HO Scale Shelf Layout | Glover Road ~ In The Beginning . . .

A personal experience in my attempt to improve the immersion level of a small HO Scale Short Line Model Railroad Shelf Layout within a limited space and budget.
Music: Cambodian Odyssey

[@jeffgoldenberg9579]

Your phrase "immersion factor" really hit home on so many levels. That's what it's all about, no matter what facet one might gravitate to. Thanks so much for sharing. Very inspirational.

[@boomerdiorama]

Absolutely. Often times we are seduced into thinking the bigger the layout the bigger the immersion factor. Not true. Cheers.

[@PostmoderneModelWorks]

This series helped me use modeling skills and art knowledge I already had and apply them to this hobby. But I can honestly say the single most important thing I learned here was painting absolutely everything with Tamia/iso/air. The glow, the softness, the way the colors blend, like 3D pastels&watercolors all mixed up. I just sit and stare at my board and get lost. River Road must look incredible in person.

[@boomerdiorama]

Great to hear that. Keep pushing the genre. Shelf layouts are the trend and style now-a-days, and they are here to stay. Furthermore, I love "Last-mile" train ops in HO Scale - it rocks! On the other hand, I can just stare at River Road all day long without a single train in the area - and it keeps getting better the more I work on it. The immersion is off the charts in so many ways. Cheers ~ Boomer.

[@thephilshow9701]

You're so correct. I realized that I enjoyed the modeling aspect of the hobby more than running the engines and rolling stock. Once I made that connection and was honest with myself it opened up a whole new avenue for my inspiration. Thanks for your meaningful post.

[@boomerdiorama]

Yes indeed . . . and when you do decide to run your favorite locomotes, cars, etc, it's awesome! 😁

[@donwillhoit6866]

Many model railroad designs do not allow the vision angle to provide prospectives you have shown. When I designed my shelf layout I had no thought about viewing for prospective and until now I was happy with what I had, for the most part. You have opened a new door!

[@boomerdiorama]

Funny thing is I built this layout on a door skin as well. ;-)

[@rogersfollansbee6366]

Extraordinary detail. But, then again, you're a true craftsman. Splendid. I love just looking at it. .

[@boomerdiorama]

This "thumbnail" photo really sums up 'Glover Road.' Glover Road reignited my passion for the model railroad. It was a fun little layout to build and I learned a ton by completing it. It was remarkably fun to operate as well! Cheers and thanks for sharing. ~ Boomer.

[@rafaelvoncina6036]

Your school of thought or philosophy explained here is SO important. All artists, creatives of all types, everybody apart from kids really, we all have doubts, fear of failiure etc. The only way to overcome that is by failing some more, learning from it and moving on. Repeat if and when needed. You make for a great contributor to thinking in not just the hobby. And you speak from an informed perspective. Gives you pulling power, ethos if you will. That's also why I follow your channel since the early days and recommend it to anyone who is actually willing to learn.

[@boomerdiorama]

Wow! Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and insights concerning the channel. I do tend to wax philosophical sometimes because I feel it is truthful about how I view the world in light of this particular art form. Thanks again, I appreciate it. Cheers ~ Boomer.😁

[@johngarven2125]

Your comments really sruck a cord with me. 34 years ago I built a shelf layout similar to yours. Atlas code100 and snap switches made a few kit bash half scratchbuilt structures. I was on my way picking skills in scenery and rolling stock. Then life ,children and exwife got in the way. I almost threw out my previous efforts then I said no and I am really enjoying the hobby. The last 30 plus years of arm chair modeling and buying books and magazines are paying off. Thank you I really enjoyed your video and so what if I'm 65 I'm having fun!

[@boomerdiorama]

Join the club. I'm 61 and starting to have fun again. I think if one practices the art at any level, the fun keeps coming. ;-) Cheers ~ Boomer.

[@chrish.8241]

Thanks for this post, enlightening and encouraging, you are a true artist.

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you. Please feel free to enjoy all the content, at your leisure, under the videos section and the home page. Cheers.😁

[@athab8256]

Incredibly realistic-looking layout and weathered train cars. Congratulations!

