Building Model Railroader's HO scale Virginian Ry. model railroad

Managing editor David Popp takes you on a tour of the HO scale Virginian Ry. He'll show you some of the key features of this expandable 4 x 8 model train layout. You'll also learn how the prototype railroad inspired the design. The first part of the Virginian Ry. series appears in the January 2012 issue of Model Railroader. Be sure to check http://mrr.trains.com/ for regular updates on this model train layout and more how-to videos.

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[CowenSub2011]

where can you get those scale and can you get them in n scale or does it matter what model scale you have

[montanafay]

I love this project I love the applachian mountains and it is cool how you made it in a 4x8

[GOCHICOAPRODUCTIONS]

thanks or the help

[STICKGUYMB]

This layout is amazing! It's just about all I would want with a small model railroad. I would consider building this someday, but not now since I'm only 14.

I'm excited to see how this layout gets built, though!

[ekapus]

Looks good guys, the scene at 0:11 looks killer. But I don't understand why your hills are all covered in shrubbery instead of trees.

[ollieahokas]

a very good video!

[vidfreak727]

@K4JW

oh i see. I dont know much about railroad history so I didnt know that. Thanks!

[K4JW]

@vidfreak727 thats because like most southeastern railroads they ran thier locomotives long hood forward for better crew protection at grade crossings, plus it was similar to being in a steam loco kind of a heritage thing.N&W and Southern railways all ran LHF also and the long hood end was considered the front.They did this until the new saftey cab locos came out.

[metraF40PH163]

I always enjoy MR video's! Keep them coming

[MrHadley2011]

The VGN is in my backyard.... no shit it runs right thru Rock WV.