My layout is N gauge, 7mm between the tracks. Baseboards should be brown, the colour of soil, sand, easier to add scenic colours afterwards, grass looks more natural on a brown base..
@Kens2657 ай бұрын
Thanks
@johnsmith-sn8dd2 ай бұрын
Really like your style Ken.
@amyreynolds36197 ай бұрын
Ken The NMRA suggested 1x6 framework with 2x2 legs which is bolted to the legs. Remember that you have to get under the layout for the wiring the layout which you drill holes in the framework to run the wires
@Kens2657 ай бұрын
Interesting thanks
@amyreynolds36197 ай бұрын
My layout is 8x 40 feet and all in the southeast with Southern railway from 1827 to 1982.
@Kens2657 ай бұрын
Oh my head. That’s huge!
@terryhenderson84054 ай бұрын
Ken,that's was great idea 8x12 layout with the measurement
@Kens2654 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it
@richardthomas15667 ай бұрын
I love trains and am an amateur train sat builder/ carpenter . I used spray foam to make hills by putting the foam where I want hills and under ramps then a pice of bed sheet soaked in carpenters glue thrown over it the then sawdust covering the glue the wrinkles and creases look good after painted . The sawdust even looks good as grass on flat areas and painted brown or gray for gravel roads. Lots of good model train builders on u tube with 100s of hours into building a back set but way over the top for me . This takes minutes not ours and it’s just fine for me. Long grade and a tunnel would look great in that corner just use 1/4 paneling or luan cut it to follow the track block it up put the spray foam under it then the sheet soaked in glue
@Kens2657 ай бұрын
Thanks. You can really be insane about model railroading
@richardthomas15667 ай бұрын
@@Kens265 you can I love watching some of those high end U tube videos you should check out Rod Stuart train set up on u tube. I love trains but if I took the time to do that I would never finish that sawdust and old bed sheet in glue works great . You can leave a space clear for a pond paint it blue pour some clear epoxy over it and it looks great and it gets done .
@GREGGMramor7 ай бұрын
Something I am planning on doing is to build a 4’x8’ wood shed. It might be something that you like to show us how to build one. What do you think. A fun project
@Kens2657 ай бұрын
Thanks I’ll look into it
@neilschwerdt34937 ай бұрын
Hi my friend it is Neil schwerdt in west valley city Utah,You are going the right way. Build your layout to where you can reach it ok. And do not put in a helix in your layout to . I'm 63 years old and it,s hard to crawl under the layout too. My layout is 2 feet wide and I have a loop in the Center that way I can get to it from both sides . My knees don't work good anymore too. You are doing a great job on the layout from Neil schwerdt in west valley city ( Utah)😊
@Kens2657 ай бұрын
Cool, thanks!
@Bigshooter867 ай бұрын
It’s been years since I had me a Ho Train.
@Kens2657 ай бұрын
They seem to be getting popular nowadays
@therealbebos7 ай бұрын
That little engine at the end sounded so realistic!
@Kens2657 ай бұрын
Thanks. I had actually recorded a train in town and used the sound from it.
@wgoconnor337 ай бұрын
I’m looking forward to following your build, had had an idea while watching you should have a construction site site with your crew building a structure ( a garage or barn )
@Kens2657 ай бұрын
Yes that would look pretty cool
@fhuber75077 ай бұрын
Ensure you have access to inside any tunnels to deal with trains jumping track in the tunnel. Such a pain having to rip the mountain down to get the train out.
@fhuber75077 ай бұрын
My layout, many years ago, was basic 4 X 8 sheet of plywood. I've considered doing another, but I think I'll go N guage if I do it.
@Kens2657 ай бұрын
Thanks yes I definitely will
@alanb2877 ай бұрын
Thank you for the inspiration. I'm going to do this for an S-scale layout.
