Layout Update No. 1 - Train Room Construction

Join me for the first layout update! This update covers the construction and layout of the new train room.
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[@melfackler1341]

Love the thought you have given the train room. Looks like you haven't forgotten a thing! Looking forward to seeing each and every new update...Mel

[@CreativeRails]

Thanks so much Mel. Hopefully I haven't forgotten anything, but something always seems to come up lol😂

[@kenamosjr.bo_51]

Good to see you did the planning ahead of time for lighting, it's the little details that make big difference in the end. Looking forward to more update videos.

[@CreativeRails]

Thanks man! The problem is some of the areas are so tight I won't be able to fish wires, so I need to have it roughed in the beat I can. Thanks for watching!

[@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569]

Wow, this is going to be fun, Benny, watching you build your layout in such a beautiful "train room"! ...Roy

[@CreativeRails]

Thanks so much Roy!

[@davebnsfnscale4433]

Looking good,sound really interesting with the dispatch center color changing led behind the crown moulding, can't wait to see the finished product

[@CreativeRails]

Thanks Dave!

[@GoViaorgohome]

Looks great. Can’t wait to see that benchwork go in.

[@CreativeRails]

Thanks Kris! Soon my friend! Very soon!

[@JoeG-firehousewhiskey]

wow youre doing a great job on that room. you have thought of everything, greta job and thanks for the tour

[@CreativeRails]

Thanks Joe!! Seems like no matter how hard I try, I always forget something but I think I'm close lol! Thanks for watching!

[@DruSteel69]

Excellent update, Ben. You’ve done so much work. Happy model railroading!

[@CreativeRails]

Thanks Drew! Appreciate it!

[@MMRails]

Thanks for the tour. I appreciate you letting me keep my shoes on, don’t want to step on a drywall screw. A drink would have been nice, it’s pretty darn hot outside. :) Basement looks great. So nice you can custom build everything. I’m coming over next summer to run trains.

[@CreativeRails]

I would of offered you a drink but the fridge isn't in yet! Thanks so much Mark, for sure you'll have to come and visit. Should be pretty cool!

[@ejejeff1722]

Excellent work on the room, Benny! The lighting and wiring is really nice, well thought out and installed. That's gonna be one heck of a layout!

[@CreativeRails]

Thanks so much Jeff, really appreciate it!

[@SchuylkillRiverValley]

Looks like a great space Benny! Well thought-out. Should make a great train room / family area. Looking forward to more. Best, John

[@CreativeRails]

Thanks John and thanks for watching!

[@trainsontuesday]

Good to be thinking ahead with the lighting and other electrical systems. My lighting is the worst part of my layout room. with hot spots and dark areas. At least I put it all into a drop ceiling and can get at it when I'm ready to. Cheers Ben, David.

[@CreativeRails]

So true David! Looking back I really should have considered a drop ceiling. Dont know why I didn't. Think I was just worried about keeping the ceiling as high as I could. Thanks for watching!

[@jimtedesco]

thats going to be one hell of a layout, can't wait to see your progress.

[@CreativeRails]

Thank you James!

[@duanesforkandspoonrr10]

Wow...going you be awesome cant wait

[@CreativeRails]

Thanks Duane! I'm excited, it's been a long time coming!

[@jeffallen5698]

Going to be Awesome!! Well thought out

[@CreativeRails]

Thanks Jeff! When she's up and running hopefully you can make it over to run some trains!

[@nathandelay]

Very awesome Ben and awesome video and have a awesome day

[@CreativeRails]

Thanks so much Nathan!!

[@GfwTrains]

Great video! The layout looks great! I cant wait to see the progress as you move forward.

[@CreativeRails]

Thank you! And thanks for watching!

[@commandingofficerkanawha7546]

Very nice. Can’t wait to see how this turns out

[@CreativeRails]

Thanks man!! I'm excited to get it done!

[@modelrailer]

Damn you hooked it up man! Very cool! Planning out is the way to go.

[@CreativeRails]

Thanks so much John!! The funny thing is, I'm usually not a planner, but for this I had to be. Mainly because of all the money it costs lol!😂

[@modelrailer]

Planning makes it so much easier in the long run. @@CreativeRails

[@PeterCPRail8748]

Looking great, thanks for the tour. Didn't know your a contractor, you should talk to Sparky we starting the train shed raising tommorow at his place. More hands the better.

[@CreativeRails]

That's funny Peter I was texting with Sparky about that, but I'm working out of town. Check out the last mail call video you were one of my shoutouts!

[@nathandelay]

Sorry about your friend Ben I hope you have an awesome day

[@CreativeRails]

Thanks so much Nathan! Appreciate it!

[@sparky107107]

all i heard was wet bar. i hope when you get this down you invite some of us over. doing good sir,

[@CreativeRails]

Of course I will! That's the plan and you're at the top of the list! Thanks for watching it!

[@nathandelay]

Ben I’m just curious is there anything you would like for me to build for you either a locomotive or rolling stock and and I am going to do it for you because I saw on Instagram of you building your layout and I thought to myself I wonder if I could help you out with some scratch building and have an awesome day Ben

[@GRE2057]

USA Building Codes Prohibits the use of steel studs in a house or commercial area as the Fire Fighters will just let it burn because they fear Total Collapse of building/residential structure! I have talked with several fire departments about this and they completely Frown upon it and says its a no go for building construction! since your in Canada what does your building code say about this and fire departments also say about it?

[@CreativeRails]

I've actually never heard of this. But I think we are talking about two different things. In a basement application the steel studs are just partitions, they are not structural. Same for the bulk heads. Structural steel is a total different ball game. When it comes to commercial the fire codes are very strict. But when framing structurally you need a stronger guage steel with a much higher fire rating. I do know that the Canadian Building Code is based off of the International Building code. I do know that the American and Canadian Building codes are very similar. But you are correct, contrary to popular belief, wood in many applications has a higher fire rating. Or 'burn time until structural failure'. Hope this answers your question.