This is a neat little layout, but there is an issue with it that drives me nuts. The track isn't painted, weathered, or ballasted. That kills any sense of realism you were going for. Sorry, it's a pet peeve of mine. Otherwise, it does look nice.
The layout has to be built from scratch, buy the track for the layout online, it is called "The World's Greatest Hobby Track Pack". Bachmann sells it for about $125 and Kato sells one for $175 that has more realistic looking "ballast" on the track. You have to follow the step by step instructions here at Youtube to build the table and scenery. Total time to build the layout is about a month. Total cost of construction including trains, track, lumber, and scenery is about $1000.
how big should i use for a starter n scale layout. even though i am a 12 year old kid i want to build a model layout. i have recived a huge amount of trains from many companys like flieshmien which is my favorite and many more so if you know please tell me thanks
That was great, have learned a lot from videos like this and going to Train Expos to see great ideas. I like how the track curves in a boomerang shape, that makes it very interesting. My table is 8' by 4', I was wondering since I have a Power Loc track that is 65" x 38", can a curve be less than 38" ? I would love to add an additional track that runs within.
Great video. They make it look easy. I just made an Nscale layout but now Im gonna finish up my lionel/completely redo it. Im doing bridges and tunnels. Can't wait to see how long it will take!
i dont collect trains, im a wargamer by nature, but this video was fantastic and showed me alot of things that will help me in my next board or display piece. Thanks guys!
@Xenomorph237 one thing you can do is use cooking foil, wrap it into a ball then unwrap it, then apply plaster to the dull side of the foil then once it has dried, peel off the foil, and you have a rock face!
I am considering putting Hydrocal on all exposed foam to protect it, because most likely that would be the place where the foam would end up being smashed or cracked somehow.
Great video !!
1merrelgamezgecko 2 days ago
This is a neat little layout, but there is an issue with it that drives me nuts. The track isn't painted, weathered, or ballasted. That kills any sense of realism you were going for. Sorry, it's a pet peeve of mine. Otherwise, it does look nice.
Defiant47 5 days ago
8:14 Dick looks like he's a chef with broccoli!
Thomasfan1673 6 days ago in playlist More videos from GreatestHobby
Fantastic!!
mota1744 2 weeks ago
I plan to build this later in n scale and attach it to my other n layout.
joshuaguimond 3 weeks ago in playlist Favorite videos
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trailerparkboys9 3 weeks ago
wait, could you tell me how to make a tunnel? HELP its too late to go back, step by step, best method and i sub!
terrorrname 1 month ago
no ballast?
wcs1mary 1 month ago
I didn't like that layout looked boring.... Just my opinion though.
GayGamer21 2 months ago
Pro tips. Could save tons of time and headaches. Thanks so much!
embracerace 2 months ago
I am so doing this for my Alaskan White Pass and Yukon Route layout, thanks for the tips though :)
GP49PHS 2 months ago
how long did it take to make that
all4lucy 2 months ago
Text HOTMODEL to 77948
onesaleaday4u 3 months ago
where can i find that layout
dumbblonde537 4 months ago
@dumbblonde537
The layout has to be built from scratch, buy the track for the layout online, it is called "The World's Greatest Hobby Track Pack". Bachmann sells it for about $125 and Kato sells one for $175 that has more realistic looking "ballast" on the track. You have to follow the step by step instructions here at Youtube to build the table and scenery. Total time to build the layout is about a month. Total cost of construction including trains, track, lumber, and scenery is about $1000.
MrYaesu840 3 months ago
Awesome
MrEssendon920 4 months ago
wow this has really helped, i will see my bachamann class 150 going trough lovely scenery yet.
class37trash 4 months ago
helped me so much
awsome vid
PURFECTSHOT 5 months ago
i love the background music at 2:05 and 5:18
joeloveschicago 5 months ago
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joeloveschicago 5 months ago
im starting now
LizakDominik1988 5 months ago
i'm doing this tomorrow
supersurfliner 5 months ago
and about how long does it need to dry? before it becomes solid
terrorrname 6 months ago
great vid weres the best place to by the styrofoam???
MrWolfboy234 6 months ago
hey, um what style ground cover did you use? coarse, fine? a mix? and what shade?
terrorrname 6 months ago
@terrorrname
I think first he put down fine, and then followed it up with a darker shade of a coarse turf.