@Kens2657 ай бұрын
You’re welcome that sounds really fun doing an S scale layout
@howardemery14437 ай бұрын
looks good so far
@Kens2657 ай бұрын
Thanks
@XBOXShawn12thman7 ай бұрын
Perfect space for a point to point L shape layout
@Kens2657 ай бұрын
Thanks yes
@c50truck7 ай бұрын
Ken, we're of similar age. I run the larger gauge trains, but built my layouts as you. All 2x constructed. You can walk on them when finished. And they are sturdy when you need to lean on them, or work under them. And I found using 2x4 studs was actually cheaper than 1x4 or even 2x2 in my area. Rod
@Kens2657 ай бұрын
Nice. Sounds rugged. Yes 2x4are less money
@c50truck7 ай бұрын
@@Kens265I might add. That outlet behind the green cloth, bothers me. I suspect that metal box has knock outs. At a minimum, I would have removed the out let, used a bottom knock out, and run a proper Romex to a lower outlet below your table. Than cut the green screen away. I'm not an electrician, but grew up around them. And fabric and electricity do not mix well. Rod
@robertstewart56857 ай бұрын
Hi Ken , Bob in Minne , my layout is 8x8 in a closet, a duck under, 24 to 30” from wall. Made out of 1” by lumber, made into I joist, with legs from a 2x4 ripped in half, then my dcc layout is a 16” shelf above, put in a pullout shelf for a work desk
@Kens2657 ай бұрын
Wow, that sounds really organized. I like that.
@abcxyz17977 ай бұрын
Mr. McFeely, speedy delivery!
@Kens2657 ай бұрын
Haha absolutely
@slugbug557 ай бұрын
Back in the 80s my cousin had a huge model train layout that covered the entire basement of his house. You had to crawl under it to get to the furnace etc. Him and his dad would go downstairs after dinner every night sporting their engineers caps and spend hours there. They must have had tens of thousands invested in their hobby.
@Kens2657 ай бұрын
Wow I don’t doubt it
@wingman84477 ай бұрын
Wow! You’re going to town. Good stuff
@Kens2657 ай бұрын
Haha thanks
@philtucker12247 ай бұрын
Ken I would put some one dimensional building facades all along the back and bring the rearmost track about three inches near to you.
@Kens2657 ай бұрын
Thanks. Yes the track was to close to the wall
@philtucker12247 ай бұрын
Ken if you curve the rearmost track route nearer to the front as it goes around you will be able to reach the derailments a lot easier!
@Kens2657 ай бұрын
Thanks
@philtucker12247 ай бұрын
Ken why not buy some ready made building kits to fit along the back of the layout and put some LED lighting in them for night time running. It would look great on film!
@Kens2657 ай бұрын
That would look nice
@robertstewart56857 ай бұрын
Remember Ken you have to reach every area of your layout
@Kens2657 ай бұрын
Right thanks
@Googleruinedyoutube19647 ай бұрын
This is going to be awesome!
@Kens2657 ай бұрын
Thanks
@stevemcgeachy69537 ай бұрын
Hi Ken, my layout is 15' x 16' with peninsula in the middle and swing bridge to get inside the loop. I am using my basement for this build so it a great man cave for me. Also wanted to use 1 x 4 boards for the benchwork, but x 4 boards were half the price. Go figure. I like watching you build this up.
@Kens2657 ай бұрын
Hey thanks the swing bridge sounds pretty handy.
@lmars59337 ай бұрын
Looking forward too the NEW LAYOUT..🐊🌴😎
@Kens2657 ай бұрын
Thanks
@jimsgroi63017 ай бұрын
Hello Ken, that’s a great start to an expanding pastime. I have the same size set up, L shaped 2 4x8s and run American Flyer S gauge trains from 40s and 50s with 2 loops on the main level and a point to point trolley, 1 loop on the upper level and a subway that runs about 16” under one of the 4x8s. The table top is 42” high. Much easier on the back when wiring. Enjoy!
@Kens2657 ай бұрын
Well, that sounds like a really nice layout
@fleischmann_rowa_roco_ho7 ай бұрын
There is always something exciting about starting a new layout! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@Kens2657 ай бұрын
Isn’t that the truth
@rdyardie7 ай бұрын
Your dog was trying to tell you that when you collapse her "cage", it annoys her. 😂
@Kens2657 ай бұрын
Haha
@bobt33747 ай бұрын
Hi Ken. Now that is a nice setup looking forward to next episode. Take care.
