Build a model train layout: Model railroad scenery Part 1 how to WGH
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- This video series, hosted by Michael Gross, will teach you the simple how-to workshop techniques you need to know to take an HO scale electric train set and make it a scenic model railroad. Well show you how to build a 4x8 model train table (benchwork) from plywood, lay sections of track, create easy realistic scenery using foam and paint, assemble model buildings, and wire your layout with a DC power pack. When youre done, youll have a railroad that operates well and looks real. Our techniques would work in N, O, S, G, or Z scale also. This video is scene 7, Scenery part 1 how-to. For more information and a free booklet with more tips visit greatesthobby.com. The Worlds Greatest Hobby program is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the fun, relaxing, and fascinating hobby of model railroading. Primary sponsors of our series are Atlas Model Railroad Co., Bachmann Trains, Kato Precision Railroad Models, Wm. K. Walthers Inc., and Kalmbach Publishing. Co, publisher of Model Railroader and Classic Toy Trains magazines. To contact the World's Greatest Hobby e-mail Info@GreatestHobby.com
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Oooh man, I remember watching this so many times when I was younger years ago. It even helped me with dios I made later on
SAME
Same
Me too
Yah, and to think that was Michael gross narrating.
Same bro. Finally decided to get back into it 7 years later
He makes it look so easy. Thank you for sharing. I can apply this to my 0 Gauge Lionel Post War Lay Out. Great Video
Ty! Very informative!😀 I'm finally gonna start my first H0 scaled scenery and this helpes alot☺ I want to make a layered city in the mountains and a nice big waterfall😀 it's gonna take a while till i have my first train running but i'm gonna take my time to work out all the scenery details!
To each his own. I have enjoyed 50 year of model railroading as a hobby. Only smart people would understand.
Thanks for posting! It’s very clear and it will help me out a lot! Last time i had a layout i was 16, and now i’m turning 27, so i’m rusty to say the least. Having vids like these where i get a step by step guidance will save me so much money, time, and frustration, the ideas are all in my head, and thanks to content like this i get an idea on how to start with the practical bit. Can’t wait to get started myself
Thank you so much for these videos guys. I’m very new into building my model and I drew a lot of inspiration and need to know information from your videos. Seriously, I cannot thank you enough. When I am done with mine, I will post a video and tag/message you guys. But to be honest, that’s probably a few years away.
This is how I learned how to make a scenic layout. First directional video I ever watched. HUGE thanks for the info and ideas!
Great video. .... you gave good instructions and actually made a video better than any woodland scenics video ive seen
I am planning on building my first train layout. This covers a lot of basics. Very good! Thank you for sharing.
I love these kinds of videos. Really gives me good ideas and directions on ways to build. Really a lot better than finished layouts and "Heres what I did".
Will be using this as a guide for one of my disabled clients to build his first layout
Mitt Romney did a really nice job narrating this video
There are a few ideas for diy railroad layout construction
Find a proven set of plans online
Find a colleague who wants to build one too so you have someone to help you
(I learned these and the reasons they work from Jareks Hobby Club website )
mitt Romney narrated this
Its not Mitt Romney. It's Michael Gross the actor from Family Ties
Not certain about the points made but ,if anyone else trying to find out ho model train layout try Corbandy HO Scale Crusher (should be on google have a look ) ? Ive heard some decent things about it and my mate got cool success with it.
Mitt would not divulge information so informally...he would pay someone else to do it...he is a Republican>>>unfrfiendly to older ways or workers..
Very instructive movie. It´s gonna help me a lot!
Thank you for your videos, as well as a great example of creating a layout!
And, also like to see more examples to create your layouts.
Good luck to you!
Thank you for the steps and tips : )
excelente vídeo muy ilustrativo para los que comenzamos en el mundo del ferromodelismo
That's the most pleasant voice-over I've ever heard.
Used to watch this so many times when i was young. Those were the days
Cool. I am a kid and I want to make a layout in my room. I want it to be just a plain forest with a waterfall. This got my hopes up it is so easy looking
I remember seeing this as a kid when I got my first and only model railroad!! If any of you in the comments are wondering what happened to that train set that came with the DVD, today it's known as the C.H.P.R.R. You can find it on my channel!
Thank you this realy useful for me
There are even women who do it. anyone with a creative mind and an eye for detail can do it.
I might try that hill terrain method on my next model railroad layout. It'll be on plywood but I can make the hills out of the foam stuff anyway.
Damn, but that looks good. I really need to keep this vid around for when I build my own railroad.
cool i love this layout that has a model train in it and im going to start building it when im 14 and it will be easy to build when im grown up but for now im just 8 years old so im seeing videos how to build model train layouts to know how to build one when im grown up.
love the videos lots of help in my ho layout
One can get usually obtain the Dow blue, extruded polystrene foam from wholesale and retail stores that also supply lumber. I saw a large selection of Dow extruded foam at a Home Depot Store.
