how wide, tall and long is your thomas layout
Dear Ivor,
Both Sodor layouts (the second now on display at Enyertrainment Junction in Ohio) are 4' x 8'. The highest scenery point is about 30" above "sea level"; the third level trackage is about 18" above the first.
Have fun!
the Bach-man
Quote from: the Bach-man on December 10, 2009, 11:50:39 PM
Dear Ivor,
Both Sodor layouts (the second now on display at Enyertrainment Junction in Ohio) are 4' x 8'. The highest scenery point is about 30" above "sea level"; the third level trackage is about 18" above the first.
Have fun!
the Bach-man
Th-there was a duplicate made? :o
I'm actually surprised. How often is the layout usually taken to shows?
could you get some track plans of it
sorry to bother you but how much would it cost me to build a layout like that
Quote from: ivorno1 on December 11, 2009, 03:14:57 PM
sorry to bother you but how much would it cost me to build a layout like that
Probably at least $1000 USD, but we'll let the Bachmann answer that.
Dear All,
The first layout travels with the World's Greatest Hobby on Tour, but will also be shown at the next Springfield (Amherst) show.
The second layout is a bit different in terms of scenery, but shares the same basic track plan, which is two ovals on the lower level, two in the middle, and one on top.
Your budget will depend on how many trains you buy, as well as the buildings you choose. The foam and other scenic materials are quite reasonable.
Have fun!
the Bach-man
how long do you think it would take me to build
Can we please get a track plan? Becuase I'm starting my MR today, and I think I might use this. (Hopefully)
The only thing I think we really need to know is the radius of each of the curves. Mind filling us in? ;)
It appears to be 18" radius. Look at the box the track comes in. I happen to know that it is 18" curves in there. :)
Matthew
Quote from: panniertankboy8751 on December 12, 2009, 09:19:51 PM
It appears to be 18" radius. Look at the box the track comes in. I happen to know that it is 18" curves in there. :)
Matthew
There's obviously more than one...
I checked the products and It definantly is 18"
Matthew
Quote from: panniertankboy8751 on December 18, 2009, 10:22:53 PM
I checked the products and It definantly is 18"
Matthew
You're still not seeing my point.
http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/products.php?act=viewProd&productId=165
http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/products.php?act=viewProd&productId=166
See, they have more than one radius.
Sparks, what pannier is trying to say is that the Worlds Greatest Track pack comes with 18" radius. Thats what he was talking about. ;)
Quote from: IndianaJones12 on December 19, 2009, 04:41:58 PM
Sparks, what pannier is trying to say is that the Worlds Greatest Track pack comes with 18" radius. Thats what he was talking about. ;)
The Thomas layout uses more than one radius, I can guarantee that.
Yes. It looks to be a mix of 18" radius, 22" radius, and probably 28" or 24" radius. It's all nickel-silver rail. The gallery of the layout here on this site should be a big help in replicating it.
Exactly! :)