4x8 O Scale Southern Layout Overview & Future Plans! Caleb Easter Trains

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  • Опубліковано 30 чер 2024
  • In todays video we go over my 4x8 Southern themed layout! I have been working on this layout for about 2 years and could not be happier with the progress I have made so far! I will be uploading more progress videos as I work on the layout more and more, enjoy!
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  • @mattstrainroom
    @mattstrainroom 4 місяці тому +3

    One of the nicest 4x8s I've ever seen and shaping up to be even better than it already is! Looking forward to seeing the 542 video!

  • @thomasdecker7631
    @thomasdecker7631 4 місяці тому +1

    I might be a little biased, but from where I sit in Michigan, it's good to see 1225 on the wall. Where your "junk pile" is concerned, maybe a pile of ties and a steel tub or wooden crate of tie plates would be interesting details- not junk but maintenance supplies often stored along rail Lines. Nice layout in a 4x8 space. The selection of a 2-8-0 is also a good call as it is a good fit for a small layout.

    • @calebeastertrains
      @calebeastertrains  4 місяці тому

      1225 is a fantastic loco! Hope to own a model of one! And I like your idea for the “junk pile” area, i will probably go with it!! Thank you for the comment sir!!

  • @bobsworkshop5181
    @bobsworkshop5181 3 місяці тому

    Your layout is awesome. Your whole train room and collection are pretty incredible. Very cool. 👍🏻🇺🇸

  • @excaliburrockband
    @excaliburrockband Місяць тому

    Very nice!! Glad I stopped by and looking forward to your updates!

  • @RABSTRAINS
    @RABSTRAINS 4 місяці тому +7

    I like it! It’s not too big. It’s simple, clean and laid out nice. Good Job👍👍

    • @calebeastertrains
      @calebeastertrains  4 місяці тому

      Yessir! Wanted something easier to manage but detailed! Thanks for the kind comments!!

  • @davidbrown4823
    @davidbrown4823 4 місяці тому

    Great 4x8 layout. impressed.

  • @Dadified86
    @Dadified86 4 місяці тому +5

    Really like the tie-ins with your train set and other stuff you like to do. Things like the Billiard hall really connect it and make it “yours”!

    • @calebeastertrains
      @calebeastertrains  4 місяці тому +2

      Thank you sir!! And yup it makes the layout feel all the more personal and fun!!

  • @daniellesmith1059
    @daniellesmith1059 6 днів тому

    Very cool. Thanks.....

  • @fogdan
    @fogdan 4 місяці тому

    Great Job!! I am glad I stopped by.

  • @andyh6703
    @andyh6703 4 місяці тому

    Awesome layout!! Thanks for sharing!

  • @CWFTrains
    @CWFTrains 4 місяці тому +3

    I’m digging it! Thanks for the tour. 😃
    Now we just gotta get you more S C E N E R Y!!!

  • @DeadlySpoon12
    @DeadlySpoon12 4 місяці тому

    Greetings from Fuquay Varina NC!

  • @michaelsmodelrailroading7665
    @michaelsmodelrailroading7665 Місяць тому +1

    You've got a great looking layout going - a lot of outfit incorporated without appearing squeezed. Of course, no layout is ever "done." I like your buildings and how you have them arranged. Thanks for sharing!

  • @TheTrainboard
    @TheTrainboard 4 місяці тому +2

    The layout is coming together nicely! Keep up the good work! - Ryan

  • @whitmorestrains
    @whitmorestrains 3 місяці тому +1

    That’s a very good track plan for a 4x8!

  • @TwistedMacGyversTrains
    @TwistedMacGyversTrains 4 місяці тому +1

    I have to say you have created the ultimate 4x8 layout. You have a killer track plan and your scenery is beautiful. Your track ballasting and weathering technique is spot on. The tracks look phenomenal, you may want to consider removing your screws that you had holding down your tracks temporarily until your ballasting is dried. This will improve your close-up shots of your locomotives and rolling stock. I have subscribed to your channel and will follow your progress. Great job! 💯👍 Frank

    • @calebeastertrains
      @calebeastertrains  4 місяці тому +1

      Thanks man!! It means alot!! Yessir removing the screws is not a bad idea!

  • @ferrark1
    @ferrark1 4 місяці тому

    Nice layout greetings form Fletcher NC

  • @railfanningwithtydan
    @railfanningwithtydan 4 місяці тому +1

    Wooowww Caleb!!! The fact that this is a 4x8 in O scale blows my mind with what you've packed into it. As Steve Brown from Its My Railroad says, the smaller layouts aren't represented well enough on youtube and this definitely aids that point. The space that the layout is in also looks neat! It was nice to see ya in tville!

