Looks great.

All of this can be done with sponge, an old blender and coloring and twigs

Where did you get your foam? Been struggling to find some.

You do nice work. Layout is great. I believe you and I are from the same area in N.Y.

Love the results. Well done.

nice

Needed to hear this two weeks ago. I put a stop to my armour model collecting and I told myself I have to build atleast half the kits I have before I get more. I literally don’t have room for them anymore, under my model display shelf is half full, I have a wall shelf full of them, and under my desk. It’s ridiculous. Mind you I already have four kits going😅

I get it that you need something new. It's part of moving on but isn't always easy. I however am brand new to model railroading, that's part of my moving on and I have already learned a lot from you! I am wondering if you might consider a video on how you make 3D Printing work for you. I confess I know nothing about it as I am an old dude and it is a newer technology. Just say'in. Thanks!

There was an April issue of Model Railroader where a company had produced what they called the ultimate kit. It was a piece of 2x4 and a razor blade. Instructions were to use the razor blade to remove all the parts from the 2x4 which didn't look like the model you were making.

Love your sense of humor Doug, not to mention your modeling skills and teaching skills. I'm so sorry you've lost your wife. It will get easier as time passes. Steve

Nothing more I can say which hasn't been said by others..I do have an idea/question: Can not, the 4 steel columns and all they're supporting above them be removed, along with all the lighting above the layout ? Or, are they integral with the building itself (which I'd tend to doubt) ? 'Tis a shame, after such complex trackwork, scenery and structure making; the hours and dedication to detail, that you have to destroy any of it.. In any event, it is merely a hobby. Just be 100% sure when you remake the benchwork it's going to serve your needs in every way, far as supporting whatever you lay atop it and/or even redo something yet again, that the worst of it, benchwork itself, will never again be an issue..

What does the alcohol do ?

Your work is epic

Just saw your video, some things I do is to use liquid tape. Good for insulating solder connections and can be use to block holes where there is light leaks. I also use PCM and use JMRI to control the automation of off/on of my lights. Amazon and AliExpress have good pricing on LED’s. Great video. Thank You.

use a brush than, wipe

Very nice landscapes

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Great job! Forgive my newbie questions: how much does that plaster wall weigh? What material did you use to fix it on layout? Thanks and congrats again

I HAVE SEEN A TON OF VIDEO PRESENTATIONS ON MANY DIFFERENT SUBJECTS AND THIS IS THE VERY BEST TUTORIAL I GAVE EVER SEEN. YOU ARE AN EXCELLENT TEACHER THANK YOU

Being from 1950's Elmhurst your layout brings back memories.

Doug, thank you for the update. Sad to see the layout go, but the reasons for the move are very valid. I hope you are doing well, and hopefully you will share your journey with the new layout with us. Cheers, and stay safe, Happy New Year, Michael

You're taking this a WHOLE lot better than I ever would! Best of luck going forward.

Also sorry for your loss (I just watched the video).

All the best with your new layout. Greetings from Amsterdam, Holland.

That dirty, filthy pond reminds me of my ex-gf’s sideways smile. It was like a bulldog chewing in mayonnaise.

Beautiful work for a beautiful cause.

You have created an awesome layout and it is a shame it has to be torn down. You have put in many hours to create what you have but you will have many more hours of enjoyment building the new layout so, enjoy and I look forward to following the new build. Thanks for sharing.

Nothing like fresh start energy.

Great video. ... where did you find the rusty ( Studebaker ) truck? Thanks

Thanks for the sage advice and the trip down memory lane with Emporium Seafood and Jeffries point. I’d love to build them again, but their prices on eBay have gone crazy. Hoping you’ll come out with new O-scale kits.

I love your work.

Inspirational ❤

Lego blocks can also be used to cover small areas.

Thanks for this Doug. Great video.

Excellent work. Great sounding locomotive 😎🚂🇺🇸

I did this a few years ago making individual boxes from black poster paper, open on one side with "ears/flanges" on 4 sides of the opening. Making the box large enough to hide an LED. Then glue the box to the inside of the building.

I'm designing a modular layout with KATO Unitrack. Same problems. Different headaches! 🙃

Doug, great video. You make it look easy. As someone who suffers from a fairly significant essential tremor, I appreciate someone with a steady hand!😊

Man, I just want to know how to make my own bricks

Thank you Doug, and so sorry for what you are going through. I understand your reasons for starting a new layout. I wish I could do the same, but it's taken me 30 years to get nowhere on my simple 4x8. You are an inspiration. I can't wait to see the new project.

There's a great product for FOS to sell.