Last year I built a 7'x 16' American Flyer Layout and documented it on my Blog. Since I finished it, I've taken it to two train shows. Now I am building a new layout. You can find more information about it and much more on my blog at: http://briansamericanflyer.blogspot.com/ Brian
Really glad to see a layout in S scale. I still have my American Flyers when I was 5. I switched to N scale because of space....nice layout. Do you have any videos of it running...I didn't see any on your blog.
I posted one of my old layout back in December: Brian's American Flyer Trains: Train Ride I also got interviewed by Model Railroad TV and you can see some of my trains running there. Model-Railroad.TV
The Benchwork begins I started on the benchwork today and put some pictures up of the track that I have laid out on the floor. You can find it at: http://briansamericanflyer.blogspot.com/
Oh how I wish I could be there and see this in person. To hear the sounds, smell the ozone again. What memories! Boxcab E50
Benchwork Update I got some more work done today on the benchwork. You can find out more at: http://briansamericanflyer.blogspot.com/
The Benchwork Continues I got more done on the benchwork today, covering all the sections with plywood. To see pictures and more info go to: http://briansamericanflyer.blogspot.com/
I was able to get some more benchwork done today. It is almost all ready for the legs. Some pictures and more info here: Brian's American Flyer Trains
The Legs I now have all of the modules up on legs, with most of them bolted together. I also have some pictures of my revised track plan. http://briansamericanflyer.blogspot.com/
Foam I now have the layout covered with foam and with the accessories and track in place. I'll have some videos of this layout once I get it running. For more info go to: http://briansamericanflyer.blogspot.com/
Ties and Trackwork I have laid a lot of track and made a lot of progress. To find out more go to Brian's American Flyer
That's a bit of innovation- First time I can recall that anyone would use oyster shell for ballast. I fed enough of that, (calcium supplement to avoid thin shells), to chickens on the farm as a boy. Never thought of it as ballast for my Lionel. I did steal some of the grit though. Looked good to me when done! Boxcab E50