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you very much! I really enjoy all the modelling opportunities it provides and the operational possibilities. Cheers.

[@thomplacier677]

We share the same philosophy, my friend. I’m a ‘boomer’ too and have no desire to have my hobby becoming overwhelming. Small shelf layouts are my interest now. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and skills with us.

[@boomerdiorama]

That is awesome to hear. Thank You Thom.

[@JoeyBPhotography]

Thanks for sharing these thoughts. When I got back into this hobby after a 30 year break, I was totally overwhelmed thinking I needed to start with a large layout just to have fun again. I discovered shelf-style switching layouts just over a year ago, and what a blessing! So much fun can be had in such a small space, and now I'm loving the possibilities this hobby has to offer even more. I'm starting a new switching layout soon to expand my skills, and I'm really looking forward to the journey!

[@boomerdiorama]

Good for you! Glad to hear you are embarking on a new Model Railroad journey. You certainly have some nice equipment to start with. By the way, you only look around 30 years old Joey . . . Lol.

[@JoeyBPhotography]

Thanks, and yeah I get that a lot. It took a looong time for me not to get carded everytime I bought a beer.

[@boomerdiorama]

@@JoeyBPhotography Lol . . . whatever it is you are doing keep it up. Cheers.

[@JoeyBPhotography]

As long as you keep it up with this awesome diorama! Its given me so many things to think about (in a good, constructive way)

[@boomerdiorama]

@@JoeyBPhotography Glad to hear it. I`ll be watching your channel.

[@modelrailroader5619]

Making these videos that we are all enjoying is another part of the hobby now, too

[@boomerdiorama]

It sure is. The online Model Railroad Community is a reality which cannot be denied. Especially with the Covid culture, which does not seem to be going away anytime soon. Cheers.

[@mikewoodbury7248]

I couldn’t agree more ! I had a massive layout and just track maintenance and the fact that it’s never really finished. I like to run trains and detail cars, buildings, and really pay attention to the fine details. I now have a 20’x2’ switching layout and I enjoy it way more than watching it go around.

[@boomerdiorama]

I hear you. As to your new linear "point-to-point" layout I agree. I don`t have one locomotive that has completed a circle yet. They are very low miles on the drive line as well. Furthermore, and along the lines of what you said, I love just looking at my layout for a few minutes each day without even running it. Cheers.

[@Vrod1432]

Thanks ! I have learned a lot watching you build this !

[@boomerdiorama]

Glad to hear it Bill. Much appreciated - Boomer.

[@Gerii]

I'm not into modeling and I'm not into model railroads ... I have a old standard HO Märklin Starter Kit in the Basement but I never enjoyed playing with it as a kid. But I really enjoy watching how you achieve this absolute detail of realism in your models in this small scale. I've seen a few model railroad layouts but never something with this grade of detail.

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you for sharing. When I was a young kid I never played with the starter kit either. Once around the Christmas Tree and I traded it away for a Tonka Front End Loader with a missing wheel . . . lol. I loved the concept of the Diorama growing up and as it turned out, trains became the focus in a new way because I could model the environment as well. Trains are the actors and the layout is the stage! Once again, thanks for taking the time to comment. Cheers ~ Boomer.

[@goat_horde]

I had an 8x14 layout and now that im revisiting the hobby im down to 4x6 and the challenge of keeping it this size is the toughest. Good video that narrows it down on how to approach this. Truly a never ending hobby

[@boomerdiorama]

River Road is 2' wide by 26' long on a b bench style shelf. I can build on this for the remainder of my life easy.😁kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6W5c6eKl9dko68

[@2012Bougie]

Thanks for all your vids ! Much appreciated!

[@boomerdiorama]

My pleasure! Cheers ~ Boomer.

[@JRossHunter]

You are voicing many of the things I've thought about for building a new small layout.

[@boomerdiorama]

Great! Keep planning . . . and planning. Leave the details for last. Cheers ~ Boomer.😁

[@TouchoftheBrushModelWeathering]

I understand bud. I have a model train business and there are times I get burned out from being so busy with clients. By that point I work on my collection to keep my social media going for about a month. Then it grows on me to start receiving clients again. Your diorama is an inspiration and your skills are incredible. Keep it up sir! - Joey

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank You for the compliment. Much appreciated. Cheers.

