Layout update for April 2024

Facia facia facia! A ton of work but I love the way it turned out! Cheers

[@riogrande5761]

Ah to have that much space, and finished too.

[@SilverCreekSub]

We are very fortunate to have the space we do

[@AppalachiaRRlover]

Facia always makes a layout look more professional!! Love this!!

[@SilverCreekSub]

Thank you!

[@sharonfieber6458]

Masonitte board, MDF treat edge with mix off 1/2 wood glue mixed with water, sharing from Fine Woodworker magazine. Otherwise edge drink paint to no end, moisture swelling of edge.

[@SilverCreekSub]

Thank you!!

[@coreywidmeyer9521]

That is a cool tip, would have never thought to seal the edge to prevent swelling ❤😂 Cheers 🍻 Corey

[@josephcosta5161]

Looking excellent 👌👍 good luck wanna see in a year how it looks..., joe

[@SilverCreekSub]

Thanks Joe! I can’t wait to see what it looks like in a year

[@WesleyEast-RRfan]

You should produce a layout tour. From what I have seen it looks like an interesting track plan.

[@SilverCreekSub]

I have had several requests, I will once the layout is final, a big addition and rebuild is coming this fall

[@WesleyEast-RRfan]

Sounds good. Can't wait to see how it turns out.

[@andystrains4335]

Nice layout must be fun to operate

[@SilverCreekSub]

It’s awesome!! I can’t wait until the last of the signals go in and we get the staging yard rebuild done, she will be a beauty Cheers

[@locolorenzo]

Facia board game changer! 🤗 That layout went from a hodge-podge distraction to a professional-looking layout. I never noticed how good that trackwork looks until now. ❤ I'm Lovin' It! Really nice work! . . . 🚂Lawrence

[@SilverCreekSub]

Thanks Lawrence! Yes it was a little bit of wreck after the initial build 🤣, but it will all come together, cheers

[@sparky107107]

dang. you got a bunch of work done, and major improvement

[@SilverCreekSub]

Little by little 😁

[@tracksidemike]

The facia makes all the difference bring’s layout to life. Can almost see the scene starting to take shape. Good job guys looks fantastic happy modelling 😎🚂🫵

[@SilverCreekSub]

Thanks buddy! One step at a time!

[@1Nanerz]

Did my fascia the same way. Had to put strips of wood glued in behind to keep it straight throughout the year to stop warping from expansion. Hot glued the foam scenery base to the front edge to prevent bumps from causing it to come separated. Turned out rock solid.

[@SilverCreekSub]

I like that!! Thank you!

[@user-vs4hg4og5p]

Do you have a big open space to fill? Fill it with a model railroad! Man...I just love this railroad! 😊

[@SilverCreekSub]

Thank you!! Me too

[@albertofranchi6408]

Heavenly space🥇👍🏻👍🏻🛤🛤🛤🛤🛤🛤🛤🛤🛤🛤🛤🛤🛤🛤

[@SilverCreekSub]

It is!

[@derekalexander4030]

The fascia made a huge difference. It really highlights the excellent job that you guys have done on the layout.

[@SilverCreekSub]

Thanks Derek!

[@theknickerbocker5808]

The facia came out great. What a difference maker. A few more ideas for finishing the facia. Myself I countersunk all my screws and covered them with a dab of wall board mud. A buddy used a brad nail gun. He has all sorts of cool tools😂. I like what you guys are doing. Keep the updates coming.

[@SilverCreekSub]

Thank you! And yeah I’m leaning towards the finishing nails when it’s all said and done, but mudding over the screws could work well too! Thanks again

[@nsmodeler24]

Things are looking great! Havent seen the layout in it's entirety before - really impressive. Keep it up!

[@SilverCreekSub]

Thanks Josh! Cheers, Wade

[@randydobson1863]

Hi CN Silver Creek & it's is Randy and i like yours video is cool & Thanks CN Silver Creek & Friends Randy

[@SilverCreekSub]

Thanks Randy!

[@Floyd-Robbins]

Layout is looking really good. You have a lot to landscape but when done it will add even more interests to it.

[@SilverCreekSub]

Thank you! And I have to agree! Lots to do

[@backalleyrailroading2835]

Mind blowing bro... Man, that is unbelievable !!

[@SilverCreekSub]

Thanks man!!

[@trainglen22]

The Facia makes it look much better.

[@SilverCreekSub]

I agree! Thank you

[@jimkruszka3817]

Truly amazing, your progress is unreal.really impressive

[@SilverCreekSub]

Thank you! I really appreciate it!

