Hi Eric, great plans I see and a great space you have to work in. Some comments I hope may help - Your black surfaces I think are absorbing a significant amount of light, particularly the garage doors. When I painted my steel skin garage door gloss white what a big difference it made to the lighting (reflects light back in) also cooler in summer. On my basement layout I have my mains fed LED ceiling lights on a dimmer thought I had enough, but found, once I got a selection of models and buildings out had to supplement with further LED strip lighting (12 V 16.5’ runs) for which I can adjust colours/ dim to get best effects and remove shadows (made worse by my low false ceiling). Also can change the colours, dim etc to suit the time of day, weather on the layout, or perhaps if recovering from a hang over ha, ha! It’s the humidity swings that can be a big problem with soft wood framing, temperature swings main effect is the track expansion. My basement layout goes down to circa 22% in winter and over 70% in summer, I have used Baltic birch ply and get a length change of 4 to 5mm over a 19 foot run across the seasons. My pine chest of draws I had to plane off some 3mm when first moved to where we are now as got jammed in the first year here. So unless you have control of your humidity swings be prepared for significant expansion contraction in your softwood frames. As you there is a lot of work in getting the railway room prepared if it’s going to last, be reliable and comfortable. Enjoy the build. All the best Stephen
@erictrainman7 сағат бұрын
Thanks for sharing your thoughts! I agree on the lighting, it’s the black. So I’ll just have to add more LEDs. Your humidity swings are huge! Do you have humidifier or dehumidifier? I haven’t had too much issue keeping mine at 40-55% RH. Otherwise, I agree the humidity is definitely an issue!
@stephenpike31476 сағат бұрын
@@erictrainman Good to hear about your situation and see you can manage OK. Have a heat recovery and ventilation unit that runs 24/7 and a few air purifiers (great at removing fine dust particles), because of the severe winters (to -40degC ... outside) our house is well sealed and thus gets quite dry. I envy your humidity range!
@OtterCreek5 күн бұрын
Looking forward to future updates!
@erictrainman4 күн бұрын
Should have another soon!
@georgiasunbelt5 күн бұрын
Awesome Train Room you putting together
@erictrainman4 күн бұрын
Thank you very much!
@user-bm2yu7kv4m6 күн бұрын
Wow,am very impressed by your experience with your layout.
@erictrainman4 күн бұрын
Thank you very much!
@genemanno15337 күн бұрын
I just would not consider a garage as living space with any kind of temperature/humidity control. My finished garage for charished cars still has more variation than I think my Lionel trains would like. The over head doors are not the “quality” of a solid wall. Energy consumed to over come outside conditions will be more than I wanna think about.
@erictrainman4 күн бұрын
To each his own but It’s certainly not designed to be living space. You’d surprised about the energy consumption, its minima. It holds temperature better than my 15 year old house.
@KandWRailroader7 күн бұрын
I'm excited to watch this build develop!
@erictrainman4 күн бұрын
More coming soon!
@Crookedriverandeasternrr8 күн бұрын
You have done a great job on prepping your building. I love how so many modelers are using garages and sheds and other alternatives to the “basement” layout. I look forward to your continued progress. Dave
@erictrainman7 сағат бұрын
Thanks Dave!
@josefbuckland9 күн бұрын
12:44 I went the other way. I can tell you now from a 40 degree c day down to a 2 degree winters evening it’s alway perfect. Big cost yes BUT putting a commercial grade 3 phase solar system and what me worry. Most I did not want the failure that a splitty can offer in layouts as I see all the time here in Queensland Australia like blocked condensation lines then a dump of water on a layout etc. Anyway that’s just me know you will have a HOOT HOOT!
@josefbuckland9 күн бұрын
My tip after embarking on this over the past….. years has been whatever you budget it is minimum 4times the cost. MINIMUM lol have fun.
@erictrainman7 сағат бұрын
That’s the truth!
