Build a model train layout: Model railroad track 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. We'll 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 4, Laying Track how-to. For more information and a free booklet with more tips visit greatesthobby.com. The World's 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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god childhood memories, this got me into model railroading, i used to watch this series again and again every time i saw it on my youtube page.
Awesome video, thanks. Pulled out my HO set from the early 70's out of storage last year. Always wanted a 4x8 layout for it. Although I want to start back and use N scale, I'm really thinking of using this for the old girl. Now that I am getting old, I am starting to do stuff I wanted to as a kid. Thanks again for the idea.
Now that is a smart idea, draw around the track, remove it and then draw the rest over top.
Thanks for the pointers :)
that plan is directly from Bachmann's track pack that makes that layout... Nice! I built that but then added a HUGE yard
Burt Gummer is giving us a tutorial on model train layouts. Awesome!
You don't have to follow the design. The help is more about how to do it. You can design your own layout. Good series of videos.
Wow , I started building on foam board years ago and was looked at like I had 3 heads, today that’s all I see. Nice job.
Nice video on some basic benchwork.👍 Great for beginners & those who's working with a limited 💲budget or floor space. Nothing wrong with a 4❌8 layout. You'll never be stuck with it because somewhere a kid or adult 🙇wishing it was theirs.
Thanks for sharing your video. 🚂
I learned the hard way that you should leave the glue lines straight between the layers of foam and not closed circles. When you close the lines of glue it creates an air tight void and the other lines of glue don't dry. I pulled some layers apart months later and the glue in between was still wet. lol Also, you need to make sure it's a water based glue. Solvent based will react with the foam.
I have been collecting model trains for 50 years
I love this layout plan. I have a wealth of space in my rec room to do a layout. I want to do a "U" shape and have three different sections in the layout. I'm going to use this plan and base my train yard/round house off this plan. But I'm going to add another 4ft to the length for building consists and storage. Err anyway awesome video!
A young couple came into the store I worked in. "I have my 4x8 all ready" he said, "what do I do next?"
"Well, you could cut it into 12" strips and run it around the walls. Not only do you stop going in circles, you get more mileage, and you save the middle of the room for a sewing machine, play area, etc."
His wife elbowed his ribs: "You paying attention to this?"
One of my causes was to lead beginners away from bulky 4x8s that quickly got boring and led to many, many hobby dropouts.
Watching this is 2022 is amazing.
I've got a starter Marklin set at home that I'm planning to make into a layout. I also have a Bachmann set which I'm also planning to make a layout out of. These videos are extremely helpful. I'll need to obviously need to play around with the track setting to get it where I want it to be.
Though I own the DVD of which these segments came from, it's useful to see them separately on CZcams for viewing in my basement as I work. Great series, WGH!
Yep, nickel-silver track is definitely the best choice for HO-scale. That Atlas snap-track, flex-track and True-Track, along with the Kato unitrack, also use nickel-silver rails. My current 11x8 L-shape layout uses nickel-silver E-Z Track, and so far I've had no fuss. On the same layout, I also tried out that extruded insulation foam method (what I used was two inches thick and green, but otherwise works exactly the same) and it does make a difference in carving out terrains and such!
You got that one right! I prefer Atlas code 83 flex track and rail for most things and Central Valley Model Works semi hand laid turnouts for the rest.
This came with Bachmanns My First Track Pack. I believe they called this the Madison Central.
089Bender There are several components to diy railroad layouts. One plan I discovered which succeeds in merging these is the Jareks hobby club (google it if you're interested) it's the most incredible plan i've heard of. look at the super info .
I founld the information more then helpful its the layout I'm going to start with thank you
You know what's cool n scale layouts, It looks like when you zoom out really far in simcity.
thank you for the series big help
This is cool but I'll use this 4 my floor layout.
nice music in the background.
Thank you very much. I'm only 10 years old so I did not know.
