MrMuffin shares some layout design principles from MrMuffin'sTrains
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- čas přidán 17. 12. 2020
- Planning to build a model railroad? MrMuffin shares some of his layout design principles. Mr and Mrs Muffin own and operate MrMuffin'sTrains - a large model train collection and layout open to the public in Atlanta, Indiana. www.mrmuffinstrains.com
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Mr. Muffin , you are a true inspiration . I was overwhelmed at the first sight of your layout , but the way you explain things makes it really nice to work on my own layout . You take the guess work out of it. It's almost like having you here . Thank you and Mrs. Muffin ,for the great videos .
WOW! Great looking layout!
This guy is great. Very decisive.
Just getting started. You are, by far, the best source of succinct information on the subject of O gauge.
You were saving me money the whole time you were talking! Thank you kind Sir!
Mr. M, thanks so much for this information... This is the most comprehensive, down to earth layout design discussion I have ever run across. I am wheelchair bound and am planning a layout for a 24 x 27 foot space.
You have given me some incredibly valuable information that will give me some great opportunities for accomplishing my goals.
I am modeling the New Haven through Connecticut with the 4 track main, catenary and coastline scenery opportunities.
Thank you! This was very helpful.
Thank you MrMuffin as you provided a lot of good tips! Hope to watch more of your video's soon!
Hey Muffin, who you yelling at? LOL! I know nothing about layouts but you explained it so well Imactually understand. Along with your wiring video it all makes sense. Thank you...I mean THANK YOU!!
You are the man!Enjoy watching your videos and you really know your stuff.👍
Great video. I like how you reiterated the main points as you went. I’m building a 10x12 but got some great ideas from seeing what you’re doing. Looking forward to the next video Mr and Mrs Muffin! Cheers from Canada
I like the way you explained turning the trains around and figuring the area needed. You also made me think twice about layout height.
What a great video!! How wonderful that you and the Mrs are willing to share your years of wisdom and experience to help other people in the hobby.
Great video! Thanks for all the great information! I'm new to the hobby! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for the wonderful tips. I just found you on youtube and I subscribed today. I see you are modeling in "O" scale and I'm in the process of starting a layout in "O" scale. This is very helpful in planning my layout, thank you again for the helpful information. I'm waiting for your next video.
Thanks Mr Muffin - a very informative and enjoyable video. I'm just building an around the wall layout here in Southampton, UK and will be using some of your advice as much as I can in my 18ft x 8.5ft spare room (quite small by US basement standards). I look forward to further video guides - thanks again! :)
Wow....great to see you and this fantastic layout...pure logic
great teacher!!! i hope that you were a school teacher you have a gift.
You are fantastic. I appreciate the wealth of information.
Beautiful Layout Steve....Nice job on the Video !
You and Mrs. muffin's are great, good info and entertaining thanks so much for your time in doing this!
Glad you like them!
Thanks very much!
I am handicapped and unable to build any more layouts, but your video gave me tons of enjoyment. Mrs. Muffin, your camera work is really great!
Happy rails to you both!
Thank you!
Oh Boy.. Love your layout...I must visit you and Mrs muffin one of these days and I will end up spending hours there.. Great video, super store... keep up the great work..
Yes, please do...
Nice ideas! Happy Christmas.
Hey Steve. Great video with a lot of tips. Even though I saw your layout under construction many times, this explains a lot. Paul
Thanks!
You are a Guru or something like that. Great and very helpful video
good show !
I love the trains!
Great tips. I’m just starting and this is very helpful information.
Glad it was helpful!
Instant respect for the goatee
Amazing!
please give us the company"s link for that automated walkthru. I ended up halting my trainboard build layout for 3 years, struggling with a walkthru with a atlas double track bridge attached. Had a difficult time figuring out hinges ( they must be attached on the board top, level and rising above the track). then, the 2 foot wood center pieces with bridge attached were too heavy to lift up each time I enter and leave the trainboard center area. great video, sorely needed. you have so many small hints we rarely hear and see elsewhere. much appreciated. hopefully I can resume filming some fun train videos in january, 2020, inspired by your work.
czcams.com/video/IDfl5QUimtI/video.html
Hear is a link to another CZcamsr installing one.
Thank you!
I agree you are a big inspiration too.
