Layout Update: Still Kicking Ideas Around for the Expansion
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- Опубліковано 11 вер 2024
- Layout Update: Still Kicking Ideas Around for the Expansion
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In addition to the Train Shops you will pass along the way, don't forget the Train-A-Palooa Swap Meet.
First exit ramp to EuClaire Wisc. They're right off the exit it's a excellent Hobby Shop and they actually have mostly O Scale train stuff seems like alot of hobby shops have more HO Scale so it's nice 2 find a O scale Hobby Shop
You've got a basket full of projects lined up, Dave. You'll to start somewhere with what's most important for you at the moment. Step back and make a list of the different projects really necessary to get started on and prioritize them like 1-2-3 or a-b-c. This is just a list of things to be done. Maybe after a visit to a train shop or show, you'll have renewed focus.
Don’t worry Dave, it’s summer typical get out and do things and find inspiration for the fall when it cools down.
Patrick's Trains in Wheeling WV is a great small train store with tons of O gage Trains
If your are coming across I 90 on your way to Detroit, you should stop at the Middlefield train museum. Not been there but they bought the sing from my local train store in Cleveland and they have a big layout. Farther west there is a Menards and a Hobby lobby in my town, Avon just off the highway. However, there will be no, or few train items on display at Menards this time of year.
A trolley line would be exciting right here. I’m sure you’ll figure out some decisions.
Dave, what you're going through is pretty consistent with building a larger layout. Sometimes, you just can't get motivated until something comes along and inspires you. It's better to take a break than to force things. The last thing any of us wants is to make it a job. It's supposed to be fun. My suggestion would be to work on some other details that seem to get neglected and could lead to inspiration for the areas that have you blocked. Start by working on completing the existing layout by making scenery details like trees, bushes, turf mats, structures, or fences, that can be done in the A/C and placed out on the layout when it's cooler. This will help to keep things moving along without slowing things down to play catchup later, that tends to bog things down. I find this can lead to ideas for inspiration for other areas of the build that can be done this fall when things cool down.
I assume you have Menards website loaded on your computer? They have recently added at least a half dozen new offerings worth checking out. The switches, only offered in 072, sold out fast, and I assume they will make more. They also added a powered and dummy Pennsylvania F-3 units. They added a really nice scale sized weathered cattle car also. Each Menards stores tend to keep a limited amount of model train stock and do not stock everything they sell and only stock a fraction of those items even during train season from October to February. If you plan to purchase something not in stock it can be shipped to the store of choice for free and pickup in store when it arrives. They provide tracking on your order. You can check the current inventory of any store by zip code you plan to visit. They keep the seasonal items upstairs in the mezzanine when not in season.
Per the Trainmaster. I've had great success removing paint speckles with 90% alcohol without damaging the original paint. I'd test in an inconspicuous spot first. I've pulled off the handrails and burnished off the surface rust with a scotch brite pad back to shiny chrome condition and used Turtle Wax plastic restorer to restore the shell and frame to like new condition.
Hang in there, don't give up, and good luck with your layout. Who knows, maybe it's time to give the mustang some love.
The Great Train Store in Lima Ohio. You buy trains from the inside of rail cars. There’s no AC in them either BTW. 😀
If u wanna take a break, do it. Trust me, don’t wanna over do it. I also saw you & nick at the Oaks train show😂. I was leaving when I saw a large object in your bag👀👀
What about adding a mini split H/VAC system for the garage?
Summer is for other projects too it happens what year is your mustang I have an old Jaguar that I restored hope you can stay cool this summer 👍😃🚂
When U get to Detroit there is Great Lakes trains also Been there a few times
Oh brother! Dave I can WELL understand heat an humidity, especially the latter, keeping you away from tour railroad empire. Temps here in Virginia have been in the high 90's (and breakking 100) for the past two weeks, and with humidity to match! I haven't wanted to do much in my Chugger Barn either. There's a 2003 Lionel Hudson that's been defying my efforts to get the bugs out of it, I finally got to it last night and this morning, thought I had it cured but the bugs came back. That's it, I'm not putting anymore money into ti. And tomorrow it's back to the 90s! What can we do but ride it out?
