O Gauge Layout Update 1: Demolition Day & Construction Begins!

[@johnandrus3901]

Very nice! Great progress in a fairly short time frame. All of that work will make for an exciting layout, for sure. Too bad that you couldn't have gone with O81 on the top level and O72 on the lower. The wider curves certainly make a big difference. I had to compromise on my layout, because of the availability of K-Line O81, but I've made provisions to take-up the O72 at the narrow end of the layout, when I can find some O81. Your music made me want to go over to Kent Rollins Cowboy Cooking Channel, as that is his theme music. Keep up the great work. An excellent video, as always.

[@paulmatulavich7321]

I feel your pain. My 12 × 20 foot layout had to be dismantled and sold when we decided to move. It had the distinction of being featured in a 2012 issue of Classic Toy Trains magazine. Taking that down took 2 weeks. Had over 700 feet of wiring under the platform. So yes, I feel your pain. Good luck with your NEXT one!

[@rj.trains]

Thank you!

[@davidmaust1415]

You need some firetrucks by RR Bridge over the Potomac River to put out the fire on the bridge 🤠

[@DelHudson1]

I finally got to watch your video this morning after work. You gave me a chuckle. Levels Jerry, level. lol

[@rj.trains]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@wayneantoniazzi2706]

I'll say this much for you RJ, you sure know how to WORK! I couldn't have accomplished so much in only 18 minutes! Ah, to be young again... What am I saying? I'm just gettin' started baby! 🤣😉🤩 Let me tell you, I can WELL understand dealing with the nightmare that is "Under the train table!" I have to deal with it several times a year, sometimes to dig out stuff I want to blow away at a train show OR when the Christmas train container has to come out. Pop some Tylenol and have the Ben-Gay standing by, there's no other way! Looking forward to the next installment, and that's a good-looking and well thought out trak plan!

[@rj.trains]

Thank you Wayne! Yes Advil has been my friend through all of this. Had to take off from layout work tonight just because my back is in so much pain, haha

[@russrockino-rr0864]

Great Progress RJ. New Layout is moving along. Thanks for Sharing!

[@TwistedMacGyversTrains]

Fantastic update RJ! I can’t wait to see the end result. Keep up the great work! 👍

[@DoubleDTrains]

Good luck on your layout. Your original layout was my inspiration for my first 4by 8 layout. I appreciate that you are passionate but still realistic about what'll most of us can accomplish with our layouts. We have upgraded to an 8 by 18 foot layout and upgraded to Atlas track, you will not regret it. My village, even in the new and improved layout, it still very much inspired by your downtown. Good Luck!!! Lot's of work!😀

[@rj.trains]

Thank you very much! Hearing you modelled your village the way I set up my original one is perhaps the biggest compliment I can receive so thank you.

[@dennisford5913]

Love the new design RJ. It's lots of work, but you are making great progress. I am looking forward to the next update!

[@rj.trains]

Thanks a bunch!

[@dustinainsley8792]

It’s looking g great.👍👍👍👍👍

[@dustinainsley8792]

I can’t wait to see the next part.

[@Coreyt1976]

Wow you’ve made a lot of progress. I didn’t expect to see so much done already. The new layout is coming along nicely. Looking forward to seeing more.

[@rj.trains]

Thank you Corey!

[@BigBoyTrains-]

Solid work RJ!

[@rj.trains]

Thank you!

[@otakurailfan]

I very recently did this with my layout, it's better then ever! Cant wait to see the final outcome RJ 🤙

[@Tankengine4525]

Love this one 10/10

[@chuckhunter328]

It’s quite the process. Thanks for bringing us along on your journey.

[@tomrogers5516]

I hope you have a smooth time of it updating your layout to fit your new vision, RJ. I know how difficult humidity is to deal with, having lived in Ohio when I was younger. Very uncomfortable. But you seem to be handling it well, and I look forward to part 2 as you come closer to realizing your new layout plan. It looks really great.

[@joeDeLude]

Your off to a good start, looks great!

[@rj.trains]

Thank you Joe! That means a lot coming from you!

[@rgoscale]

I have been kicking around track plan ideas to rebuild my layout with wider curves. Seeing this might help motivate me! I've been apprehensive about taking apart all that I have built, but I guess sometimes that is part of the fun of the hobby!

[@robertmendez7376]

From one RJ'sTrains to another. Great idea! Looking forward to seeing the progress. If you need anything let me kow if there is anything I can do for you. Don't forget Homerun Derbry is on tonight!

[@rj.trains]

Thank you very much! Pete disappointed me so much tonight. But as a Mets fan that is all I know

[@Northcoastrails]

The plan for your new layout sounds amazing 🚂👍

[@rj.trains]

Thank you!

[@ozarkmidlandsouthernrailway]

Hey, RJ, you've made some great progress. Very impressive! As you are working away, I believe it would be a nice touch if you could bend the far end of the river inward such that it appears to disappear around the bend. Like what is seen in your track plan. That maybe exactly what you intend to do, I'm just not sure as it kind of looks like the river may end at the wall. Just thinking out loud, lol. Just take your time and have fun with it. Bill B.

[@rj.trains]

Thank you Bill! Yes that is part of the plan, just have to get up on the layout and cut the wood haha

[@ozarkmidlandsouthernrailway]

@@rj.trains Yes, you have to do the hard work and we get to watch. Keep up the good work! Bill B.

[@railchief74]

Very cool! The foundation of the upper level is starting to look incredibly nice. I even love the addition of the access hole 🚂

[@rj.trains]

Thank you!

