The Layout Thread

[BassTbone]

Mine is a 4'x6' that divides into two sections for portability.  The legs are PVC pipe that screw on.  It is held together by using wing nuts and wooden dowels.

[ThomasFan247]

Over this past weekend, I've managed to basically complete the Wellsworth and Knapford sections of the layout. Here are some pictures, and I hope you enjoy

Retaining Walls


View of the yard (and water tower; I have to build more sets of buffers as you can see)


Edward and Emily


Overview of Wellsworth


Emily passes under the bridge




Edward and Emily (again)




Another overview


Thomas passes the signal on the 'up' line


Here you can see that I have more backdrop to complete


Thomas and Bear at Knapford


You can see how close together the two sections truly are


Scratch-built fence




Scratch-built buffers




Overview of Knapford


Percy in the mail depot sidings




View from the lighthouse


View from the tunnel




Any comments are welcome!

[Calebtrain]

Christian, your work always blows me away.  Never ceasing to amaze.

[Mulfred]

Christian your layout so far looks amazing. I love the shots of Edward and Emily noticed Trevor too a very nice touch. Can't wait to see it all once completed

[ThomasFan247]

Thank you very much! Hopefully there will be more by the end of the week

[BassTbone]

WOW!  This is something to be proud of! 

Any particular season you are modeling or is classified as just Sodor?

[ThomasFan247]

Thank you! I'm modelling mostly based on the RWS illustrations by Clive Spong, but I'm also adding my own touches here and there

[Anthony P2]

amazing detail!  i look forward to seeing other parts of the layout! and is that Heljans Hymek model?

[ThomasFan247]

Thank you very much! And yes it is

[ThomasFan247]

Short video anyone?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZ4j8n8OM-A

[PasqualeCS96]

Very nice layout!! Are you planning to have Tidmouth Sheds and Knapford Station on your layout?

[ThomasFan247]

Thank you! I will have Tidmouth sheds, but not the roundhouse. I have a Bachmann Scenecraft shed I'll be using And the second station in the photos I've uploaded is Knapford

[PasqualeCS96]

Thank you! I will have Tidmouth sheds, but not the roundhouse. I have a Bachmann Scenecraft shed I'll be using And the second station in the photos I've uploaded is Knapford

Very nice! Im sorry I meant the kit that Bachmann sells of Knapford station. 

[ThomasFan247]

Ah, that's quite alright. No, I will not be including that kit on the layout, but I may purchase it to use for smaller sets

Anyways, if anyone is interested on seeing Knapford in action...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eols7tWyYt8

[SodorAdventures]

Looks great, as always! By the way, what did you use for the brick wall, I mean what company makes that? Honestly, it looks awesome!