Episode 2: How To Install HO Flextrack

Hey guys. Like I promised, here is the installing Flextrack video. In this tutorial we install flextrack on our HO Scale CSX Salem Division Shelf Layout. I hope you guys injoy this video. And as always, thanks for watching. If you have any questions please feel free to leave a comment below and I will get back to you as soon as possible. Also, please check out the channel and don't forget to rate and subscribe. Happy Holidays.

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[trainguy1975]

thanks for responding i do have another question since u r using liquid nails to hold the track down if later on u decide to change track is it easy to get up and reuse the track or once its glued down its done thanks again

[ModelRailroadTV]

@trainguy1975 No it is permanent since it would tear up the foam. If you were to use less liquid nails you might be able to pull it up, but I would plan on it being permanent.

[trainguy1975]

nice videos it has helped me alot with laying track was just wondering when u will post the video on wiring did u use dcc thanks for posting

[ModelRailroadTV]

@trainguy1975 THanks for the comment. The layout is dcc. I just started working on the layout again but I think I can probably be able to post a video about wiring soon. . As of right now, I am using a temporary wiring setup so i can run trains, but when i put the wires in permanently ill make a video.

[mrmartyman7]

This is actually really crappy advice WOW

MODEL RAILROADER MAGAZINE do you own stock in liquid nails?

liquid nails as far as I'm concerned has no place in model rail roading .

liquid nails is messy , smells terrible (gives me a headache)

if you ever want to change anything use a dremel tool cut out the section and rip out the section to be changed throw away the track and switches as they will be caked with rock hard glue, by then you may want to rethink how you want to lay flex track.

[ModelRailroadTV]

@mrmartyman7 Well, first off, thanks for your comment.... I never said this was my idea. I have used it in the past and it worked out good for me. I'm sorry liquid nails gives you headaches but this is the way I do things. If you think this advise is crap you do not have to watch this video, and you don't have to waste your time continuing to spam this video with negative remarks.

[mrmartyman7]

@ModelRailroadTV

Sorry but your advice is bad regardless who does it this way.

[mrmartyman7]

@cutlassburnin

Mainlines should be raised using some sort of roadbed (That is prototypical), sidings and shortlines however the track roadbed has usually sank to ground level in that case no roadbed would be more prototypical. I have been model railroading for close to 30 years . thumbs up to tallengineer2320

[cutlassburnin]

nice to see someone else who doesnt use road bed, looks so much more natural without it.

[ModelRailroadTV]

@4202EJW Yes it would be, but if you are using flex track make sure your rails stay the right distance apart with an NMRA guage.