Build a model train layout: Model railroad track how to WGH

This video series, hosted by Michael Gross, will teach you the simple how-to workshop techniques you need to know to take an HO scale electric train set and make it a scenic model railroad. We'll show you how to build a 4x8 model train table (benchwork) from plywood, lay sections of track, create easy realistic scenery using foam and paint, assemble model buildings, and wire your layout with a DC power pack. When youre done, youll have a railroad that operates well and looks real. Our techniques would work in N, O, S, G, or Z scale also. This video is scene 4, Laying Track how-to. For more information and a free booklet with more tips visit greatesthobby.com. The World's Greatest Hobby program is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the fun, relaxing, and fascinating hobby of model railroading. Primary sponsors of our series are Atlas Model Railroad Co., Bachmann Trains, Kato Precision Railroad Models, Wm. K. Walthers Inc., and Kalmbach Publishing. Co, publisher of Model Railroader and Classic Toy Trains magazines. To contact the World's Greatest Hobby e-mail Info@GreatestHobby.com

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• Bachmann
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• model train track
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• HO model train N model train

[DetectorOCD]

amazing. THANKS this helps me a lot

[JBofBrisbane]

@BIAelite - A year ago, I know, but - HO and OO trains run on the same gauge track (16.5mm), even though they are built to slightly different scales.

16.5mm is reasonably accurate for standard gauge in HO - in OO it's about seven scale inches too narrow.

[JBofBrisbane]

@jabber1990 - nintendofanboy45 told part of the story. E-Z Trak with nickel-silver rail & grey base (not white) is better as the steel rail (black base) will rust, and needs cleaning much more often. Nickel-silver doesn't rust.

I wouldn't use E-Z Trak for a permanent layout. There are much better track systems with "ballast profile" baseplates, and there are alternatives to cork for roadbed as well.

[carmium]

A young couple came into the store I worked in. "I have my 4x8 all ready" he said, "what do I do next?"

"Well, you could cut it into 12" strips and run it around the walls. Not only do you stop going in circles, you get more mileage, and you save the middle of the room for a sewing machine, play area, etc."

His wife elbowed his ribs: "You paying attention to this?"

One of my causes was to lead beginners away from bulky 4x8s that quickly got boring and led to many, many hobby dropouts.

[nintendofanboy45]

@jabber1990 the white ez track is a higher quality than the black, the black is steel aloy, the white is nickle silver, sincerly zane

[jabber1990]

how come his E-Z track is white? I had some black and I see white on every website and most of the books I have its white.

also, is there much of a diffrence between E-Z track and cork Roadbed? what do I have to do to transition it?

[modernwarfare26233]

nice music in the background.

[KingCarl77]

Though I own the DVD of which these segments came from, it's useful to see them separately on YouTube for viewing in my basement as I work. Great series, WGH!

[NurseyNancy]

I choose NOT to use 9 in. pieces of straight track as recommended here because it WARPS!

[GayGamer21]

Ballast? ROFL.... Plastic Poop.