. Looks to be around 3 years of total work to the finishing touches (landscaping), cause I doubt a labor of love that complex will ever be truly finished? Coffee, homemade pie, and trains…what more can a guy ask for?[swg]
Think Cheif got seriously motivated after his visit?
And, I don’t mean about those homemade pies, neither.[:D]
Thanks, but if it gets too cold, I always have Big Girl to warm me up. [:0][:X][:p][;)]Proof that I don’t have a one track mind.[:D]
Been workin on the railroad all week since the Chief was here.