O guage layout

[deserteel]

This is the first time. My special needs son loves trains, therfore i began a quest. The pics shoe what happened :):)

[gunrunnerjohn]

Looks great, I'll bet your son loves that! :thumbsup: Welcome to for forum, drop into the O-scale forum while you're here. :)

[tjcruiser]

The clouded blue sky backdrop along with the planes flying overhead is a great touch ... fun for all ages and all abilities! Enjoy!

TJ

[erkenbrand]

That's a great looking layout. Those planes are a great addition.

[kursplat]

very cool

[deserteel]

i thank everyone for their kind words. i will be post additional pics soon, i don't think the layout will ever be finished. but hopefully by christmas it will be close. it has been quite an adventure.

[deserteel]

Progress is coming along, slowly:)

[tjcruiser]

I like it ... lots of fun buildings. And giant snowman, too!

TJ

[deboardfam]

Looks great... love the size and as said before the planes are a nice touch. Cant wait to see more progress pics.

[mrtr33]

Really sharp layout, thanks for sharing.

I have a question about that grade - I looked at this thread (http://www.modeltrainforum.com/showpost.php?p=92548&postcount=2), and I was just wondering how high you got that track off the base, what grade you settled on, what kind of locomotive you have pulling/pushing or just what kind of setup you have going there.

Again, looks great - great job. I'm just a newb and curious.

Thanks!

[deserteel]

good afternoon, i am a newbee too. my special needs son likes trains, therefore i like trains :-) i did use the 6-12037 trestle kit., however i did not use the last trestle. the rise is 4 1/2 to 4 3/4 in. it is a long grade. my return side drops on the cruve. i did have to work with this area to keep the train from derailing. i also had to work to make sure all the rails were level. i could not install the trestles on the rail joints. i can use any engine. thomas & the smaller engines with loads go up the grade very slowly. bigger engine have no problems.
i hope to have all the major work done in a few weeks. if you need any additional picks or close ups let me know

thankyou for all your kind words

[deserteel]

Minor detail to finish, happy holidays to all

[deserteel]

Not sure what else o do, other than minor details. Any ideas let me know, thankyou:)

[mwpeber]

Nice looking setup! The real question is how does your son like his new "toy"? If he is anything like my son, it's all he talks about and the only thing he wants to play with.

Ideas...do you have any whistles or sound making devices hooked up?

Have fun and congrats on the work.

[plandis]

Nice job. one thing I have learned about model rring. you are never done! there will always be something to add. I am planning an over-head layout with sidings, loops, main lines, spurs - going all over the house! yes, tunnels through walls into other rooms - its just planning now but once I get a few more logistics worked out, it will happen quick!
I guess my point is, give it time, you will want to make mods. NIce job!!

[deserteel]

Thankyou:):)

[big ed]

Thankyou:):)


Looking good :thumbsup:

What did you use for the brick road at the firehouse?

[deserteel]

It was at michaels craft store at christmas. It is a vinyl ground covering. Used with the christmas houses

[big ed]

It was at michaels craft store at christmas. It is a vinyl ground covering. Used with the christmas houses


Looks good, fits in nice.:thumbsup: