Really Cool Lionel O Gauge 12'x8' Layout w/double reverse or 3 loops

[@DeltaStar777]

Full focus on trains and the design and not too much landscaping, I love it, thanks for sharing!!

[@markenbicott7324]

Landscaping coming soon

[@TwistedMacGyversTrains]

This is one awesome track plan with all K-Line switches and tracks. Thank you for sharing this incredible layout / platform with us! Amazing!!!

[@larryloveless2967]

The modern Lionel engine and freight cars are impressive. My Dad built a layout with 2 tiers above its street level with lumber and colored cement over them for a mountain effect. I did not become a model railroader but have taken AMTRAK trips through the mountains out West. It was in our basement built a little at a time from around 1957 through 1967. I also like your layout. From St. Louis

[@BrentsTrains]

Thank you! Have a Merry Christmas!

[@MyFirstLionelTrainSet]

I can't thank you enough for posting this. I have Lionel trestle for my 12x10 layout (which I am in the process of laying out) and intend to run an elevated track with a Carrera digital slot car track running on the table below. I am still looking for layout ideas and that wood you used gave me a GREAT inexpensive idea as how to get the Menards train depot that I have up to the train track. Again I cant thank you enough for posting this.

[@jdschini]

Thanks for sharing your well designed layout. I love the interest that reverse loops creat by their very design. I have two levels of reversing loops on my layout. And I think you will find that once you get your scenery completed, the loops will become even more interesting and important to you layout. I also am impressed that you put an access opening in the center for service. Congratulations on a beautiful train installation. Happy railing!

[@MrWolfSnack]

That is complex as hell, but it is exceptionally good at maximizing your play value for a small space. Not all that much bigger than a sofa. I love the peek-a-boo hole in the middle for accessing derailments.

[@tecumsah1460]

I can't believe you did so much with such a small space. Outstanding!

[@tonyromano6220]

Wow! This is a fantastic little layout, very clever track plan.

[@BrentsTrains]

Glad you like it! Thanks!

[@Mercatoyd]

pretty impressive.. I like the fact that you can change directions and basically double the track plan..nicely done in this size foot print.

[@GardenHermit]

Really great multi train running and a clever design of a small space layout. Like you say on the video - a really cool control panel too.

[@rickynewton7555]

very nice layout. i really like seeing multiple trains going at the same time.

[@mikesides6924]

Fantastic O, I love Lionel, great job.have my dads set when he was a kid and added to it with my boys and love to set it up and let 3 trains run at once. The grandkids are mezmarized just like maws when they used to watch my grandfather run his.

[@SciTrekMan]

Thanks for sharing this! I love your control station set-up. Very cool!

[@richd9505]

I love the set. I'm retired, and going to build a layout. Thanks for the idea's.

[@BrentsTrains]

Here are Fastrack plans and parts list... kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJTYhHitrbCsbbs

[@frankmarkovcijr5459]

Don't use Lionel FasTrack it is expensive unreliable noisy and unrealistic there are better choices out there

[@rickjeronimus3337]

Outstanding thoroughly enjoyed this well done layout and video. Thanks for sharing.

[@ciaranburke3243]

Love the way locos and rolling stock handle such tight curves with ease nice layout 👍

[@tonyromano6220]

027 is amazing!

[@galaxy7176]

A very nice layout;one of the tunnel entrances reminds me of the East portal entrance to the Hoosac Tunnel up in Florida, Mass.Keep up the good work!

[@burlingtonbill1]

LOVE seeing the K-Line Shadow Rail track! It looks GREAT !! Very nice, clean layout & control panel !! Nice job.

[@BrentsTrains]

I agree! I really like the looks of that track!

[@soundman1950s]

Saw their videos last week and was impressed. Nice seeing some close up views and getting the audio comments.

[@rennethjarrett4580]

Thanks for running the camera by following the train through the whole course of the track. So in general you have a single long line all weaved inside itself with a turn around loop on either end. Nice!

