My Biggest HO Train Table Yet !

[@alanb287]

I love Kaiya's fascination with things that you are doing and always being able to entertain herself. Such a sweet dog.

[@Kens265]

Thanks. She is

[@sandygrant9220]

Interesting design! Looks like it should be more accessible to work with!!!

[@Kens265]

Might have to bring the women folk in for colors and scenery.

[@rdyardie]

You are creating an interesting design for your train(s). Of course when Ken builds it, a person knows it will be strong. . . . it reminds me of Bob the builder. . . . can Ken build it? . . . yes he can!

[@Kens265]

Hahahaha thanks

[@wingman8447]

Whoa whoa whoa! That’s gonna be awesome. Next thing you’ll be connecting both train sets with tracks through the shop

[@Kens265]

That would be cool! But probably not feasible

[@moejaime2654]

Hi Ken I can see your fur baby supervisor is making sure the table is made right ! Very cute lol !

[@Kens265]

Haha she’s a great supervisor

[@Hawaii_HO]

Enjoyed watching you build that new train table - good job for sure. Kaya is such a fun doggy :)

[@Kens265]

Thank you 🤗. She sure is

[@rudyfisher7660]

Ken, if it had been me, I'd have kept that all together. One piece, take it loose where the box is the closet. There cut it off right there and put you another plug at the end where your 2 foot is so you always have a piece of electrical down there below your 2 foot where you're going to stand in there on the one end next to your box. And that way, you always have extra power.Somewhere when you need it

[@Kens265]

Thanks I may still do that

[@evalinawarne1337]

Good morning KEN. This is fantastic train table and layout. Looking forward to seeing your painted building after your knee replacement/ P.T. ❤🙏🙏🙏 SE MICHIGAN 🙏 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@Kens265]

Good morning Evalina! Thanks

[@evalinawarne1337]

Your welcome.​@@Kens265

[@paulamatheson2216]

Awesome! So exciting 👏 will Kaiya have her space under the rail line again? If not, good storage for all the train boxes and supplies and then wrap fabric around for skirting.

[@Kens265]

Oh. Good ideas. It may be a smaller pen for short stays

[@paulamatheson2216]

Ya, locking up the supervisor for long periods at a time isn’t a wise choice. Hahahahaha! 😂

[@XBOXShawn12thman]

I'm jeealous Ken ... I wish I had space like that to make a mainline layout. I live in an apartment and my wife won't let me take over the livingroom 😭

[@evalinawarne1337]

Can you build a table set up for your train. Hang it on a chain and pull it up to the ceiling to move it for your wife. Deco the bottom to makw a nice ceiling cover for your lovely wife. L.O.L. Might work.

[@Kens265]

Hahahaha bummer

[@Kens265]

Wow good idea!

[@rupe53]

@@evalinawarne1337 years ago, we did similar so we could use the same table for both trains and slot-cars, which seemed to be more of a rainy day in the spring / fall kinda thing.

[@gthiii]

When I was very small we lived in an apartment as well. Every Christmas, my Dad would take the dining room chairs into the living room and set the train platform up on them. I have to believe we had Christmas dinner at the kitchen table! Tom

[@dalemettee1147]

Ken, when I built a layout platform, I used the "L" girder concept. Made from 1 x 2's and 1 x 3's. The nice thing about this design is that the dimensions supports can be adjusted with no problems with sturdiness. The other thing was applying a layer of sound control to keep the track noise down. Lighting with Led's really help with structures. A control panel on the side of the platform to control everything. The walls should be painted a blue color for sky treatment. Good luck.

[@dalemettee1147]

BTW Ken, the noise control is Homosote. A layer of this on top of the platform is great for attaching the track, drilling holes for lights and their wires.I even cut out for a stream.

[@Kens265]

Wow. I think we’re pretty much on the same page. Thanks

[@randallfawc7501]

Always good to plan plan plan!!

[@Kens265]

Definitely

[@clarencewiles963]

I turned my outlets ground down as well no code on it. Except underneath a sink, they can’t face up ⬆️ collecting water 💦 😂. Good idea for this next build!

[@Kens265]

Cool thanks

[@toddpacheco4748]

Can’t wait for the train 🚂 to be up and running Ken maybe 🤔 this time you’ll be able to enjoy it with Kaiya 😮😊❤

[@Kens265]

Thanks me too

[@rudyfisher7660]

Hey, Ken, think about this where your holes are take out each one of the boards where your holes are and put angles across your other boards underneath to where you can have your hose totally open and then that way, just like you did in the center there and on so you'll be able to utilize those holes. But if you put up 45 angle across each corner, you'll still be able to have a supported weight in the corners around the circle. You see what I mean

[@Kens265]

Interesting. Thanks

[@dennisosborn5589]

Cool Video! Bigger & Better! Can't wait to see what you're going to do!

[@Kens265]

Thanks me too

[@DRUMMER-j-u2x]

Ken, that's going to be EPIC!! I love the U-shape.

[@Kens265]

Thanks I’m excited about it too

[@Huhsaywhat1964]

I used some Luan strips to finish off the edges of my track. Looks snazzy!👌

[@Kens265]

Hey that’s a good idea

[@jessenoklahoma]

Enjoyed watching as always 👍 hope your happy with this new layout

[@Kens265]

Loving it so far

[@jessenoklahoma]

@@Kens265 feel free to drop over and lend a thought

[@Okanagan_modeler]

Looks great Ken it's always fun to get the shelf completed and having a blank slate to lay the tracks!! One thing I would say from building several layouts myself. 3 feet deep sounds good but everyone eventually backs that distance off to about 2 feet 6 inches or less because it becomes annoying to reach so deep into the layout while you're modelling lol. Can't wait to see you build it.

