I'm Building a New HO Train Layout - Model Railroading

A while back I was asked to build a model train layout for someone so I got to work figuring out a plan for it. There were several designs however I eventually found one I was quite fond of.

The layout features two mainline tracks, one which over laps it's self for an interesting effect. Although this layout is far from done it is a good start and I can't wait to start adding some scenery.

[fernandochavez]

The young person who receives this layout is a lucky person. Thanks

[wilde]

Union Pacific Big Boy reminded me of something from my childhood. I saw and heard the Southern Pacific 4294 in a train station right before it was taken out of service in the early 1950’s. Yes I am old, I must have been 5 or 6 at the time. The noise and steam and the monumental size of the engine is something I’ve never forgotten. My uncle worked for Southern Pacific that’s why I got to be up close to the beast. The hiss and rumbling of those HUGE steam engines was unbelievable.

[IwshIcldstrtover]

Am I ever glad that I found your channel on YouTube! I am amazed at what you've built on an 8x4 sheet of plywood! Thank you for this educational video! You're amazing!

[revrup]

“Leaning on the Everlasting Arms.” Great choice!

[Lancelot_Jago]

Sir, your energy and enthusiasm translates immensely through your presentation. I want to thank you for keeping me motivated to get my layout out of the computer and into reality. Cheers. Lance 🇦🇺

[LeonardoFox-es]

Union Pacific Big Boy reminded me of something from my childhood. I saw and heard the Southern Pacific 4294 in a train station right before it was taken out of service in the early 1950’s. Yes I am old, I must have been 5 or 6 at the time. The noise and steam and the monumental size of the engine is something I’ve never forgotten. My uncle worked for Southern Pacific that’s why I got to be up close to the beast. The hiss and rumbling of those HUGE steam engines was unbelievable.

[LRSX]

Awesome! That's impressive that the bigboy navigates 18" radius! Nice track work harrison!

[stevemagown]

WOW! I’m speechless! This is truly an amazing project. I was stunned how it spread over multiple rooms. What a formidable experience conceived in the mind of Klaus and so expertly laid-out. The film and footage are very well produced giving the viewer the actual feeling of riding these trains though this magical scenery. Well done Cam.

[ATSFProductions]

It will be exciting to see the new layout when it's fully done!

[jamesemerson]

Hi, I would remove that hump on the side of the bridge track you repaired. cut the risers back to where it is level straight across the bridge. Then shave the cut-out section of risers level and then replace. This would be the time to do it and save a lot of unwanted uncoupling issues in the future. Great job I'm a big fan of your videos.

[marilynbables]

This makes me appreciate the real-life topography issues of building and working the Railroad lines. Excellent skill work.

[strongarm_]

This is a great starter video to showcase how to make a model railroad
I find it more simple and not as boring as other channels

[christophermondone]

Great job Harrison, nice trouble shooting. Great information included by you explaining why and how you did what all you did. Self explanatory. For the beginners and old railroaders alike. Now the fun part begins. Doing the scenery and buildings, roads and making the layout come alive, to make it's own little world. You have made it have so much possibilities to explore. I give you 4 star's out of 5. I would of given you 5 star's, but I didn't want to give you the Bug Head, hahaha 😂😆🤪. But you did deserve the 5 star's anyway. Great Presentation my friend. Keep up the good work you always do in all your videos. Even when you have a snafoos, you take the time showing how to correct each one. In order to make things work. 👋👍👍👍🚂

[steveg]

Good video for the newbies. Interesting way of fixing the roadbed in place. I think you have become the rockstar model railroader to your younger fans. Well done

[robertcrundwell]

Thanks, Harrison. Since my move from Florida to Ohio to be closer to family because of my medical issues, the Chippewa Northern has to be rebuilt, starting with a 4 x 8 table given to me. Been looking at layout designs, and I really like this one. It has also given me some other possible add-ons, an L shape at one end for a large city since I have at least 50 city buildings from the old layout. Like a lot of cities the trackage will be on the outskirts. I have never used the cans as weights but I will now.

[nyglover]

For an old guy getting back into the hobby. Young sir you make it easy great videos.

[MrMark]

What a great layout, Harrison. I can hardly wait for your future videos on this layout. It was a lot of work but in the long run it all paid off. Thanks for sharing this wonderful video.

[davephillips]

Well done! Great learning opportunity. Thx.

[joshjosh]

You, sir are magic with these model trains. Im a truck driver so i dont think i have the time to have another layout like i did when i was younger, but if i ever do get the time to enjoy one, im most definitely going to ask your advice beforehand! Great job!

[johnblair]

This video comes at a good time for me because Im going to help a friend build an N scale layout and I haven't built any layouts other than O gauge 3 rail in over 30 years. Materials and techniques have changed in that time and I love that straight pin trick. NICE.