this is awesome...can't wait to see the progress...
@douglasschultz9808Ай бұрын
As another south Jersey resident the blue comet hold a place in my heart also. I have it in MTH RailKing, MTH Premier 2-rail, Broadway Limited HO, MTH tinplate tradition Proto 2.0
@BobbyKnapp-w9z2 ай бұрын
Where are you planning to get the sliding doors for the cabinets or going with plexiglass with so sort of channel system?
@erictrainman2 ай бұрын
I bought some extruded channels I’m going to give a shot
@TrainMaster042 ай бұрын
Probably the most underrated K-Line model! If Lionel ever makes a K4 with smoke deflectors, I’m in trouble.
@erictrainman2 ай бұрын
Agreed!
@ChamplainDivision2 ай бұрын
It should have white painted driver tires
@erictrainman2 ай бұрын
Looks like you might be right!
@stephenpike31472 ай бұрын
Hi Eric, great plans I see and a great space you have to work in. Some comments I hope may help - Your black surfaces I think are absorbing a significant amount of light, particularly the garage doors. When I painted my steel skin garage door gloss white what a big difference it made to the lighting (reflects light back in) also cooler in summer. On my basement layout I have my mains fed LED ceiling lights on a dimmer thought I had enough, but found, once I got a selection of models and buildings out had to supplement with further LED strip lighting (12 V 16.5’ runs) for which I can adjust colours/ dim to get best effects and remove shadows (made worse by my low false ceiling). Also can change the colours, dim etc to suit the time of day, weather on the layout, or perhaps if recovering from a hang over ha, ha! It’s the humidity swings that can be a big problem with soft wood framing, temperature swings main effect is the track expansion. My basement layout goes down to circa 22% in winter and over 70% in summer, I have used Baltic birch ply and get a length change of 4 to 5mm over a 19 foot run across the seasons. My pine chest of draws I had to plane off some 3mm when first moved to where we are now as got jammed in the first year here. So unless you have control of your humidity swings be prepared for significant expansion contraction in your softwood frames. As you there is a lot of work in getting the railway room prepared if it’s going to last, be reliable and comfortable. Enjoy the build. All the best Stephen
@erictrainman2 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing your thoughts! I agree on the lighting, it’s the black. So I’ll just have to add more LEDs. Your humidity swings are huge! Do you have humidifier or dehumidifier? I haven’t had too much issue keeping mine at 40-55% RH. Otherwise, I agree the humidity is definitely an issue!
@stephenpike31472 ай бұрын
@@erictrainman Good to hear about your situation and see you can manage OK. Have a heat recovery and ventilation unit that runs 24/7 and a few air purifiers (great at removing fine dust particles), because of the severe winters (to -40degC ... outside) our house is well sealed and thus gets quite dry. I envy your humidity range!
@OtterCreek2 ай бұрын
Looking forward to future updates!
@erictrainman2 ай бұрын
Should have another soon!
@georgiasunbelt2 ай бұрын
Awesome Train Room you putting together
@erictrainman2 ай бұрын
Thank you very much!
@user-bm2yu7kv4m3 ай бұрын
Wow,am very impressed by your experience with your layout.
@erictrainman2 ай бұрын
Thank you very much!
@genemanno15333 ай бұрын
I just would not consider a garage as living space with any kind of temperature/humidity control. My finished garage for charished cars still has more variation than I think my Lionel trains would like. The over head doors are not the “quality” of a solid wall. Energy consumed to over come outside conditions will be more than I wanna think about.
@erictrainman2 ай бұрын
To each his own but It’s certainly not designed to be living space. You’d surprised about the energy consumption, its minima. It holds temperature better than my 15 year old house.
@KandWRailroader3 ай бұрын
I'm excited to watch this build develop!
@erictrainman2 ай бұрын
More coming soon!
@Crookedriverandeasternrr3 ай бұрын
You have done a great job on prepping your building. I love how so many modelers are using garages and sheds and other alternatives to the “basement” layout. I look forward to your continued progress. Dave
@erictrainman2 ай бұрын
Thanks Dave!