[@Kens265]

Interesting thanks

[@devernebreed6486]

This layout is going to be great. I can tell.

[@Kens265]

Thanks. I’m pretty excited about it

[@mikecunningham5686]

I'm with you on the ground plugs down!!!

[@Kens265]

I’ve heard the explanation why they do it but I still don’t like it

[@Huhsaywhat1964]

Much better Ken!

[@Kens265]

Thanks

[@randydobson1863]

Hi Ken & it's is Randy and i like yours video is Cool & Thanks Ken & Friends Randy

[@Kens265]

Hi Randy. Thanks for watching

[@randallfawc7501]

this is going to be a fun project!!

[@Kens265]

It sure is

[@mackfisher4487]

Build a keyboard like draw for your train controls. When pushed in (under the table) controls protected and out of the way. Use velcro strips to attach controls to bottom of drawer

[@Kens265]

Nice idea

[@aaronl_trains_and_planes]

Now that is a great start on the layout. I love the U shape.

[@Kens265]

Thanks me too

[@tomsmaerklintrainlayout6742]

Looks like a great start. I wonder if it would help to avoid disappointment if you use a planning software like SCARM to design a track plan which you can modify whichever way you want before laying track and having to rip it out again...

[@Kens265]

Thanks I’ll check into that

[@fredde001]

Hello there. The screws you have there are called PZ2 and are a compleat diffrent screw so the ordinarie PH2 wont work in the long run. Keep it up from Sweden

[@Kens265]

Thanks

[@greatnorthern706]

Looks great! I am looking forward to following along.

[@Kens265]

Thanks I appreciate it

[@jeffreyconnors8782]

I’m really excited for this one Ken !!!

[@Kens265]

Thanks me too

[@richardroyles1423]

Nothing to be sorry about. Looking forward to episode two. God bless.

[@Kens265]

Thanks same to you

[@randallfawc7501]

I had a Shelty male dog that would do the same thing to a sprinkler and my riding mower. He would wait till I hit the key and he would attack the front tires. LMAO at him!!

[@Kens265]

Hahahaha. Sounds familiar

[@carrieemery7191]

looking good Ken you definitely got bit by model railroad bug or as i like to to say big railroad tell the wife your gone see next week i hope

[@Kens265]

Hahahaha thanks for watching

[@donclay3511]

Would a couple more outlets (just in case) be helpful?

[@Kens265]

Maybe. I could add some later

[@barriesmith3489]

I’m really looking forwards to this new layout taking care of those knees getting older has its drawbacks if I get down or fall I often need help to get back on my feet I was born at start of ww2

[@Kens265]

Thanks, me too. Be sure to take care of yourself.

[@josefreck1103]

Super Ken 👏🏻👋👍🏼

[@Kens265]

Thanks

[@robertzapatka1082]

You know what they say! Third time's a charm!

[@Kens265]

Hahahaha I hope so

[@how_to_hallagon1]

I use snap track for this reason. I started out with two n scale dedicated layouts and never finished them. So I decided to buy snap track so I can configure my track in different ways. If I get bored with it. Just unhook and position different. I'm not hymed in to permanent track arrangements .

[@Kens265]

Nice sounds good

[@joeraderblackrockcentralrr]

VERY GOOD start

[@Kens265]

Thanks so much

[@brucealvarez9263]

Fine work, when are you going to build the train barn? I believe electric code in some states says the ground must be up, presumably so it is impossible for something to touch both the hot and neutral if a plug isn't fully in the outlet. I have no idea how often that happens such that the US standard changed from having the ground down. In any case there is no NEC requirement for orientation so put them in however you please.

[@Kens265]

Thanks. I had heard that it was code for commercial.Work

[@FE428Power]

Electrocution will get views! 🤣🤣🤣. Thanks for about inspiring video. Today I just started on a 15x13 layout. I'm copying and modifying an older mining layout.

[@Kens265]

Hahahaha. Nice I hope your project goes well

[@chazco]

Leftys Unite - Good table build

[@Kens265]

Haha yes

[@Bobs1Models]

you should open the wiring holes out to 1 inch for ease of fitting

[@Kens265]

Interesting. I don’t think I will have that many wires but you may be right

[@southernprojectsyt6340]

May you get 10,000 subs subbed.

[@Kens265]

Thanks I appreciate it

[@kennethsears5041]

That looks good

[@Kens265]

Thanks

[@neilschwerdt3493]

Hi it looks good if you have some time go on your phone and look up track plans for HO layout,s. From Neil schwerdt in west valley city Utah MRL / man😊

[@Kens265]

Cool, thanks

[@pierreboone568]

bigger is greater 🙂

[@Kens265]

Haha yes it is!

[@joeluppino824]

Painting the wall green? Built in green screen

[@Kens265]

Right. Haha

[@jeffreylapointe2061]

The foam is what I used. It is easy to work with.

[@Kens265]

Nice. Yes it is.

[@wolfpacva]

Did u check the level on the first 2x4 you put on the wall. It does not look level neither did the chalk line maybe it was just the camera angle.

[@Kens265]

Yes it should be good

[@wolfpacva]

@@Kens265 great i figured u checked it

[@dwaynesanders2095]

Nice

[@Kens265]

Thanks

[@jeffreylapointe2061]

Do a auto reverse loop at one end !!!!!

[@Kens265]

Oh. I’m not familiar with that

[@jerryodell1168]

You need a much bigger shop.

[@Kens265]

Hahahaha true