Four Model Railroaders Reveal Their Plans

November 10, 2008

On this blog model railroaders are welcome to share their ideas and tell others about the projects they are working on. Readers are welcome to comment on these postings by clicking on the green comments link below this posting.

Martyn tells about his model railway project:

“Hi, my track work is based on a 1970’s Peco plan that gives a lot of scope for train display though this is my first true lay-out attempt. I have had to go from modeling in n gauge to ‘OO’ for my disired track effect and I am in my forth rebuild to achive this due to a lack of spare time. My deck work should be finished in the next two weeks give or take a week [thanks to work and other commitments].”

David has an HO layout and share these thoughts on his project:

“I started my model RR project two years ago. It is kind of just going along as I can do it . I am retired. My layout is far from being finished. Next project is wiring all those switches. I will be setting up a power station too. Sometimes it is pretty slow as the finances are small.”

Jerry is working on his N scale Mountain Valley RR and tells about his progress:

“I haven’t started my layout but I have several N-TRAK modules. I have a 2 six foot modules that make a 4′ corner and a 4′ straight that resembles the New River Valley. It is not finished. I also have a 4′ corner that is not finished. Both are being worked on at this time. Buildings are a combination of laser kits and plastic kits. I hope to have the inside corner ready by the GTE in Jan.09.”

John has an HO layout and tells of his plans:

“Iam thinking of making a layout based on what I have been collecting over the past few years. I have approximately fifteen engines, a large amount of rolling stock, around twenty four yards of track, and around 40 points and cross-overs. I also have been building houses and shops. Some from kits others I have scratch built. I was thinking of DCC but will find out what it entails plus the expense of it before deciding on DC or DCC.”