Man this takes me back ... Hope this layout goes to someone who will appreciate t when your time on earth ends. Mine s soon so no more layouts getting built. Time to let it all go and toy trains has been a positive and enjoyable part 〽️ of this world experience.
Beautiful layout. My brother had postwar Lionels, too, so this takes me back to my childhood. I see so many of the accessories that he had. It’s wonderful just to hear the sounds of the trains making their way around the tracks and over the switches. Music to my ears. Thanks for the lovely memories.
I love your layout. I could watch videos of trains driving on it all day. Your postwar Lionel trains are fantastic too. You have to love those air whistles. Thank you so much for sharing. Thumbs up.
Beautiful layout, with a very interesting track plan that has all the essentials: tunnels, crossovers, reversing loops, sidings, operating accessories, inclines etc. Awesome 😎
Out of them all on RUclips, you have the nicest layout in terms of practical some of these guys build these big monster boards... It would have been nice to see what your board looks like with 2 trains running at the same time
Thanks Jimmy. The reversing loops and crossings make it very challenging to run two trains. Those also are what make it an interesting layout to run trains on.
@@JohnETrains it appears to me you just need to make that one section of track that crosses everything to dip under two bridges, you'd just need to cut a hole somewhere and modify things..... should be easy to do. seeing you built a nice board like that.
Sean, the layout is based on a track plan featured in CTT March 1994. I used two 6x8 tables instead of the 4x8s in the article. This allowed me to add two more sidings.
I’ve asked CTT if I could publish the track plan and they declined. You can access the issue and see the plan if you subscribe to their digital library. It is a great resource, especially the issues in the 1990s IMO.
@@78Rudys I’m creating a video on the track plan with dimensions. Work in progress for now. Originally this was two 4x8’ tables in a L. Expanded that to 6x8’ for additional sidings. Then added a 2x4’ table for accessories, next to control table.
It was on the original track plan - based on one in CTT March 1997. I expanded, using two 6’x8’ tables in an L shape making the table 8x14. I then added a 2x4 addition for sidings on the inside of the L. The control panel is between that table and the 8’ leg of the L.
It was originally two 4’x8’ tables in an L configuration. This version I used two 6’x8’ tables. This allowed me to add sidings to keep three trains on the layout.
That’s a great layout and I thoroughly enjoyed seeing it in action. However, I have what might be an unusual question. In general, when I view the various model train videos, they are usually going at what I consider to be breakneck speed and might even derail. In real life the passengers would have to wear safety belts around those hairpin turns! I’m baffled because it doesn’t seem natural and also makes it difficult to see the details on the trains as they wiz by. Why are they at such high speed?
Dan, Glad you like the layout. The original track plan is shown in Classic Toy Trains Magazine March 1994. I added five sidings for accessories and train storage between runs. I asked to republish the plan but CTT has a copyright that I need to honor. The issue can be downloaded digitally from their website.
Man this takes me back ... Hope this layout goes to someone who will appreciate t when your time on earth ends. Mine s soon so no more layouts getting built. Time to let it all go and toy trains has been a positive and enjoyable part 〽️ of this world experience.
Thanks Mike! Hoping I'll have a few more years to enjoys this one,
Hope you are around a long time buddy. Anybody who loves Lionel like I do is a friend of mine.
Beautiful layout. My brother had postwar Lionels, too, so this takes me back to my childhood. I see so many of the accessories that he had. It’s wonderful just to hear the sounds of the trains making their way around the tracks and over the switches. Music to my ears. Thanks for the lovely memories.
Thanks! I agree with you on the sights and sounds of running toy trains - moments of Zen. Glad you enjoyed!
They are just amazing!
Great layout and trains
I love your layout. I could watch videos of trains driving on it all day. Your postwar Lionel trains are fantastic too. You have to love those air whistles. Thank you so much for sharing. Thumbs up.
Thanks GFW Trains! Glad you liked it!
what a great layout love how the trains reverse their direction
Thanks Peter. Between the switching, reversing loops and cross-overs it’s a fun layout to run trains on.
Awesome layout, love the fun track plan
I like that you mix MARX accessories with the Lionel. MARX produced some nice products.
Beautiful layout, with a very interesting track plan that has all the essentials: tunnels, crossovers, reversing loops, sidings, operating accessories, inclines etc. Awesome 😎
Thanks Michael!