[@j6sj7]

I hear you! I visited an open house of a 24x36 layout about 6 months before I retired and got hooked, especially by DCC systems. I got myself "invited" to join the crew by the layout owner, bought a throttle so I could run, and the rest is history. Those guys sparked my re-boot in the hobby after a 50 year absence. It wasn't long before I knew I needed a small layout at home, just so I could program and test my growing roster of power and rolling stock. I decided on a 4x8 with a scene divider. It's essentially a 2x16 shelf layout back to back. I've found that I can put a lot of scenic detail in that little space. When I'm not tweaking that little landscape I can zone out with my coffee and just watch trains roll by, or spend an hour or so running the switching puzzle. That's what keeps it interesting because it's different every time and it helps clear out some of the cobwebs in my head. Nice job on your shelf!

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank You for sharing your experience and return to the hobby after a long hiatus. I would consider your layout large by my standards which is completely acceptable. Now that you mention it (the sixteen feet I mean), I am planning for a rebuild, or rather extension some time soon. Cheers.

[@danielsalas9201]

Very honest perspective, thanks foe sharing

[@boomerdiorama]

You are welcome Daniel. Nice to have you aboard - Boomer.

[@jimstrainsandstuff9539]

Everything you're saying is spot on; Big or small, or somewhere in between, the No. 1 rule with model railroading is to do what aspect gives you the most pleasure and inspiration and No 2. Have a go. Some brilliant things come from making mistakes and stuff ups. ( And I'm a boomer too; and the price of new stuff now is just frightening !!! ) Keep up the great job you're doing there; it's channels like yours that help keep our enthusiasm running.

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank You Jim. I appreciate your wisdom as well. Cheers mate.

[@thehastyterrainmaker9485]

LOVELY job, the scenery jumps at you so much! My favorite part of the hobby and love seeing other peoples scenic works

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you. I love fleshing out a scene I can really feel. Cheers ~ Boomer.

[@DavidHughesPiano]

This is one FANTASTIC looking module. Thank you for the inspiration!

[@boomerdiorama]

My pleasure Dave!

[@georgewoodget271]

It's been 43 yrs since I last ran a Lionel Train in my parents home. I had just started HS. I have decided to restart the Hobby with Lionel. Wow my head is spinning after 4 weeks of research and watching guys develop their layouts from scratch on U Tube . The new diesel's with Blue Tooth Control and all the moving and talking accessories. It's like I'm buying a new car after 43 yrs. I say all this to honestly thank you for the encouragement. This is overwhelming and yes Im afraid. Because I don't want to fail and not finish this. I Love Lionel Trains and honestly want this to be something the Grand Kids and I can do together when its completed. Thank You again I needed to see your video for encouragement.

[@boomerdiorama]

One of the first questions you need to ask yourself is: Do I want to run in circles (unrealistic) or back and forth (realistic)? The reason for the question is because running in circles gets old real fast. An oval also takes up "huge" space due to the minimum radius needed to complete the loop as well. Cheers.

[@therealunclevanya]

Luke Towan brought me here and for that I am truly grateful. I'm still at the baseboard stage of a model representing the Arksansas & Missouri depot at Springdale.

[@boomerdiorama]

That's fantastic! Luke is a remarkable modeler. Welcome aboard!

[@WestCoastRails]

Your Welcome sir.....love your videos...their also inspiration too. We can never stop learning. :)

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you. We all need a small manageable layout to run our favorite locomotives. Cheers.

[@samgamgee42]

This Video is Inspiring Me !! My beautiful aged\weathered rolling stock and motive power been boxed up far too long! From '85 to 2010 I too had a massive basement layout. Double dogbone single mainline - 45' of mainline track which branched off to a 5 loop helix to lower level ( coal mine and Staging area). The yard stretched 7 feet making for glorious switching exercises. Your shelf Layout is what I have been dreaming of lately !!

