The Forever Never Layout
It figures that just as I was finally ready to start "the big one"—my last permanent home layout—I was suddenly faced with a life-crisis. Given that the layout room didn't even have drywall yet, it would seem unlikely I'd make any substantial headway on the layout before I died. So, I threw in the towel. What remains are my detailed plans herein for curious onlookers or the oddball who might like to give it a try. Trust me, though, I'm still busily building the layout in my head.
Layout Summary
Setting: |
Black River & Western RR (headquartered in Ringoes, NJ) |
Time period: |
1975-1985 |
Scale: |
N |
Size: |
11' 8" by 14' 10" |
Style: |
G-shaped around-the-walls shelf |
Track: |
Railcraft Code 40 flex, handlaid Code 40 turnouts |
Min. radius: |
15" |
Max. grade: |
2% |
Control: |
homemade PWM throttle |
Benchwork: |
extruded Styrofoam insulation on steel two-by-four frame |
Scenery: |
Sculptamold on Styrofoam |
Year: |
2020 |
Status: |
cancelled |
Chapters
- The Layout Room
- A Brief Visit To a Parallel Universe
- Introducing The Black River & Western
- BR&W Deep Dive
- Equipment Roster
- Benchwork
- Animation and Lighting Effects
A Note About Reference Images
Many of the nearly 500 reference images that appear on this website were sourced online. Since this is a non-profit site, my intention was never about taking advantage of anyone's work. I'm in the process of properly crediting the photos I've used, where that information is available. If you find an image of yours here and object to its use, please contact me and I'll either remove it immediately or credit it, as you prefer (unless I'm dead, of course). Thank you.