Build a model train layout: Model railroad scenery Part 1 how to WGH

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14 жыл бұрын

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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@nastynate4916 4 жыл бұрын

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

@twizboi2865 3 жыл бұрын

SAME

@jakobzerjal3008 3 жыл бұрын

Same

@anshpatel1163 3 жыл бұрын

Me too

@rblakeapostol8151 2 жыл бұрын

Yah, and to think that was Michael gross narrating.

@TTTasman 2 жыл бұрын

Same bro. Finally decided to get back into it 7 years later

@methedr 11 жыл бұрын

To each his own. I have enjoyed 50 year of model railroading as a hobby. Only smart people would understand.

@rosalisadocile8388 5 жыл бұрын

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!

@jaymensenn6064 6 жыл бұрын

This is how I learned how to make a scenic layout. First directional video I ever watched. HUGE thanks for the info and ideas!

@ananyashukla5681 3 жыл бұрын

Used to watch this so many times when i was young. Those were the days

@stefanwosinsky1935 4 жыл бұрын

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

@FlipFlopandFly 8 жыл бұрын

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

@alansmith6376 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@pricejoker3006 9 жыл бұрын

Great video. .... you gave good instructions and actually made a video better than any woodland scenics video ive seen

@SensationalCrafts 3 жыл бұрын

Will be using this as a guide for one of my disabled clients to build his first layout

@sestren2503 14 жыл бұрын

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".

@litlesadletankengineproduc1772 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you this realy useful for me

@Slowmodem1 5 жыл бұрын

I am planning on building my first train layout. This covers a lot of basics. Very good! Thank you for sharing.

@miltonwilches7780 8 жыл бұрын

excelente vídeo muy ilustrativo para los que comenzamos en el mundo del ferromodelismo

@moonacre_ 9 жыл бұрын

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!

@themightygavin 13 жыл бұрын

great how to video

@gabrielfigueroa788 10 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the steps and tips : )

@sandcollector 7 жыл бұрын

Very instructive movie. It´s gonna help me a lot!

@123mboy 13 жыл бұрын

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.

@teemaintwo 12 жыл бұрын

That's the most pleasant voice-over I've ever heard.

@johndaubner973 3 жыл бұрын

Damn, but that looks good. I really need to keep this vid around for when I build my own railroad.

@cadman232 11 жыл бұрын

love the videos lots of help in my ho layout

@MrJohnnyboy1978 12 жыл бұрын

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..

@copsr 10 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks

@PThompsonIA 10 жыл бұрын

Mitt Romney did a really nice job narrating this video

@himparkh 7 жыл бұрын

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 )

@itsyobroaidan 7 жыл бұрын

mitt Romney narrated this

@donaldmoore8920 6 жыл бұрын

Its not Mitt Romney. It's Michael Gross the actor from Family Ties

@noundjadz5286 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@jameslujack2034 6 жыл бұрын

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..

@kalni4863 7 жыл бұрын

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

@LegatusMortis 4 жыл бұрын

This should be on unintentional asmr

@PuzzlyWelded 9 жыл бұрын

excellent DIY instructional

@Eric_Ramirez_Gaming_101 5 жыл бұрын

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!

@melissadarkstalker 11 жыл бұрын

There are even women who do it. anyone with a creative mind and an eye for detail can do it.

@CatspitProductions 11 жыл бұрын

This is great. I’ve wanted to build a simple train board and this helps a lot ;) Come get some Catspit~! ☠

@HoboCrossingcom 11 жыл бұрын

Pretty cool way to make some mountains.

@Branch170 14 жыл бұрын

Muy bueno el video..y muy interesante....!!! muy util..!!!

@PlutoPlanetoid 13 жыл бұрын

very professional videos !!

@ZakWolf 10 жыл бұрын

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.

@xrecon815 13 жыл бұрын

im gonna make this layout in trainz gonna be awesome might post outcome in youtube woot!!! great video!!!!

@InvertLogic 4 жыл бұрын

Nice

@jmk3438 11 жыл бұрын

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

@michakuiper9780 9 жыл бұрын

Yikes, look at all the spam in these comments... it's like a clone army of spammers....

@ladykiller0145 9 жыл бұрын

***** 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.

@baviyasayi9380 9 жыл бұрын

***** 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.

@baazellbub 9 жыл бұрын

***** 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.

@guitargatekeeper 7 жыл бұрын

And then there are 3 spammers.

@cuppajoe2 4 жыл бұрын

Ironic that you say that, just as i was seeing an ad for star wars the clone wars lol!

@AndrewNeilFalconer 14 жыл бұрын

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.

@rafalplaszczyca 10 жыл бұрын

Helpful

@sheponmiah5518 9 жыл бұрын

Excellent video for Designer

@davidblackwell7836 7 жыл бұрын

sexy model railways

@megatwingo 12 жыл бұрын

Interesting video. Thumbs up! :)

@ontariorail1251 3 жыл бұрын

Literally after watching this video i built this layout. They actually sell a set with all the track used

@66NEETS 11 жыл бұрын

great video i gotta tell ya

@Dinotributecreator 12 жыл бұрын

THats the greatest vid ever Id made a realistic railway but its kinda bigger my trains are thomas the tank engine

@matthewblomfield2719 12 жыл бұрын

This is a great help guys thanks allot when are more coming out I need more !!!!! :)

@PetersonRailProductions 14 жыл бұрын

wow i watch this video when we work on my lay out 5 stars

@StupidFoamer 11 жыл бұрын

It was worth the shot lol

@subgashpatne4929 8 жыл бұрын

intresting

@bandnamesaftyeight6612 10 жыл бұрын

Hi it's Justin

@codhaloproductions 11 жыл бұрын

cool

@KlausGunther 12 жыл бұрын

Thanks this is helping me start my first layout, thank you!! Also how many foam boards did yall buy?