[@BrentsTrains]

Right! Plus they have three separate loops to easily run three trains at once.

[@johnfrangos5581]

Nice layout that reminded me of something I did about the same size and same track. In my retirement about 10 years ago I pulled out a lot of old Lionel stuff to put together a 12' by 9.5' lay out. At first I used all old Lionel 0 gauge track and then switched to K-Line snap track which gives me a similar appearance. I did use 042 for the outer loop and was going for 054 but snap track is hard to find now. I even half an upper platform like this setup to run a set. I have no reverse loops because of lack of room (too many old accessories). Continue the good work.

[@BrentsTrains]

Thank you very much! That layout sounds nice! Too bad they don't make that K-Line snap track anymore - it is really good looking 3 rail track! Thanks again for the comment!

[@inquirer1016]

Very nice track layout. Well done!

[@nickltrains6952]

One awseme train layout. I like the way he organized his train layout. Thanks for sharing.

[@earnieb5318]

Really cool layout...so much flexibility esp with limited space. Brilliant!!

[@davidsheriff8989]

I'm amazed at the tight radius curves...

[@williamschlenger1518]

Very nice layout &very clever design.

[@CDOES]

That is a sweet, old school layout!

[@machia0705]

K-Line made a nice looking track. Nice layout.

[@kevinmills8437]

Look Like I Getting More K Line Super Snap Tracks amd Transformer.

[@gunner678]

Love the set, but I like the scenery myself to enhance the experience. That said, my father was more in to the mechanics of the hobby, just like this, so it was a chance for us to collaborate on a project together, dad on the track me on the scenery. God bless dad! (This so reminds me of him, thank you)!

[@markenbicott7324]

Scenery coming soon not done yet just getting started

[@BrentsTrains]

Check out my other videos too. I have some scenery on my layout that might interest you. I'm like you, more into scenery.

[@rickkentner1713]

Very very cool. I have a fair size layout in half of my garage and where you cut your “man hole” I have built a NASCAR slot car track with the RR crossing. It works great for the train but the cars seem to crash there a lot. A good time is always had by all, Cheers!

[@spreadeagled5654]

Nice layout in a confined space. 👍

[@titodalessandro1909]

Thank you for sharing. I will someday soon share my finished tracks.

[@jjsgarage3634]

Nice job! Love the discontinued k-Line track! I buy what I can when I find it.

[@markenbicott7324]

Me too I think it's really good track and it looks great but super hard to find

[@MrLuvOldies]

Great Video, Layout, and Operating System.

[@billmarkelz]

Fascinating layout! Enjoyed it!

[@alexsmodeltrains786]

Nice locomotives and what a cool layout! Nice video👍🏻

[@adamdelarozza1985]

That's a Beautiful layout! One thing that I noticed , as a neewbie; it's rare, I've noticed is the cost of the layout, is never discussed. I guess it falls under the category; if you have to ask, then maybe another hobby is what you should think about. It's really and truly a wonderful hobby to have though.

[@michaelcamberdella]

Neat usage of the Lionel piers, doubling like that.

[@elleryparsons5766]

Nice layout very nicely done.

[@ashcwong07]

beautiful layout and trains

[@franciscoppola7368]

Great layout.....a lot of actionin a tight space

[@gabew4188]

Awesome layout, it would be cool to see some more accessories, like street lamps and some more lighted buildings as well!

[@markenbicott7324]

All coming soon just getting started on this layout now that the layout is up-and-running I can start modeling scenes and get my superstreets up and running to I also have some action and animated toys to get installed to will post more videos of my progress

[@steveseifer6784]

Mike and Mark - It might be a good idea to cover the crawl space with something that looks like the ground and you would be able to just lift it up when you want go get to that area to work. You can put some odds and ends on it like trees bushes, etc. In the 50's and 60's I had a 4 x 8 board which was popular at the time. I had one passenger train and one freight train. I was addicted to it all and was always building something. I see that the newer tracks are more realistic. I remember the large transformer that you use. It was the largest that Lionel made at the time. The volt and amp meters are a nice addition. I remember when Lionel first came out with Magni-Traction which kept the engine from falling off the tracks at made it possible to pull more cars and go up hills. It was a big selling point. Are you going to fancy the system up with scenery and lights? I had all sorts of lights and goodies.

