O scale layout, benchwork build

[@trainroomgary]

Congrats on new tables for your train room. • Cheers from the Detroit & Mackinac Railway 🚂

[@Coreyt1976]

Thanks Gary

[@OgaugeTrainsplusslotCars]

Cool Journey of building layout table♐️👍

[@Coreyt1976]

Thanks Arthur

[@scottyrocktrains5649]

Fine bench building Corey! It’s good to have family to help out !

[@Coreyt1976]

Thanks I appreciate it. Definitely good to have family help.

[@gusshadleythelunaticfromar7125]

Thanks for bringing us along on your journey, I lack the skill and dexterity to do a build, so I hired mine out.

[@Coreyt1976]

I’m glad you like the video. This is my first time building something like this.

[@dlae73]

You did awesome job on this project and thanks for sharing. 👍🏿

[@Coreyt1976]

Thanks Derek

[@jamesburns0657]

Excellent build! Excited to watch your progress! 🚂🚃🚃

[@Coreyt1976]

Thanks James

[@alfonsolanzagorta5138]

GREAT job! Keep going! 👏👏👏👏👏 Best regards from Mexico.

[@Coreyt1976]

Thanks! More to come

[@TwoRailfans]

I love seeing benchwork come together. Getting trains up off the floor is a huge step! Nice job on the design.

[@Coreyt1976]

@@TwoRailfans Thanks, this was definitely a challenge. I’ve had never built anything before. I did lose space though. When the track was on the floor it ran almost wall to wall.

[@bernardbob]

It is good to see someone doing careful planning and construction. Nice job.

[@Coreyt1976]

Thanks

[@TrainWork]

I remember when I got off the floor 👍 Operate on Operator 😀

[@Coreyt1976]

Thanks

[@FLRailroaddog]

Haha awesome video..Corey.. man you had a lot of people helping you out.. I love the lift up bridge, your gonna have a nice area to build on.. can’t wait to see the subways running again.. great job 👏 👍😊

[@Coreyt1976]

Thanks Jorge. My family definitely helped and I appreciate them.

[@mysticrailroad]

Love it! your passion for the hobby is contagious :)

[@Coreyt1976]

Thanks

[@jebbthetrainkid1281]

Love the Benchwork. You're gonna have alot of Fun with it. Nice to see all the Family support. I'm excited to see how it all looks when done.

[@Coreyt1976]

Thanks, I’m definitely grateful for the support. It has been fun so far, even when I made mistakes.

[@henryszubielski8601]

Just found your channel. Very nice how it came together! Congratulations on your progress, this is inspirational to me.

[@Coreyt1976]

Thanks Henry, I appreciate the support. It feels nice to know I inspired you. I’ll have more videos up soon.

[@dexter131]

I've been watching your videos on Facebook for a little while now. It's really great to see your tables coming together, I can't wait to see what you do with your setup. I always love seeing your subways and people moving trains, they're so unique and fun. I'm excited for you, getting up off the floor is gonna be really nice. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@Coreyt1976]

Thanks Dexter, I appreciate your support. I’m glad you enjoy my videos. I’ll be posting more soon.

[@ozarkmidlandsouthernrailway]

It is great to see you getting started on your railroad. It is wonderful that your Brother-in-Law was willing to help you out with some of the construction and Mom too! Looking great, Corey! Bill B.

[@Coreyt1976]

Thanks Bill. I really appreciate my family.

[@mr.shadestrains6033]

Wow you filled the whole room Awesome

[@Coreyt1976]

Thanks! Just about filled it. I could probably squeeze in a little more!

[@chicagolandrailroader]

Great benchwork, well done!

[@Coreyt1976]

Thanks! My first time building something.

[@trainlover9943]

Awesome video! Looks like a great layout in the making!

[@Coreyt1976]

Thanks Matt

[@vernaldotankard1720]

A Great Job,You are definitely a train man.

[@Coreyt1976]

Thanks dad

[@DelHudson1]

Just found your channel and subscribed. Loved watching your excitement and the family help in pulling this all together. Train cats are awesome. I have 2 cats as well and they are always checking out the platform and boxes below. Layouts are constantly morphing and changing as your budget and creativity allows. I have a similar layout design where 2 main platforms are separated by a gap in between. Before you get too far along into the next phase, I'm going to make a suggestion and you can do as you may. You connected the 2 platforms in the back by the window with a wooden shelf to lay the track. That makes sense for stability, but you are missing out on an opportunity to have bridge crossings spanning and connecting your 2 platforms together with a water scene below. I used a hellgate bridge in the back of mine to connect them, and an under arch bridge in front of that as to not block the beauty of the bridge. It allows 2 main lines to fit in close proximity in the back, while giving the illusion that the gap between the platforms is a waterway. To enter my layout in the front, I use a reissue 313 bascule bridge that I got cheap. I took out the motor, which allows it to be lifted well out of the way by hand, then lowered back down once inside. These were just some ideas to think about from a person who did something similar and wanted more. Please take it as a suggestion and do what you want to do. I love seeing new ideas that people come up with, so I look forward to seeing your progress. Good luck.

[@Coreyt1976]

Thanks for watching and thank you for the ideas. I appreciate all tips. I’m still pretty new and learning.

