Hello, I haven't been very active on this forum but figured I'd try posting a couple photos of my 3rd floor standard gauge layout. Its approx 24' x 10' and can run up to 3 trains at once. It would be nice to get more standard gauge discussion going in this group if there is interest.
I worked in a Lionel Service Station 30 years ago but started in standard gauge about 3 years ago and built this layout in 2016.
Mostly Lionel with a little bit of American Flyer equipment. Accessories are mostly original with a few reproduction pieces like the Hellgate drawbridge used to access the control panel (which still isnt finished!).
Ken
Looks great! Excellent use of the space!
Mine have always run on the floor and not as often as I'd like. But this Christmas I'm happy to say I have the space to bring this back:
My only working loco is this #8 that I restored:
Trains, trains, wonderful trains. The more you get, the more you toot!
Wow !
Layouts looking great !
Becky, wise use of vertical space.
Paul
Very impressive Ken!
But be careful, those Standard gauge trains are so massive if one gets out of control it'll go right through the wall!
You'll have a tunnel where you didn't plan on having one!
Magical layout Becky, there's certainly no doubt in anyone's mind when it's Christmas at your place!
Thank you, we haven’t had one go through a wall yet but I have a cursed 1835 that took a plunge into the “canyon“ during early testing when the hellgate bridge was accidentally left up. It derailed again a week later on the east end, went off the table but didn’t make it through the railing, otherwise it would have ended up on the 2nd floor!
Becky, fantastic card stock Hellgate!
Ken,
Nice looking layout! Classic/clean!
I have done a lot of modern repro std ga repair/remotoring for a client. I have a 400E, 381E, and green state cars, along with a few freight cars. Been trying to score a modern repro 384E to go with the freight cars!
Becky - as always - good looking layout - hope you are able to that one up again this season!
Regards, Roy
Kens std gauge Becky, fantastic card stock Hellgate!
Thanks! It's a lot of fun (not to mention A LOT cheaper) to build my own!
I've been stuck with this configuration for several years:
BTW, I'd also have a #33 if I could get this cast iron wheeled beast moving:
I fear it needs a complete rewinding though.
Penny Trains Kens std gauge Becky, fantastic card stock Hellgate! Thanks! It's a lot of fun (not to mention A LOT cheaper) to build my own! I've been stuck with this configuration for several years: BTW, I'd also have a #33 if I could get this cast iron wheeled beast moving: I fear it needs a complete rewinding though.
Always loved that around the table.
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