Just found your channel mr muffin, instantly subscribed, hoping I can visit your shop someday!
You sir, are a first class "character." You've given some great information. Thank you.
By the way, how many more trains do you need before you have enough?
There was a song written just for us - "One more train" - we have over 7000 now....
I love the vids. Can you do a video of all your track and trains in action !!
I have over 200 train running videos on my youtube channel - MrMufin'sTrains
Love your video! I am a novice with wood working and benchwork. Extremely tight budget cannot afford MIANNE Benchwork for a 4x8 section is $400. I am planning on using two 8ft folding tables from the Depot for temp benchwork with artificial outdoor carpet if green color is avail all this for under $200. This is not permanent, but for those with a tight budget, this will do. Adjustments for height can be made with 2x4 cut blocks under feet or Aluminum Pipe cut and drilled with holes thru the feet on the bottom with levelers underneath. Thanks again for your advice.
PVC Pipe cut to the proper length makes a great way to extend the legs on your folding tables.... consider making a 1x4 or even 1x2 platform to put on top of the tables - then a wood surface on that........
@@MrMuffinsTrains Thank you! I will consider the PVC for light weight option!
Thanks for the tips Colonel Sanders
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yea they many ways to build your own layouts yea i did turn the backdrop a bit to appear they building are there and a street too in places too
I love the curved elevated sections. Have been looking around for someone who makes a curved bridge. Any recommendations?
trainlayouts.com
Here's a link to the benchwork catalog I mention in the video: www.miannebenchwork.com/miannecatalog.pdf
Mt Muffin - I assume that you will commit to a track design without having every scenic/view block completely worked out? In other words, should I minimally have the concepts worked out but expect new insights and changes as you go along? I struggling with deciding on a track plan. Perhaps I should just select a reasonable plan, put it down and expect to experiment with the view blocks after the track is down. Thanks for any guidance. This was a great video.
Mr. Muffin, great video. I checked out MDF at Home Depot $35.54 for one 2x4ft, way to expensive dont you think? Also, if you paint layout with tender twig paint, how would you construct rivers and lakes and rioads? I use Woodland scenic table cover rolls which do great. Your thoughts.
Happy New Year.
Yes, that's too much money - I think I was buying sheets at Lowes for about $50 for a 4 x 8..... we use clear hammered glass for water, with painted Masonite under it for the water effect.... for roads, I use strips on Masonite again spray painted gray, then sprinkled with sand, and painted again.... doing things the same way, like the tender twig, across the whole layout pulls everything together......
Thank you for this. I am curious since so many people still talk about Homosote would you explain why people used to use it and what has changed that you feel it isn’t needed anymore?
Homosote was popular with the HO guys. It was easier to sink their little stinkin' screws into than plywood or MDF. Some of them would put down plywood, then homosote, then use cork roadbed - what a waste of money! With the new foam roadbeds, you put that under the track right on top of the plywood or MDF. It looks great, quiets the track, and is easy to ballast.
That'a an NKP GP-30 if it's Road Number is 901, it's the model of our Real NKP #901 that we operate on our Tourist Line Train in Lebanon Ohio
Yes....
This is the issue I'm have with the layout my dad and I are building or more or less expanding. Room in the basement is limited the current set up is 4x16 but with add on its 6×16 with 2 bridges going across to the other add on witch is 6x10
I don't understand the question - how can I help?
Your layout seems to have areas that are inaccessible, i.e., not within a 3 foot reach. How do you lay hold of something that goes off rail in those areas? Thanks.
In some cases I can get to it from underneath. I also have a topside creeper to reach in a good six feet.
Are you from Massachussets?
Nope. Do I sound like Boston? Lol.
Ah yes, homosote. Those were the days. That miannebenchwork.com/ looks good. Nice tip. --dunc
What is a double “main line”?
Two tracks, side by side
Merry Christmas 🎄 Mr. Muffin. I'd politely disagree and say 1x4" make good legs and or 2x2" legs= lightweight 2x4" is overkill and Heavy . This video could be a College Course for non credit 👍 thanks you.
I think I'll compromise and use 1 X 3 after this discussion. Strong, sturdy and not so bulky.
I am a lot heavier than you guys, and I need it to stay put..... Sorry - I am using 2x4's