[@georgiasunbelt]

Nice facia work but, wow what a layout

[@SilverCreekSub]

Thank you! It’s starting to come together

[@coreywidmeyer9521]

I still like the straight facia at the peir, but seeing it on video, I get what you mean. We'll smooth it out. You didn’t show them the new powerbox or the remade curve at Dicks Building Supplies!...😂😂😂❤❤ Cheers 🍻 Corey "Earl"

[@SilverCreekSub]

lol no I totally forgot until I was watching the video and then it was to late lol, but thanks buddy we will get it in the next one

[@ianroberts6929]

What a transformation Wade, really nice! Have you ever produced/shared a track plan by any chance? I’d love to see an overview of how everything ties together with the levels, branch lines etc. greetings from the UK, Ian

[@SilverCreekSub]

Thanks Ian! I did have our original track plan a couple years ago, but things have changed so much with all renovations that it wouldn’t be accurate, also in November the last big renovation is going to get underway. The staging yard is going to be rebuilt along with one helix, with that we are going to extend the staging out under the rest of the layout. Once that is done the track plan will be final, after that could try and get a full track profile, but that’s a year away. Cheers Wade

[@ronaldrondeau7870]

Thanks you have a great layout i love it, for the facia what color it will be

[@SilverCreekSub]

Thank you! And I’m thinking black when the time comes

[@HolyMoley2u]

Looks great but could you do a short video on how you anchored the upper shelf to your wall? I’m going to do the same but not sure if I should use 12 inch metal support bracket screwed to sheet rock. Rob

[@SilverCreekSub]

The wall on the branch line, or the shelf part of the layout was done with the 12” brackets, into the cinder block, then we built a frame on top and put risers on from there.

[@HolyMoley2u]

@@SilverCreekSub OK, I saw that after I sent you the message. Thanks for the reply. Rob

[@SilverCreekSub]

@@HolyMoley2u no worries

[@coreywidmeyer9521]

I have a 14" top shelf staging and I used 1/4" threaded rod to support the outer edges, turned out rock solid. But just make sure you are screwing to the studs! 😂😂😂😂 Cheers 🍻 Corey

[@HolyMoley2u]

@@coreywidmeyer9521 Yes, I will attach to the studs. I'm doing a 2% incline for 20 ft but only 2 track 8" wide shelf. I'm just going to use stainless steel angle iron without any outside edge support to see how sturdy it is. I have been using 3/8" birch cabinet plywood which is pretty light weight. What is the distance between your upper and lower shelf? I'm planning on 18" for mine. Rob

[@RFMCabooseNP1713]

Cool.

[@SilverCreekSub]

Thank you!

[@mikehumphrey7413]

Great layout, is this a club or private Layout. First time seeing this, great job this is a fantastic job. Mike HO from Australia

[@SilverCreekSub]

Thanks Mike, this is a small private club, just a few of us 😁

[@williambryant5946]

Looks awesome! 👍 How heigh is the top level from the floor?

[@SilverCreekSub]

Top level is about 5 feet

[@user-ml5wu8cx4c]

Hi there, I haven't seen your name. So I see your basement is very large and long!! I'm planning on moving out of Illinois and go west bound, Idaho or Wyoming. I'm trying to design a house and or the basement the best I can. Can you shed some light on what you have there?

[@SilverCreekSub]

This area is a place we rent long term, but the HO scale layout is 50x16

[@adammcintosh8402]

Looks brilliant, strong work! What are the two deck hights on average?

[@SilverCreekSub]

Around 3 1/2 and 5 feet

[@daivdwalker2374]

Did you use rope lighting? Or?

[@SilverCreekSub]

No this is LED tube lighting

[@damianbradley]

Who did the roof top AC unit on that CN GP Wide cab?

[@SilverCreekSub]

That was a 3D print I had a friend of mine do.

[@damianbradley]

@@SilverCreekSub can these be bought?

[@SilverCreekSub]

@@damianbradley I’ll message you on Facebook and see if we can get you a couple

[@damianbradley]

@@SilverCreekSub Good deal man, your on the ditchlight group right?

[@dougaigner3258]

What system do you use for your signals?

[@SilverCreekSub]

We use CATS over JMRI for the full CTC control

[@DavidAllen-dj7sd]

What is the layout dimensions? Is this a steel building or basement layou

[@SilverCreekSub]

It’s 50 by 16 feet, and it’s a place we rent in the local arena

[@DavidAllen-dj7sd]

Okay. 16 ft, it looks wider than that.

[@SilverCreekSub]

@@DavidAllen-dj7sd I think it’s because you can walk around the outside

[@jovetj]

Subtly showing off several different signal aspects, I see...

[@SilverCreekSub]

More to come

[@ohpoleez]

Hey, curious if your going to get a set of the new Rapido GP9rm's? I'm on the fence because I'm not sure how modern they are...are they still in use up there? Let me know please..thank you sir!

[@SilverCreekSub]

Yes we have a few but they are getting speaker upgrades and weathering before they go on the layout. And to answer your question, there are only a couple of these style left in service, 4028 is one of them, I’m building that unit but it needs a couple of modifications to be made current, but there will be a few on the layout here in the next month or so when I get time to get them done. Cheets

[@ohpoleez]

@SilverCreekSub what kind of upgrades? I'm thinking about one set, but haven't pulled the trigger yet...

[@ohpoleez]

@@SilverCreekSub also, it looks like it would need to be renumbered as well to 4028? And renumber the slug as well? Hell, I should send mine to you as well...lol

[@SilverCreekSub]

@@ohpoleez Rapido did 4028 in this run, these are the road units, the slug sets I’m not sure if they are still in service or not

[@SilverCreekSub]

@@ohpoleez mine is going to get a new speaker, the frame milled down, ESU power pack mini and rear ditchlights