Build a model train layout: Model railroad scenery Part 1 how to WGH

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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. Well show you how to build a 4×8 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 7, Scenery part 1 how-to. For more information and a free booklet with more tips visit greatesthobby.com. The Worlds 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 Worlds Greatest Hobby e-mail Info@GreatestHobby.com
Video Rating: 5 / 5

HO KIT Signal Tower

Molded in color so messy painting is necessary
Kit includes easy-to-follow assembly instructions
Footprint: 5-1/2″ x 2-1/2″

The Atlas Signal Tower is sometimes referred to as an interlocking tower. This / tower resembles hundreds of signal towers having two features in common; the / comparatively closed-up ground floor housing banks of track circuit relays, / and the wide-open second story with its rows of switch control levers. / / PACKAGE INCLUDES: One Signal Tower Kit (Unassembled) HO SCALE / / FEATURES: / Molded in authentic railroad colors (polystyrene plastic) / Does not require painting (Kit parts can be painted–Customer’s choice) / All parts are numbered (refer to instruction/diagram sheet ) / / DESCRIPTIONS: Two story signal house (bottom story is constructed of Red brick, / the second story has Green clapboard siding), White windows and door. / Kit includes (decals, barrel, tool locker, stairway and railing, downspout, / fuel tank, lantern, light fixture, and acetate windows) / / REQUIRES: Hobby knife, Plastic Cement, Paint (fast drying flat finish)3/27/95sk / ir/le

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8 Responses to “Build a model train layout: Model railroad scenery Part 1 how to WGH”

ekoslosky on 14 May 2010 at 5:15 am #

@hitchhiker38 They have a vieo of it.
hitchhiker38 on 14 May 2010 at 5:41 am #

how do you tack down your track on the foam or do you glue, if so how stable is this
astrosaki on 14 May 2010 at 5:47 am #

Where did you get those buildings from?
94amtrak on 14 May 2010 at 6:25 am #

wow i watch this video when we work on my lay out 5 stars
sestren2503 on 14 May 2010 at 7:01 am #

I love these kinds of videos. Really gives me good ideas and directions on ways to build. Really a lot better than finished layouts and “Heres what I did”.
AndrewNeilFalconer on 14 May 2010 at 7:48 am #

One can get usually obtain the Dow blue, extruded polystrene foam from wholesale and retail stores that also supply lumber. I saw a large selection of Dow extruded foam at a Home Depot Store.

If your timing is right you could get some of the blue foam left-over from building or rebuilding structures in your area.
TheRunescapeHero1 on 14 May 2010 at 7:57 am #

where do you get the phome because ive been looking every where for some
BEDevil65 on 14 May 2010 at 8:07 am #

awesome

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