Finally a real layout effort.

[RailCop]

Well, I'm finally working on a layout in ernest. I have 'started' at least four layouts in the past but never really got too far. You know, lack of time, space, patience. About a year ago my wife suggested a change. She suggested I start over and build in the patio enclosure instead of the basement. I could go from 10' x 18' to 16' x 20'. Hum, not a bad idea, especially since we never use the patio for anything but storing junk. So I cleaned out the area and started building. Here are a few photos of my work so far.

[tetters]

Looks exciting RC. Nice locale for a layout too I might add with all that natural light coming in.

[LynnB]

I can see this is going to be a nice sized layout.

[nomad]

Looks like your off to a great start. Good location to.

Loren

[Ralph]

I REALLY like that double track bridge in the first photo! That'll make a nice scene.
Ralph

[Trucklover]

Nice sized layout!! Like Ralph, i really like that double track bridge too

[RailCop]

Thanks all. The bridge was on my last attempt at a layout. This time I dug it out and wanted to use it somewhere but couldn't find a spot. Then I thought I could go back and cut a shallow creek into this section (lifts out for door behind). So, I laid it on the track and used a marker to outline where the creek might be. I have since cut out the foam and am ready to cut into the wood to form the creek shape. I need to come up with suitable bridge abuttments at either end.

KT

[Herc Driver]

That's a great room for a layout. Nice going so far!