@trainchannel128510 күн бұрын
Installing your own mini split is very easy to do
@erictrainman7 сағат бұрын
Agreed
@trainchannel128510 күн бұрын
The humidity is the cause for expanding an contraction
@erictrainman7 сағат бұрын
Yup
@brian10225610 күн бұрын
Hey Eric! New subscriber here. Not sure about your track plan but will you be able to reach the center of those tables should derailments occur? Anxious to see the layout come to life! - Brian
@erictrainman3 сағат бұрын
Thanks Brian! The tables are about 12x12 so I won’t be able to reach the center. But that’s intentional and okay. My goal was to maximize the space and the center won’t have much (if any track). The layout is built to get up on
@DIYDigitalRailroad10 күн бұрын
Just found your channel! Excited to watch the build!
@erictrainman10 күн бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
@williamkolina398810 күн бұрын
Best of luck I bet the baby is now walking around I miss seeing your collection I just wonder about how you fastened the legs I noticed plywood cleats/ gussets.carpenter terminology Is that temporary? When I built my table I cut legs to the same height as the horizontal lumber and then assembled with nuts and bolts Bolting and screwing is stronger than nailing No criticism intended My mentor was Sicilian and taught me to build things that will outlive me😊 I can't wait to see the finished product
@erictrainman10 күн бұрын
I think there’s probably hundreds of ways you can build benchwork and have it be sufficient for holding trains and myself. I’ve done the screw style as well. I used the cleat method on my last layout, it worked fine. Started doing that here as well but ended up changing to what you mentioned but with screws
@luvindemtrains10 күн бұрын
Congratulations again Eric. This has to be exciting for you young man. You are doing everything the "right way" whatever that is. Look forward to your progress.
@erictrainman10 күн бұрын
Thanks man, much appreciated
@elleryparsons243310 күн бұрын
Good Luck On the Track plan Don’t Rush it think It Carefully.
@erictrainman10 күн бұрын
Great advice!
@elleryparsons243310 күн бұрын
It’s The Best and Smartest Advice To All Model Railroaders No Matter What Scale You Run.
@elleryparsons243310 күн бұрын
Nice Start on The Layout.
@erictrainman10 күн бұрын
Thanks!
@sparky10710710 күн бұрын
that might just be better than a train shed.. lol .. looking great. prep work is the worst. you know the end goal but not a train in sight
@erictrainman10 күн бұрын
That’s the truth! Looking forward to running some trains
@RABSTRAINS10 күн бұрын
WOW! Awesome Transformation👍👍🔥🔥 Your train building is going to be OUTSTANDING. I can’t wait to see the progress!!🔥🔥🔥👍🙏
@erictrainman10 күн бұрын
Thanks 👍
@ArtsModelTrains10 күн бұрын
That looks amazing, great progress, I agree with you about lighting you can never have enough. Really looking forward to seeing what the track plan is going to look like.
@erictrainman10 күн бұрын
Thanks so much!
@jimmelchin153110 күн бұрын
Eric...major additions and plenty of room. Great job... keep us updated please. 👍👍👍
@erictrainman10 күн бұрын
Will do! Summer progress will be slow but hoping to release a video monthly
@harleymemphis919010 күн бұрын
the floor is built on a slope for any potential water drainage snow rain etc can i like my layout at 4 ft with adjustable spindle feet
@erictrainman10 күн бұрын
Correct. The building was originally a workshop so it made sense. Other than benchwork height, it’s not really an issue
@Tattooedtrains10 күн бұрын
Very exciting! Looks great 👍🏻
@erictrainman10 күн бұрын
Thanks!
@daivdwalker237410 күн бұрын
Looking awesome so far
@erictrainman10 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@daivdwalker237410 күн бұрын
What are you gunna do for heat In the winter time? So you can be in there playing with the trains
@erictrainman10 күн бұрын
The mini split unit does AC and heat so I’m all set for winter
@daivdwalker237410 күн бұрын
Yeah I see it now up on the wall didn't see it at first my mistake
@WIPEOUT_Trains11 күн бұрын
Eric this space looks fantastic!! Can’t wait to see the next layout update!
@erictrainman10 күн бұрын
Thank you! Working on backdrops now
@TwistedMacGyversTrains11 күн бұрын
Awesome update Eric! I really love the amount of space for your layout. Looking great so far! 💯❤️😎
@erictrainman10 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@davidliebowitz82010 күн бұрын
The black garage doors, the black slotted ceiling, the can lighting and the dark carpeting gives it a very sophisticated, cohesive look. Kudos to you Eric!! Can't wait to see what's next...
