Thomas Layout

[elvisp]

Has anyone made a Thomas themed layout? I want to make a small one for my son. Any idea on accessories? The only ones I have seen are the wooden items which don't look good with the Lionel set. 

[Jumijo]

I had thought about it. I would have included a windmill, lots of fences and rocky scenery, a station, and a dock area. Animate the windmill, use a gantry crane on the docks, etc

Jim 

[John Busby]

Hi elvisp

http://www.pegnsean.net/~railwayseries/ffarquhar.htm

The Authors railways

I won't start on this one it makes me wild what commercial interests have done to Thomas.

I would suggest Hornby OO scale for a Thomas railway they seem to have the best range of trains and line side accessories

I don't think at the present time Lionel has a good enough range to be able to do a proper Thomas railway

But on Thomas my opinion is as biased as you can get.

regards John

[cnw1995]

Yep, I had one in N scale. Here are a few photos I'm stunned to have uncovered...

[cnw1995]

My first attempt at kitbashing. The engines and accessories were by Tomix - I purchased them directly from a store on the Ginza.

[Old King Coal]

Here's the compact box layout they have for the kids at the Imagination Station during Day Out With Thomas event.

[Jumijo]

Great layout, Doug!

[Big Walnut Railroader]

http://www.pegnsean.net/~railwayseries/ffarquhar.htm

The Authors railways

There are other pages on this site that show pics of his other layouts.

[Andrew Falconer]

The Lionel Engine House looks like the right type of building for Thomas and Friends on a small layout.

Lionel O Gauge Bridges will fit well.

The Roundhouse and Turntable is something to consider. Atlas O, Korber, and Bowser models.

Andrew