Welcome to Model Railroad Layout.org

Since you are looking for information on model train layouts, you already know that you need a place to set it up, whether it’s your basement or garage or an entire room devoted to your new hobby. You can build a small layout on the floor but many are set up on waist-high benches that allow them to be as big and elaborate as your dreams and budget can make them.

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What is a model railroad without a layout that includes buildings, signs, billboards, decals, lots of sectional tracks and scenery like mountains, trees, bridges, animals, figures and flowers to name a few. Constructing a layout can be considered a fine art since it entails building, painting and sometimes, sculpting. There are even times when electronic engineering comes in play. You’ll need templates or specialized computer programs for some of these projects. Welcome to our site which suggests that you visit the following sites run by people who can help you and often can provide supplies so you can build your model train layout or you can have them build it for you.

Layoutsbysteve.com
Located in Lowell, MA just north of Boston, Layouts by Steve can make a custom railroad for you using modular pieces. This adds value to your model train and layout if you decide to sell or move it, something to consider as you build. Toy train layouts are much simpler and would take less time to build by comparison to model trains which are based on actual railroads and would include structures, scenery signals, lights among other items. The site has a page where you can estimate how long your idea/desire would take to build. Keep in mind that model train layouts can be done in several stages.

Some projects can go up to six or seven figures for an elaborate custom built railroad. They have a crew who will travel anywhere in the U.S. if you wish them to work on your model railroad at your home. They will build any size scale but they do specialize in the larger multiple running trains with more than one level or the outdoor Garden railroad. Do visit their site to check out what they have to offer in railroad design, electronics and custom services.

Modelrailroadexperts.com
Visit this site and download free PDF sample pages that will help you get started building your own model train railroad layout. You will get easy-to-understand explanations on how the locomotives work, how to build scenery and buildings, information on the different scales (size) of trains, wiring and track, power supply and troubleshooting problems and repair as well as layout plans.

You’ll want to know those handy tips and ideas on designing and building model trains as well as see photographs of incredible, colorful layouts that will have you wanting them all.

Joesherlock.com
Joe Sherlock’s father built him a three-level model train layout in O-Scale for Christmas in 1947 that he never forgot. In 2000, Joe built a three-level model train layout just like the one from 1947 for his grandson.

The pages on his website detail the layout, equipment and various structures using Pennsylvania Railroad engines and cars. Built mostly from kits, the layout uses wood space frame construction and includes animation and about 400 people that Joe assembled and hand-painted himself. It’s quite a feat.

Visit his site to get ideas and tips on construction and layouts as well as an inventory of what was used. There’s even a section for frequently asked questions and answers that will be helpful when you’re ready to build your own layout.

Easymodeltrains.com
Based in Pulaski, WI, Tim Meydam has been a train hobbyist for over 30 years and expanded his collection beyond what his home could hold. His solution was to build a wall mounted train layout for a fraction of the cost of kits or using contractors. In other words, you and set up a permanent display around the upper perimeter of any room. To install a pre-cut kit which could cost up to $1,500.

Why not get the plans and make your own kit. Tim’s plans have all of the information you will need with easy step-by-step instructions. The plan includes photo diagrams, lists of tools and materials and specific directions for measuring and planning the layout. You can customize your railroad to your home’s décor and in a safe manner. It is possible to build this layout in a weekend or you can take years.