I like that track plan! Lots of opportunity for simple running, switching, etc. Since I'm not really a buildings guy, I would tend to find some spots for scenery, trees, etc., but its Jerry's layout so want he likes, goes. *Some* trees, though!
Bill, If I may make a suggestion for the clipped corners. It is an experiment you can try and it will add some strength to the layout too. Get about a gallon of Windex with Ammonia D. What I did for my layout, which has the same clipped corners, I measured out my Masonite fascia bands in 8 foot strips and marked the area where I need to bend the Masonite around the clipped corners, 6 to 8 inches, laid that across a five gallon bucket and soaked it thoroughly with the Windex. Then I screwed the Masonite to one surface of the layout. Then move the bucket under the drip area of the Masonite continue spraying both side of the Masonite as you bend it around the clipped corner. Screw it to the other surface. Soak it a little more to get the Masonite to lay flat on both surfaces. I got tight radius bends across my clipped corners. The Masonite will not fall apart using the Windex with Ammonia D like it would if you used water. Also, it will not stain the Masonite like water does. The bend you make in the soaked Masonite will assume the bend when it dries. Then you can fill in the clipped corners with XPS foam to match the curve, gaining back a little more flat surface for the layout. If I had a way to send you a pic of the bends I got I would. It works great and adds a custom look to the layout.
Bill, I've so enjoy your channel for a while now. Your scenery skills are supurbe (especially incorporating real-world geology), and I enjoy learning from you. Your easy going narration (and great radio voice) make it fun and relaxing to watch your videos. And your persistent progress is very impressive and inspiring. Best wishes!
That’s going to be a fun project to follow along with Bill. Looking forward to seeing the next installment. Hope you’re doing well. See you next Saturday.
Can I make a suggestion? On my layout I have 5 main lines, DC. 4 of them have bypass sidings. I put a DPDT switch for all four. If I want a backup engine it can be parked and ready to run. If not, it’s still usable for car storage. Simple to set up and use. Just a thought for the future if we wants a new engine then he has a place for it to be ready. Looks great and I know you will enjoy building it with him.
Looking forward to another successful build.....
I look forward to watching the progress.
A collaboration. This will be interesting. I look forward to it.
Hi Bill this is a cool project you're doing for Jerry . Look forward to seeing this one.
Starting on the ground floor! Looking forward to seeing this develop!
I like that track plan! Lots of opportunity for simple running, switching, etc. Since I'm not really a buildings guy, I would tend to find some spots for scenery, trees, etc., but its Jerry's layout so want he likes, goes. *Some* trees, though!
Looks too be a fun build 👍🤠👍
Bill, If I may make a suggestion for the clipped corners. It is an experiment you can try and it will add some strength to the layout too. Get about a gallon of Windex with Ammonia D. What I did for my layout, which has the same clipped corners, I measured out my Masonite fascia bands in 8 foot strips and marked the area where I need to bend the Masonite around the clipped corners, 6 to 8 inches, laid that across a five gallon bucket and soaked it thoroughly with the Windex. Then I screwed the Masonite to one surface of the layout. Then move the bucket under the drip area of the Masonite continue spraying both side of the Masonite as you bend it around the clipped corner. Screw it to the other surface. Soak it a little more to get the Masonite to lay flat on both surfaces. I got tight radius bends across my clipped corners. The Masonite will not fall apart using the Windex with Ammonia D like it would if you used water. Also, it will not stain the Masonite like water does. The bend you make in the soaked Masonite will assume the bend when it dries. Then you can fill in the clipped corners with XPS foam to match the curve, gaining back a little more flat surface for the layout. If I had a way to send you a pic of the bends I got I would. It works great and adds a custom look to the layout.
That looks like an interesting colaboration.
That is very cool bill but I'm wondering where do you have room in your garage to build another layout LOL
Bill, I've so enjoy your channel for a while now. Your scenery skills are supurbe (especially incorporating real-world geology), and I enjoy learning from you. Your easy going narration (and great radio voice) make it fun and relaxing to watch your videos. And your persistent progress is very impressive and inspiring. Best wishes!
Very nice design!
That’s going to be a fun project to follow along with Bill. Looking forward to seeing the next installment. Hope you’re doing well. See you next Saturday.
Can I make a suggestion? On my layout I have 5 main lines, DC. 4 of them have bypass sidings. I put a DPDT switch for all four. If I want a backup engine it can be parked and ready to run. If not, it’s still usable for car storage. Simple to set up and use. Just a thought for the future if we wants a new engine then he has a place for it to be ready. Looks great and I know you will enjoy building it with him.
Sounds like fun.
Thx for the vid.
Nice 👍👍🖖
good vid on channel thanks lee
It looks like the plan is to use crossings. Why not elevate a layer at the crossover to prevent bottlenecks?