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That looks really nice, Will. :thumb: It's always good to be making progress.

Construction Begins! Well, I have started construction of the layout. Here's what I decided to go with. Reduced the size back to around 3' X 4' to keep the local "authorities" happy. Use Tileguy's idea for a fiddle yard extension. Keep the track plan simple. I'll post some more pictures as...

:) Likes: Benchwork and carpentry Scenery Research Train Shows Friends that I have made in the hobby :curse: Dislikes: Laying track. That's why I switched to Unitrack:D Coming up with a layout design that I can be satisfied with. I enjoy looking at other people's track plans, but have a hard...

How big is your layout? Looks like there's a lot of action. :wave:

Looks great, Dave! :thumb:I used a similar table top for my earlier N scale layout and am planning to do something similar for my next layout. You're right, it is amazingly light. Try moving a layout that size made out of 3/4" plywood!:eek:

Nice work, Wayne!:thumb: You got the perfect "muddy water" color.

That's great news, Scooby! I'm so glad that your son got to come home. :thumb: Finding Nemo is a favorite around our house, too. If you have the DVD, those aquarium scenes in the bonus features are actually kind of relaxing.:D

Here's something to get you started. It's hard to model a river crossing on a small layout. Once the river crosses the tracks, you have to either provide a second bridge on the other side of the loop or try to hide the "end" of the river behind scenery. Here, the river is on the edge of the...

Hey FiveFlat, I used that track plan for my first layout. I subtituted 11" radius sectional track for the 9 3/4". Later on, I "expanded" the layout by adding some more spurs and a yard. It all fit on a 3'X4' table. It was a good track plan and served me well for about 10 years. Lots of...

Welcome to The Gauge, Astrowolf! :wave: I suggest putting in a runaround track on the inside loop - one that you could use without fouling the outer loop. Be sure to post some pictures when you get started.

Excellent work, Jack! I love the river scene. Only thing that would make it look better is some Barringer Red or John Deere Green diesels crossing the bridge.

Looks great, Kevin. :thumb:

Very nice, Drew! :thumb:

Neat idea, gringo!

Hey, it'll be a good excuse to come out of hibernation. :)

The Pensacola and Gulf's Santa Claus special passes through the town of Mullet Bay. It's December and the temperature is in the 70's.:D But, on the beach, every Christmas is a white Christmas!:cool: Merry Christmas!

Nice! :thumb:

Fallen Flag RR Photos is a great site for looking for photos of old railroad equipment. There are photos available for most railroads. Just pick the one you want and browse through the photos. Usually, they have the date and location with the picture. Hope that helps.

I took these pictures of the Lionel holiday layout at St Anne's Parish in Pensacola, Florida in 2002.

Sounds like a great vacation, Ken. If you're going to San Diego, the San Diego Model Railroad Museum in Balboa Park is a must-see.