If your timing is right you could get some of the blue foam left-over from building or rebuilding structures in your area.
i have watch other video on how to make a model train layout,but i find that your video is more easy compare to the rest..thumbs up from me..
excellent DIY instructional
This should be on unintentional asmr
Pretty cool way to make some mountains.
Great video. Thanks
im gonna make this layout in trainz gonna be awesome might post outcome in youtube woot!!! great video!!!!
Yikes, look at all the spam in these comments... it's like a clone army of spammers....
***** interesting points ,if anyone else wants to uncover how to make model railway scenery try Qwixie Scenery Designs Helper (do a google search ) ? Ive heard some interesting things about it and my colleague got great success with it.
***** hi everyone ,if anyone else wants to discover how to build model railroad scenery try Qwixie Scenery Designs Helper (just google it ) ? Ive heard some amazing things about it and my neighbor got great success with it.
***** ot certain about the points made but ,if anyone else wants to learn about how to make model railway scenery try Qwixie Scenery Designs Helper ( search on google ) ? Ive heard some pretty good things about it and my cousin got great success with it.
And then there are 3 spammers.
Ironic that you say that, just as i was seeing an ad for star wars the clone wars lol!
This is great. I’ve wanted to build a simple train board and this helps a lot ;) Come get some Catspit~! ☠
I would use news papers , cardboard strips and masking tape for the mountains...Also i use durable paper towels soaked in woodland scenics plaster , it works just as good as rigid wrap. Just roll the newspapers in a ball and support them with masking tape and build it up. It will save you alot of money
Hello I love how you layout the styrofoam for the rolling hills, and make it fit so perfectly. My layout unfortunately does not have that square fit to it. Anyway you can give me some ideas on how to square it up?
Muy bueno el video..y muy interesante....!!! muy util..!!!
For leveling concrete, I would use like a toy steamroller to level it out. Yes it will get clogged but it will be realistic.
+Joshua Peterson interesting points ,if anyone else is searching for how do you make a model train layout try Vaxicorn Railroaders Membership Guide (should be on google have a look ) ? Ive heard some awesome things about it and my friend got cool success with it.
How are u gonna do that?
Maybe get a custom made steamroller that can level out model concrete but doesn't get clogged.
And it will look cool
SteamKing2160 wilesco or mamod steam roller lol
great how to video
Thanks this is helping me start my first layout, thank you!!
Also how many foam boards did yall buy?
Literally after watching this video i built this layout. They actually sell a set with all the track used
very professional videos !!
wow i watch this video when we work on my lay out 5 stars
lol.. I messed up and bought a 3/4 inch foam sheet... he he. pretty shallow lakes ahead!
If you have not laid your track, just get some foam safe glue, like liquid nail, and glue another board on it.
Trainman46 bit late, but you could actually try and make some areas deeper and others shallow, hell you could actually make a mini island in the middle if the foam was higher.
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Excellent video for Designer
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THats the greatest vid ever Id made a realistic railway but its kinda bigger my trains are thomas the tank engine
This is a great help guys thanks allot when are more coming out I need more !!!!! :)
Are there any Hobby shops left?I always love how they make it sound like you can trot right down to the shop and pick up what you need.The one shop in this town Has very little and knows even less.....Sad.
great video i gotta tell ya
How to know which type of glue won’t eat away at the foam? I’ve been planning to make two layouts, one for my Marklin train set and one for my Bachmann train set in the near future. But I need to get this point sorted out first
It was worth the shot lol
I'm interested in making a layout with the Bachman track pack that you use here, But I need to know if the switch out is DCC or manual?
never knew model railroading was so big in India.
cool
Nice
Interesting video. Thumbs up! :)
I like and I have a train set at my house and I will get the wood to stand it up and build it
i love these videos but one question where u said to use plaster could u use plaster cloth dont get me wrong i love this video u did a good job on the layout
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Here is something else you could do. Replace one of the rerailers with a Bachmann E-Z Track crossing gate.
Hi it's Justin
Do the controllers that come with ready-to-run sets work with this method? I'd like to make one to run my Bachmann Thomas and other train sets on
Hey , if you are building a railway you should check out qui... Il stop you there .... No
Thanks for the details of building a model railroad layout. Well show you how to build a 4x8 model train table (benchwork) from plywood, lay sections of track, create easy realistic scenery using foam and paint, assemble model buildings, and wire your layout with a DC power pack. For more further information, you can search on google as elumpa railroad buildings alchemist.
sooooooooooo much better than expertville :D
these videos were very informative, but my god! What is with all the spam in this comment section!?! Just about every comment has someone replying with more information and telling them to do a search on google.
Would dearly like to replicate your layout in 00 but was wondering how much room I would need, I have only 6' x4'. Could I achieve it?