@N_scale11 күн бұрын
Harbour freight makes a magnetic garage door screen
@erictrainman10 күн бұрын
Awesome, I’ll check them out
@billjacon4527Ай бұрын
I wish a company would make a true D&H Ho scale steam locomotive and not one from another line just renamed. My understanding is the D&H ones where slightly different from the others.
@erictrainman11 күн бұрын
This one is true to scale though, the only O scale version that’s 100% correct
@thavvolf9157Ай бұрын
Every engine has a corresponding piece of jewelry
@erictrainman11 күн бұрын
😂
@aussiefrenchman-hobbytable9960Ай бұрын
Just sub , hows the build going , got the tables made yet !
@erictrainman11 күн бұрын
Yup! Check out the video I just posted
@rodgerp.639Ай бұрын
I dread the day I have to pack my trains in their boxes. It must have been so boring to pack. Are installing security cameras and alarms? Will you be reusing wiring, plywood, etc. from your old layout?
@erictrainman11 күн бұрын
Absolutely, full security system is crucial. I’ll reuse some things like buildings, track, etc
@douglasschultz98082 ай бұрын
That’s why you buy from a store that offers layaway
@erictrainman11 күн бұрын
😂
@JosephKubacka2 ай бұрын
I don’t have an air brush. This is a lot easier and neater. No overspray to deal with. I bought the same ones you mentioned from Amazon. My track looks awesome. Thanks for sharing.
@erictrainman11 күн бұрын
Great!
@dieseltruck96382 ай бұрын
You ever make a video on this specific train? I’d love to get one but I never see them for sale
@erictrainman2 ай бұрын
I haven’t made a video on this one. But some day I will!
@dieseltruck96382 ай бұрын
@@erictrainman awesome I’d love to see that!
@gusshadleythelunaticfromar71253 ай бұрын
Been following you for a while, i was surprised, I Was not subscribed, iam now.
@181suydam3 ай бұрын
Good Luck! Looking forward to following your progress! Subscribed!
@JohnHuntt3 ай бұрын
May I suggest not to put the train layout against the wall itself but leave space so you can walk all the way around the layout. This way you will have easy access to the layout throughout the lay out. If train goes off track you can easily have access to it. JH
@OgaugeTrainsplusslotCars4 ай бұрын
Congratuation
@jimmytrains4 ай бұрын
Congratulations on your new home and great space for a layout! Looking forward to the result.
@trainzstore4 ай бұрын
Love seeing all that insulation, that'll make running trains much more comfortable!
@cncpgreatlakesdiv48964 ай бұрын
HI Eric awesome video cant wait to see wat you come up with NEW SUB Thanks for sharing.😊😊👍👍
@dagryffynhobby4 ай бұрын
Sad to see a layout come down but oh man, the space you have now! This is exciting! Cant wait to see your progress
@northpennvalleysteamrailroad4 ай бұрын
Congrats on the new house! Sad to see a beautiful layout get torn down. 😢
@harryhenninglll1174 ай бұрын
Congratulations on the new house. When I got my house the first thing we both looked at was more room for my train collection. Second was the kitchen and living room she wanted. Have fun with the new space. You will enjoy it.
@paulrusso45284 ай бұрын
Hopefully, you will Not need a bigger area for more additional train collections later on where you need to repeat all your valuable time and effort. Life is about giving it your best effort, and be happy about it 😅😃
@TwistedMacGyversTrains4 ай бұрын
Congratulations on the new house. Your new layout is going to be epic. I can’t wait to see your progress. 👍😎
@ajmayowskijr4 ай бұрын
Wow, really amazing stuff Eric. I just found your channel, love it and subscribed. Good luck with the new layout 👍
@wolf_among_sheep78754 ай бұрын
But the hobby is dying 🙄🤣
@joshthetrainfan4 ай бұрын
Good luck starting again, friend! I'll be doing this too when I move out of my parents' house.