[@BrentsTrains]

Yes. Mike and Mark are planning those things you mentioned! Thank you for the compliments!

[@Martin.]

Great work 👍like👍very nice locos🚂🚂cheers, martin

[@samwms2116]

I didn't know lionel track could look So Good!

[@markenbicott7324]

Thanks it's k-line super snap I think it looks great and works good to

[@GfwTrains]

Very cool layout. Thank you for sharing.

[@trainroomgary]

Yes: Very nice layout • Cheers from The Detroit & Mackinac Railway 🚂

[@elleryparsons5766]

Very Nice Layout.

[@angelhelp6819]

Hi I like that is very excellent layout ☀️😃👍

[@fernandomurillo9272]

Love the layout. Sure hopefully you can get the Big Boy back on track

[@markenbicott7324]

I will get the big boy on there it will fit I think

[@juliussinischo8141]

Now that's really impressive a big boy on such tight radius, s

[@markenbicott7324]

It's the TMCC version of the up big boy lionmaster scale series they turn 31 turns great I really like it

[@ketankhandekar4563]

Beautiful sir !!!!!!! Greetings from India.Cheers !!!!!!!!

[@bluesharp59]

Nice video and a thumbs up liked for you.

[@w.rustylane5650]

A very nice layout indeed!

[@strat3069]

This is really well done. I have the same 12’ x 8’ space and would love to see your track plan. Please share if possible and thanks so much for posting.

[@waynemattingly5124]

I like it too. Could I get the track plan too? It would be perfect for my new train room space if you’d be willing to share. Thank you for sharing this video. It’s great! I’m inspired. Send details to [e-mail] please and thank you.

[@MrMarshall7491]

Craig Thatcher take a screen shot of computer screen.

[@BrentsTrains]

Here are Fastrack plans and parts list... kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJTYhHitrbCsbbs

[@BrentsTrains]

@@waynemattingly5124 Here are Fastrack plans and parts list... kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJTYhHitrbCsbbs

[@craigthatcher2646]

@@BrentsTrains Thank you so much, this is great!

[@mytrainhobby5318]

Really nice. I wish I had the room.

[@DONALD1951]

My Train Hobby I wish I had the ability.

[@fredxeje4418]

A 4 % grade requires the track rise about 1 inch in 2 feet. To achieve the 5 3/4 inch vertical clearance must have 12 feet of track. Layout looks really nice and runs great.

[@ewoodrailway]

Looks brilliant

[@PatrickCrossfire.]

Nice compact layout. Not too fancy. Very functional. 😊

[@stevenspaziani9159]

You have a great start going on you're layout.

[@Motorman-dl1sc]

Very nice layout

[@lawrenceripplinger8712]

Did you ever finish your layout? If so, would like to see the finished look! I like they way it is put together!

[@mr.shadestrains6033]

Awsum video nice layout 🚂😎❤️

[@BrentsTrains]

Thanks! This layout design is certainly a favorite.

[@gnarlybark]

Nice job!

[@JeffreySpeer-z5h]

Great layout is there a parts list and plans

[@jimnelson1969]

Awesome layout.

[@rf8481]

Does not appear those 031 curves will support an articulated. For a small space, the layout crams a lot of tech and terrain into a small space. Well done.

[@scotttrcka9020]

Love your layout would love to have the same one is there any chance I could get a copy of the plans and the track radius used. Thanks Scott

[@BrentsTrains]

These are track plans using Lionel Fastrack. Here you go. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJTYhHitrbCsbbs You're welcome 🚂Your comment is much appreciated.

[@terryahrens4942]

Love the layout, and especially your control center. Can you tell me where to find voltage and amperage meters like those you are using? Thanks so much for posting this!