This is one of the best track plans I've ever seen......Great job.......
Great layout and trains! Thanks for sharing.
I love scale model railroads! (And 3 rail post war)!😂😂😂❤❤❤😂😂😂
Wonderful design.
🎉 fantastic layout!!
What a truly wonderful layout ! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Leo!
Really nice layout with awesome trains, thanks for sharing
Thanks Michael!
I like your layout it's a classic style and interesting plan.
Thanks SquawkCode!
You have done a great job on your layout, thanks for sharing with us
You’re very welcome! Glad you liked it!
I really like your track layout.
Thanks Rich!
Just subscribed. Super nice display style layout. Old Lionel advertising dept. would be proud! Really nice.
Thanks!
I still say this is one very interesting layout...
Thanks! Glad you like it!!
super action!
Thanks Angelo! Glad you liked it!
Awsome Layout like it.
Thanks Ellery!
6️⃣0️⃣3️⃣🚂😎. 🚂🚂Awsum train 👍👍. Koolest
Thanks!
Great video. Layout looks great.
Thanks Joey’s Trains!
Very nice!
Thanks John!
Masterful. 😁
Out of them all on RUclips, you have the nicest layout in terms of practical some of these guys build these big monster boards... It would have been nice to see what your board looks like with 2 trains running at the same time
Thanks Jimmy. The reversing loops and crossings make it very challenging to run two trains. Those also are what make it an interesting layout to run trains on.
@@JohnETrains it appears to me you just need to make that one section of track that crosses everything to dip under two bridges, you'd just need to cut a hole somewhere and modify things..... should be easy to do. seeing you built a nice board like that.
That is awesome! 👍
Nice Running session.
Nice running session 👍
Thanks! Looking forward to seeing your layout rebuild videos! Liking the elevated line!
@@JohnETrains thanks John!
Great video 👍
Beautiful!
Thanks 🙏
Looks great man! I could watch the trains on your layout all day. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Thanks Berkshire736! Hope you have a nice Thanksgiving too!
Good times
Do you have the track plans?? This is exactly what I’m wanting to build for my son! Thank you for sharing!
Sean, the layout is based on a track plan featured in CTT March 1994. I used two 6x8 tables instead of the 4x8s in the article. This allowed me to add two more sidings.
I’ve asked CTT if I could publish the track plan and they declined. You can access the issue and see the plan if you subscribe to their digital library. It is a great resource, especially the issues in the 1990s IMO.
This layout is impressive! Question: what are the dimensions of the whole thing???
@@78Rudys I’m creating a video on the track plan with dimensions. Work in progress for now. Originally this was two 4x8’ tables in a L. Expanded that to 6x8’ for additional sidings. Then added a 2x4’ table for accessories, next to control table.
@@JohnETrains I cannot wait! Please know this: in a garage, somewhere in a suburb of Los Angeles, an exact replica of your layout will exist!! 🙏
Nice! is this an 8x12?
It was on the original track plan - based on one in CTT March 1997. I expanded, using two 6’x8’ tables in an L shape making the table 8x14. I then added a 2x4 addition for sidings on the inside of the L. The control panel is between that table and the 8’ leg of the L.
Put this layout into a file of favorites.
@@Mike-r2b Thanks Mike!
Nice layout. What is your method of sound deadening? Thanks for sharing.
Thanks! I have vinyl ties from 3-r-plastics under the tracks. The ceiling is tiled and that may help also.
what are the dimensions of your layout it looks awesome
It was originally two 4’x8’ tables in an L configuration. This version I used two 6’x8’ tables. This allowed me to add sidings to keep three trains on the layout.
That’s a great layout and I thoroughly enjoyed seeing it in action. However, I have what might be an unusual question. In general, when I view the various model train videos, they are usually going at what I consider to be breakneck speed and might even derail. In real life the passengers would have to wear safety belts around those hairpin turns! I’m baffled because it doesn’t seem natural and also makes it difficult to see the details on the trains as they wiz by. Why are they at such high speed?
Any way I could get a track plan for this layout? Would love to duplicate it!
Dan, Glad you like the layout. The original track plan is shown in Classic Toy Trains Magazine March 1994. I added five sidings for accessories and train storage between runs. I asked to republish the plan but CTT has a copyright that I need to honor. The issue can be downloaded digitally from their website.