Layouts and layout building

Here's the second layout I built in 2005/06 but didn't quite finish (let's face they are never ever really finished). If you like the style of layouts that I build and you have any questions about model railroad building techniques, I'd be glad to help. Give it a look!

Layout Page Link: http://www.thesolutionfarm.com/modelrailroad1/mbrx1.html

Comments & questions always welcome! Have great day! Mark

 Mark,

I visited your homepage. Some nice shots - you have certainly captured the flavor of the "dry country"!

Thanks Ulrich...If I'd had more time with this layout it would have seen more foliage for sure. Thanks for the compliment. Best regards, Mark

Sir Madog:

 Mark,

I visited your homepage. Some nice shots - you have certainly captured the flavor of the "dry country"!

Mark great layout!......I have one question.....Why did you do the scenery before the ballast on the track?

Also your roads look very real. Keep us all updated.

Mark,

I would appreciate it if you would check out my "Great Dream Layout Quest" thread elsewhere in this section.  I'd love to get your comments and suggestions!

Thanks,

Darrell, quiet...for now

Mark: 

Beautiful layout!    I'm really impressed with the signals, also, something that can often get 'lost in the mix' so to speak.   That's some very impressive modeling.   Definitely keep us updated on the progress. 

Tomkat:  A lot of modelers (myself included) prefer to put the ballast in last on the MR, after the scenery is installed and the track is running smoothly.  It gives a more 'natural' flow to the ballast on the scenery. 

Tom

twhite:

Tomkat:  A lot of modelers (myself included) prefer to put the ballast in last on the MR, after the scenery is installed and the track is running smoothly.  It gives a more 'natural' flow to the ballast on the scenery. 

Me too!

Gee, how many Marks, Marcs, Marcusses and so on do we have on this forum?!  I've lost track.

Mark

If you're asking why I put all the structures, accessories and folige on first...Nothing was permanently installed since it was always was a re-arrangement in progress. I could clear the layout in about 15 minutes if I wanted to all the way down to the hardshell. It's kind of how I work...work and enjoy it for a while, think about stuff, enjoy it...clear it and rework it...repaeat until satisfied...Hope that helps...M

dgwinup:

Mark,

I would appreciate it if you would check out my "Great Dream Layout Quest" thread elsewhere in this section.  I'd love to get your comments and suggestions!

Thanks,

Darrell, quiet...for now

Hey Darrell - I'll check it out and see if I can come up with some suggestions. Mark

 Wow, you got a knack for layouts man! Love the placement of the indsutries and mainline on that layout!

I appreciate the compliments. Best regards, Mark

Packers#1:

 Wow, you got a knack for layouts man! Love the placement of the indsutries and mainline on that layout!

Great looking layout. Could you please post the trackplan?

mcddhawk4:

Great looking layout. Could you please post the trackplan?

Let me see if I can find it...If I can't I'll sketch one up and post it..Thanks - Mark

twhite:

Mark: 

Beautiful layout!    I'm really impressed with the signals, also, something that can often get 'lost in the mix' so to speak.   That's some very impressive modeling.   Definitely keep us updated on the progress. 

 

Tomkat:  A lot of modelers (myself included) prefer to put the ballast in last on the MR, after the scenery is installed and the track is running smoothly.  It gives a more 'natural' flow to the ballast on the scenery. 

Tom

Signals to me are one of the most important elements of a model rairoad. I'm not a master at signal functionality or prototypical operation but you gotta have some on your layout. Mother nature comes first - then the ballast :)

mcddhawk4:

Great looking layout. Could you please post the trackplan?

Here's a rough sketch of the track plan from memory and rechecking the photos. It's not to scale but close. Questions??? Hit me up. Thanks - Mark