[@Dakman]

I like how the cat sneaks in then takes over managing the project lol. This is so cool. You really put alot of work into building this. I started out on the floor as. Conahey Rail actually started in 2014 on the floor of a spare bedroom. One night in 2015 I had a dream about having a O gauge layout in the basement. I started to build it starting off with a 4 x 12 L shaped layout. So I know you are excited about having a layout above the floor

[@Coreyt1976]

Wow that’s awesome Shawn! My cats love the trains 🐈🐈 Yes I’m very excited, and you know I welcome all ideas, tips and criticism

[@gusshadleythelunaticfromar7125]

I like the way you can be inside of everything going on, my 4x8 is on wheels I can roll it out to center of room if and when I need to get on backside.

[@Coreyt1976]

Thanks! I thought about wheels, but I don’t know if I should.

[@DavesTrainsAndAutomobiles]

Nice work 👍😎

[@Coreyt1976]

Thanks Dave

[@dougdorsey1666]

Very inspiring

[@Coreyt1976]

Thanks

[@PelhamExpress]

Yay! No more dust bunnies on the track! Good job!

[@Coreyt1976]

lol thanks

[@ChrissTrainsandMore]

Great job!!! You made your tables just like mine. Looks good

[@Coreyt1976]

Thanks Chris! Great minds think alike!

[@MsSoultre]

It's all coming together Bro and you're doing a great job! I can't wait to see where your imagination takes you with this room!🤔🤔🤯🤯🏘🏢🏡⛰️🏞🏗🌉🚂🚎🚉🌳🐕🐈🚶🏾‍♀️🚶🏾‍♂️🚴🏽‍♀️🚵👬👩🏻‍🤝‍👨🏿

[@Coreyt1976]

Thanks

[@garybyrne2605]

Very nice, thank you.

[@Coreyt1976]

Thanks

[@stever.5092]

Happy for you!

[@Coreyt1976]

Thanks

[@raysrails2164]

Keep up the good work!!

[@Coreyt1976]

Thanks Ray

[@Trainspotter_luki]

Nice

[@Coreyt1976]

Thanks

[@markslioneltrains]

Awesome Video.! I just moved so I have recently done the same thing. You will be very happy not to climb around on the floor as much. I look forward to seeing your build grow from here. 👍😊

[@Coreyt1976]

Thanks! Look forward to seeing your build. More to come from me soon.

[@Black-qh9jk]

You got a train room and you got moms in there with you. Im jealous

[@Coreyt1976]

Yeah, my mom rocks!

[@dw8393]

Hey it’s “dw” from o scale New York. Nice work bro!

[@Coreyt1976]

Thanks

[@johnknippenberg-LandmarkYards]

Niiiiiiiiiiiice. My cats are great little helpers too.

[@Coreyt1976]

Yeah I call them the foremen 🤣🤣🐈🐈

[@mr.shadestrains6033]

I see the cat likes to help 😼❤️

[@Coreyt1976]

🤣🤣 Yeah, the foreman are always around somewhere! 🐈🐈🐕

[@peteralbrecht5505]

Got my tables built. Can you share a photo of your entire layout? It would be helpful as I begin to build my train setup. Thanks.

[@Coreyt1976]

I just posted some pics on my community page

[@NPFIlms-LionelTrains]

Sweet!

[@Coreyt1976]

Thanks!

[@rong648]

It must be nice to be able to walk in and shop at TrainWorld.

[@Coreyt1976]

Yes, it definitely is. But I always spend more than I planned to 😫😫🤣🤣

[@rong648]

@@Coreyt1976 I understand.

[@Frisky0563]

Not sure how I got here YT algorithms but I enjoyed your train layout build I have Lionel trains I have odds and ends things like. Like Grand Trunk Western GP9 and Switcher Engine some random cars and some Canadian National cars too. I like how you build the tables for the layout. How do you like that track? Take care 😀

[@Coreyt1976]

Thanks for watching. I like the Fastrack. I may try Gargraves to see which one I like better.

[@RolandForest]

The cat steals the show

[@Coreyt1976]

Yup 🐈

[@ducatifriedrich2910]

how thick is your plywood surface? thanks

[@Coreyt1976]

Hey it’s 5/8”. When I went to buy it, they had it as 19/32”

[@Ed-ICE-Berg]

There’s advantages to floor running but it’s nice to get the trains off the floor isn’t it?

[@Coreyt1976]

Yes, I definitely enjoyed floor running, but it is nice to have them higher now.

[@Black-qh9jk]

Where you work at cause i want some subway sets too.

[@Coreyt1976]

lol! I get them from stores, train shows, e bay, and Facebook market place

[@peteralbrecht5505]

Are the two main tables 4' x 8'? Thanks.

[@Coreyt1976]

Yes they are

[@peteralbrecht5505]

@@Coreyt1976 Thanks!

[@peteralbrecht5505]

Sorry, two more questions. How far apart are the two 4x8 tables and what is the size of the table that creates the bottom of the "U"? Thanks..

[@Coreyt1976]

@@peteralbrecht5505 no need to apologize, I appreciate your questions. There’s a 2 foot space between the tables. The back table is 2’ X 10’. If there’s anything else you want to know, please ask 👍🏾

[@peteralbrecht5505]

@@Coreyt1976 thanks very much. Your setup looks great. I’ll start working on mine this weekend.

[@rong648]

Which DCC system are you using?

[@Coreyt1976]

This is 3 Rail O scale. I use the MTH DCS system.

[@rong648]

@@Coreyt1976Thanks, I forgot about the third rail.

[@Black-qh9jk]

Im jealous.

[@Coreyt1976]

🤣🤣