@josefbuckland3 ай бұрын
12:44 I went the other way. I can tell you now from a 40 degree c day down to a 2 degree winters evening it’s alway perfect. Big cost yes BUT putting a commercial grade 3 phase solar system and what me worry. Most I did not want the failure that a splitty can offer in layouts as I see all the time here in Queensland Australia like blocked condensation lines then a dump of water on a layout etc. Anyway that’s just me know you will have a HOOT HOOT!
@josefbuckland3 ай бұрын
My tip after embarking on this over the past….. years has been whatever you budget it is minimum 4times the cost. MINIMUM lol have fun.
@erictrainman2 ай бұрын
That’s the truth!
@WillsLioneltrains3 ай бұрын
Installing your own mini split is very easy to do
@erictrainman2 ай бұрын
Agreed
@WillsLioneltrains3 ай бұрын
The humidity is the cause for expanding an contraction
@erictrainman2 ай бұрын
Yup
@brian1022563 ай бұрын
Hey Eric! New subscriber here. Not sure about your track plan but will you be able to reach the center of those tables should derailments occur? Anxious to see the layout come to life! - Brian
@erictrainman2 ай бұрын
Thanks Brian! The tables are about 12x12 so I won’t be able to reach the center. But that’s intentional and okay. My goal was to maximize the space and the center won’t have much (if any track). The layout is built to get up on
@DIYDigitalRailroad3 ай бұрын
Just found your channel! Excited to watch the build!
@erictrainman3 ай бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
@williamkolina39883 ай бұрын
Best of luck I bet the baby is now walking around I miss seeing your collection I just wonder about how you fastened the legs I noticed plywood cleats/ gussets.carpenter terminology Is that temporary? When I built my table I cut legs to the same height as the horizontal lumber and then assembled with nuts and bolts Bolting and screwing is stronger than nailing No criticism intended My mentor was Sicilian and taught me to build things that will outlive me😊 I can't wait to see the finished product
@erictrainman3 ай бұрын
I think there’s probably hundreds of ways you can build benchwork and have it be sufficient for holding trains and myself. I’ve done the screw style as well. I used the cleat method on my last layout, it worked fine. Started doing that here as well but ended up changing to what you mentioned but with screws
@luvindemtrains3 ай бұрын
Congratulations again Eric. This has to be exciting for you young man. You are doing everything the "right way" whatever that is. Look forward to your progress.
@erictrainman3 ай бұрын
Thanks man, much appreciated
@elleryparsons24333 ай бұрын
Good Luck On the Track plan Don’t Rush it think It Carefully.
@erictrainman3 ай бұрын
Great advice!
@elleryparsons24333 ай бұрын
It’s The Best and Smartest Advice To All Model Railroaders No Matter What Scale You Run.
@elleryparsons24333 ай бұрын
Nice Start on The Layout.
@erictrainman3 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@sparky1071073 ай бұрын
that might just be better than a train shed.. lol .. looking great. prep work is the worst. you know the end goal but not a train in sight
@erictrainman3 ай бұрын
That’s the truth! Looking forward to running some trains
@RABSTRAINS3 ай бұрын
WOW! Awesome Transformation👍👍🔥🔥 Your train building is going to be OUTSTANDING. I can’t wait to see the progress!!🔥🔥🔥👍🙏
@erictrainman3 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍
@ArtsModelTrains3 ай бұрын
That looks amazing, great progress, I agree with you about lighting you can never have enough. Really looking forward to seeing what the track plan is going to look like.
@erictrainman3 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!
@jimmelchin15313 ай бұрын
Eric...major additions and plenty of room. Great job... keep us updated please. 👍👍👍
@erictrainman3 ай бұрын
Will do! Summer progress will be slow but hoping to release a video monthly
@harleymemphis91903 ай бұрын
the floor is built on a slope for any potential water drainage snow rain etc can i like my layout at 4 ft with adjustable spindle feet
@erictrainman3 ай бұрын
Correct. The building was originally a workshop so it made sense. Other than benchwork height, it’s not really an issue
@Tattooedtrains3 ай бұрын
Very exciting! Looks great 👍🏻
@erictrainman3 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@daivdwalker23743 ай бұрын
Looking awesome so far
@erictrainman3 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@daivdwalker23743 ай бұрын
What are you gunna do for heat In the winter time? So you can be in there playing with the trains
@erictrainman3 ай бұрын
The mini split unit does AC and heat so I’m all set for winter
@daivdwalker23743 ай бұрын
Yeah I see it now up on the wall didn't see it at first my mistake
@WIPEOUT_Trains3 ай бұрын
Eric this space looks fantastic!! Can’t wait to see the next layout update!
