i its timwojo here-
i need lots of help i want to make a new layout in the basement and i mite do some places from the show "thomas and friends"
here are some examples: coaling yard,tidmouth sheds,knapford,and bredom docks
you can give ideas,pictures,anything you people have.
REMEMBER:IT CAN ONLY BE FROM SEASON 1 2 3 14 15
THANKS
TIMWOJO
Well, you can check out my layout in the layout thread for some ideas.
How much space do you have to work with?
sparks-
a normal size layout like sodor adventure's layout
timwojo ;D
ow yea
people you can't tell me about the coaling yard,
bredom docks,knaford, and tidmouth sheds
because i will be using those ideas
timwojo ;D
Um, my layout is Anything but normal sized. It is 4 by 16 ft with 2 by 2 's connecting it with another 2 by 16 ft section. A normal sized layout is 4 by 8 ft. So do you want 4 by 8?
Just a few ideas that come to mind when thinking about the first three seasons. You probably won't be able to use some of these due to their size or complexity, but you'll know which will work best on your layout.
-Gordon's Hill
-The Viaduct
-Bulgy's Bridge
-Ffarquhar Station
-Wellsworth Station
-Henry's Forest
-Vicarage Orchard
-The Watermill
-Anopha Quarry
-Tidmouth Hault
-Henry's Tunnel
-Elsbridge Station
-Dryaw Airfield
-The Windmill
You can find information and pictures of all of these by searching them up on the Thomas Wikia, although I'll include some photos of my favourites:
The Watermill:
(http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20100118143830/ttte/images/2/2e/ThomasandtheMagicRailroad3.png)
The Vicarage Orchard:
(http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20101202135061/ttte/images/1/12/ThomasandTrevor13.jpg)
Henry's Tunnel:
(http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20120207185750/ttte/images/b/be/JamesandtheCoaches30.png)
Wellsworth Station:
(http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20100412143038/ttte/images/8/88/ThomasandGordon57.png)
The Viaduct:
(http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20100412142855/ttte/images/c/c0/ThomasandGordon55.png)
It might also be a good idea to take a look at some photos of the Drayton Manor "Discover Thomas & Friends" Model Exhibit. For my layout, I've been looking over some photos and it helps a lot when planning a Thomas-themed layout.
Hope this helps,
JWR3001
for sodor adventures-
i want mine to be a 4 by 16 with another 2 by 16 ft section
and for JWR3001 -
thank you for the ideas and pictures
Oh, wow! I didn't know! :D
Then, make sure you have a lot of space, and time, because its a lot of work just to build the tables for them! I think I can send you some pictures here on how to build the frame of the table in a little while.
-Tanner
if you can get another 6-12" of width your possibilities increase greatly. a 4 1/2' or 5' table allows the use of 26"r curves, plus it gives you more room to work with smaller radii.
here are my thoughts on layout design.
1. avoid s curves. never have a right and left turn connected together. always put at least 6" of straight track between the turns. this is especially critical on the smaller radii curves.
2. avoid the use of the standard switches. these have an 18"r curve through the curved side. when you use them as a crossover between main tracks, you have an 18"r s curve, never a good idea. the same applies in yard areas. instead, use the numbered switches like #4, #6. these have a straight section built into them past the frog, and using them automatically gives you the straight section between curves.
3. avoid the use of 15"r if you can. thomas train cars are short and may run well on those curves, but most american style locomotives are too big for them.
4. avoid long sections of straight track. these only make your layout look smaller. you can often substitute a gentle curve of large radii, such as 33 1/4"r or 35 1/2"r instead of a long straight. i think you'll like the way these gentle curves look.
5. try to build some elevated trackage. the over and under will make your layout more interesting. adding a lap of figure 8 track will open some scenic possibilities and break up the oval effect.
6. it is more interesting to have 2 tracks run around the layout twice, on different levels, than it is to have 4 tracks go around once.