There are several factors in diy railroad layouts. One plan I found which successfully combines these is the Jareks Hobby Club (google it if you're interested) without a doubt the no.1 resource i've seen. look at all the interesting info .
Build a model train layout: Model railroad scenery in this video is very informative and helpful. I recommend everyone to engage megarno railroad membership magician. Do a google search by typing the search phrase how to build a train layout to know more.
here's a few things for diy railroad layout construction
Find a suitable set of plans online
Find a mate who wants to build one too so you have another person to help you
(I discovered these and the reasons they work on Jareks hobby club site )
then you should not use copy and paste
Yes I did. Basement can cost you from $45K - $80K, depend of foundation.
Try N-scale so you will save lot a space and you can enjoy same way like with HO or O scale. If you got more question go to my website for contact,
Why didn't you use Smooth-It from Woodland Scenics?
Why glue it when you can pin it using the three holes that are in the EZ track so you can you re-use it later?
Does anyone know the name of the music played at 5:54?
This 'How to' video really is quite impressive and enjoying to watch. Again good choice of music, very fitting.
Can't believe I didn't notice this, but they left out the 2 Hayes bumpers on the spur tracks.
Do you have to have foam board down to make the scenery. Like painting and etc? or can you do to straight on the wood?
You should try elumpa railroad buildings alchemist for how to building a model railroad layout ,search on google to reach it !
+Peter Perthire I love this video, particularly the tips in the second half for model train sets ho
. Another resource I also found useful for ho train layouts
is Corbandy HO Scale Crusher - if anyone is interested search on google
thanks for the vid! i building a godzilla monster island
I watched this while I was at work, and couldn't see all of it. So, when I came home, I punched it in again. It won't load for some reason? Pretty nice ideas, though.
Sheet cork is expensive so I used cork tack tiles which you can get in bundles for like $5.
@816hondarider I seen a article in "Modelrailroader" magazine they made a 4'x8' for $500. One thing you can do to save money make things like building out of trash (building/details/benchwork). Use meal dirt/sand/stone for scenery. Use toy cars like hotwheels for car (a little out of scale but they work) they are more cheap. I know many other ways I can PM you and tell you more.
@jacobfain9... I got my foam from Lowe's... it should be back by roofing and insulation type stuff. I'm sure that you can find it at any similar store.
What type of foam is being used on the layout at 3:17?
Extruded foam
how would i go about making a scrapyard scene. kind of like orange rust everywere and very black worn down engines with dirty warehouses. what kind of powder would i use for rust.
What sucks is my citys last hobby shop got closed down about 2 to 3 years ago, so model trains are scarce.
There are several components to building a railroad layout. One plan I discovered that successfully combines these is the Jareks hobby club (google it if you're interested) it's the most incredible blueprint that I have ever seen. look at the extraordinary info .
im goin to make a farm display its not goin to have hills but i just need foam then i can put the grass and stuff down?
@terrorrname keep in mind i live in the uk i don't know where i can find home depo here. thanks anyway
hello
What material did you use to build a mountain?
You can make the rock faces on the extruded foam by using the edge of a steel ruler to cut away at the foam. (NOT MY IDEA, BTW.)
What kind of trains are running on this layout ?
Märklin (HO)
same with the rails they are märklin
He's said it was Bachman e-z track. Figured the train would be the same
No they don't some people have them as a hobby like me
Could i use air dry clay instead of plaster on the hills?
What is the stuff you used to get the shape of the hills?
What about HO Scale? That's the only scale I collect
Let's say I can afford to buy this stuff, but lack the space... HO and O scales are my favorite, and I wanna buy a lot tracks for a huge layout. Has anyone ever dug a huge hole in their backyard to build a basement or underground room for stuff like this? I'm thinking like 25-30 foot long and 15-20 wide...
Go for N Scale. You can build it to represent a Larger Area of Real Life.
N Scale (or more correctly N Guage) is 1:160; but take note that Models for N Scale are not always 1:160; even though they may be labelled as N Scale. Many are 1:150, or even 1:148; so be sure to choose one or the other in particular: Otherwise you'll end up with the same type of Structure in 2 different physical sizes (not counting 1:160). However, using 1:150 (the smaller one) AND 1:148 (the larger one) of, let's say 2 Houses, can have its benefits. If you want to make them seem further apart in a small space, such as one in the foregound and one at the foothills (your backdrop), you can use the 1:148 in the foreground, and the 1:150 in the background (or 1:150 and 1:160), to show perspective. Although, 1:160 Model Structures & Scenery Accessories are not easy to find. Also, some Plastic Models (such as Vehicles/Planes) that need to be assembled only come in Scales such as 1:100, 1:144, 1:200. In this case, you can, if necessary, in certain circumstances, use 1:144 with N Scale, but not advisable. If you do, try to use 1:148 in conjunction with it, rather than 1:150.
nice layout, however, i do prefer atlas code 100 , more realistic.