@ctnjackson 11 жыл бұрын

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?

@ingram357 8 жыл бұрын

never knew model railroading was so big in India.

@jamest9592 8 жыл бұрын

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?

@mikrohd3929 11 жыл бұрын

epic

@thunderturbine8860 5 жыл бұрын

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

@genelucas1900 5 жыл бұрын

I like and I have a train set at my house and I will get the wood to stand it up and build it

@55longboard55 13 жыл бұрын

sooooooooooo much better than expertville :D

@altermike3197 5 жыл бұрын

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

@angelrana1309 9 жыл бұрын

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.

@ashevilletrainman6989 7 жыл бұрын

lol.. I messed up and bought a 3/4 inch foam sheet... he he. pretty shallow lakes ahead!

@jacobw446 7 жыл бұрын

If you have not laid your track, just get some foam safe glue, like liquid nail, and glue another board on it.

@Spiffyo 7 жыл бұрын

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.

@SteamKing2160 8 жыл бұрын

For leveling concrete, I would use like a toy steamroller to level it out. Yes it will get clogged but it will be realistic.

@snezanavulevic3972 8 жыл бұрын

+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.

@howdoiputthecheeseintheove8437 8 жыл бұрын

How are u gonna do that?

@SteamKing2160 8 жыл бұрын

Maybe get a custom made steamroller that can level out model concrete but doesn't get clogged.

@STICKGUYMB 8 жыл бұрын

And it will look cool

@The20thCenturyLimitedRickyB 6 жыл бұрын

SteamKing2160 wilesco or mamod steam roller lol

@Jasey1258 13 жыл бұрын

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?

@cclagrow 13 жыл бұрын

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

@Ih8kone Жыл бұрын

Here is something else you could do. Replace one of the rerailers with a Bachmann E-Z Track crossing gate.

@sahrilazli1064 7 жыл бұрын

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 .

@mickeymouse6984 9 жыл бұрын

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.

@masonstrainsandplanes3461 9 жыл бұрын

Hey , if you are building a railway you should check out qui... Il stop you there .... No

@burrito1331 13 жыл бұрын

thanks for the vid! i building a godzilla monster island

@plumbingstuffinoregon2471 7 жыл бұрын

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.

@all4lucy 12 жыл бұрын

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?

@LycoValleyRRFan 13 жыл бұрын

@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.

@WhitehouseFilms 12 жыл бұрын

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.

@Saddleback67 14 жыл бұрын

What was the type of foam You used in the for the hills? my computer jammed and won't let me watch any further. Cheers.

@terrybridgeman1920 6 жыл бұрын

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?

@LEON13858 13 жыл бұрын

i can't find foam board that big. where did you get yours.

@jacobfain9 13 жыл бұрын

@atturner6 cool thanks for the help

@LEON13858 13 жыл бұрын

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.

@MrThomo36 14 жыл бұрын

same althoge i am in aus stil helps

@brnesouthwest9915 6 жыл бұрын

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?

@model-man7802 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@emanuelenasoae282 8 жыл бұрын

You should try elumpa railroad buildings alchemist for how to building a model railroad layout ,search on google to reach it !

@mariorolli9156 8 жыл бұрын

+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

@atturner6 13 жыл бұрын

@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.

@DylanRailVids04 5 жыл бұрын

What type of foam is being used on the layout at 3:17?

@nightfangs2910 4 жыл бұрын

Extruded foam

@Ih8kone Жыл бұрын

Can't believe I didn't notice this, but they left out the 2 Hayes bumpers on the spur tracks.

@Saddleback67 14 жыл бұрын

What is the stuff you used to get the shape of the hills?

@c2vts03 12 жыл бұрын

hello What material did you use to build a mountain?

@TruckinGoat 12 жыл бұрын

@HNewton48 Id bet spokesman, woulda been cool to have him in the video tho

@LEON13858 13 жыл бұрын

@terrorrname keep in mind i live in the uk i don't know where i can find home depo here. thanks anyway

@tanyadwayne1682 7 жыл бұрын

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 )

@no55lo43 6 жыл бұрын

then you should not use copy and paste

@LittlePwnageMusicFan 9 жыл бұрын

Why didn't you use Smooth-It from Woodland Scenics?

@leilanikilroy9455 9 жыл бұрын

what train set did you use

@jacobfain9 13 жыл бұрын

@supermiigalaxy thanks for the help

@RazorSharpChannel 11 жыл бұрын

WOW this will be reeeeeeealy helpful for my layout :D Anyone reply to my comment to get sent the photos of it :D

@guitargatekeeper 7 жыл бұрын

Sure I want to see some photos!

@Railwaysmodel 10 жыл бұрын

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,

@matolato519 6 жыл бұрын

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 .

@jmk3438 12 жыл бұрын

nice layout, however, i do prefer atlas code 100 , more realistic.