[@boomerdiorama]

I have both large and small. No one says you have to build big. It's fine, but in the end it all feels the same in my experience.

[@truckerman8301]

Agree whole heartedly with your comments on the MR hobby. Start where you are most comfortable and pick a genre to model. I'm new to the hobby, but plan to model a small industry switching layout. I've learned a great deal from the outstanding MR modelers on You Tube. Your layout, along with many others on You Tube, are wonderful inspiration to all of us in the MR hobby!

[@boomerdiorama]

I am pleased to hear that. If I was to plan another layout I would probably devote a little more space to one industry. Cheers and thanks for the comment - Boomer.

[@mrmrlee]

Enjoying these so much, almost a boomer but can totally relate to all you're saying. I have a partially completed point to point layout from years ago, my problem is that it goes around 3 1/2 walls, and is actually still too big for me with 39 linear feet of track. So I'm breaking the task into small bits, currently landscaping one end of it, about 6 feet by 2 feet. Keep up the inspiration and have a great day!

[@boomerdiorama]

No need to be a Boomer to be part of the community. Boomer just means, "My historic point of view and experience." Thank You for participating in the dialogue. You have a great day as well. Cheers.

[@TriGogglin]

Great stuff, I like your pros and cons list, the diorama looks great.

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you very much!

[@waynehawkins2157]

I like your philosophy on railroads. You like me, need to budget but still have fun! Great layout.

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank You. Having a budget is important in the long run. Money saved here can go there type of thing. Large layouts can be a formidable expense. Having said this, I still like to buy the odd piece of really nice equipment though. Once in a while, I will splurge on a nice locomotive or piece of rolling stock if I really like it. However, most of the subjects like buildings, scenery, etc. are all scratch built from material I had kicking around, and I generally like to weather up cheaper rolling stock and change out the couplers, etc. Cheers. ~ Boomer.

[@cbrailroader642]

Thanks for sharing. I’m glad you jumped back in and are sharing your, ideas, thoughts and progress. My main section is 8’ 3 inches so basically the same footprint except I am 24” deep. Can’t wait to see where you take it. 😀👍

[@boomerdiorama]

You are welcome. Sounds like you have a nice little layout "footprint" to work with as well - Boomer.

[@daylightdave9405]

I like your honesty and I'm one of those guys w/ a big layout, but over the past year I've really gotten into just focusing on one area at a time and not the entire thing. For anyone young or old who moves around a bit modules are great and I wish I built them when I was in my teen/20's! David BAC V RR

[@boomerdiorama]

You are right about once being settled and then taking on the larger layout for sure. In a way, all I am doing is using the small footprint (shelf layout) concept to demonstrate a "signature scene" which makes up the collective whole of a larger layout in the same way you described concerning, "just focusing on one area." Staging is just the imaginary railroad which connects to the next signature scene or diorama. Cheers.

[@davidgray1974]

I've been wrestling with the same dilemma of whether or not to go with a small manageable layout or a larger layout with more distance that would allow some constant running of trains. I love the idea of a large layout, but like you said it's easy to get overwhelmed to the point that your layout becomes more of a burden than enjoyment. After all, why have a hobby if you can't actually relax and enjoy it. Seeing what you've done inspires me and I think has pushed me toward a smaller more detailed layout. I love the idea of a more immersive scene that actually tells a story. Really look forward to future videos. Glad I found your channel.

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank You for sharing that so eloquently. You just expressed my exact sentiments about why I love to model on the smaller footprint. I understand the appeal to the larger layout, but they always gave me anxiety and never the peace I would seek. Now, I just love going into the small and manageable layout room while sipping my coffee. I just wish I saw the light many years ago. I would have saved alot of money and grief. Cheers.

[@michaelsmodelrailroading7665]

I'm liking your idea of a highway as the visual "edge" of your layout. It has the effect of drawing one's visual focus beyond the edge of the barren blacktop to the visual drama of the the trackage and layout. It's an excellent technique! And beyond the blacktop, your layout is very well detailed and visually interesting. It grabs one's attention and holds it; there's so much detail in a small space.

