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you could reuse youre ol layout if you wire some more wires to the track:D would be nice to see:)

Looking fantastic, thanks for sharing. Dave

Thank you for sharing these videos. My layout is similar to yours, only just a little smaller. My benchwork is complete and I am using foam boards also. Thank you for the advice on the black paint, I was considering this, yours looks so good that I purchased some and will do the same. My question to you - I also plan to install a bridge on my layout. With only 1-inch foam, how do you foresee enough clearance under the bridge? It is for the reason that I am considering stacking 2 1-inch foam sheets for the scenery base. Thoughts?

I just finished my layout, but for the room size, it works for now...Great ideas for your new layout, I like it! more functional .

Soldering tip...try flux and see how easy the solder flows into your joints.

looking Great specially curved yard 🔥wait for the next episode ✌🏻

Too much effort to salvage any old turnout track pieces?

Always, always lay the track... and run it before you paint and do scenery. Easier to make changes and adjustments. Bullet-proof trackwork is must before scenery

one simple trick with Pink/Blue foam... you only have to score the foam about half way (not cut all the way through. Scoring with a straight edge, then snapping, will get you a nice clean cut.

yard in the curve may be difficult to line up couplers for connecting, but big fan of your content, just something to look out for.

You definitely do like to start over, but I really enjoy watching each layout develop. The way you build stuff is really satisfying and professional, looking forward to build series for this layout!

That's looking clean! Are you planning to do a backdrop?

Curves yes you should solder....but on straights put a peice of 0.20 styrene between the joints. Secure your track then remove them....keep a gap....you will thank me later....

Out of curiosity, why glue the track direct to the foam and not use any form of roadbed?

I saw a hack recently you can try. Instead of cutting off the ties for the rail joiners to fit, like I do. Just cut off the plastic spike that hold the ties to the track. Then put on the the rail joiner. Saw that in a video

I’m trying to build an ho layout and this will help a lot

A tip for people with flex track, you don’t have to cut the ties of all you have to do it just cut the part that holds the track down and boom it looks a lot cleaner

I agree about Walthers rail joiners working better than Atlas, I even prefer to use Walthers joiners on my Atlas track!

This looks like good potential tho, love it , can’t wait to watch these , while studying since it’s August lol.

Welcome back! I'm looking forward to your new layout!

Rip old 4x8 layout never forget :(

You have certainly made some amazing instructional videos re your model railroad set ups. A simple step by step, with plenty on basic explanations is exceptional and inspiring stuff. I have been following your UA-cam site for sometime and feel it's time for me to engage my grandson (10yo) in a construction of a small-ish layout to start. Truly great work on your behalf to get people motivated enough to make a start. Now for the planning.....many thanks and we will keep watching and learning. Cheers from Australia.

Turnouts and flex track absolutely the best method, looks great

keep making the layouts

There's 2 pet peeves iv always had when building a layout..the 2 things that will absolutely take the fun out of a model railroad are, cars that constantly come uncoupled, making sure the coupler height is the correct height is essential, not close, not almost, couplers (kadee) all have to line up perfectly with the KD coupler test tool..if they don't they don't go on the layout until they do line up...#2 absolutely flawless track work, trains that constantly derail are no fun.. testing track and curves with your most sensitive longest car is important, same with a locomotive, steam engines usually are the most sensitive..so always make a layout both steam and Diesel friendly..iv had to start over more than a few times to get it right.. but I've always been happy that I did..

I don't blame you for starting over; sometimes we all need to start a project over from time to time. For me, while working on the plans to my big train layout my current switching layout will be a part of, I often design a layout I'm satisfied with at first, but then I develop second thoughts and start over, again.

Great job on that benchwork! It looks so clean. I think it’s good that you’re allowing yourself to make these changes and taking your time with it. It’s worth being methodical to end up with something that is functional that you’re happy with! Just be sure to allow yourself to enjoy it and get to running some trains! I’m in the same boat, in fact, my dad and I used many of the exact same techniques and ideas for our benchwork, tho we had to use bigger wood and screws for the table tops to avoid warping in our basement due to temp/humidity. Glad to see construction foreman Binx is overseeing the job too ❤️

Very interesting layout build , good choice on track and turnouts, not sure if I like the access to the center of your layout, but does look great

We all make mistakes or change our minds. They are just damn expensive mistakes in model railroading! Good to see you back though and it looks promising.

The yard on the curve is very unique. Keep up the good work. Make sure to add some terrain and hills where you cant see the train.

Very nice-thanks for posting! Love the yard. Hoping you’ll include a caboose storage track and a locomotive turntable.

Looks good! Keep it up!

Never keep going on a layout if you’re not happy with it. It’s wasted money and becomes a chore. Glad you’re following the passion of what you want to see .

Nice beginning. You need a good foundation to start any project. I would suggest adding washers between the bolts/nuts and the wood. It helps spread the load and not cut into the wood.

Nice work I have recently dismantled my old layout and am going to make a new one as well like the cn wide nose you have. I have mostly cn as well being Canadian and all

Good for you for realizing what you wanted! I’m glad this layout is bigger, and it looks like you’re considering a continuous mainline, so you’ll be able to have a train running continuously if you desire. I’m very much looking forward to this build, brother!

Really great video also I'm part of a train club that does say if your not liking what your seeing and doing rip it up and start over but try and do it carefully.

hope you can post within 3 months lol

Great Work...I really like the idea of no track plan, and eyeballing a fictional railroad with prototypical or correct running applications... Well thought out bench work, by the way...

Love uour perservere cr

When I lay straight sections of flex-track, I use a metal straightedge to ensure the rails are truly straight. Any little wiggle in the rails bugs me.

Looking forward to seeing this one come together. As other people have said install a keep alive in your locos as they will improve the running over dead spots or dirty bits of track. Looking forward to the next one.

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Are you sure this layout is big enough? I think you should start again. 😉 Love it. I’m curious how the grade crossing planks work with your code 83 track. I had some issues with couplers snagging it. I guess I could bend the couplers. Meh. Love your work! (and your cat)

Good luck with the new layout!

Hi Top Railroad & it's is Randy and i like yours video is Cool & Thanks Top Railroad & Friends Randy

The RR cat is fun to.

im very excited to see the progress on the new layout!

Every layout you make, you learn from. Each one gets better as do your skills, like soldering and such. I had what I called a practice layout and I learned a lot of what not do do lol. Now on to my second one which is built entirely different than the first one. Not to mention something like 10 designs before settling on something I would be satisfied with. After all, you gotta enjoy it for a while!

I can understand why you had to start over I have a model layout to and I have it being controlled by a Bachman controller for it and train do run' But trains do Not run that good on some parts. But I still have fun with running trains on the layout. And I am going to have the same idea as you in the future.😊