[@scotthubbard973]

nice job RJ a lot of work take your time make as best you can.

[@theflintlockhunter5423]

RJ gettin Toady up in here!! 😂

[@rj.trains]

Yes the whole Harpers Ferry/West Virginia theme is just for you haha

[@theflintlockhunter5423]

@@rj.trains I was actually picking your into, spell check didn't catch something!

[@dantiel4179]

Wow RJ that will be a lot more visible exciting are you going to use the river to get to the back track to clean or have a trap door on top to clean track ? Can’t wait for part 2 cute dog 👍😃🚂

[@rj.trains]

Thanks! I have a track cleaning car that does a pretty good job at cleaning the track. And thanks, she makes a real appearance in the next video

[@davidkoehler136]

good luck

[@rj.trains]

thank you!

[@chrisricciardi1566]

keep it up!

[@rj.trains]

Will do!

[@chrisricciardi1566]

@@rj.trains oh - and double the support since you're a fellow Mets fan!

[@MarkWick]

These projects never go as planned, but that is part of the adventure.

[@rj.trains]

Yes. It is certainly an adventure but I am having fun.

[@michaellindsey8769]

Make sure u first them dips on your layout that make your train dips down

[@rj.trains]

Yep all the track is nice and level now!

[@mathewrufrano7833]

You may have enough running footage to use Woodland Scenics grade rises to be able to move trains between loops. Would add a great deal of interest.

[@rj.trains]

I would need about 25ft (2% grade up 6.5in) of track to make a semi realistic looking incline, which I do not have room for. I am not a fan of having inclines to different levels on a layout.

[@elleryparsons2433]

It’s Work In progress Not a Mess.

[@joegabuzda976]

Nice video on the remodel. Fast progress. Looking forward to future updates. Nah...you don't look sweaty, dirty and disgusting hahaha.

[@mattflynn4204]

R J how about a run around tracking the front of the lay out for a taste of operation

[@rj.trains]

My layout is too small for that to look good

[@genemanno1533]

Kinda looks like train access under the plywood will be difficult at best. Vision of trains running under plywood?

[@JohnsTrainHouse]

Have you given any thought to an overhead loop?

[@rj.trains]

No. It isn't something that is really feasible

[@N_scale]

Good design what is dimensions of each kevel

[@rj.trains]

Second level is about 6.5in off of the top bottom level. Top level is about 8x6.

[@N_scale]

@@rj.trains the bottom level table is how big?

[@johnhartz21779]

Little wirering tip, I have been using Wago wire nuts. They are easy to connect & disconnect. For temporary track set ups for the kids, they have been great. When I do get to build a permanent layout, I will definitely still use them. Just tin the tips of the wires so they hold up over time. The new layout looks like it will be great. 👍

[@rj.trains]

Thank you and thanks for the tip!

[@ThomasStowe-n8w]

Why did you choose Atlas track? vs Fastrack or Gargraves?

[@rj.trains]

I had fastrack, hated it, doesn’t look good and needs a lot of work to get going. Gargraves, I think the ties are too big and it looks toy like. With both they have rounded rails so you can’t run two rail o gauge products on it.

[@RobertRussell99]

Question what happens if a box car derailed under the upper level however are u going to reach it

[@rj.trains]

I will just climb up onto the table, no big deal

[@DeadrailTrains]

Your gonna like that atlas track. What gave you the idea to use it?

[@rj.trains]

I have a few friends that use it and I think it is the best looking track out there.

[@DeadrailTrains]

@@rj.trains it's also the quietest

[@ESIG3800]

Nooooo!

[@rj.trains]

Bigger and better things are coming!

[@chuggsville]

Awesome video.Change is always fun. I have a question. I have new model train channel. Can anyone tell me is it better to list my videos 'kids friendly" or not?

[@FordEnthusiast413]

Hey RJ!

[@rj.trains]

Hey! Thank you for watching tonight!

[@peterwadsworth7453]

Why Atlas vs Fast track?

[@michaellindsey8769]

There one problem u can't see anything under

[@rj.trains]

Well, that is kind of the point. Make it looks like the train is traveling somewhere other than a circle.

[@michaellindsey8769]

@@rj.trains nice ok I see that that good

[@TheRambles]

So….not Philadelphia and Reading😮

[@rj.trains]

No, this guy who I know named Tony is going to be building a Philadelphia and Reading layout if he ever decides to clean his train room!

[@BernieLomax-g8j]

New here Hello. Would like to start off by saying interesting layout understood under construction but please can you make a Video explaining your Kind of Kingdom railroading world. I watched a lot of your videos and see your Heavily into Passenger Trains but a little confused by the Time Er, Time Period and Brand name Railroad as most seek to model off of. I see your East Coast American but....... East Coast what!?! Please help me help you as I will like No other as I'm a Mystery to all. Got a Secret. Do you LIVE STREAM as you should or Hope you do!?

[@rj.trains]

Hello. I do mention what I model in a few of my previous videos but, long story short, I buy trains from all time periods, from modern day to the 1800s. I like my layouts to be set so it wouldn't look out of place to see a modern freight or a steam locomotive passing by, so it is not set in any one time period. I am originally from New York, and lived for a few years in Washington DC, so I primarily collect models of railroads that operated in those areas. I do live stream occasionally, I will more when the layout is more complete.

[@mslickstrains]

RJ come demo my house please

[@rj.trains]

You need to buy a house of your own first

[@RABSTRAINS]

You got a lot done already 👍👍

[@rj.trains]

Yep, and even a lot more than that completed