On the openings, make them hinged doors so you can add some color or trees, or even a building or 2 on them. Go under, unlatch, swing down open and rise on up.
Hey Aaron, yes that's a great tip and can work well for many modelers. However, this does not work in my case because of the irregular size of the openings due track layout, and clearance issues underneath due to the under the table switch machines. The doors would partially open which does not provide enough clearance to rise up through. Thanks for your comment and for watching, I really appreciate it!
Standing in the middle of the Layout actually shows how Big your Layout really is. It huge. Oh, how I hated climbing up on my old Layout. I could not reach anything in the back. And as it always goes, that's where things always go wrong. Last Fall after having problems I decided I was so tired of getting up on my Layout, removing all the buildings and people so I just started Ripping it apart and built the new one. Made sure I could reach all my Track this time and most everything else. Simple is definitely sometimes the best route. There are videos of my old Layout and it was very crowded. Nice Video for Beginners. Hopefully they will watch this and take it a run with it. 👍🚂
This is an excellent video! These kinds of practical, day-to-day tips are incredibly valuable for modelers. The wooden "bridge" is a fantastic idea, especially if you have the space to implement it. Your channel is a real gem, keep up the fantastic work! 👍
I chose to make my layout an island layout for this reason. I also measured my max reach and kept almost everything within reach. I have to admit thou. Layouts like yours that have a sky or backdrop adds a lot to the layout. I never noticed your access holes. Interesting concept. Some people have access panels/doors. Yours is just excess hole. Your idea is a good one. 0:04
Ha! Correction - I meant to say 6' diameter and not radius. Sorry!!!😜
I do the same thing but I screwed a piece of thick plywood to the two boards near the rails. Love the layout George, one of the best on UA-cam.
Great idea with the plywood Joey, thank you!!
On the openings, make them hinged doors so you can add some color or trees, or even a building or 2 on them. Go under, unlatch, swing down open and rise on up.
Hey Aaron, yes that's a great tip and can work well for many modelers. However, this does not work in my case because of the irregular size of the openings due track layout, and clearance issues underneath due to the under the table switch machines. The doors would partially open which does not provide enough clearance to rise up through. Thanks for your comment and for watching, I really appreciate it!
Standing in the middle of the Layout actually shows how Big your Layout really is. It huge. Oh, how I hated climbing up on my old Layout. I could not reach anything in the back. And as it always goes, that's where things always go wrong. Last Fall after having problems I decided I was so tired of getting up on my Layout, removing all the buildings and people so I just started Ripping it apart and built the new one. Made sure I could reach all my Track this time and most everything else. Simple is definitely sometimes the best route. There are videos of my old Layout and it was very crowded. Nice Video for Beginners. Hopefully they will watch this and take it a run with it. 👍🚂
Ha! your right, somehow the trains always derail where you cant reach them! Thank you for your comments! I appreciate it!
Agreed…depth perception on videos is weird! That layout is way bigger than it looks.
@@whitmorestrains Hi Whitmore! Thanks for the heads up! I will change camera angles in the next video!!!
This is an excellent video! These kinds of practical, day-to-day tips are incredibly valuable for modelers. The wooden "bridge" is a fantastic idea, especially if you have the space to implement it. Your channel is a real gem, keep up the fantastic work! 👍
Thank you very much for the wonderful comments, I really appreciate it!!!
Yep I had a little fixture like that on my last layout . Great idea to share .
Thanks Ray!
Great video and fantastic tips. The wooden "bridge" is a brilliant idea if you have room to do it!
Thank you Anthony!
Fantastic work my friend 👍🖐️
Thank you
Great video. These are the kinds of day to day, practical tips that are super helpful. Love the channel!
Thank you so much RaleighGuy!!!
Good solution, George!
Thanks Tom, I really appreciate it! 😀
I chose to make my layout an island layout for this reason. I also measured my max reach and kept almost everything within reach. I have to admit thou. Layouts like yours that have a sky or backdrop adds a lot to the layout. I never noticed your access holes. Interesting concept. Some people have access panels/doors. Yours is just excess hole. Your idea is a good one. 0:04
Thank you very much, I really appreciate it!
Great video thanks for sharing it😊
Yes of course, you're welcome!!
Good one
Thank you!
Amazing👍👍
Thank you!
I have this problem all the time.Iam about to build a Catwalk do a can reach all my trains
Good luck with your catwalk!