    • @calebeastertrains
      @calebeastertrains  4 місяці тому

      Thanks man I appreciate the kind comment!! And yessir good to see you there too!

  • @mikesamericanflyertrains
    @mikesamericanflyertrains 4 місяці тому +2

    Awesome layout tour Caleb! Really impressed with everything you have done in a 4x8 space. Looking forward to future updates! Keep up the great work!
    BTW I just found your YT channel this evening so I’ve got some more of your videos left to watch.

    • @calebeastertrains
      @calebeastertrains  4 місяці тому +1

      Thanks so much for the kind comments!! More to come soon!!

  • @escape150
    @escape150 Місяць тому

    Very nice layout 👍🏻👍🏻 I like smaller layouts, they are easier to clean and manage. My layout is 6x 10 and sometimes I wish it was a bit smaller

  • @austint918
    @austint918 4 місяці тому +1

    I’m gonna be building a new layout soon when I move into my new house and I hope you won’t mind me copying your track plan I absolutely love it. My old layout is anchored to the walls in my parents house and can’t come with me and the room I’m using for my train room can only really hold a 4x8 and this one just seems like it has the perfect amount of scenery space plus dynamic running.

    • @calebeastertrains
      @calebeastertrains  4 місяці тому

      Go for it man! Its an awesome plan! "Annas Siding" Is the track plan, I just modified it to have a couple of extra straight pieces on the sides and added a second siding! Hope that helps man can't wait to see what you create!!

    • @austint918
      @austint918 4 місяці тому

      Thanks man. Gonna go for an L&N branch line theme.

    • @calebeastertrains
      @calebeastertrains  4 місяці тому

      You're welcome! and Awesome!! @@austint918

  • @Coreyt1976
    @Coreyt1976 4 місяці тому

    Great video. Your layout is looking nice.

  • @paulmoore3540
    @paulmoore3540 4 місяці тому

    Looking Good

  • @daveprasse6643
    @daveprasse6643 4 місяці тому

    Awesome Csleb !

  • @Cmoore13
    @Cmoore13 2 місяці тому

    Maybe connect the empty area with that unloading platform to the station with a road. Maybe a place that they could unload stuff and take it to the passenger station.

  • @daveyoung5445
    @daveyoung5445 4 місяці тому +1

    Great layout! You have the gift of training. I too like diamonds and all crossover tracks. The more the better. Although, I think your best wall art is the Cheerwine sign

  • @JTorresproductions-co1xf
    @JTorresproductions-co1xf 4 місяці тому +2

    👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @mitchelltstrains4799
    @mitchelltstrains4799 4 місяці тому

    I really like it!

  • @markfortin421
    @markfortin421 4 місяці тому

    You're off to a good start...doing a nice neat job. It might not be the biggest, but if it pleases you, thats all that counts.
    Keep the updates coming, I can't wait!!

    • @calebeastertrains
      @calebeastertrains  4 місяці тому +2

      Thanks man I appreciate the kind comments! I definitely wanted something more manageable as far as size so I can focus more on the details! Thanks again!!

  • @SignalLightProductions
    @SignalLightProductions 4 місяці тому +1

    That's a fantastic layout! O scale is hard to do on a 4x8 but this looks great. I'm really impressed by your custom 542 and look forward to seeing how you did it!

    • @calebeastertrains
      @calebeastertrains  4 місяці тому +2

      Thanks man for the kind comment!! It 100% can be difficult with a 4x8 but I tried to make do with my budget and space! Stay tuned I will be making a 542 video!! Thanks!!

  • @davevan8864
    @davevan8864 4 місяці тому

    Nice work! Grew up on Cherrwine!!

  • @elleryparsons2433
    @elleryparsons2433 4 місяці тому +1

    Looking good Man👍👍.

  • @Tattooedtrains
    @Tattooedtrains 4 місяці тому +1

    Sweet!

  • @kingjulian9496
    @kingjulian9496 4 місяці тому

    Thanks for sharing. You have a beautiful layout.

  • @chestnutpatrick
    @chestnutpatrick 4 місяці тому

    Very nice. Love the Cheerwine shoutout. Beautiful layout.

  • @rolandmetzner8177
    @rolandmetzner8177 4 місяці тому

    Excellent 4x8. Good detail. look forward to seeing updates.

  • @frankmarkovcijr5459
    @frankmarkovcijr5459 2 місяці тому +2

    A lot of people are scared off O gauge because all they see are club sized layouts so they get discouraged and they don't even start. 4X8 was a universal size for whatever gauge you were into. You just had more space with smaller scales. You can even have Standard gauge like a 2 track oval, or figure 8 . Just have fun 😊.