@Kens2657 ай бұрын
Thanks
@Wildwood9757 ай бұрын
Ken, would love seeing some projects making some outdoor furniture using only tools most homeowners have. Not everyone has nail guns or even chop saws, only circular saws, hand saws along with drill/drivers. Keep up the good work!
@Kens2657 ай бұрын
Thanks. I know what you mean.
@neilschwerdt34937 ай бұрын
Hi Ken it,s Neil try to make your turn,s at a 30 inch radius too from Neil again.
@Kens2657 ай бұрын
Thanks yes, I feel the ends need to be a little wider to do that
@karl79947 ай бұрын
You are just the fun guy to watch, love your videos
@Kens2657 ай бұрын
Haha thanks
@elleryparsons24337 ай бұрын
Lookin Smashingly good layout.
@Kens2657 ай бұрын
Fun hobby
@mattgriffith3327 ай бұрын
Ken, are you still working on your original layout project or have you decided to change it up? Just a curiosity question. Looks amazing wish I had the room for a layout that large. Keep up the awesome work.
@Kens2657 ай бұрын
Yes, I’m still working on the other layout. There will actually be some video of that in next weeks video. Now that I have the room, I wanted to do a bigger layout and maybe learn from my mistakes.
@70rrsteve517 ай бұрын
This looks like a fun project. I’ll be following along. 👍🏻
@Kens2657 ай бұрын
Thanks I appreciate it
@robertswafford56556 ай бұрын
At Christmas I set up an 5x10 layout over the dinning room table.
@Kens2656 ай бұрын
That sounds like fun
@Dakota3988-s7v7 ай бұрын
I just love your channel; the overall vibe of your videos is so fun and satisfying to watch. I could watch these videos over and over again, keep up the great content!
@Kens2657 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!!
@OutOfOrderGarage7 ай бұрын
Great fun as always! I’m also subbed to your garage channel
@Kens2657 ай бұрын
Thanks to appreciate it
@cncpgreatlakesdiv48967 ай бұрын
HI Ken thanks for sharing new sub looking forward to more.😊😊👍👍
@Kens2657 ай бұрын
Thanks for the sub. I appreciate it.
@StoneKathryn7 ай бұрын
I like the new set-up. It was fun to see Kia doing her "rounds" under the build in your other video! She does really enjoy her closed in space! I like the mention of the board stretcher! That was funny. With the OSB on it does look very large. It looks very nice painted black. I like it with the train running! Thanks for this video Ken!
@Kens2657 ай бұрын
Thanks she is a lot of fun.
@derekalexander40307 ай бұрын
Hey Ken, that was a great little build. Your dog was very curious about what you were doing to its house. Now the dog has a roof. ROOF ROOF!
@Kens2657 ай бұрын
Haha
@robertdknight7 ай бұрын
Very nice long layout. Would a small step stool work good enough for you to reach the back? Sure looks cool running the train. Love the Gatorade delivery car. Kaya was looking for a coal car full of Kibbles and Bits.
@Kens2657 ай бұрын
Haha
@kenmabie80296 ай бұрын
Ken here in California. I am about to frame my layout on a 8’ wide mezzanine in my garage. It will be 16’ long, 5’ wide, with a 3’ by 4’ wide ell at the far end. It is HO, with a reproduction of Pajaro Junction' in Watsonville, with a turntable & Roundhouse. There will be some tunnels, mountains, a wood trestle, a little rural town, and a small farm. I learned a lot from your framing technique, and how you discussed it as you went along. Cheers.
@Kens2656 ай бұрын
Wow. That’s really cool. Have fun
@amyreynolds36197 ай бұрын
Also check out model railroader.
@Kens2657 ай бұрын
Cool
@amyreynolds36197 ай бұрын
22 radius curves are needed for 6 axis locomotives and big steam locomotives.
@Kens2657 ай бұрын
Yes I feel like I need more width for turns
@curtpavone99277 ай бұрын
HI Ken! I've been itching to get my collection out of boxes and onto a board for 50 years. Now that I finally have the space, I went to my tried&true source for all things DIY - KZbin. As it turns out, I recognized your voice before I realized YOU were the same guy I was watching on how to build a garage, etc during the pandemic. You have a wonderful way of explaining things while conveying an authentic and relaxed "this is totally doable" demeanor - rare characteristics. Are you a teacher? You'd be a memorable one. Btw, thank you for your content. I look forward to seeing more.
