Building HO Train Layout - Ep 1 - Foundation & Track Plans!

This is episode 1 of a long serious where I build a 4 x 8 HO layout in my office. The plan is to make a realistic layout based on my home state of Colorado. To follow up on future episode, please subscribe to know when they pop up. Thank you and enjoy!

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Camera - iPhone

#HOLayout #ModelRailroad #HOScale

[robertcrundwell]

I am a 73 yr old Veteran with Parkinson’s who is on a fixed income and who is building his first layout starting with a 4x8 made from pieces from 50yrs of collecting. Many of the buildings are in the original boxes not put together, and no longer made. Due to my tremors I will have it wired. It is a freelance called the Chippewa Northern “ with connections to Canadian National and Chicago & Northwestern.A couple of add-ons are in planning; one a residential neighborhood with no trackage running through it.

[meghanshutler]

My teen son has gotten really into model trains. I've been looking for a simple DIY train table. This is such an awesome way to make one!

[DF-etgs]

I've been preparing to do a slot car table build; what a great way to do a table top that can be broken down.
I was thinking 2x4, plywood and maybe a hinge on my garage wall.
Totally doing this instead. Thanks for posting

[Bill_D.]

My dad built me a 4x6 plywood benchwork about 1 foot high. For me, I was like an architect, relaying different designs and never tacking or glueing it done. It never got old or boring.

[giacomopeters]

Just a thought. I never scored by styrofoam and have not experienced any problem. You might suggest using more 3’ flex track to reduce the number of rail joints, which will improve conductivity. Just ideas. I find #4 turnouts work fine in a yard while saving space which means more track! Good starter video. Keep sharing it is a great hobby to promote.

[markgarvin]

This is the channel I’m going to watch on building my model railroad town

[sergioarroyoguerrero]

Building HO scale layout.
Atlas code 100 tracks.
Flex tracks.
Manual switch.
Bumpers.
Curves tracks 22", autoracks and boxcars 86'.
Good job my friend.
Where is you 🐱 Binx ?
Scooby Doo is a good dog.

[rickmoustier]

I really enjoyed your videos, very helpful and informative.

[charlesmorschauser]

A 22 inch gives you 44 inch diameter fits on a 4by 8 it's always good to use the biggest radius you can

[edwardkoziol]

Olf, if that doesn't give a man chills, that's a strong man 3:02

[mikey_scog]

Hello I'm new to the hobby and want to dive deeper in to it and I would like to use this as my first track is it possible I can get a list of what you used, thank you greatly

[KenPryor]

Just found your channel. Subscribed and looking forward to watching all your videos. I don't currently have a layout, but hope to someday.

[sergioarroyoguerrero]

Building HO scale train layout.
My layout is N scale.
Atlas and Bachmann tracks.
Code 80.
Flex tracks.
Nails for fixed.
Manual and remote switch.
Atlas and Bachmann.
DC locomotives.

[sheldonbeiler]

If your AC doesn’t work, just listen to this foam crunching and squeaking on repeat

[sallyjoeboyd]

Thought you were gonna cut your wrist at 2:56! Careful of your blade’s line of travel sir! When the blade slips on the foam you lose control!

[pedrov.piffaut]

Hi - Thank you for a very interesting video. I have a question for the experts: I used to run analog Marklin trains on M tracks, and now I would like to switch to DCC: What would be the best way to go DCC in terms of tracks (M, C, or K)? Should I use Marklin or another brand of tracks? Please, I would be grateful if someone could help me with this. Thank you!!!

[jassemalzahrani]

Ebay is great but always support local if you can good video

[jeffpotter]

Support your local Hobby Store. Sure you may pay a little more. But you can just walk in and pick what you need !!!!

[jj]

Just subscribed I'm very interested in how you've progresed but why didn't lay the grass feilds ect first or what is your plan thanks

[Mr.Salazar]

If u don’t like the sound of foam, say and also, this is a cool train build