I love that your dog "helps" , I get lots of "help" from time to time from mine too ... Totally quiet until the camera starts and then they decide to be vocal .... Loving the vibe of the layout and your video , great job !

Very nice RJ, you've done some beautiful work. This is a very impressive layout.

Nice progress. Always enjoy your vids. You are going gung ho on the new layout. Liked seeing your redoes on those bridges. Helps us with our layouts.

Who makes the flexible bridge girder.

You have made some great progress. Different levels is one thing I do miss from my old layout.

Fret progress rj. Question I have is how did you anchor down the 2x4 support beams

Great update RJ, you are really making progress. I love going to Nassau Hobby, they always have great prices. Chris is a great guy. Looking forward to the Stepney video.

I didn't know that Nassau Hobbies had a parking lot in the back. When I was there I had to hunt for street parking. Good to know. Great job on your progress. I've been working on mine for about 8 months and I'm about to put together the 1st table :(. I'm actually building at my Dad's old hose, and I only get up there once a month, I guess you can relate to that.

Great episode, RJ! Wow, you really have made some wonderful progress. It is neat to see you taking your time to do things right. I enjoy your explaining the various steps you take in the course of the build. Keep up the great work! I feel lucky to have been able to see Stepney in person. Keep up the great work RJ! Bill B.

Off to a great start there RJ!

Glad to see the layout is coming along dude!

What is that Stepney train?Who makes it

Great video RJ I like going along for the whole redo of the layout and store trips where did you get the sign caution model railroader at work ?

Just a thought, Old rail bridges often had the railroad's name on them. Maybe cover up the screws with a railroad's name on a sign plate. Also, maybe vegetation to cover them.

Love the Dapol Terrier😊

Just a suggestion, not a criticism: To fill the gaps, use foam board adhesive (comes in caulk like tubes at Home Despot) as it acts like foam but doesn't expand or non-expanding spray foam in a can (also available from HD). Spackling dries hard and won't flex during expansion and contraction letting it crack and break into pieces and probably fall out of the gaps.

Looking good, love the process of making the upper level structurally sound. Also enjoyed the mini tour of Long Island. Great place to live even way beach traffic.

I like how the layout is coming along! One thing I would urge you to do is solder a power wire to every piece of track and/or solder the rail joints. I didn't do that on my first layout and learned the hard way that scenery glue works great as an insulator in the rail joiners. On my second layout I did attach a power wire to every piece of track and am happy to say that I haven't had any power issues on my layout. Keep up the great work!

Packing tape works just even better. No curing time, and nearly smooth surface.

Very nice! Everything is coming along in good order. The upper level is a great addition and adds a new dimension to the layout. Long bridges like yours are always somewhat of a challenge. Your 'woofer' is a riot! I'm in the process of revamping my layout. I reversed the town and the industrial area. to make the town a bit bigger, with a better trolley line. My layout is an L. I put the industry at the long end and the town at the slightly shorter, but two foot wider end and I extended the industrial loop, to make a third main.. Now the scenery and wiring can commence. Caleb Easter offered his advice and input on scenery, which I'm not too good at. I use tubular, so I like to wire and do the drops after the track is laid. It is easier, really. Either way, your new layout is quite excellent. I'm looking forward to the next update. An excellent video, as always.

Someone get this man his pink foam

Wow! When Maple wants some attention she wants it NOW! And will NOT be ignored! 🤣 Nice work RJ! And it looks like you're doing what I advie all new layout builders to do, get the trains up and running as soon as you can! Everything else can wait. Getting trains running will give you the builder a real sense of accomplishment and get you motivated for the next phase. Oh yeah, I've had issues with Lowes and lack of cashiers and / or the inability of self check-outs to take cash. Honestly I only go to Lowes when I have to, there's a local outfit (Pleasant's Hardware) a mile and a half away and I prefer to give them the business. Thanks for posting, and I'm REALLY looking forward to "The Stepney Story!"

I thought you were zooming in on that RS-3 for me but no shout out 🫠

Who makes the lbsc terrier

Is that ho gauge?

awesome layout

The pink foam reminds me of one of the earlier Eric Trains layout updates. Cheers 🥂 and happy modeling!

Looking great. Your flex girder.... who makes it?

Good progress!!!

Great video RJ! Thanks for showing all your trial and tribulations in building this new layout. Hearing and seeing that kind of stuff makes it much less intimidating to try. Looking forward to seeing it all come together! Maple is an awesome dog and Stepney is a cool little train! ~Ricky

I like the video and you taking us along to pick up your supplies👍👍

Good doggie

It’s looking g great.👍👍👍👍👍

It’s Work In progress Not a Mess.

R J how about a run around tracking the front of the lay out for a taste of operation

Hey RJ, thanks for sharing! Looking forward to seeing more from your European travels and hearing what you liked (or maybe didn't like). Did you get any ideas for your next model?

You need some firetrucks by RR Bridge over the Potomac River to put out the fire on the bridge 🤠

Love this one 10/10

Awesome video.Change is always fun. I have a question. I have new model train channel. Can anyone tell me is it better to list my videos 'kids friendly" or not?

tvrm 610 the real Chattanooga choo choo

Wait are you gonna make a new layout and still have your channel

Nice video on the remodel. Fast progress. Looking forward to future updates. Nah...you don't look sweaty, dirty and disgusting hahaha.

Kinda looks like train access under the plywood will be difficult at best. Vision of trains running under plywood?

It’s quite the process. Thanks for bringing us along on your journey.

Fantastic update RJ! I can’t wait to see the end result. Keep up the great work! 👍

Train depot is a great place as well there in the same area!

Great Progress RJ. New Layout is moving along. Thanks for Sharing!

Very nice! Great progress in a fairly short time frame. All of that work will make for an exciting layout, for sure. Too bad that you couldn't have gone with O81 on the top level and O72 on the lower. The wider curves certainly make a big difference. I had to compromise on my layout, because of the availability of K-Line O81, but I've made provisions to take-up the O72 at the narrow end of the layout, when I can find some O81. Your music made me want to go over to Kent Rollins Cowboy Cooking Channel, as that is his theme music. Keep up the great work. An excellent video, as always.

I hope you have a smooth time of it updating your layout to fit your new vision, RJ. I know how difficult humidity is to deal with, having lived in Ohio when I was younger. Very uncomfortable. But you seem to be handling it well, and I look forward to part 2 as you come closer to realizing your new layout plan. It looks really great.

I very recently did this with my layout, it's better then ever! Cant wait to see the final outcome RJ 🤙