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you Michael! The road draws the viewer into the railroad scene for sure. What is also interesting is the slight angle of the road as well. One does not notice the partiality of it. It also makes for a good camera platform as well . . . lol. Cheers

[@joedelusso1415]

Again an interesting topic to bring up boomer, I too was looking to build a large layout then I came across modeler lance mindheim's work and it changed my prospective on shelf layouts since I was living in a tiny one bedroom apartment at the time.Plus the time saving techniques of getting something up and running in days to a couple of weeks VS months and possibility years are a lot better than getting frustrated and losing interest in the hobby and keeping cost down.

[@boomerdiorama]

Yup. Lance Mindheim has been a real asset to the Shelf Layout community for sure. It`s important to know one can achieve results in short order, with a type of varied ebb-and-flow in the hobby, which also cultivates continued interest. Cheers.

[@tomryan943]

You have the right idea!! I am looking to build SOMETHING!! I have the locos and rolling stock, but no space for a layout. I like what you do in the space you have, and I'm going to try it myself! Thanks!

[@boomerdiorama]

Sounds great!

[@davidchang7838]

Very well done layout and series of videos. Thanks for sharing.

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you very much David. I hope you enjoy further content as well. Cheers. - Boomer.

[@kenfolstad1346]

Wow, everything you stated is so right on, love the layout also, great video sir!!!!

[@boomerdiorama]

Glad you enjoyed it Ken. Cheers.

[@brucejohnston8510]

Giday mate from new Zealand looks awesome

[@boomerdiorama]

New Zealand! . . . beautiful country man. Talk about inspiring terrain to model . . . Cheers friend ~ Boomer.

[@1Nanerz]

Building custom freight cars is by far my favorite aspect of the hobby. Gotta have somewhere to run them though.

[@boomerdiorama]

That is a real art my friend. Glad to hear it. One only needs a spur and a siding with one switcher to shove them around.

[@CNR-pw1rj]

Your so right. I have learned so much from watching other modeler in this hobby.And I was afraid to try air brushing.But after seeing how easy you made it look has given me the confidance to learn.I think what it was that was stopping me was the clean up.And what was the right paint to use.And you answered all my question.Thanks

[@boomerdiorama]

Fantastic! It is testimony like yours that makes the channel all worthwhile. Otherwise, what would be the point if I cannot encourage and compel others to achieve the same confidence and subsequent rewards I also glean from the hobby. Thank You kindly - Boomer.

[@keithdickson8364]

Very interesting about your layout. I agree that the price of rolling stock is getting out of hand. I remember the Athern blue box cars. I don’t worry so much he about a highly detailed car but more about the scene it is running through.

[@boomerdiorama]

Modeling the scene is half the fun for me for sure. I like to just look at , rather than run it all the time.

[@1992Xenomorph]

I am a millennial and I really enjoy model trains. I have even talked to a few others my age that are interested and even play model trains and see the appeal in it. It's one of those "hush hush" hobbies they are embarrassed to talk about.

[@boomerdiorama]

We are glad to have you aboard! I knew celebrities in the film industry who had model railroads, not to mention other successful people I know from every walk of life, and they were never embarrassed about it. No need to be embarrassed about the best hobby in the world in my opinion. Cheers and welcome my friend - Boomer.

[@coolrails2600]

Excellent!!!

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank You! I`m glad you like it if it inspires you . . . Cheers.

[@scottpool4777]

Yeah I’m like that too gravel and stuff like that sending it all goes together beautiful job on your layout awesome.

[@boomerdiorama]

You and me both! - Boomer.

[@virogue007]

Just happened on this video via facebook. Love what I see, hope you share more! Subscribed right away! Kudos from France.

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank You for the Sub! I have a ton of content to share, the challenge is serving everyone's interest. I hope I can find a balance there. Thanks again for the sub. - Boomer.

[@Walshy196]

You really make a lot of sense

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank You David. As I grow older, my wife wouldn`t always say that though . . . Lol

[@tomryan943]

Really nice layout!! The scenery looks real and the weathering is also realistic looking!! It might be better to start small especially when you don't have the space for a big layout. Hope you post some videos of these locos in action.

