Garden/ Carport G scale layout.

[Ollyman66]

Hello everyone,

I’m Oliver, a new member.
Here are some photos of my high level garden/carport layout.
I started building this layout in October 2021 slowly expanding it to include a WYE junction which is useful for turning trains around.
I’ve also included small rolling stock sidings.

Oliver Thornber.

 

[dunnyrail]

Welcome to the forum Oliver, we are spoilt for high lines this weekend. Like a nice high line.

 

[idlemarvel]

Welcome on board. Another PIKO fan I see! Looking at your first picture I hope you didn’t leave your rolling stock out in that weather!

 

[Ollyman66]

Welcome to the forum Oliver, we are spoilt for high lines this weekend. Like a nice high line.

Thanks , having a layout at ground level certainly has its advantages but l liked the idea of having it at eye level and partially undercover which suited my small garden well.
I have videos of trains running on the G scale Fb page.

Oliver.

 

[Ollyman66]

Welcome on board. Another PIKO fan I see! Looking at your first picture I hope you didn’t leave your rolling stock out in that weather!

Hello, yes l like the PIKO rolling stock and keep most undercover but the shell tanker wagons l purposely leave out for the weathered look.
I also have some old single buffer LGB stock which l leave out in all weathers.

 

[Paul M]

Welcome Oliver, looks like a good start, you'll get good advice on here, just beware of the humour.

 

[David1226]

Yes, the humour on this Forum is not to be laughed at.

David

 

[Gizzy]

Welcome to the forum Oliver....

 

[DafyddElvy]

Yes, the humour on this Forum is not to be laughed at.

David

Isn't that the truth

 

[mike]

Welcome to the madness

 

[Ollyman66]

Welcome to the madness

Thanks Mike

 

[Ollyman66]

Welcome to the forum Oliver....

Thanks

 

[JimmyB]

Oliver, welcome, though I see you have been with us over a year now, so I will assume you know the "score"

 

[Madman]

Welcome aboard Oliver. Any relation to Twist..........?

 

[PhilP]

Welcome Oliver!

I am trying to get my head around how 'high' your high-level layout is?

Would you have a photo from further back, to put it in context?

I don't have a car port, but am looking for more ideas on where/what to build..

Thanks,
PhilP.

 

[Ollyman66]

Welcome Oliver!

I am trying to get my head around how 'high' your high-level layout is?

Would you have a photo from further back, to put it in context?

I don't have a car port, but am looking for more ideas on where/what to build..

Thanks,
PhilP.

Hello Philip, sorry for the delay in replying.
Only just read your message and l tend to use the g scale Fb page.

Welcome Oliver!

I am trying to get my head around how 'high' your high-level layout is?

Would you have a photo from further back, to put it in context?

I don't have a car port, but am looking for more ideas on where/what to build..

Thanks,
PhilP.

Hello Philip, I have only just read your message and sorry for the late reply.
Here are some photos showing the hight of the layout a little more clearly.
Hope this helps.
I like having the layout at eye level and using the carport for added protection against the elements.

Oliver.

 

[PhilP]

Excellent, thank you. That puts it in perspective for me.

PhilP

 

[TTaannggss]

Very nice... I liked the strawberry express train as my favorite. How many feet is your layout? Welcome to our online club.

 

[Ollyman66]

Very nice... I liked the strawberry express train as my favorite. How many feet is your layout? Welcome to our online club.

Hello, thanks.

It varies in height from about 5 feet to 7 feet and those were some of our home grown strawberries being transported last summer.

 

[TTaannggss]

Yes I have heard that strawberries are good for constipation.