[@markenbicott7324]

I got them on eBay they're about $10.00 a piece analog no light but they came from china took about a month to get

[@whereman1199]

That pretty badass!!!

[@jean-lucbernhardt8545]

Big boy in 0 scale . . . fabulous 👍

[@keithbliss6680]

Great looking layout. With 8 foot wide why didn't you go with 072 radius turns?

[@markenbicott7324]

Thanks for all the positive comments glad to see that everyone likes it sounds like I'm going in the right direction lots more to add and do will post videos of my progress thanks to everyone for the support

[@woodyglendell7400]

I LOVE THIS!!!!

[@karlkrouse5363]

I really like this layout , and would like to use it,in my own built for I made the mistake and put the train up around the tree for Christmas for the grandkids, I did a ho when I was younger and one in the 90s is there a lay out plan what track I need. Thanks

[@markenbicott7324]

There's a plan kind of some day I will draw it out in scarm and post it use it I just fit it in my space

[@BrentsTrains]

Here are Fastrack plans and parts list... kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJTYhHitrbCsbbs

[@kevinmills8437]

I wish I have built a layout for a new work storage shed.

[@billconserva1461]

I guess for Lionel, it's just fine. For realistic purposes, it's not good. But happy that you are happy with it.

[@BrentsTrains]

Did you hear the chuff & whistle on that Big Boy? Ha ha. Yep, for realistic purposes, it is good enough for me 😁 Thank you for being happy that I'm happy 🚂

[@owent3822]

Cool stuff right there

[@apollowilcox]

love this layout, Mark. I’ve been locked in analysis paralysis in determining my layout. Wanting to do it once and right. So I hope it’s okay that I am imitating this layout somewhat. Would you mind telling me the size of the man hole?

[@markenbicott7324]

The layout is roughly 8x12 the ends are 4 ' the sides are 3' wide. So the hole is roughly 2'x4' but not exactly I had to cheat it here and there to get it on there

[@BrentsTrains]

Here are Fastrack plans and parts list... kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJTYhHitrbCsbbs

[@franktirado8357]

Wish I had a layout like that. Because I don’t have a room, I’m now selling everything.

[@BrentsTrains]

Here are Fastrack plans and parts list... kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJTYhHitrbCsbbs

[@ModelEngr]

Just LOVE it !!

[@BrentsTrains]

Thank you!

[@kenmunozatmmrrailroad6853]

This is genius/wonderful... I subscribed!

[@trashtrainpunk1542]

Greetings from Ulm , Germany!

[@ral47]

Happy 1 year to this post. Brilliant layout. How wide are the turns that you ran with that big boy, looks like less than 072. I want to imitate this when I make mine. Great work, and thanks for sharing.

[@markenbicott7324]

It's the TMCC lionmaster version of the up big big boy it turns 31 turns nicely those are 31 turns on my layout I used the k line replica 022 switches

[@BrentsTrains]

Here are Fastrack plans and parts list... kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJTYhHitrbCsbbs

[@dennisskinner2339]

Are there any updates to this layout, especially the wiring diagram?

[@ChrisHiblerPinball]

I am a bit surprised that the Big steamer could make those corners. It seems like that loco would have a larger minimum turn radius.

[@BrentsTrains]

It is the Lionel version of the Big Boy with TMCC and it has a minimum radius of 031

[@ChrisHiblerPinball]

@@BrentsTrains thank you sir!

[@BrentsTrains]

@@ChrisHiblerPinball the back end of the engine really swings out from the track around the tight turns

[@ChrisHiblerPinball]

@@BrentsTrains Yes it does! Reminds of a long school bus making a turn. :-)

[@melbombarde]

Fantastic. Love it. What kind/brand of railway tracks do you use? Never saw them before. They are amazing.

[@markenbicott7324]

That is k-line super snap with a blackened center rail and k- line super snap switches to some of them are the reproduction ones they are really nice I like them a lot

[@paulpopp1999]

That looks like HO scale kinda. How much O Gauge fast track can I run on one transformer? Nice layout.