  • @mad_trains12
    @mad_trains12 4 місяці тому +1

    Nice job!

  • @alfonsolanzagorta5138
    @alfonsolanzagorta5138 4 місяці тому

    Looks awesome! Loved the grocery store!

    • @calebeastertrains
      @calebeastertrains  4 місяці тому

      Yessir! One of my favorite structures!! Thanks man!!

  • @seancassady2762
    @seancassady2762 4 місяці тому

    Great looking layout!

  • @WIPEOUT_Trains
    @WIPEOUT_Trains 4 місяці тому +1

    I saw some WP in those shelves!

    • @calebeastertrains
      @calebeastertrains  4 місяці тому +1

      Yessir! Own 2 boxcars!

    • @WIPEOUT_Trains
      @WIPEOUT_Trains 4 місяці тому

      @@calebeastertrains ahh Caleb, those are rookie numbers, you gotta get those up higher!

  • @floppaeditz123
    @floppaeditz123 3 місяці тому

    Hi sir, very very nice, your a big inspiration to me. What type of controller do you usr if you dont mind me asking?

    • @calebeastertrains
      @calebeastertrains  3 місяці тому

      Thank you I appreciate the kind comment! For the layout I use an MTH DCS Explorer for the time being, and for the lionel locomotives I use the bluetooth feature. Eventually I will upgrade soon but what I have works for the time being! Thank you!

  • @gordonellis8040
    @gordonellis8040 Місяць тому

    Nice layout. What type of track are you using?

  • @corntater5848
    @corntater5848 3 місяці тому +1

    Just wondering your curve track radius

  • @dwightbernheimer331
    @dwightbernheimer331 4 місяці тому

    When somebody sez O scale... I immediately think of 2rail... I think of 3rail as O Gauge... At almost 80 years old I guess it's Just me... Good stuff, thanks for posting...👍👍👍

    • @calebeastertrains
      @calebeastertrains  4 місяці тому

      Thank you!!

    • @dwightbernheimer331
      @dwightbernheimer331 4 місяці тому

      @@calebeastertrains 👍

    • @bikerheart
      @bikerheart 4 місяці тому

      You are correct Dwight. This track is O Gauge or O-27, and with its tighter curves and use of Lionel and other tinplate equipment a 4 x 8 layout with a continuous loop for mainline trains is possible. It would not be possible using O scale track & equipment unless you were modelling streetcars - or possibly British railways - or had a switching layout without an oval

  • @richardsobieck9660
    @richardsobieck9660 4 місяці тому

    Nice video, but please stop saying “yeah!” A lot of UA-camrs do that. Like blowing the whistle non stop it gets old. Lol nice layout, looks great for a 4x8

    • @calebeastertrains
      @calebeastertrains  4 місяці тому +1

      Thanks for the tip, I haven’t been on UA-cam much so still getting used to it! And thank you sir!

    • @CWFTrains
      @CWFTrains 4 місяці тому +1

      Yeah?

    • @mattcastrains416
      @mattcastrains416 4 місяці тому +2

      Yeah!

    • @larken24
      @larken24 4 місяці тому +2

      Yeah!

    • @richardsobieck9660
      @richardsobieck9660 4 місяці тому

      @@calebeastertrains Thanks that was met constructively although some took it the wrong way! :-D Great video and nice layout. You have a lot going on in 4x8.

  • @patrickpreuer6511
    @patrickpreuer6511 4 місяці тому

    It's an o scale tunnel

  • @elleryparsons2433
    @elleryparsons2433 4 місяці тому

    Don’t Rush It.

  • @bikerheart
    @bikerheart 4 місяці тому

    This track is O gauge or O-27, depending on the height of the rail, and it runs on 12v ac. O scale track is 2 rail and runs on 12v dc. (I'm a Lionel guy) Beautiful layout, nicely done! 🚂

  • @dennisrankin325
    @dennisrankin325 4 місяці тому

    Only 4x8 but nice and neat with even a bit of potential for switching operation. Well done.

    • @calebeastertrains
      @calebeastertrains  4 місяці тому

      Yessir! Wanted as much operation as possible on a 4x8! Thank you!!

  • @ELWtrains
    @ELWtrains 4 місяці тому +1

    Great job on layout 👍 amazing what you done in a small space,great work,i just subscribed to your channel looking forward to further updates Thanks for sharing (Eddie @elwtrains)

    • @calebeastertrains
      @calebeastertrains  4 місяці тому +1

      Thank you so much! I appreciate it! More updates to come!!