I agree, having fun is job one and this looks like a fun-packed layout! Becky
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Doug,
For some reason I can't get into that link. You got another door to it?
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Kev, From The North Bluff Above Marseilles IL.
A great layout, after all we are into toy trains and they are only designed for enjoyable operations
looks great doug
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Thanks Kev! The layout is about 29 ft by 11 ft, Ray. It's a rock-filled raised crawlspace that I covered in 4x8 foam board - and the indoor-outdoor carpet - over a radon seal.
Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.
Looking good Doug. Neat Idea.
Looks great DougM. What size is the layout?
Ray
Bayville, NJ
Life is what happens to youWhile you're busy making other plans - John Lennon
Consider cardboard flats with different scenes on each side. I hope Thomas will still be around for a visit now and then.
"IT's GOOD TO BE THE KING",by Mel Brooks
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Thanks SJ! I hope. Just a single line that snakes around the space. I'm puzzling over view blocks between 'scenes'. If Lionel ever releases a Percy with that new remote, it would be perfect for this.
I like it Doug, looks like lot's of fun.
I've recently retired my Thomas-themed layout to create one following a stylized 'Ivor the Engine' theme. (see http://ivortheengineonline.com). I'll be converting Percy to serve as Ivor. Here is the beginnings: Mr. Pugh's Pit and Mrs. Porty's manse in the background. She owns the railway.
A better photo of Mrs. Porty's with Ivor's friend, Bluebell the donkey waiting for his visit. Mr. Dimwiddie's gold mine is behind Thomas.
Here's Dai station in Llaniog, The clear bin is full of foreground trees.
Here's placement for the Signal box, water column - I'll add a tank or get a Hornby tinplate water tank, and Ivor's shed.
Two sidings - with the new storage shed with Grumbly Town in the background.
The beginnings of Pugh's Farm...
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