On the positive side I got two passenger cars from Trainz this week, a nice Tuscan Red PRR car and a Pullman Green NYC car, but with give me some nice five-car passenger consists!
And I'd plan on doing a trolley line on your layout. Why? Well there's three different Public Service trolleys in O Gauge out there! One by Atlas Industrial Rail, a limited run Lionel from 2015, and an MTH Public Service PCC. All are out of production but you never know where one might pop up. MTH did a Jersey Transit PCC as well.
Hey, look luck at Greenbergs in Oaks! If you've got the time and inclination try the Collegeville Diner up the road a bit, great place! And watch out on Route 422, they're all crazy!
Sorry that you won't be at Kutztown. Had a few things for you.
It's ok Dave It's summer. Things usually work out. How about a field or housing project.
Don't worry I haven't even been in my train room in my basement even though its cooler temp. Wise down there just so much other stuff going on In the summer months plus I'm not inspired as you are my layout is very raw looking right now only the tables are built no track down yet or anything I will get back at it prolly this fall
At 65 years young I can't remember of a perfect plan, take a break or push on. TY
THANKS!!!! Have fun out there!!! STOCKYARD Express!!! You'll be driving right by. Tell Jason I said HI. Safe Travels!!! Looking forward to videos!
Today 07/13/2024, yes, it became to warm also for me to continue working in my back room with the flat roof after around 2 PM today. PA weather... I have things to do on my cars as well, after the hot weather or when it gets a break I have to replace the front brake pads on my 1997 Riviera before inspection this month. In the mean time my normal garage guy went out of business don't know why... The place is for sale....
Thank You Dave, just follow your ideas one at a time!
Dave, I need a maroon top 2321. I love to restore old post war and I will consider your price including shipping to Elmira NY 14903 area.
I hear you dave , enjoy summer, layout will still be awesome in the future .
Hate to throw a wrench into it, but you can’t have that breaker box blocked.
Wow, I haven’t noticed that before. Code required unobstructed access to breaker box. Blocking off two windows especially with air unit in one of them isn’t recommended neither. Even reaching over table to breaker box isn’t acceptable.
Dave how much do you want for it? Great video as usual! 👍
Williams stuff I am the guy
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Ok, you are way overthinking this project. As soon as it cools down just start building the table. When I was younger like you I always over thunk everything. At 67 I’m running out of time moving my layout so I’m just building it as I go. Sell the mustang. To many hobbies takes too much money from one or the other. I just sold a project car that belonged to my dad. It was hard. But I was glad and relieved once I did. Don’t sell the trains. lol, you sound a lot like me. Except I love my S Scale. Like my O Scale. Get a break! Take care. Cbtrainnut, Chris
How much for the Lackawanna? I get HIGH on Lackawanna!!!!!!!!
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Burnout happens. Take some time before you wind up like me with cars.
Your layout is fine just as it is. Way bigger than most and will only lead to more work. I don’t look for work as it always finds me. As for your cars the summer is gonna start closing down. You driving special cars season will come to an end sooner that you think. The trains will still be available to screw with in the colder weather. I can’t imagine one needing any more trains than you all ready have. You stated not enough time to run all of them. Your confusion of direction to take and things to buy is not healthy. Focus on one thing and move on it. I been “playing” with my collector cars during this warm weather season. Only on pissing wet raining or extreme humid days do I “play” trains. Breaking away from the cars and trains to do some outside yard stuff with the wife helps one chill. Not a lot only a couple days here and there. Maybe spent 16 or 18 hours each. This is not your typical video with informative and somewhat interesting projects. If you are burning out take some time off rather than derail yourself.