[@boomerdiorama]

Thanks You. I appreciate the feed-back. I will work on more future operational videos as well. Cheers.

[@bobparks7197]

Amen brother!

[@boomerdiorama]

God Bless You. 😁

[@ronvanhoose2130]

It looks pretty good to me

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank You! This is a very small and simple layout. It was a great warm-up piece for 'River Road!' Cheers ~ Boomer.

[@TMandN]

Well said. Your approach to the hobby is spot on. Love your channel.Also enjoying your layout as well!

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank you very much! How are you doing these days? How is the layout holding up? Any further progress? - Boomer.

[@TMandN]

Some progress, yes. Installed four Tortoises at the major crossovers and a DS64 to run them.Also re speakered three Athearn GP38-2 in CP and three Bowser SD40-2 as well. Started some weathering on those and some railcars as well.

[@boomerdiorama]

@@TMandN All right! Sounds great. Time for another "Update" upload then eh? My favorite episode of yours is this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYHQemeVpdGbitE. I have watched it half a dozen times. Cheers.

[@mauricecurtis68]

I came for layout, left with great commentary. 🚂🙏

[@boomerdiorama]

Glad you enjoyed it. Lots of layout around the next corner . . . Cheers.

[@ewoodrailway]

Really nice, Ive subscribed to your channel

[@boomerdiorama]

Thanks for the sub! Welcome aboard! - Boomer.

[@paulhayden3446]

It's beautiful!

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank You Paul. It`s evolving at a calm steady pace. The whimsical approach allows me to think freely about each subsequent detail. I am really enjoying the process and the small manageable nature of it`s footprint. Glad to hear you are as well. Cheers.

[@ronvanhoose2130]

Imagination and a great I

[@boomerdiorama]

;-)

[@andigo658]

big prijects cost a lot of money and maintanance... to focus on a small layout where zou can easy spend 30-60 minutes and your operation is done for the day, makes it more comfortable to start. I had a pause of 25 years now because of moving around to different jobs... brother and me got the first railroad, just 2 seperat circles from our parents when we was 6 and 3 i think... the old stuff still exist at my brothers place, evolved in the years until we got 20/17 about... today am i more interested in showing something more real than to have long trains which need a lot of space....

[@boomerdiorama]

Well said. I think you just nailed my sentiments on the subject. Cheers.

[@Vman7757]

Thanks for sharing. I am considering what you said. Shed for it first. LOL

[@boomerdiorama]

You are welcome. Cheers.

[@aljaster8702]

You could add lit street light's between the track area & street do some night shots then or video. But you hit all nail's on the head, you don't need a large layout that will never get done. Start small & work your way up as you go .

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank You for reminding me about that! You are so right. Street lamps would be fantastic. I do have them already. I just don`t want to add them yet otherwise I`ll knock them over since they are foreground features. But, yes, Thank You! - Boomer.

[@lawrencezygmunt8522]

Your layout great. I am a bomer alsoand thought a large layout was the way ro go but now

[@boomerdiorama]

The big "classical" layout is quickly growing out of style. A few do it but it is not as mainstream as it used to be. They require and overwhelming amount of time and resources. Not to mention the shear price of everything. Go small and have more fun and less stress.

[@fogdan]

Awesome!!!!

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank You. I`m glad you liked it! Cheers.

[@davidcurtis5398]

The cost of the average locomotive today is just OMG!!! I've noticed some large knobs on the side of this module. Are these the turnout controls?? Do you have a video about how you made and installed them??? I'd really like to see one.

[@boomerdiorama]

Yes they are! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fH3dYqZ4p817gJI

[@toddw6716]

The hobby has gotten cost wise out of hand

[@boomerdiorama]

I agree. It certainly has. But we can always build and create, in order to run what we can afford or already possess. Cheers.

[@TheGomes412]

I love this! Thanks for sharing. Where did you get your trees?, or how did you make them?

[@boomerdiorama]

Thank You. The trees are made from dowels and wrapped wire armature with static grass. At some point in the schedule I`ll be doing some tree tutorials soon. Cheers.