1:35 You will also need two bumper blocks.
I did this in N scale. One really bad thing: putting sensors in/under track. Becomes a real pain. Just did seven for crossing lights, don't know if I will for block signals. Had to pop the track off the foam to make the holes downward. BTW: I did this with Bachmann N scale ez track, but locos didn't like it. N scale gauge showed the rails were too close. Sent it back and spent more $$$ for Kato track. The trains love the Kato track, the draw backs are hard to get (Have to go online..few hobby stores here) and very expensive, especially switches.
Now you are STUCK with a layout for life. Hope you like it!
If he gets sick of it he can give it to a grandkid, sell it or give it away... Not like he spent his retirement fund on it.
@@rs6383 ABSOLUTELY correct, some people should really think about what they're going to say b4 speaking.
Gluing not advisable if you want to change around in few days to play with ideas which I do. Nail it
_IMPORTANT!_ Make sure you drill the holes for the turnout and feeder wires before you glue the track down!
i like both - english steam are nicer looking due to the lack of external piping and i like american diesel engines ( especially the sd 45-2 in santa fe blue by athearn genesis (sound)) from the early 80's
thank go i got a dvd of this with my issue of modal raillroader
amazing. THANKS this helps me a lot
good vid, BUT, what they say you need for track is NO WHERE near going to match up with atlas track and cork road bed, you need pieces out of the atlas mixed sizes. HAVE FUN lol.
Matthew Marlin informative video Another resource I also found useful for n gauge buildings kits
was Elumpa Railroad Buildings Alchemist - it will be on google if you need it.
This is mostly good advice for anyone starting out; however, if you are new to the hobby, PLEASE do not glue down your track with a ton of liquid nails, especially if it is EZ track. That's ridiculous. Lol. My recommendation is to not glue it until you are 100% sure that you like it & want to make it permanent. If it is EZ track, you really don't need to glue it, maybe a dab here or there, that's all. If it's snap track or flex track, tack it in place until you are certain you are totally happy with it.
even though i have said all this, i still like it! 5*s
@dagtennis You can go to homedepot/lowes and ask for " Foam Insulation Board".
super Idee mit dem Kleben. Vor dem Ankleben sollte man die elektrischen Anschlüsse und die Trennstellen nicht vergessen. Und wenn man die Schienen ändern möchte, gehen sie dann nicht kaputt? Gruß Stefan.
Great idea with the glue. Before gluing one should not forget the electrical connections and the separation points. And if you want to change the rails, they go broke not? Greetings Stefan
You don't use homasote? It seems like you are using beginner friendly techniques. I would argue it is better for someone who wants to get into the hobby to start using cork road bed and spiking track.. If someone uses the techniques you show and decides to get into the hobby they will, so to speak, start from scracth. However if they don't decide to continue they haven't spent to much and have an enjoyable layout. I see value in both approached for beginners.
i think gluing the track is a bad idea. If you want to change the way your layout works, like adding or removing a siding, or turntable, you can't. my layout has gone under a few changes, like adding long pieces of track and adding a switch
I plan on making this!
Well 22' Radius curved track work on this and still fit on a 4x8 layout? I was going to put a McKinley Explorer on this. Thank you for your time,Kevin
I would never glue the track because main reason being is that if the tracks ever need replacing and you have glued it, the tracks will rip and take some foam with it.
In the British HO system the set track (snap track) has number of pin holes along its length so the track is secured to the baseboard by track pins. The ballast is added by using 50/50 PVA wood glue - water mix. When it comes to taking up the track just carefully use Hot water to loosen the ballast and rails. This means after drying the ballast is still re-useable.
I have only glued down my E-Z Track at corners, just in case of a problem. Plus, there's also if I want to install more undertrack uncoupling magnets.
