This is a log of the 4x8 O Gauge layout I am doing for my son. I originally had plans to do a 4x12 layout (one 4x8 table connected to a 4x4 table) and make it a layout based on a portion of the New Haven Shoreliner run along the Connecticut shore line with a section that could pass as the Polar Express North Pole scene. My wife kindly reminded me that my son would have his hands all over the layout and that I should focus more on his enjoyment rather than build something that cannot be touched.
With that in mind I decided to just do a full Polar Express layout for my son that would allow him to play and move things and be his curious self (i.e. lots of flat space). I am leaving the 4x4 for me.
Why Polar Express? There are two things that my son loves in life. 1, is the Polar Express. 2, is Christmas. He will sing Christmas songs until about early March and he will easily be heard requesting to see Polar Express on the 4th of July.
In Other words - Polar Express is his Star Wars (for those of you who are between 40 and 50yo, you will understand).
STATUS: I put the layout down (sorry I forgot to take photos of it) and tested it, success. I then placed the inclines down (can only do a 3' rise due to space), ran track, and tested it again, success again.
I am now covering the tunnel using the technique I saw on this forum, Mesh screen with drywall. The pictures only have the first coat.
With that in mind I decided to just do a full Polar Express layout for my son that would allow him to play and move things and be his curious self (i.e. lots of flat space). I am leaving the 4x4 for me.
Why Polar Express? There are two things that my son loves in life. 1, is the Polar Express. 2, is Christmas. He will sing Christmas songs until about early March and he will easily be heard requesting to see Polar Express on the 4th of July.
In Other words - Polar Express is his Star Wars (for those of you who are between 40 and 50yo, you will understand).
STATUS: I put the layout down (sorry I forgot to take photos of it) and tested it, success. I then placed the inclines down (can only do a 3' rise due to space), ran track, and tested it again, success again.
I am now covering the tunnel using the technique I saw on this forum, Mesh screen with drywall. The pictures only have the first coat.