[@lucasszymanski114]

looks awesome. Is this inspired by Vancouver Waterfront area?

[@boomerdiorama]

Hi Lucas. The Burrard Bridge Façade in Kitsilano definitely is inspired from the water front. I grew up in Kitsilano during the 60's, 70's and 80's. From there on out, the inspiration goes through New Westminster and Langley (Fraser Valley) along the (SRY) Southern British Columbia Railway. Cheers. - Boomer

[@lucasszymanski114]

@@boomerdiorama Very nice! Love it. I really like passing the Cargill Grainary when taking the Westcoast Express Train into downtown Vancouer. Great work! Looking forward to what comes next.

[@boomerdiorama]

@@lucasszymanski114 Those big Grain Industries make for a nice modelling subject on a shelf style layout. Lots of opportunities for operations as well. This short clip summarizes the beginning inspiration: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oaukmKCNa9qsoac. Cheers. - Boomer.

[@timbonjovi]

Did you make your own trees? Most commercially available trees seem too small for HO

[@boomerdiorama]

My tree tutorial playlist is here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYPQo5uwhbqkebs Cheers - Boomer

[@Trentonpage]

I should get help for my layout

[@boomerdiorama]

Practice is the best help. Same goes for playing a guitar or any instrument. ;-)

[@Trentonpage]

@@boomerdiorama I'd like to talk to someone who has experience who would help.

[@cyberpunkdarren]

Do you use cork track bedding on this layout?

[@boomerdiorama]

No. I just glued the track onto the plywood and then attached pieces of insulation foam underneath certain areas where I wanted to deaden sound. However, I found very little difference in sound deadening when everything was done. It ran quiet anyway. It probably makes sense to lay cork on larger layouts with longer running trains. I did with River Road. Shelf layouts are quiet, despite the underlying layers, due to slower movement and shorter distances. ;-)

[@cyberpunkdarren]

@@boomerdiorama gotcha. Do you need bedding to properly ballast? I'm new. Sorry for dumb questions.

[@boomerdiorama]

@@cyberpunkdarren No worries. Not if you want the "flat" yard look. Just leave a slight depression in the ballast between tracks and it looks fine.

[@Madonsteamrailways]

Do you have other trains as well as the four locomotives that you’re using? I’m into passenger trains rather than goods.

[@boomerdiorama]

If you mean locomotives. Yes I do. I am mostly focused on Generation 2 Freight locomotives. They lend themselves more appropriately to small shelf layouts like this. I just don`t have the room to model passenger cars the way I would like to, other than having a random passenger car on a siding. Cheers.

[@Madonsteamrailways]

@@boomerdiorama Well over here in the United Kingdom, we have a rather small passenger train called a diesel or electric multiple unit. It’s much more compact than the type of passenger train in America. I apologise for not realising that your videos are not shot over here in the U.K.!! On top of that, we also have pre-grouping six and four wheeled carriages to run behind our small locomotives. Was that ever the case over there?

[@boomerdiorama]

@@Madonsteamrailways I don't think so. Unless they were narrow guage mining cars etc. Most mainline units like cars were two truck/four axle stuff. Cheers.

[@Fxetren]

is that the SRY rail link locomotives, your layout looks like B.C.

[@boomerdiorama]

Yes, the model locomotives are part of the active SRY roster in New Westminster, B.C. Canada. They are kit-bashed and custom painted. Except, the paint livery (and older logo) is from 2010-12 just before the current re-paint and the red (SRY) "meatball" logo. The period I am presently modeling is around 2010 with mostly older "short line" rolling stock. Cheers.

[@Death_From_Below]

Near story

[@boomerdiorama]

Cheers.

[@frankhellman6879]

I haven't cracked open a textbook since the Clinton administration.

[@boomerdiorama]

Lol . . . Lol . . . Does anybody even read books anymore? . . . I have a thousand books I need to donate to the stuffy dark shelves of the basement. Wait a minute . . . I don`t have a basement . . . lol.

[@lilactreehouse]

lol.

[@boomerdiorama]

@@lilactreehouse Frank is a very smart and witty guy . . .