Mr.Gross well 22' Radius curved track work with this and still fit on a 4X8 layout? I was going to put a McKinley Explorer on this. Thanks for your time! Thanks,Kevin
@BIAelite - A year ago, I know, but - HO and OO trains run on the same gauge track (16.5mm), even though they are built to slightly different scales.
16.5mm is reasonably accurate for standard gauge in HO - in OO it's about seven scale inches too narrow.
nice tutorial, however more for beginners.
lol. on the benchwork I made it work without carrage bots.. and used screws
I would love to do the track glueing part with Lionel FasTrack.
@jabber1990 - nintendofanboy45 told part of the story. E-Z Trak with nickel-silver rail & grey base (not white) is better as the steel rail (black base) will rust, and needs cleaning much more often. Nickel-silver doesn't rust.
I wouldn't use E-Z Trak for a permanent layout. There are much better track systems with "ballast profile" baseplates, and there are alternatives to cork for roadbed as well.
The Adhesive that is Used in this Video has (( FORMALDEHYDE )) meaning it can be Highly TOXIC if used in area's that's not "WELL Ventilated", You NEED to show an Alternative Adhesive that is NON" Toxic to Use that is Also FOAM" Friendly but is safe to use indoors and by all that uses that includes all ages from young Kids to elderly age Adults especially one's that has Breathing problems..
This Adhesive needs to be treated with well respect if USED if you get any of it on you, You need to wash it off Immediately READ" all of the Ingredients and For young Kids and younger Adults adults supervision should Present..
Lets have Fun in this Hobby but do in a safe Matter that is not going to Hurt anyone in any Matter of Way..
+akr3985fan can you use caulking or that new silocon based injectable flex seal?
Raymond Leggs it may eat the foam.
akr3985fan very well said
Hey,Man my name is Mark Cinque i like your idea a lot
@enfleement it's not that bad the track because after you've used the normal track (without nails ) it slips losse easily
I Would Get The Polar Express HO Scale Set From Lionel And Make It Bigger To Recreate The Movie
Why couldn't bachmann atlas make double slip switch and three way switch train tracks? That would've been the best things bachmann and atlas would've made.
? Ok so if u want a train yard to hold all ur trains then maybe like 3 or 4 main lines should u use dc or dcc controls?
you forgot the Hayes Bumpers
Minus the kink on the back leg and you have Daytona International Speedway!
I built this whole layout. But in N instead of HO.
could the kato track be used instead of the bachman track. I have lots of kato track at home. the stuff is great for working on the carpet.
im new to model railroading, i have the quickfix track atm, with the traditional track - you always have to fix it to the cork strip? or can you simply nail it to the table?
"Have you noticed the kidney shape of the layout, this is to break up things and add realism to the layout...........have you noticed all the EZ track used, this is to destroy all that realism we created" xD lol. I'm just teasing. Yes it is easier but doesn't look as good in my opinion :)
I have a question:
I am planning a lego track with points (the old blue track), but I want to build it in a way that the train drives on all tracks without me having to set the points manually. Lego points do not snap back to their old position if a train drives over them like Märklin.
Like when you build a straight track with points and loops at the end: o---------o. Do you know if this is possible with more than two points?
Why would you wanna glue your Track to the table? Foam? I dont think id do that with my stuff.
i would have used atlas true track.Bachmann needs to redesign the ho and n scale easy track turnouts
you didn't show where you put the 3" pieces
what about the 2 small straight tracks that came with it. where do those go?
I'm so tight on cash in using flextrack and life like track
You can get it at lowes
The backing music in this video makes me want to slash away at the viens in my wrists!
@nickfrank1 Cork is recommended but not required.
48" strips will not work for side braces
@ekoslosky Dream plan build. It was a freebe from MRR magazine
I am going to file it
@penguinejb Not only that, it's easier to use. I hate EZ Track. If it isn't aligned just right when it snaps together, it can bang into the track connectors, and damage it.
