You are so very welcome! Thank you for the nice comment. Happy modeling!

I’m building a n scale 3x6 portable layout

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I wouldn't go Bigger or much bigger than 4x8. You want room to.move around and be able to reach all sides of the layout

+Sean Gaston I'm sorry, but there are no plans available for this layout.

works with power-loc track too?

Our Sub Terrain Layouts are designed using the Atlas Track. I'm sorry, but we are not familiar with power-loc track, so we cannot suggest if this is a valid option with the Sub Terrain Layouts. It is our understanding that other types of track may not have the same variety of track pieces as Atlas. Redesigning a track plan and layout should be attempted by someone who is knowledgeable about the Sub Terrain Lightweight Layout System.

Its very similar to Bachmann EZ-track, the only difference is how the track pieces together (through side joints instead of pegs and rail joiners)

We have not tested or tried EZ-track either. We only use Atlas track on our layouts and cannot speak to how it will work. You would need to completely redesign the track layout. You might try consulting someone at your local hobby shop that is familiar with either track.

What kind of track problems? What scale are you working in. I use Tomix track for my n scale. Just plug and play. No laying down road or soldering

Hello! For a base you can either use plywood or our ½ in (1.27 cm) Foam Sheet. Happy modeling!

It is original music made here by our Art department. It is a random compilation of multiple soundtracks, and exists no where else other than on our videos.

Hello! We like to use a plastic tube (styrene or even a drinking straw) to run the wire through. Holes can be drilled into the foam and base in the Sub Terrain building stage and extend below the base and above the surface. Apply Plaster Cloth around the tubes/straws. When you are ready to run the wiring, the tubes/straws act as a wiring conduit. Happy modeling!

Woodland Scenics Thank you very much!! I really like your products, by the way.

Hi Mark! The greatest sound deadening operation will come from using Track-Bed™. However, our foam products do help with this. Typically we'll place 1/2" SubTerrain Foam Sheets on the plywood for a layout base.

Djamond Bennett Hello Djamond, We thank you for your confidence in us to produce such a video, however our expertise is model scenery and buildings, not trains. We prefer to let the experts in weathering trains do the instructing. If you will search 'weathering trains,' in KZfaq, you will find loads of videos about weathering boxcars, locos and other videos about customizing your rolling stock. Happy Modeling!

@@ModelSceneryExpert yeah there was so. Many videos on KZfaq about weathering....

+Jaro Drela That's a great idea...the shape is correct. We don't see why you could not use them to model power lines.

Yes, you should use the ¼ inch sheets and make it the width of the tunnel portal.

All of our Risers and Inclines/Declines are the same width. However, for smaller scales you can bevel cut the Riser or Incline/Decline to make a narrower top. Do not cut into the bottom of the Riser, just cut the corners of into a steep angle leaving the desired width on the top of the Riser. You can use our Hot Wire Foam Cutter and Bow and Guide to do this.

@@ModelSceneryExpert I thought about that, but of course that means you can't put two or more close together. Ah, well, I'll think of something.

Asher Bar-Yadin Hello! There are many suppliers that sell large pieces of foam. The pink foam you see is insulation foam used when building houses and other structures. You might try a building supply store like Home Depot or Lowes...they should have sheets as large as 4' x 8'. Hope this helps! Remember that this type of foam will out-gas and cause many water feature products to crack, ruining your water feature. It is IMPERATIVE that you cover the foam with Plaster Cloth or other plaster product, sealing ALL holes to keep this from happening. Hope this is helpful to you!

+Woodland Scenics Ok thank you

Woodland Scenics Track-Bed™ will fit the Bachmann E-Z Track®. E-Z Track does works by itself as a stand-alone track and track bed product. However, if you want quieter and smoother train operation and/or a higher track, then you should use our Track-Bed with the E-Z Track.

Yes! Our products are easy to use and offer realistic results.

Can you give us a little more information about your project? Is your project intended to be not permanent (completely disassembled)? Will the Risers and Inclines/Declines be permanently affixed to the layout base? Will they be covered in Plaster Cloth for a hard shell?

@@ModelSceneryExpert Thank you for getting back to me so quickly :). My project/layout is intended to be semi-permanent, as I want it to stay in one place for a while, but also want to be able to take it apart should I move to another house in the future. I'm thinking that the risers and inclines/declines will be permanently affixed to the layout, as I don't want to worry about tracing a complete track outline more than once. In terms of Plaster Cloth, I plan on using it for some of my planned scenery (I'll likely have mountains/tunnels and three grade crossings), though I've heard covering the risers/inclines with masking tape works well, too. The head of operations at my model railroad club also told me that when it is time for me to move, I can pull up the track and structures, cut through the scenery to get to the sheets of plywood underneath, and disconnect the plywood sheets so I can transport the layout in separate parts. He also said that when I do put the layout back together, I can use Gap Filler to repair the scenery as best I can. Thank you again!!