7. where you need to build grades or inclines, don't make them too steep. 1/4" rise per standard section of track works out to about a 3% grade. try not to go much steeper than that. it takes at least 3" of vertical clearance for one track to bridge another. at a 3% grade, this means about 8 1/2' of incline to gain this height.
8. this is critical. make sure your rail joints are smooth. there should be no kinks or bumps at the joints. sight down your track when you lay it. you shouldn't be able to tell where track sections join.
this should be enough to get you started
Couldn't have said it better myself jward. I would most certainly agree about the 15" radius part, too ::)
Also, as a personally opinion, I found elevated trackage to be unrealistic for filming purposes. My old layout had an elevated double oval and it never looked right. However, it does add to the depth of the layout.
this is all very interesting speculation. Ive been working on my layout a lot these past few day 9after sitting idle for 5 months...) and i could really use some ideas for the "bald spots". its all in shambles right now, so I'm just trying to get organized.
p.s, great to be back, after a few month of lack of posting (worded weird)
all-
also you can put up Pict's of YOUR layout
petersam12
hi it"s petersam12 now instead of timwojo-
instead of all of the seasons i said instead i want from seasons 1 2 3
so give any ideas from my new ho layout
petersam12
Quote from: PeterSam12 on July 12, 2012, 04:20:43 PM
all-
also you can put up Pict's of YOUR layout
petersam12
mine have already been posted in this forum:
http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/board/index.php/topic,15758.msg128133.html#msg128133
not much has changed since then as i've been working 70 hour weeks. some scenery has been started but not completed.
ow okay thanks :)
petersam`12
all;
i need a ideas or pict's for rolling river bridge from the great discovery.
thanks all!
petersam12
Hey petersam12, I have some great pictures with a new update on The Layout Thread. I think the latest page will jog some ideas!
Good Luck! -Tanner :)
thanks!
they are awesome pict's
wht set is the coaling plant called?
petersam12
It is called "HO Scale New River Mining Company", and is made by Walthers. Its offered at most stores at a reasonable 34.99 american dollars.
all:
what episodes would you recommend for my layout
it can be from all seasons but order them like this,
season 1:
thomas and Gorden
Percy runs away
thanks ;D
petersam12
What do you mean by episodes for your layout? Like sets from them?
Quote from: thomasj219 on July 17, 2012, 08:21:14 PM
What do you mean by episodes for your layout? Like sets from them?
probably episode for a series he might do, @petersam12, am i right
no shining time
i ment sets like ,
season 1
thomas and gorden
then i will look up the episode and look at what locations were in the episode
so, no you were wrong sorry :-\
petersam12
What I like to do is load up the Episode lists of the Classic Seasons on the Thomas Wiki, then look through each episodes' page and save the included photos that I like the best. These photos are then referenced later on when planning for the layout.
You could just do that, but if you really want the specifics:
Season 1:
Thomas & Gordon
The Sad Story Of Henry
Troublesome Trucks
Thomas Goes Fishing
Tenders And Turntables
Toby & The Stout Gentleman
Down The Mine
Season 2:
Cows
Bertie's Chase
Saved From Scrap
Percy & The Signal
Percy & Harold
Percy Takes The Plunge
A Close Shave
Wrong Road
Season 3:
All At Sea
Bulgy
Heroes
Percy, James & The Fruitful Day
Thomas & Percy's Christmas Adventure
Search these up, they all have a variety of locations that you can use.
Hope this helps,
JWR3001
thanks ;D
see that is what you do :)
petersam12
all:
visit my new post title best thomas remakes and yu can still give ideas and pict's
thanks if anyone gives anything! :)
petersam12
...I really think you should cut it out with the double-posting, especially triple-posting. It only clogs up the thread. If you want to say more, just update one of your posts, it's not that hard to do.
Not having a go at you, just saying it because it's a good recommendation. ;)
ok
but how do yu update one of my post ???
petersam12
Click the modify button in the upper right corner of the post.
thanks
update:
i will load up a pict of the new layout so everyone can see it! ;D
petersam12