[@markenbicott7324]

Depends on the transformer it's not about the amount of track it's about how much equipment you're trying to run how many lights engines accessories you can run a lot

[@markenbicott7324]

I have to 180 w bricks and I can run my 60 or so feet of track three engines a bunch of lights and accessories

[@dennisskinner2339]

Can you show your wiring plan for the three independent loops, or is this a command layout?

[@BrentsTrains]

It is a command layout, but I'm pretty sure they have the loops isolated so they can be run independently conventional. I'll tell Mark & Mike about your question so they can give you a more detailed answer on what they did.

[@dennisskinner2339]

@@BrentsTrains Thank you.

[@markenbicott7324]

​@@BrentsTrainsit's 4 blocks conventional powered with zw-c those are command control or conventional with legacy and mth tiu

[@davehall83]

Is it possible you can share your layout drawing or part list? I have an 8 x 11 and i want to do the same thing.

[@BrentsTrains]

Here are Fastrack plans and parts list... kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJTYhHitrbCsbbs

[@SUBNUT4]

Great layout.

[@jesterjeff85]

what an awesome layout well done. i just inherited 1940s-1960s lionel locos..cars..buildings ..tracks and more. plus i got that zw transformer. mine needs work but its running. is that an ipad? and what software is showing the layout?

[@markenbicott7324]

Thanks that's a zw m with two 180 power supply and a iPad with Lionel lcs for iOS you can get it from I store for free there are links on Lionel web sit

[@jameszumbo2539]

it is an amazing layout I imagine it is DCC ? was this custom designed by your selves Or is this track layout online Buys my mind how the three trains are co ordinated and did not collide Are the switches automatically relay controlled or thru a self desined computer program What ever it is amazing thought out layout

[@markenbicott7324]

It is lionel LCS legacy mostly but I have dcs to so I can run mth I just made up the layout it's not online I control the switches with manual control or lcs and they auto derail the 3 loops are separate so they can't hit

[@robertrodriguez6978]

Very nice layout! What kind of software is used in the computer seen in the layout? Does it control the operations of the turnouts, accessories, etc.?

[@markenbicott7324]

It's Lionel's LCS software layout control system and it does control accessories that turn outs and other accessories too as well as the engines

[@robertrodriguez6978]

@@markenbicott7324 Thank You! That adds a lot of interest to the layout! Great stuff!

[@andresferrari5859]

A really nice layout. Pat yourself on the back.

[@file1man]

what lens, ie 50mm do you use? found it hard to learn what lense is best to use on my camera, have a canon 60d, canon 7d, and sony a7 cameras but unsure of what lense to use for filming. your filming is very well done and I would like to do something similar

[@BrentsTrains]

I just use my phone. It is a Galaxy S10, model #SM-G973U. I did a video on the little holder I made for it, so I could do different angles around train layouts. Thank you for the compliment!

[@titodalessandro1909]

Very nice.

[@100firelad]

Great Layout. What software did you use to set up the track plan?

[@markenbicott7324]

Lionel LCS software is on the iPad it and legacy run the layout and engine's you can get it on lionel web site I also draw it out in scarm but I mostly just lay it out and cut it in trying to get it to.do what I want in the space I have to do it in

[@BrentsTrains]

Here are Fastrack plans and parts list... kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJTYhHitrbCsbbs

[@machia0705]

K-Line made some nice looking track. From afar the middle rail is hardly noticeable. Are their switches reliable ? Why no ballast? Just curious. Nice layout ! Lionel engines ?

[@markenbicott7324]

The switches seems really good so far no nice and solid

[@markenbicott7324]

The ballast is coming soon all in time all Lionel so far

[@machia0705]

mark Enbicott Looking forward to seeing the completed project. After 20 some years away from the hobby I’m going to finally build a good sized layout in my basement with Lionel Super ‘O’. Construction starts right after the New Year ! Have a great New Year.

[@intercity200cfr8]

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