@Kens2657 ай бұрын
Wow that’s cool glad you found my railroad channel
@NEC_Amtrak6 ай бұрын
This is great! My favorite YT builder is building a model railroad layout. I have an HO layout build in progress too.
@Kens2656 ай бұрын
Thanks. Very very cool. Hope you’re enjoying it.
@Rickshaw1037 ай бұрын
With out Chad and Dan you have to use "Stick" to hold up your work piece (s) you know "stick of wood"...I'll see myself out. looks good though
@Kens2657 ай бұрын
Haha thanks for watching
@thomasnativo64915 ай бұрын
Looks like the Dog likes Ho scale Trains
@Kens2655 ай бұрын
Haha she does
@Hiazhunter7 ай бұрын
Nice layout Ken. I had a guy give me a h.o. layout about a year ago, 2 sheets of 4'x8' set up as an L shape. 6 yrs ago I put up a twin track high shelf in my dining, kitchen & living room. 20'x27' . The Lines are just under a hundred feet each . 50 locomotives & 300 pieces of rolling stock. It keeps me occupied Happy Rails to you. 🚂🚃🚃🚃
@Kens2657 ай бұрын
Wow. And I was excited with just 2 locomotives
@GY513606 ай бұрын
Very cool Ken. I love trains and film them everyday.
@Kens2656 ай бұрын
Nice thanks for watching
@denisebasile38136 ай бұрын
I have a t shaped layout the top of t is 20 ft wide as wide as room 4 ft wide an the bottom of the t is 7by 6 ft 7 long an 6 ft wide I love your videos very helpful I have no one to help keep making videos please thank you
@Kens2656 ай бұрын
Wow that’s big. Thanks for watching
@TheNorthwestWind6 күн бұрын
FUN!!!!
@Kens2655 күн бұрын
Yes for sure
@billmorris26136 ай бұрын
I recently bought a new home and I have the 2nd largest bedroom, 14 X 16 including the closet and vanity, for my Train & Plane room. The vanity will be covered with a piece of plywood and used as my work bench. My HO layout will depict the Texas & Pacific from New Orleans, LA to El Paso, TX during the transition era of the 1950s. It will be a U shape with the long section being 14 X 5 with two 4 x 5 added on each side. The outer dimensions, against the wall, will be 9 x 14 X 9. That will give me 110 square feet for the layout. Im planning 2 to 3 lift out sections in the 14 X 5 section and one in each of the 4 X 5 sections. Theses will all be scenery like buildings or just open areas like a field or a park. The 14 X 5 section will actually be two 7 X 5 sections joined together. This way the layout will be able to be moved in 4 sections. The walls will all be painted sky blue. Then add in some clouds. On the New Orleans end I’m planning to have some dark clouds as we have a pretty good bit of thunder storms down here like those passing through right now. The mountains on the El Paso end will also be in two sections with the tops removable to facilitate getting through the door. I have been collecting T&P Steam and Diesel Locomotives along with about 1/2 of my rolling stock being T & P or MOP. All of the build dates on the cars are 1955 or earlier. Most of the locomotives have factory installed sound. I have a lot of building already built from other layouts and a lot of the material to build the layout. As soon as I get all the boxes unpacked from the move, and the materials used in the remodeling of the house out of the Train & Plane room I can get started.
@Kens2656 ай бұрын
That’s cool
@HartfordWhaler6 ай бұрын
Looks great. Look forward to following along.
@Kens2656 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍
@lmoline636017 ай бұрын
You need a painter to paint scenery on the wall.
@Kens2657 ай бұрын
Haha yes
@maddogminor3067 ай бұрын
that was fun.
@Kens2657 ай бұрын
Thanks it really was
@randydobson18636 ай бұрын
hello Ken & it's is Randy and i like yours video is cool & Thanks Ken & Friends Randy
@Kens2656 ай бұрын
Hi Randy thanks for watching
@Silent2125 ай бұрын
Thinking on making one
@Kens2655 ай бұрын
Nice have fun!