1991conrail 6 months ago
@1991conrail thanks!
terrorrname 6 months ago
If The Video Buffers, Press Up, Down Left, Or Right! Snake!
emcamev 6 months ago
I did with my lionel made it look great
Dialga1241 7 months ago
i still cant get my layout to look as good as this and i have a 8x4ft train layout, maybe its just me or dick is too go of a modeller
jmsschooner 7 months ago
great name "DICK"
still great modeller
jmsschooner 7 months ago
Where do u get realistic water? please reply to this asap. i need it for my project
megahawk49 8 months ago
@megahawk49 woodlandscenics
terrorrname 7 months ago
that bloke looks like such a tard
UrMumisNum6er1 8 months ago
how big should i use for a starter n scale layout. even though i am a 12 year old kid i want to build a model layout. i have recived a huge amount of trains from many companys like flieshmien which is my favorite and many more so if you know please tell me thanks
zeldafan10199 8 months ago
this looks beautifull
pyronathanpyro 9 months ago
nice job
make more vids
BenandChloeLindridge 9 months ago
great how to. and it looks terrific.
megalolz88 10 months ago
That was great, have learned a lot from videos like this and going to Train Expos to see great ideas. I like how the track curves in a boomerang shape, that makes it very interesting. My table is 8' by 4', I was wondering since I have a Power Loc track that is 65" x 38", can a curve be less than 38" ? I would love to add an additional track that runs within.
mightydesign 10 months ago
Dammit he makes it look so easy....
ferrari24680 11 months ago 3
I wish mine looked that good!
K4JW 11 months ago
he is stupid
DoctorTomi1995 1 year ago
Great video. They make it look easy. I just made an Nscale layout but now Im gonna finish up my lionel/completely redo it. Im doing bridges and tunnels. Can't wait to see how long it will take!
Tommy92L 1 year ago
great video... keep up the good job and the video's coming... thanks
lionellance 1 year ago
Fantastic series of how-to videos. Thanks for teaching basics!
miguelaltes 1 year ago
This looks like all Dick does with his time.
boccarp 1 year ago
dick looks like he's in agony while he's building this layout
fireman1640 1 year ago
what kind of track do you use.
LEON13858 1 year ago
@LEON13858 bachmann easy track
look at the other videos
terrorrname 5 months ago
i dont collect trains, im a wargamer by nature, but this video was fantastic and showed me alot of things that will help me in my next board or display piece. Thanks guys!
buttonfactoryjim 1 year ago
what size is the bourd
samster412 1 year ago
@samster412 8 by 4 foot
aguyfromsweden 1 year ago
@samster412 8' by 4'
monsterjamkid 1 year ago
not too shabby!!! might use the foam for easy and quick access to the landscaping
mjtunstall1976 1 year ago
for my rock face i used a type of sealing material and then naled it to the track and then painted it grey
micksquizzy 1 year ago
I am going to use those rock molds by Woodland Scenics. Only on the areas that won't be covered by turf.
Xenomorph237 1 year ago
@Xenomorph237 one thing you can do is use cooking foil, wrap it into a ball then unwrap it, then apply plaster to the dull side of the foil then once it has dried, peel off the foil, and you have a rock face!
brutformen 1 year ago 14
@brutformen Great money saving tip, thanks.
miguelaltes 1 year ago
wonder ful series!! 10/10!!! i wish i could make the same one but inm getting a free train table/ layout.....
runeexpert1 1 year ago
This is all so beautiful!
darkjumpy 1 year ago
does the excess pavement just peel of easy?
skittlesrozanski 1 year ago
thank you gratesst hobby
MrThomo36 1 year ago
and follow it up with a republican amount of scenic cement
LFchinatown 1 year ago
Dude, close your mouth or you're going to catch a fly!
box306 1 year ago
I am considering putting Hydrocal on all exposed foam to protect it, because most likely that would be the place where the foam would end up being smashed or cracked somehow.
AndrewNeilFalconer 1 year ago
great video its helped me alot and you make it look so easy 10/10
TheRunescapeHero1 1 year ago 24
@TheRunescapeHero1 it is easy, but VERY time consuming.
GLINA126 8 months ago