My first layout (beyond the Christmas tree!)

[Anonymous]

Thanks to all the helpful folks here. Trains are up and running. Lot's of landscaping and accessories needed (obviously) but we are off and running. Also in the photo's you will see my Dad's first toy train. A 1932 Lionel Winner Lines set, and my oldest son helping to wire a switch! Thanks again.

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[dbaker48]

Dru, Some very nice pictures. Now Let the Fun Begin! No question these are activities for making memories.

Really like what you did for your Dad's train !!! [^]

Congratulations

[pbjwilson]

Nice job. The Winner train on the shelf is great. I might have to steal that idea for some of my collectables.

How does your train handle the descent off the trestles? Can it handle the curve at the end?

[Anonymous]

The trains handle the descent (and ascent) as well as my throttle hand does ; )
When running them both I have to remember where the outer loop train is! Sometimes it reminds me as I hear it take off once it hits the plateu at the top!

[wrmcclellan]

Dru,

Looking great. I also like your idea for displaying your fathers Winner set!

Regards,
Roy

[marxalot]

Very nice photos. A lot of good tips present! Keep enjoying and thanks for sharing!


Jim

[laz 57]

DRU, great job keep us posted.
laz57

[Dr. John]

Dru,
You have a VERY nice postwar layout going. I like the trackplan and the equipment.

Also like your display of the Winner Lines set. Very creative!

[CB_Fan]

Dru,

One of our Mobile-area O-gaugers solved that ascent/descent issue by using blocks with separate transformers for each. He does occasionally forget to set them properly resulting in a train flying off the layout but, when set, they compensate for the change in speed that would otherwise occur.

Thanks for posting information on your trains and layout for all to see. Incidentally, Dr. John is a member of our local club (SWARM), although he moved way up north to Prattville.

[tschmidt]

Dru,

It is looking great. Keep up he good work.

TomS

[darianj]

Good Job!

[prewardude]

Lookin' good, Dru! That Winner Lines set of your Dad's is a... Winner! (Sorry - couldn't resist). [:)]

Regards,
Clint

[1688torpedo]

Hello Dru! Very nice trackplan & layout. Also a nice display for your father's train. Good Work.

[Anonymous]

Great Work,

Now all you need is a "Decent Steamer"[:D] [;)] for your layout. Maybe some operating accesories for good measure.

steel rails

[marxalot]

Dru, et al.

I'm approaching the attach the cork roadbed to the table task. Could someone
share what you used? I assume it was in the caulk gun...... Liquid Nails or maybe just caulk? Thanks.

Jim

[marxalot]

Did a "search" and found a lot of good info. Looks like caulk is the way to go. No need for liquid nails...... I am tempted to just try old elmers too! But the caulk should be a little more fexible.

Jim