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My MTH O Scale Model Train Layout 1

November 22nd, 2009 Leave a comment Go to comments
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This is my first video of the layout. It’s only 12 inches wide by 6 feet by 12 feet.

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  1. mgjb747200
    November 22nd, 2009 at 21:28 | #1

    I’ve recently returned to N scale myself. I’m going to do modern equipment only like Amtrak and CSX stacks etc;
    Have fun.
    Best Wishes
    Mario

  2. mgjb747200
    November 23rd, 2009 at 04:13 | #2

    Thanks. I appreciate it.
    Mario

  3. mgjb747200
    November 23rd, 2009 at 14:04 | #3

    Winter! Wow! I’ll bet it will look fantastic. I wanted to do autumn but went with summer.
    Best Wishes
    Mario

  4. mgjb747200
    November 24th, 2009 at 21:25 | #4

    I used a Canon S1 for the video clips. It’s really a digital still camera but has an brilliant video mode. The camera also has a manual focus lock that allows the auto focus to remain off so when the trains go by the camera dosen’t seek to find focus.

    The stills were taken with a variety of cameras, some are: Sony R1, Fuji S9100, Canon S1, Nikon D3, D40.

    I found that composition, focus, and camera placement were the most vital factors in getting excellent pictures.
    Thanks
    Mario

  5. GoldenCreekValleyRR
    November 27th, 2009 at 17:45 | #5

    what camera and camcorder do you use

  6. 777greggy1777
    November 27th, 2009 at 22:24 | #6

    Very nice! Im working on a winter one right now–well, im building the table and staring it.

  7. bobbyseee
    November 30th, 2009 at 19:25 | #7

    GORGEOUS !!!!!!!

  8. awolfpack343
    December 1st, 2009 at 01:12 | #8

    the NYC cars remind that this one time i went to this leisure activity shop and they had Lionel trains set up and it was a NYC steam engine pulling Alaska coaches and me and my dad were “you would never see that in real life”

  9. michaelmohrmann
    December 1st, 2009 at 03:37 | #9

    Although I model in N scale you’ve still provided me with plenty of inspiration for my own model railroad project, and I humbly thank you.

  10. MTHTrainFanatic
    December 3rd, 2009 at 00:10 | #10

    I like that NYC Berkshire! Could you show a whole overview of the layout? Thanks!

  11. mgjb747200
    December 3rd, 2009 at 00:41 | #11

    The catenary is made by MTH. It’s real simple to install and can be powered if you like.
    Thanks
    Mario

  12. rrtimetables
    December 3rd, 2009 at 23:16 | #12

    This is really Fantastic Mario! Where did you get the catenary wire?

  13. mgjb747200
    December 4th, 2009 at 17:17 | #13

    Thanks I really appreciate your input.
    Mario

  14. mgjb747200
    December 7th, 2009 at 17:55 | #14

    Most of my train cars are lightly weathered with chalks and sealed with testors dullcoat. I haven’t had the chance to do them all but I want to.
    Thanks
    Mario

  15. geminijets11
    December 9th, 2009 at 00:43 | #15

    i like your layout, and are your trains lightly weathered? because it looks like they are

  16. JurassicGaint
    December 11th, 2009 at 09:32 | #16

    I realy like this video and scenes u showed in your layout I have begun a HO scale layout its not very far but geting there and hopfully it will look as excellent as yours!

  17. rancocaskid
    December 13th, 2009 at 23:41 | #17

    A very well done video.
    delight in watching it.
    Terrific scenery
    Track and equipment nicely weathered.
    Catenery adds a lot
    thank you for super effort

  18. BinkyBoat
    December 15th, 2009 at 16:11 | #18

    very nice….well done

  19. Mrgta4man
    December 17th, 2009 at 13:09 | #19

    i like the steam train!!!!

  20. HARRYMAN5432
    December 18th, 2009 at 01:00 | #20

    Were did you get your steam engine im thinking of adding to my layout

  21. ripjump12
    December 19th, 2009 at 08:24 | #21

    how do you place ballest by the tracks? is there foam around the tracks?

  22. mgjb747200
    December 20th, 2009 at 00:20 | #22

    Thanks. I appreciate it.
    Mario

  23. CatishDuck76
    December 20th, 2009 at 04:47 | #23

    very,very nice!!!

  24. mgjb747200
    December 23rd, 2009 at 05:57 | #24

    Thanks for the encouragement. I’m just a huge “kid” that likes model railroading and tried to build a nice layout. After modeling in Z, N, and HO I brought many of the scenery thoughts and techniques over to 3 rail. Nothing new, but a first for me. It’s been and still is fun to add scenes and “stuff” to the layout. I’ve since added a road and some cool new trees made from sagebrush. They will be seen in my next video to come soon.
    Thanks
    Cobrabob I appreciate you input.
    Best Wishes
    Mario

  25. Cobrabob8
    December 25th, 2009 at 09:59 | #25

    Mario, It is not mandatory to have a huge layout for it to be fascinating. I reckon that because you did such a excellent job on your scenery and detailing that it makes your layout a excellent one to look at.
    Cobrabob

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