@erictrainman3 ай бұрын
Thank you! Working on backdrops now
@TwistedMacGyversTrains3 ай бұрын
Awesome update Eric! I really love the amount of space for your layout. Looking great so far! 💯❤️😎
@erictrainman3 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@davidliebowitz8203 ай бұрын
The black garage doors, the black slotted ceiling, the can lighting and the dark carpeting gives it a very sophisticated, cohesive look. Kudos to you Eric!! Can't wait to see what's next...
@N_scale3 ай бұрын
Harbour freight makes a magnetic garage door screen
@erictrainman3 ай бұрын
Awesome, I’ll check them out
@billjacon45274 ай бұрын
I wish a company would make a true D&H Ho scale steam locomotive and not one from another line just renamed. My understanding is the D&H ones where slightly different from the others.
@erictrainman3 ай бұрын
This one is true to scale though, the only O scale version that’s 100% correct
@thavvolf91574 ай бұрын
Every engine has a corresponding piece of jewelry
@erictrainman3 ай бұрын
😂
@aussiefrenchman-hobbytable99604 ай бұрын
Just sub , hows the build going , got the tables made yet !
@erictrainman3 ай бұрын
Yup! Check out the video I just posted
@rodgerp.6394 ай бұрын
I dread the day I have to pack my trains in their boxes. It must have been so boring to pack. Are installing security cameras and alarms? Will you be reusing wiring, plywood, etc. from your old layout?
@erictrainman3 ай бұрын
Absolutely, full security system is crucial. I’ll reuse some things like buildings, track, etc
@douglasschultz98085 ай бұрын
That’s why you buy from a store that offers layaway
@erictrainman3 ай бұрын
😂
@JosephKubacka5 ай бұрын
I don’t have an air brush. This is a lot easier and neater. No overspray to deal with. I bought the same ones you mentioned from Amazon. My track looks awesome. Thanks for sharing.
@erictrainman3 ай бұрын
Great!
@dieseltruck96385 ай бұрын
You ever make a video on this specific train? I’d love to get one but I never see them for sale
@erictrainman5 ай бұрын
I haven’t made a video on this one. But some day I will!
@dieseltruck96385 ай бұрын
@@erictrainman awesome I’d love to see that!
@gusshadleythelunaticfromar71256 ай бұрын
Been following you for a while, i was surprised, I Was not subscribed, iam now.
@181suydam6 ай бұрын
Good Luck! Looking forward to following your progress! Subscribed!
@JohnHuntt6 ай бұрын
May I suggest not to put the train layout against the wall itself but leave space so you can walk all the way around the layout. This way you will have easy access to the layout throughout the lay out. If train goes off track you can easily have access to it. JH
@OgaugeTrainsplusslotCars6 ай бұрын
Congratuation
@jimmytrains6 ай бұрын
Congratulations on your new home and great space for a layout! Looking forward to the result.
@trainzstore6 ай бұрын
Love seeing all that insulation, that'll make running trains much more comfortable!
@cncpgreatlakesdiv48967 ай бұрын
HI Eric awesome video cant wait to see wat you come up with NEW SUB Thanks for sharing.😊😊👍👍
@dagryffynhobby7 ай бұрын
Sad to see a layout come down but oh man, the space you have now! This is exciting! Cant wait to see your progress
@northpennvalleysteamrailroad7 ай бұрын
Congrats on the new house! Sad to see a beautiful layout get torn down. 😢
@harryhenninglll1177 ай бұрын
Congratulations on the new house. When I got my house the first thing we both looked at was more room for my train collection. Second was the kitchen and living room she wanted. Have fun with the new space. You will enjoy it.
@paulrusso45286 ай бұрын
Hopefully, you will Not need a bigger area for more additional train collections later on where you need to repeat all your valuable time and effort. Life is about giving it your best effort, and be happy about it 😅😃