Have you ever considered using our Mod-U-Rail system? Based on the description of what you want for your layout, we think that Mod-U-Rail would be ideal for you. This system enables modelers to build a layout in modules that can easily be taken apart and moved. The Mod-U-Rail Kit Stands provide the optimum base that is easy to put together and access underneath the layout. The stands bolt together so they are easy to disassemble. The Mod-U-Rail System does not use a plywood layout base, but a foam base. When you move, there would be no plywood to cut through and re-attach together because the modules are built in sections. You could even glue the track down on each module, leaving the track pieces at the end of the module unglued so they are easy to re-attach. Check out our video on Mod-U-Rail and see if it will work for you. woodlandscenics.woodlandscenics.com/show/video/ModURail As it sounds like you are just starting out with your layout, we recommend consulting our Complete Guide to Model Scenery. This manual is a guide to how to build a layout from start to finish and provides detailed descriptions of our products as well as illustrated instructions on how and when to use products on your layout. woodlandscenics.woodlandscenics.com/show/item/C1208 Regarding your question about the track: we think you should build all the scenery and simply lay the track without gluing each section down. Tack the track down in strategic areas using Low Temp Foam Glue. The track will stay in place as long as it is not bumped, or the layout shifted. Low Temp Foam Glue can be peeled off of track pretty easily, so if the track needed to be pulled up, it won’t be hard to re-attach.

@@ModelSceneryExpert Thank you for letting me know about your Mod-U-Rail system, I'll most certainly have to look into that. Additional thanks for your tips on how best to lay the track. I will likely have two tunnels on my layout, though, so I'm wondering if perhaps I should lay that section of track prior to constructing the tunnels.

Yes, any track that will be laid should be tested and installed before constructing the tunnels. Before you permanently attach the tunnels, check the clearance with the train. Imagine that you have a town with only track in it, then build the layout around the track.

warhol200 Hello! Our SubTerrain Risers and Inclines are all 2 1/2" wide. To use them for O scale, you will need to place two of them side-by-side. Hope this helps!

Hello! Are you referring to the system as a whole, or to a specific product?

I would also like more information on this. I want to know if the track will fit on the risers? Or is it too wide?

Our Risers are 2 ½ inches wide. When using the Lionel FasTrack, you can use two Risers attached side by side to make your risers 5 inches wide.

Notebock MusicDUDE Hello! Yes, you can use whatever products you choose for modeling your terrain and landscape. However, we design all of our products to work together, fully test them for performance, and we cannot offer an opinion as to how well other manufacturers’ products will perform. As far as the SubTerrain Lightweight Layout System itself, the Risers and Inclines/Declines are patented products, so they are not available through any other manufacturer. Hope this helps!

Our apologies for the delayed response. Medium grade is better for OO.

@@ModelSceneryExpert Ok, thank you.

Hello! Yes, risers were installed in the beginning of the video before the landscaping was done.

This is just a quick overview video showing you how easy it is to build a layout. Yes, you can use Bachmann E-Z track. Some of the installation may need to be reconfigured and is only recommended for experienced modelers.

Ok,thank you very much.

Sam Morse

Megaspartan Bloks Hello Josh! We have not tested blue painter’s tape, so we cannot be 100% sure it will not show through the Plaster Cloth. Chances are it will not be seen, but you may need to add an additional layer or two. If you are applying landscape materials, this will also help hide the blue tape, should it show through. Hope this is helpful!

I use blue masking tape all the time and it doesn't show through, go for it

Your request has been passed along to our Product Development department for consideration.

Hi Gayle! Though this is not part of our products, I did do a little research for you and hope that the following link will better provide you with the information you need. groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/dept56/conversations/messages/61351

Hello! Our SubTerrain layouts are designed using the Atlas Track. We have not tested Hornby track, so we are unable to offer an opinion as to how it will perform.

Oh okay then thanks for the help! i may test it myself if i`m feeling like testing OO gauge track on your HO gauge track-bed.

Yes, EZ track can be used with Risers.

This video was made many years ago and we are no longer sure which song was used, but all the music we use in our videos is free of licensing.

I am sorry, but as of right now unfortunately the SubTerrain does not come in any type of a kit. I am unsure if this is something we might offer in the future, but I will forward your request on to our Product Development department for consideration. If we do decide to offer it, we will post it in our Coming Soon area on our Website for new products, so you can keep checking there.woodlandscenics.woodlandscenics.com/show/category/ComingSoon?perPage=1900

Woodland Scenics you should really get on that. I would totally buy it. It would be so convenient.

+Joseph McHugh Hello Joseph, we do have several kits which utilize the SubTerrain System. They are just not listed with the SubTerrain System, which means you have brought up a good point that we need to look at. Here is the link to the product page listing the available kits, woodlandscenics.woodlandscenics.com/show/category/LAKits If you have any questions, please let us know. Thanks for your interest!

I believe you may referring to the Hot Wire Foam Cutter (ST1435). The ST1435 model is for use in the United States. There are three additional models that are wired for use in Europe, the UK and Australia/New Zealand. Hope this answers what you were asking.

Good morning Iv Re, I am placing the link below for our website. Each of our product do have specifications and pricing. Costs of course to build a layout depends on the products chosen to reach the desired results of your layout.woodlandscenics.woodlandscenics.com/

Martin Laird Oh absolutely! Many of our products are used by tabletop gamers to make scenery for their wargaming tables. We do however recommend that if you use our products to make your landscape scenery, i.e. foliage, trees, turfs, etc...you should seal your landscape with a solution made of 4 parts Minwax Polycrylic to 1 part water. Spray this solution on your scenery using a household sprayer. Hope this helps!

***** Thank you for the reply! I'm hoping to embark on remaking the battle of chickamauga in the american civil war!

Martin Laird Have fun with your project, Martin! If you are inclined to share, we would love to see some photos when you are done! You can send them to marketing@woodlandscenics.com. Thanks!