Victoria BC: PIKO G Scale Sonneberg Goods Depot - Build, Tips, Mods & Review (It’s Great! See Blurb)

This building is now the centrepiece of my small G scale switching railway.
I am going for plausibility with this tiny model train layout. (Well, tiny from a G scale railway perspective.) It has staging in the form of a barge that connects it to the rest of the world. It allows for realistic railcar movement and sorting. The LGB steeple cab electric locomotive runs from live overhead wire, which I installed.
I also run Aristo-craft, Accucraft and Mamod live steam engines on this layout and a mix of 1:24, 1:29 and 1:32 equipment on the layout that all seems to work well together. While I am generally going for “scale” I do have a Cobi bricks Sherman tank, Jeep and Mosquito fighter-bomber on the layout because I love them.
I enjoyed building this quality model depot and modifying the plan a bit. It does require you to build a floor for inside the building unless you plan to keep the doors closed. I describe my easy floor in the video.
You can have fun in G scale without a ton of space!
Happy railroading!
Terry

[@jebbthetrainkid1281]

Nice Addition for your Trains Terry. I used to buy Piko Kits when I had my Outdoor Railroad. Good heavy made Kits that hold up well.

[@Terrys-Steam-and-Cobi]

This one should hold up very well considering it won’t be outside. Lol. (Well… never say never…)

[@MrTeeRocker]

Thanks for the video and tips! The picture on the box doesn't do it justice. Time for me to order one :)

[@Terrys-Steam-and-Cobi]

Hi Joe. Yes, pictures don’t do justice. I balked at first and for a while at the cost. But now that I have it and use it, it always I impresses me.

[@DavesTrainsAndAutomobiles]

Great build this helps... was definitely thinking of getting some buildings... Thank you so much for the review & tips 😎👍

[@Terrys-Steam-and-Cobi]

Well Dave, i found it pricey. But now I have it I always will have it. Consider it investment in infrastructure. Lol

[@DavesTrainsAndAutomobiles]

Right... G scale is my retirement fund

[@Terrys-Steam-and-Cobi]

@@DavesTrainsAndAutomobiles more like G scale took my retirement fund. Lol

[@northernutahlivesteam3566]

Was there enough “extra” loading dock material to provide a floor?

[@Terrys-Steam-and-Cobi]

No there wasn’t.

[@alanheavenscom]

Thanks. The instructions aren't really that clear, and connecting the sections of the platform (0235 to 0233, using the 233-50s crossmembers) was confusing. It is an important part of the railyard. The floor idea was perfect.

[@Terrys-Steam-and-Cobi]

You’re welcome. Why a floor was not included is strange. But it was an easy fix.

[@Sparky0566]

Well, I just bought this kit.. should be here in 3 days. Hope it's not a hard build. Don't like the gray dock when it shows brown...

[@Terrys-Steam-and-Cobi]

I expected the grey dock to be brown as well. If I decide when I finish the scenery that brown would be better I’ll paint it. It was not too difficult a build.

[@olelauridsen666]

Hand held cams sucks. But nice buildt

[@Terrys-Steam-and-Cobi]

Thanks. It was an enjoyable build too.