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25 Responses to “My MTH O Scale Model Train Layout 3”
Please draw the track plan! I have a shed that is 10 x 20 and your shelf layout would be a great concept for me to try before launching a larger layout! Thanks!
Great layout, … Great layout, everyone is correct, you did a wonderful job. The video is great too. I have built many “O” gauge layouts in my 41 years but never a shelf layout. Now that I moved, I want to build a shelf layout in my first floor home office, but the shelf will have to be at a height above the door frame. Let me know if you have any suggestions. Also, can you post some side shot video and overview of your layout? I know you want to film the layout to look real but it would help. Thanks, Frank
Very nice layout. I … Very nice layout. I was thinking of creating my own. I do wanna try making a model town with some street running(k-line street trax) and a spur or 2. any tips?
Hi Chuck:
Yes I … Hi Chuck:
Yes I used MTH realtrax. I weathered the track with black chalk and also added ballast at the edges of the plastic roadbed. The layout is small. It’s only 12 inches wide in most places and is built like a shelf around my enclosed back porch. The porch is 7 ft x 11 ft.
Thanks for checking out the layout. Enjoy this greatest of all hobbies.
Best wishes
Mario
I’m trying to put … I’m trying to put together another video with footage taken from an onboard camera. I should have it posted sometime this summer.
I’m glad you like the layout, thanks.
Mario
Hi, I love the … Hi, I love the layout. You have done a fantastic job. I am just starting in the hobby. Is your track MTH realtracks with the built in roadbead? You have done great making them look more lifelike. What is the demention of your layout?
Chuck
Great video of a … Great video of a great layout! And though I model in a different scale, you’ve still provided me with plenty of inspiration for my own model railroad project. Thank you.
you know, im trying … you know, im trying to make something like that but it is much bigger, just imagine a 1/6th scale city. one person would be 12″ tall
but itll take a long long time to make but it will be fun
So what your … So what your basicly saying is to sprinkle the stones down, mix soap, water, and elmers glue and spray it over the stone, and clean the track after?
It is pretty easy … It is pretty easy accually. First tacked down foam roadbed then the track: perminentily. Then all you do is sprinkle the stones down….Then spray a mixture of one part soap 3 part water to prevent clumping when you put glue on. The you water down simple Elmer’s glue and fill it into the roadbed it gives it a nice apperance and then clean all the metal surfaces with a rubber track cleaner.
November 15th, 2009 at 2:47 am
Thanks. I really …
Thanks. I really appreciate it.
Best Wishes
Mario
November 15th, 2009 at 2:47 am
I’ve been so busy …
I’ve been so busy lately, but I’ll try and get you a track plan.
Thanks
Mario
November 15th, 2009 at 2:47 am
Thanks
Best Wishes …
Thanks
Best Wishes
Mario
November 15th, 2009 at 2:47 am
that is so cool.
that is so cool.
November 15th, 2009 at 2:47 am
Mario,
Please …
Mario,
Please draw the track plan! I have a shed that is 10 x 20 and your shelf layout would be a great concept for me to try before launching a larger layout! Thanks!
November 15th, 2009 at 2:47 am
Great layout, …
Great layout, everyone is correct, you did a wonderful job. The video is great too. I have built many “O” gauge layouts in my 41 years but never a shelf layout. Now that I moved, I want to build a shelf layout in my first floor home office, but the shelf will have to be at a height above the door frame. Let me know if you have any suggestions. Also, can you post some side shot video and overview of your layout? I know you want to film the layout to look real but it would help. Thanks, Frank
November 15th, 2009 at 2:47 am
Very nice layout. I …
Very nice layout. I was thinking of creating my own. I do wanna try making a model town with some street running(k-line street trax) and a spur or 2. any tips?
November 15th, 2009 at 2:47 am
This is one great …
This is one great layout and your editing and video are superb. Thanks for sharing.
November 15th, 2009 at 2:47 am
Thanks I appreciate …
Thanks I appreciate it.
Mario
November 15th, 2009 at 2:47 am
Hi Chuck:
Yes I …
Hi Chuck:
Yes I used MTH realtrax. I weathered the track with black chalk and also added ballast at the edges of the plastic roadbed. The layout is small. It’s only 12 inches wide in most places and is built like a shelf around my enclosed back porch. The porch is 7 ft x 11 ft.
Thanks for checking out the layout. Enjoy this greatest of all hobbies.
Best wishes
Mario
November 15th, 2009 at 2:47 am
I’m trying to put …
I’m trying to put together another video with footage taken from an onboard camera. I should have it posted sometime this summer.
I’m glad you like the layout, thanks.
Mario
November 15th, 2009 at 2:47 am
Hi, I love the …
Hi, I love the layout. You have done a fantastic job. I am just starting in the hobby. Is your track MTH realtracks with the built in roadbead? You have done great making them look more lifelike. What is the demention of your layout?
Chuck
November 15th, 2009 at 2:47 am
Will you do more on …
Will you do more on this layout? It’s awesome!
November 15th, 2009 at 2:47 am
Thanks. I’m glad …
Thanks. I’m glad you liked it.
Mario
November 15th, 2009 at 2:47 am
Sincere thanks
…
Sincere thanks
Mario
November 15th, 2009 at 2:47 am
Thanks. I painted …
Thanks. I painted the rails with Floquil RR colors. 4:1 reefer orange and roof brown.
Mario
November 15th, 2009 at 2:47 am
Thanks
Thanks
November 15th, 2009 at 2:47 am
Great video of a …
Great video of a great layout! And though I model in a different scale, you’ve still provided me with plenty of inspiration for my own model railroad project. Thank you.
November 15th, 2009 at 2:47 am
Very nice.
Very nice.
November 15th, 2009 at 2:47 am
Awesome!
Awesome!
November 15th, 2009 at 2:47 am
Very nice!
What …
Very nice!
What paints did you uese to piant the rails?
November 15th, 2009 at 2:47 am
you know, im trying …
you know, im trying to make something like that but it is much bigger, just imagine a 1/6th scale city. one person would be 12″ tall
but itll take a long long time to make but it will be fun
November 15th, 2009 at 2:47 am
So what your …
So what your basicly saying is to sprinkle the stones down, mix soap, water, and elmers glue and spray it over the stone, and clean the track after?
November 15th, 2009 at 2:47 am
It is pretty easy …
It is pretty easy accually. First tacked down foam roadbed then the track: perminentily. Then all you do is sprinkle the stones down….Then spray a mixture of one part soap 3 part water to prevent clumping when you put glue on. The you water down simple Elmer’s glue and fill it into the roadbed it gives it a nice apperance and then clean all the metal surfaces with a rubber track cleaner.
November 15th, 2009 at 2:47 am
NICELY DETAILED I …
NICELY DETAILED I LIKE THE WEATHERING