@kennethsears50417 ай бұрын
I like your video
@Kens2657 ай бұрын
Thanks
@raynall35937 ай бұрын
yes, love the garage builds but this is way better
@Kens2657 ай бұрын
Haha. Glad you like it
@garyleczynskisr94117 ай бұрын
i have a HO Train Layout in my celler i have all the places i worked at on my Layout used matchboxes and Hotwheels
@Kens2657 ай бұрын
Wow that’s cool
@RoyDooley-s4xАй бұрын
Planning on making a 8x18 rectangle layout
@Kens26528 күн бұрын
That will be nice
@byronholmes24967 ай бұрын
Good day to all.
@Kens2657 ай бұрын
Good day to you
@garrettlayout65987 ай бұрын
Like the new layout
@Kens2657 ай бұрын
Thanks
@josefreck11037 ай бұрын
👏🏻👋👍🤗
@philtucker12247 ай бұрын
Please don’t use all that rock this time! - far too heavy and you need a good dust free layout to keep the locos running sweetly..(just saying) god bless. 🙏
@Kens2657 ай бұрын
Right I agree
@earlfreeman937 ай бұрын
Ken they are usually just called Joices.
@Kens2657 ай бұрын
Thanks
@garrettlayout659814 күн бұрын
Nice❤
@Kens26514 күн бұрын
Thanks
@clarencewiles9637 ай бұрын
Ken you could build layouts for custom designs for customers or maybe kits ??? Just thinking out loud. 😊
@Kens2657 ай бұрын
Cool idea! I don’t think I have enough experience yet though
@bobgodi56967 ай бұрын
My layout is HO and ON30 on a 9 ft x 20 ft platform.
@Kens2657 ай бұрын
Wow nice size
@amyreynolds36197 ай бұрын
You need the extra leg on that layout
@Kens2657 ай бұрын
Thanks I actually did put it in
@kenshores99007 ай бұрын
Ken: 2x6? That is quite stout.
@Kens2657 ай бұрын
Haha yes a little overkill
@Phoenixknight797 күн бұрын
with using the green screen how will your trees and shrubs work, with them being green tones wont they vanish
@Kens2657 күн бұрын
Yes. One reason I started over
@RobertBOUSKILL7 ай бұрын
When your train derails in the corner, how will you get it fixed?
@Kens2657 ай бұрын
I need to create a hole over there
@huckstaunfiltered82006 ай бұрын
Inherited some of my grandfather's post war Lionel locomotives... Lionel 681 steam engine, Lionel 2344 f3 NYC power unit locomotive, both are for sale if anyone is interested..? (I'm keeping Lionel 2338 Milwaukee Road GP7, I wil never have a train layout, therefore I will just display it)
@Kens2656 ай бұрын
Cool thanks
@huckstaunfiltered82006 ай бұрын
@@Kens265 You did very nice work sir, thank you for sharing your knowledge. I wish I had the space to do a nice layout (My Grampa would of been proud, I'm sure).
@johnmanthey60347 ай бұрын
Why the OSB? Why not 2” rigid foam.? Much quieter running for your trains and easier to work with when landscaping. I was thinking maybe you would have incorporated your original layout into this one
@Kens2657 ай бұрын
I haven’t secured the track yet. I may do foam not sure. I still have a lot to do on the older layout that I want to finish. I will be doing both layouts at the same time.
@elleryparsons24337 ай бұрын
My Layout Is 2 4x8’s L Shape For My Ho And My Wife Does A L Shapes In N Scale ALL N ALL Lookin Good.
@Kens2657 ай бұрын
Nice. I’ve never used N scale
@elleryparsons24337 ай бұрын
N Scale Can Be Fun But challenging and Is Fun As Well If you go 2 Scales There Will be A Challenge and Balancing Act on top of Two scales What would Look Good or What would Fit in the area you want to put down.
@arthurhouston36 ай бұрын
Watch video i attached 30 inch max on reach.
@Kens2656 ай бұрын
Ok thanks
@smorefirewood7 ай бұрын
Just where did you learn to carpenter? lol
@Kens2657 ай бұрын
Ha ha. School of hard knocks.
@garrettlayout65987 ай бұрын
Are you getting rid of the original?
@Kens2657 ай бұрын
No I actually have a video coming out tomorrow doing landscaping on it