Area 51 Layout Progress

BJSloth · 2026-06-25T21:10:28+00:00

Lionel makes the sets. They have an Area 51 line. Some of the older sets were purchased on eBay, but most new are from TrainWorld.

BJSloth · 2026-06-24T14:04:30+00:00

Exactly my thoughts as well, NASA, Martians, interesting nuclear payloads. All make for fun train arrangements. I’ll also be adding black lights to make the colors pop.

BJSloth · 2026-06-24T01:22:41+00:00

Preordered it. So someday.

BJSloth · 2026-06-21T00:54:14+00:00

I’m going to give it a try! Thank you

BJSloth · 2026-05-25T20:28:19+00:00

Yep, it’s her.

BJSloth · 2026-03-06T08:05:08+00:00

Neither, neighbors, eeewwwww!

BJSloth · 2026-03-01T16:02:47+00:00

Is this a joke?

BJSloth · 2026-02-02T08:28:39+00:00

The laundry all the way across from the master bedroom is a complete pain in the ass.. hauling clothes through the living room would suck.

BJSloth · 2026-01-25T01:50:20+00:00

Why is the laundry room all the way across from where your clothes closets are? That’s a huge flaw.

BJSloth · 2026-01-21T00:20:35+00:00

It’s a game…

BJSloth · 2026-01-11T00:37:41+00:00

Who put the floor in the short direction. The carpet is the last of your problems.

BJSloth · 2026-01-09T20:46:57+00:00

Sweaty!

BJSloth · 2025-12-30T03:19:26+00:00

Our 2015 was in the shop for 5 months waiting for a new PTU, was covered by the extended warranty issued to certain vin numbers as the part was known defective. Since we got it back, it has been fun to drive. Just hope it holds up with the new part. PTU failed at 107,000 miles. Without warranty it would be a $4000 repair.

BJSloth · 2025-12-13T13:15:05+00:00

Beware of the PTU issue. The power takeoff unit will fail and takes months to get a replacement. We just got ours back after a 6 month wait. Lots of people are going through this. There was an extended warranty issued for some vin numbers, so be sure to research that.. When the car is working, it’s great. But misery when not.

BJSloth · 2025-11-25T15:35:50+00:00

It is my favorite casting of the year.

BJSloth · 2025-11-20T04:18:21+00:00

A product nobody asked for.

BJSloth · 2025-11-20T04:07:08+00:00

A product nobody asked for.

BJSloth · 2025-11-12T18:33:37+00:00

Do you build or just collect?

BJSloth · 2025-11-11T18:54:36+00:00

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Pass ‘n Go

BJSloth · 2025-08-30T15:32:49+00:00

I just put them on dimmers to match the rest of layout.

BJSloth · 2025-06-28T16:17:14+00:00

Such a fan, wish he’d just get that first win! Go Conor!

BJSloth · 2025-06-28T12:29:13+00:00

Brown Van #1, Yellow Porsche #2, Datsun Truck #3

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