Why does this guy sound like the Mr. Keaton from Family Ties
Because it IS him! Or the actor who played him, rather.
hi guys having some trouble finding this foam board stuff in the uk and just wondering were i could get it from
where did you get that foam,i tried looking it up on Amazon.com and i couldn't find it
How would you switch the switch tracks?
I hope this works with n scale
how come his E-Z track is white? I had some black and I see white on every website and most of the books I have its white.
also, is there much of a diffrence between E-Z track and cork Roadbed? what do I have to do to transition it?
dcc ftw
Where can you get those manual turnout switches instead of those remote ones?
I'm researching diy railroad layouts and found a great resource at Jareks hobby club (google it if you're interested)
I remember seeing them in a model railway expansion pack you can find turnouts with no wires but i don't know if there is another way other than buying the expansion pack
Just follow the process laid out in these guides and soon you’ll be well on your way to having the model railroad you’ve always wanted! dld.bz/theprocess
hi everyone ,if anyone else trying to find out how to build a model railroad layout plans try Pycanta Model Railroaders Protocol (do a search on google ) ? Ive heard some unbelievable things about it and my mate got great results with it.
I dont like roadbed track, the only kind i really liked was kato unitrack when i used to have N scale. it cost more than the trains and broke before the trains did.
where can you buy that type of foam?
whats the song throught the video?
For an elevated area of track, don't they sell trusses at hobby stores that could do that job for me?
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most definatly
can you use peco track
where u get the track plan?
Does this particular layout have a name? I notice you have a layout instruction sheet for this layout. Where can I get it?
Glen
Bachmann E-Z Track pack, your first railroad, is the name, they range from $150-$200 but you could look on ebay.
bachman trains blow i had one that broke my lil bros spectrum broke and another one i got is so loud
is it roco geoline track
were can i buy bachmann track
That's is funny.
Any alternatives to insulation foam?
We do not get that material easily in india
try using regular foam?
There are several factors in diy railroad layouts. One plan I discovered that successfully combines these is the Jareks Hobby Club (google it if you're interested) it's the most helpful guide that I have ever heard of. Check out the interesting information .
I would like the paper copy of the instructions. Where can I get that??
nowhere
Anyone have any idea ghow I can get hold of the picture at 1:50?
why not nail the track?
Can anyone tell me how much I would invest into something as seen above?
That exact track can be bought in a pack sold by Bachman, it's a great value for 135-150 USD. The wood and foam board for about 100. The scenery could be done for as little as 100, but you could spent a lot of time and money on that portion of your layout if you'd choose to make it really something to be proud of.
Too much
+Greg Lee After it's complete, around $3,000.00 or more.
a lot more than you think. people say OMG WOW when they here people saying they spent over 1k on model railroading but starting from scratch this hobby really adds up! My first train was 200.... the benchwork was around 200... the scenery BASICS were 100... the track.. idk.. but that's already 500 $$$$! good luck
I have Lionel
I have that dvd
Me to
can you do this with N scale?
Of course. It's the same just on a smaller scale. The good thing with N scale is you can fit more in the same space than what you can with HO scale.
+Kris B N-Scale is too small.
Sweet:)
+1BlubeTube Lol "too small."
xrayracer1 Yes, n-scale is too small, it's nice for a desk or kitchen-table, under-the-bed or on top of a dresser or under a small-tree during the holidays. Other-than-that, HO all the way, but, G-SCALE would be the ultimate, wish I could do that.
chalukya nayaka
chalukya nayaka1 minute ago
hey ,if anyone else wants to uncover how do you make a model train layout try Vaxicorn Railroaders Membership Guide (do a search on google ) ? Ive heard some super things about it and my buddy got excellent results with it.
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chalukya nayaka
chalukya nayaka1 minute ago
i would have used atlas true track.Bachmann needs to redesign the ho and n scale easy track turnouts
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TB7 Productions
TB7 Productions2 weeks ago
Where can you get those manual turnout switches instead of those remote ones?
