Cost... I don't really keep track, but there is a scap piece of a 4x8 piece of foam at $20 for the whole sheet, 2 pieces of flex track at $4 each, lots of white glue, sand and dirt from a construction site, some tree kits and Woodlands Scenics foam... Under $50, I'm guessing. It cost more to buy all of the assorted materials, but most have been used on 3 or 4 layouts, so the full cost doesn't really count.
The medium sized layout is in my videos, and I'm just completing the "large" version. It's not that large, at 4' x 11', but it's about as large as I plan on building anytime soon. I'll post some video of it when the trees are completed. I'm really pleased with how the large layout has turned out.
VERY Nice!! When it got to the part that showed the actual size I was amazed to say the least. The first part not only looked huge, but it looked REAL!! Well done my friend!!
I was wondering the same thing, terencefree. There is something about bluegrass music and small mountain steam train that goes together like bread and butter. I wish he would have let the song finish. LOL Oh and BTW awesome railroad!!
Super liitle layout, love the gray station. Is that a commercial kit? Been looking for one like that. OGR had one like this, but tooling was damaged and never replaced.
@grits3d you're welcome! I just need a small layout idea. Not much space, but I could almost put something like this on my drasser. I guess I didnt know that you could bend flex track that much.
I think the depot was from Ameritowne, but I can't find another one at the moment. Styrene kit, pretty inexpensive, nice massing. Definitely not scratch. It's too square to be one of my scratch-built structures...
dont make it bigger. I like it the way it is. Tell me, how what did you make that tunnel out of? And where can I get those english style freight cars? One more question: Is On30 rolling stock compatible with Regular HO track gauge.
I enjoy the questions... It means people find the layout interesting.
The tunnel is 2" pink foam, just like the base, with latex paint and scenery over. The freight cars are mostly from the Thomas the Tank Engine cars, all HO, and heavily weathered and modified. And On30 does run on HO track. This track is Atlas Code 83 flex, buried in ballast.
This layout will stay small, but I'm thinking the next will be bigger, so the bigger trains have a place to run.
How did you get that to work, I tried using Plaster of Paris, but for some reason, it didn't work, and I am gonna have to return my layout to it's former wooden tabletop appearance.
There are some good Youtube videos that show how to do this. Search for "extruded foam scenery." Basically you glue layers of foam together, carve them into hills and whatever, paint with tan latex paint, and then add grass and bushes. Woodland Scenic probably has some videos as well.
I don't know what technique you used with the plaster, but your comment reminded me of a customer we once had at the train store I once worked at. "Boy," he said, "I'm sure going through a LOT of plaster." And is that stuff HEAVY!
We were puzzled. "How big is your railroad?"
He described an average room size pike. It was only when we got down to details that we found this, uh, silly person was trying to build mountains out of soild plaster! It was a wonder his benchwork hadn't collapsed!
Thanks SR722, the lighting is all natural, in my backyard. I'm working on ways to replicate the look of daylight using indoor lighting, but it's tough.
I will add that the trees are from Scenic Express, and the color of the "leaves" matched the color of my real trees almost exactly, and really added to the illusion of depth.
Love your layout, and the weathering jobs on your equipment. What do you use for lighting? It looks extremely realistic, especially from the scale perspective.
I like this layout alot. I also like your rolling stock and what they are made from. I might have a go myself as I have loads of OO from they days before I knew about On30.
Cost... I don't really keep track, but there is a scap piece of a 4x8 piece of foam at $20 for the whole sheet, 2 pieces of flex track at $4 each, lots of white glue, sand and dirt from a construction site, some tree kits and Woodlands Scenics foam... Under $50, I'm guessing. It cost more to buy all of the assorted materials, but most have been used on 3 or 4 layouts, so the full cost doesn't really count.
grits3d 3 weeks ago
how much money was put into this without the trains?
4godalone100 3 weeks ago
The medium sized layout is in my videos, and I'm just completing the "large" version. It's not that large, at 4' x 11', but it's about as large as I plan on building anytime soon. I'll post some video of it when the trees are completed. I'm really pleased with how the large layout has turned out.
grits3d 2 months ago in playlist Uploaded videos
Do you have a larger Cumberland Point layout?
TFN5459 2 months ago
Hey! Great little layout. Despite its size, it conveys a story and a place.
Trolleymoose 4 months ago
i think this is video is fantastic. i was shocked by such small size. details were just perfect
donnsand1 6 months ago
All I can say is - Beautiful! Thanks for an enjoyable video and a very well crafted On3 layout!
skee55 6 months ago
VERY Nice!! When it got to the part that showed the actual size I was amazed to say the least. The first part not only looked huge, but it looked REAL!! Well done my friend!!
algolake 7 months ago
Hmm... seem to have a few imported English cars - er, wagons - running around your real estate! 8-)
carmium 7 months ago
Could youj please tell me what the song is that's playing, and who is singing it? Thanks!
bossadude 11 months ago
I was wondering the same thing, terencefree. There is something about bluegrass music and small mountain steam train that goes together like bread and butter. I wish he would have let the song finish. LOL Oh and BTW awesome railroad!!
lighthouscolor 1 year ago
Awesome pizza layout, great video too.
man7sell 1 year ago
Super liitle layout, love the gray station. Is that a commercial kit? Been looking for one like that. OGR had one like this, but tooling was damaged and never replaced.
