Custom Build Layout – by The Western Reserve Model Railroad Museum (pics) Finished 5-17-06

[spankybird]

And the Mountain is almost done





and the engine shead is done



and the bridge, pond and river has been added

[dougdagrump]

On an "O" gauge layout which would you use, HO or N, if you were to utilize it as an amusemnt park ride or a live steam exhibit. Open the car tops and install seats and kids going for a ride, chop the coal tender(if a steamer) for a ride operator to sit. [:D]

[spankybird]

Yep - good call Sask - it's the B&O Lafayette of 1837. We used flex track to have it fit the area. It is about a 15" radius. We have check the track and the train runs fine on it.

[Brutus]

oops, my bad. Here's the info then:

Scale, Category: HO Scale - Sets
Item No: 00628
Name: The Lafayette
Roadname: Baltimore & Ohio®
Description: Facing a shortage of motive power in its infancy, the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad turned to William Norris of Philadelphia for more locomotives to service its 107 miles of line. In 1837, Norris delivered the 4-2-0 Lafayette, the first locomotive in the B & O roster with a leading truck and a horizontal boiler. Affectionately known as a “one-armed Billey,” the 4-2-0 was the first standardized production model locomotive. Several more 4-2-0’s were soon added to the B & O line, serving the railroad until as late as 1880.

This Lafayette set includes:

• Norris 4-2-0 locomotive (B & O “Lafayette”) with hand-tooled coal load in tender
• three passenger cars
• skew-wound motor
• metal detail parts including handrails and bell
• nickel silver wheels
• 47´´ x 38´´ oval of nickel silver E-Z Track®, including 12 pieces curved track, 1 piece of straight track, and 1 plug-in terminal rerailer
• power pack and speed controller
• illustrated instruction manual

Bachmann Industries, Inc. is an official licensee of CSX Corporation and is authorized to use trademarks owned and/or registered by CSX Corporation.

[Anonymous]

Looking good! I can't wait to see the finished product! What a lucky kid!

By the way, the Bachmann set is the B&O Lafayette of 1837-not the John Bull. I myself own their John Bull set. I got it used in a nice display case that somebody made. It's sitting on a bookshelf right by my computer here. Unfortunately, it doesn't run. My set has horn-hook couplers.

[Brutus]

Felixg - I think that's the small (HO) train Tom mentioned as going around the zoo. I'm pretty sure it's the John Bull from Bachmann, so here's the info from their website:

Scale, Category: HO Scale - Sets
Item No: 00640
Name: The John Bull
Roadname:
Description: The John Bull is the world's oldest complete and operational locomotive. Built and designed in England, the John Bull was sent disassembled to America, where it was reconstructed in New Jersey to begin service in 1832. This locomotive was the first to have the innovative, and distinctly American, “cowcatcher” feature. Retired in 1866, the John Bull regularly resurfaced at various exhibitions including the 1876 Centennial and the 1927 “Fair of the
Iron Horse.” Today the John Bull resides in the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, DC.

The John Bull includes:

• John Bull locomotive and tender
• three passenger coaches
• skew-wound motor
• finely detailed parts
• 47´´ x 38´´ oval of nickel silver E-Z Track®, including 12 pieces curved track, 1 piece of straight track, and 1 plug-in terminal rerailer
• power pack and speed controller
• illustrated instruction manual

I have the DeWitt Clinton train set from Bachmann and it's an HO model with E-Z track. The problem I have with it is that it only drives forward with their controller - unless you reverse the wires! Then it will drive backwards!? Also, the coaches keep coming unhooked and the tiny couplers are just little pegs that go in tiny little holes and it's pretty hard for me to thread them.

[Anonymous]

Tom What size radius is that DeWitt Clinton running on? Flextrack maybe ? Felix

[Brutus]

That's a Bachmann power supply for the HO train around the zoo - I got their Dewitt Clinton set and it came with that same power supply.

[Birds]

Tom,

What is this grey device? Is it an HO or accessory power supply?


You all do some great work.

Birds

[jefelectric]

Tom,

This is the first time I have checked this tread. Really nice job on the layout. It looks like you are a group of craftsmen.

[spankybird]

As work continues, the control panel is now completely wired. Only the wire guards have to be mounted.



The mountain has been started







And the HO track has been laid.

[pbjwilson]

Tom, I really like that you used oak.. Gives it more of a furniture look. Very nice.

[spankybird]

Here are some updated pics as work continues

[Anonymous]

That is a cool track plan.

[spankybird]

We are moving it in a 16 foot truck. The height of the table is only 31" inches, therefore it will fit the the sliding glass door of her house (with door removed). 6 of us will pick it up, put it into the truck, and when we get there, I will remove the mountain, and buildings, then turn it on its side, thru the door and turned back upright.

All the buildings are wired with quick disconnects.

[johnandjulie13]

Hello Spanky:

I am still curious as to how the unit will be transported.

Regards,

John O

[spankybird]

Just got home from the museum. I will be taking some tonight. The shelves have taken forever to get done.

[Jumijo]

Any new photos to share?

Jim

[darianj]

QUOTE: Originally posted by wrmcclellan

Tim,

It would be even easier for that young man in Roseyville, NC. Just have to lay the foam on the floor! [}:)]

Really nice work Tom. I look forward to seeing the finised product.

[spankybird]

Marty - overall I like it. IT is very quit running. I do think the animals are a little on the small side, but the overall building is very good.

This is going to be placed on top of a mountain with the Lionel pony ride and a small HO train running around it and some more zoo animals around it.

[MartyE]

Tom

What do you think of the Lionel Zoo?

[Anonymous]

That's an awesome layout there Tom....and quite professional job with the benchwork as well! I know it takes a bit of work to get that accomplished with still more work to do, but it's always worth it! Keep up the good work and keep us updated.

[Buckeye Riveter]

QUOTE: Originally posted by FJ and G

QUOTE: Originally posted by pigseyes

Tom, That looks great. Maybe you could do the same thing for a little boy we all know in Roseyville NC.................Tim

[:D][:D][:D][:D][:D][:D][:D]

[#ditto] Tim and Dave, please take a [bow] for that post. [:D]

[ChiefEagles]

Tom, like I have said elsewhere, you need to go into the business. Make this your full time employeement from now own.

[Frank53]

$2000? I'm in the wrong business

[Sturgeon-Phish]

Building a train layout table for someone is what got me started in the train hobby 7 years ago.
Jim

[Jumijo]

Tom and gang,

What a wonderful job you're doing! Could this be the beginning of a new layout building service? Imagine making enough money building layouts to live on. Something to think about!

Jim

[FJ and G]

QUOTE: Originally posted by pigseyes

Tom, That looks great. Maybe you could do the same thing for a little boy we all know in Roseyville NC.................Tim

[:D][:D][:D][:D][:D][:D][:D]

[1688torpedo]

Tom- That is a super layout & sure looks like it will be enjoyed by that Boy. It should keep him entertained for hours on end. Take Care.

[johnandjulie13]

Spanky:

That table looks really sharp!

Once finished, how is it transported?

Regards,

John O