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chalukya nayaka
chalukya nayaka2 minutes ago
you forgot the Hayes Bumpers
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chalukya nayaka
chalukya nayaka43 seconds ago
Awesome video, thanks. Pulled out my HO set from the early 70's out of storage last year. Always wanted a 4x8 layout for it. Although I want to start back and use N scale, I'm really thinking of using this for the old girl. Now that I am getting old, I am starting to do stuff I wanted to as a kid. Thanks again for the idea.
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Sillysupercena
Sillysupercena5 months ago
Why does this guy sound like the Mr. Keaton from Family Ties
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michigandon
michigandon4 months ago
Because it IS him! Or the actor who played him, rather.
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ralph klump
ralph klump3 weeks ago
48" strips will not work for side braces
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Oretorno
Oretorno4 months ago
hey ,if anyone else wants to uncover how do you make a model train layout try Vaxicorn Railroaders Membership Guide (do a search on google ) ? Ive heard some super things about it and my buddy got excellent results with it.
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Bears Trains
Bears Trains3 months ago
spammer
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Nicolas Jouan
Nicolas Jouan2 weeks ago
merci thank you
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Jeff Schwab
Jeff Schwab6 months ago
i would have used atlas true track.Bachmann needs to redesign the ho and n scale easy track turnouts
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Prabal Sharma
Prabal Sharma8 months ago
Any alternatives to insulation foam?
We do not get that material easily in india
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Trains are life
Trains are life1 month ago
try using regular foam?
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thefwaynes
thefwaynes4 months ago
you forgot the Hayes Bumpers
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William Wilson
William Wilson5 months ago
I am going to file it
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Ninebears
Ninebears6 months ago
Awesome video, thanks. Pulled out my HO set from the early 70's out of storage last year. Always wanted a 4x8 layout for it. Although I want to start back and use N scale, I'm really thinking of using this for the old girl. Now that I am getting old, I am starting to do stuff I wanted to as a kid. Thanks again for the idea.
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Trains are life
Trains are life1 month ago
STOP NOW .... DO NOT COPY THIS TRACK LAYOUT! I have several reasons! first... this is called Model railroading... and while you CAN do whatever you want its more fun to stick with typical track stuff. Now you see this double oval shape.. one short way and one long way. Why would a train take the long way when it can go the short way? Unless you make a tunnel or a bridge with a weight limit on the shorter way round don't use this track plan.
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joshua evans
joshua evans6 months ago
why not nail the track?
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sunil george
sunil george7 months ago
interesting points ,if anyone else wants to uncover ho scale layout plans try Corbandy HO Scale Crusher ( search on google ) ? Ive heard some awesome things about it and my mate got excellent success with it.
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Raymond Leggs
Raymond Leggs6 months ago
I dont like roadbed track, the only kind i really liked was kato unitrack when i used to have N scale. it cost more than the trains and broke before the trains did.
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Raymond Leggs
Raymond Leggs6 months ago
Liquid nails is toxic! Dont use it! read the label on any adhesive if you have bad lungs!
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akr3985fan
akr3985fan1 year ago (edited)
The Adhesive that is Used in this Video has (( FORMALDEHYDE )) meaning it can be Highly TOXIC if used in area's that's not "WELL Ventilated", You NEED to show an Alternative Adhesive that is NON" Toxic to Use that is Also FOAM" Friendly but is safe to use indoors and by all that uses that includes all ages from young Kids to elderly age Adults especially one's that has Breathing problems..
This Adhesive needs to be treated with well respect if USED if you get any of it on you, You need to wash it off Immediately READ" all of the Ingredients and For young Kids and younger Adults adults supervision should Present..
Lets have Fun in this Hobby but do in a safe Matter that is not going to Hurt anyone in any Matter of Way..
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Raymond Leggs
Raymond Leggs6 months ago
+akr3985fan can you use caulking or that new silocon based injectable flex seal?
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