MrJohn366 1 year ago
this is a crazy way out video man!!!!WTF. Im spinning out!!!oh man wheres my pils
Nevawake 1 year ago
Beautiful! That's just what On30 is all about, great job on this layout!
Me7roiD 1 year ago
wonderful!!
richardyingren 1 year ago
Very cool. I love On30. They're so detailed.
CSXer 1 year ago
wow its like i could reach out and touch it!!!!!
someone7974 1 year ago
nice layout. like the music.
train2589 1 year ago
Sweet Layout!
dreambuilders48808 1 year ago
Just realized I got the dimensions wrong. It's not 32"x24", it's 24"x16". Or 610x406 mm. And I'm working on a really big 48"x36" layout now.
grits3d 1 year ago
@grits3d what is the song that you are using in video.
terencefree 1 year ago
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@grits3d what is the song that you are using in video.
terencefree 1 year ago
@grits3d what radius curves did you use to make that? Also, please tell me where you got them. Nice scenery!
skybluedragonator 11 months ago
@grits3d 24"x16"?what radius curves did you use to make that? Also, please tell me where you got them. Nice scenery!
skybluedragonator 11 months ago
The track is Atlas HO code 83 flex track, bent to a 6" radius and glued down to the foam base.
Thanks for the compliment!
grits3d 11 months ago
@grits3d you're welcome! I just need a small layout idea. Not much space, but I could almost put something like this on my drasser. I guess I didnt know that you could bend flex track that much.
skybluedragonator 11 months ago
This is amazing!!!! i look forward to meeting you tomorrow,
Brandon
84318i 2 years ago
What can I say. Simply outstanding!!
Thank you for sharing that.
OldEphram1 2 years ago
Fooled me, looked bigger than it actually is. Very impressive. Can anyone tell me who sings the song or what the tittle is please.
Strayaman 2 years ago
Very nice, good vibrations, good music.
Very natural daylight with natural shadows-great!
Todaylight 2 years ago
I love the old black and white intro. The music is great/
dansuehath 2 years ago
Very nice.
Well done !
aviseurs 2 years ago
BRAVO! BRAVO!! Loved it!
brohoop 2 years ago
can you tell us about the depot? kit? brand? scratch?
honauerart 2 years ago
I think the depot was from Ameritowne, but I can't find another one at the moment. Styrene kit, pretty inexpensive, nice massing. Definitely not scratch. It's too square to be one of my scratch-built structures...
grits3d 2 years ago
dont make it bigger. I like it the way it is. Tell me, how what did you make that tunnel out of? And where can I get those english style freight cars? One more question: Is On30 rolling stock compatible with Regular HO track gauge.
Im chock full of questions man.
WhyAyeMann 2 years ago
I enjoy the questions... It means people find the layout interesting.
The tunnel is 2" pink foam, just like the base, with latex paint and scenery over. The freight cars are mostly from the Thomas the Tank Engine cars, all HO, and heavily weathered and modified. And On30 does run on HO track. This track is Atlas Code 83 flex, buried in ballast.
This layout will stay small, but I'm thinking the next will be bigger, so the bigger trains have a place to run.
grits3d 2 years ago
Thanks a ton and yes I do find the layout interesting. Im trying to build a similar layout, small but highly detailed.
Thanks for the help :P
WhyAyeMann 2 years ago
How did you get that to work, I tried using Plaster of Paris, but for some reason, it didn't work, and I am gonna have to return my layout to it's former wooden tabletop appearance.
TVRM610 2 years ago
There are some good Youtube videos that show how to do this. Search for "extruded foam scenery." Basically you glue layers of foam together, carve them into hills and whatever, paint with tan latex paint, and then add grass and bushes. Woodland Scenic probably has some videos as well.
grits3d2 2 years ago
TVRM:
I don't know what technique you used with the plaster, but your comment reminded me of a customer we once had at the train store I once worked at. "Boy," he said, "I'm sure going through a LOT of plaster." And is that stuff HEAVY!
We were puzzled. "How big is your railroad?"
He described an average room size pike. It was only when we got down to details that we found this, uh, silly person was trying to build mountains out of soild plaster! It was a wonder his benchwork hadn't collapsed!
NVanWendy 2 years ago
Are you kidding?! That is so cool!! I never would have guessed how small it actually is if you hadnt shown the whole thing. Very nice job!!
EJEouterbelt 2 years ago
Great little layout. Who performs the music on this video?
MAG315 3 years ago 2
Thanks SR722, the lighting is all natural, in my backyard. I'm working on ways to replicate the look of daylight using indoor lighting, but it's tough.
I will add that the trees are from Scenic Express, and the color of the "leaves" matched the color of my real trees almost exactly, and really added to the illusion of depth.
grits3d 3 years ago
Love your layout, and the weathering jobs on your equipment. What do you use for lighting? It looks extremely realistic, especially from the scale perspective.
SR722 3 years ago
Fantastic little layout. Love the rolling stock and depot. First rate stuff! Anxious to see more.
sdj9776 3 years ago
That is an excellent film, and a gorgeous little layout.
bobblackcloud 3 years ago
Excellent modeling AND cinematography. I am a newby to 0n30 and appreciate seeing what can be done in a small space.
boogernuggest 3 years ago
I like this layout alot. I also like your rolling stock and what they are made from. I might have a go myself as I have loads of OO from they days before I knew about On30.
hiesler 3 years ago 2