Building a Small Shelf Layout

I decided to put this video together to show how easy it is to get started on a small shelf layout that offers plenty of operation for its size.
Just about everything I have used here is second hand ; base board, track, wiring etc. The only items purchased new are the toggle switches.
I start with showing you the shoddy looking track and go throughout the motions of getting the layout running in this short 20 minute video, from track plan to soldering wires to uncoupling methods and running a train.
If you would like to see how I create scenery, please make a mention below and I'll get onto this next as Part 2.
You can follow the build at Platform 1 MRC : platform1mrc.c... Platform 1 MRC is a model railway forum.
Or you can follow on one of these facebook groups :
Platform 1 MRC : / platform1mrc
Model Railway Buffet : / 2492755460973822
Maitland & Surrounds Model Railway : / 1963067237255184
Micro/Small Model RR Layouts : / 728920213839816
Model Trains for Novices : / 261818997567882
If you have any questions, please ask and I'll get back to you shortly.

[@scrapbookrail]

Part 2 please looks like a great little layout, thanks for the demo on the magnets to, I will be giving them a go on my next layout

[@Gaz3801]

G'day Scrapbook RR, I purchased those magnets from ebay (China). Here is a link to the seller : www.ebay.com.au/itm/Lot-20-Pcs-Strong-Magnets-3-mm-x-10-mm-Disc-Neodymium-Fridge-Cylinder-Rare-Earth/170885974581?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

[@scrapbookrail]

@@Gaz3801 awesome thanks very much

[@vinylelpea]

Thanks Gary, as most of my track and locos are secondhand, this was very helpful. Might change my name to cheapskate. 😉

[@Gaz3801]

Hi Philip, I have built a few layouts now from track I have pulled up from previous layouts. As you can see in this video, I didn't fully clean off all the ballast from the sleepers, as the track will be re-ballasted. Where sleepers are missing, I simply slice the chairs off some old sleepers and then slide back under the rails, applying a small dab of super glue to hold in place.

[@raymondleggs5508]

Same here.

[@chrishoyle6704]

Very informative video thanks for the wiring guide Cheers

[@Gaz3801]

G'day Chris,
Thanks for your kind comment. I'm happy that you learned something from my video.
Cheers, Gary.

[@davestrains6816]

Nice little switching layout. Nice idea on the magnets for uncoupling. Thanks for sharing. Dave

[@sparky107107]

excellent video, step by step till running the trains. very nice indeed.
have to love when you try to solder left handed, just for the sake of a camera. lol

[@ReidsTrainStuff]

Great video mate, definitely looking forward to seeing you do the scenery and also hopefully see it in the near future 👍

[@OtterCreek]

Great video, who is your supplier of the magnets? That is a perfect solution for my switching (Shunting) layout!

[@Gaz3801]

G'day Otter Creek & Rio Grand, take a below as I have supplied a link to the magnets in the reply I gave Scrapbook RR. I normally buy 100 or 200 at anyone time so I have them for the next project. Do you have a link to your RR or are you in any FB groups ?

[@OtterCreek]

@@Gaz3801 Thanks!

[@Baumeister40]

Thank you for showing me how to diy the uncoupling gadget & the point controller

[@rjl110919581]

THANK YOU FOR SHARE DETAIL VIDEO AS GREAT WATCHING
GOOD LUCK FURTHER PLAN ON LAYOUT

[@smallrails6831]

❤

[@TheJramos1970]

Job well done! Very informative and thoroughly explained .

[@Gaz3801]

Thank you Jorge.

[@SlickCrusty]

top job

[@Gaz3801]

Thank you Slick Crusty.