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Post by edlloyd on Jul 25, 2024 21:36:34 GMT
It's not to early to start thinking about doing a Halloween layout this year. My plans are to have 2 layouts this year. A small one and a big one. Last year I went big and used my G scale train. It turned out awesome. One of my favs. It is going to be hard to top but I am going to try. Anyone else have plans for a Halloween layout? What trains will be used? If it isn't a secret, tell us some of your plans.
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Post by thewaysiderailroader on Jul 25, 2024 23:52:27 GMT
I don’t have any plans for a Halloween “Layout” on my setup. If I did, it’d just be a few ceramic Halloween buildings and some bits and pieces.
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Post by runamuckchuck on Jul 26, 2024 0:32:17 GMT
For those new members or those who may have missed it last year, who may be interested in what I did last year for Halloween and then Christmas experimenting with unconventional temporary benchwork consider browsing my 'Have we Liftoff?' thread/video from last year. I am still mulling this year.
However this much I know, I am eliminating the realistic small town. The narrative just did not add that much to the Halloween/Christmas story line. Now all the structures and figures will be Lemax Spookytown.
Having a 14'X12' island put too many of the Lemax structures too far away from spectators to fully appreciate the detail in the figures and structures. It also made the wiring as I went along as respects setting correct sound volume a real crap shoot. Also if something malfunctioned I could not reach it. Watch the video to understand.
Between the sounds of Lemax and the Halloween trains it was just too noisy. I have to solve these issues.
However one thing is certain, Lemax Spookytown items have begun to hit Michaels and I am buying!
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Post by Adam on Jul 26, 2024 1:31:13 GMT
I'm not likely to do a special layout for Halloween, but I will enhance my regular layout with some Halloween buildings and decorations. Looking forward to seeing what others do.
Emile usual has a fun window layout for the local kids big and small to enjoy.
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Post by edlloyd on Jul 26, 2024 19:47:15 GMT
I'm not likely to do a special layout for Halloween, but I will enhance my regular layout with some Halloween buildings and decorations. Looking forward to seeing what others do. Emile usual has a fun window layout for the local kids big and small to enjoy. Emile always has an Epic Halloween layout. I get to see them in person since we are practically neighbors.
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Post by runamuckchuck on Jul 27, 2024 20:42:12 GMT
Lemax Spookytown items started arriving at Michaels now. Don't wait too long as most of their exclusives sell out then show up you know where!
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Post by Adam on Aug 18, 2024 14:57:14 GMT
For those doing halloween layouts I came across some interesting products at Costco today. $90.   |
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Post by dennym57 on Aug 18, 2024 15:35:16 GMT
I did an inventory to make sure everything is where I can find it so I don't get aggravated looking for it.
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Post by thebigcrabcake on Aug 19, 2024 14:51:53 GMT
Can't wait for this years Halloween Village layouts. Mine is in the works already.
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Post by runamuckchuck on Aug 19, 2024 16:21:09 GMT
Unfortunately my seasonal layout plans have been derailed as I try to regain control of my unimproved storage area filled with thousands of vinyl LPs. Hopefully next year.
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Post by dennym57 on Aug 22, 2024 14:25:52 GMT
I've decided to start putting Halloween stuff on my layout. I have one last think to do before I take any pictures.
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Post by cornerfieldrailfan on Aug 22, 2024 15:14:14 GMT
4 years ago at Corner Field Model Railroad Museum
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