It's not much of a railroad without track. In this episode, as we continue building the small HO Scale layout called "The Grunge," we talk all about adding track, including preparing the roadbed/subroadbed, the tools required, the type(s) of track we're using, and practical demonstration everything that's required for laying track: cutting, trimming, fitting, laying, and testing. There are also plenty of the hints and tips that I make use of when laying track. With six turnouts and six piece of flextrack, we have enough trackwork for a switching layout.
If you've ever wanted to build a small switching layout but didn't know where to start, this series is for you because it's all about how to build a small layout! There's a lot to think about when building a small layout, especially in a tight space, and we'll cover everything you need to know. This is the fifth episode in the series on building a small HO scale layout.
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
01:05 - Roadbed? Subroadbed? What's it mean?
03:07 - Preparing to Attach the Subroadbed
03:48 - Painting and Assembly
06:47 - Flextrack, Ties, and Rail Joiners
08:42 - Tools of the Tracklaying Trade
08:58 - Laying Track: Getting Started
09:26 - Laying Track: Marking Track Locations
12:15 - Laying Track: Laying Turnouts
14:15 - Laying Track: Cutting & Fitting Track / Rotary Tool
17:15 - Laying Track: Laying Flextrack
20:05 - Laying Track: Connecting Crossovers
23:18 - Laying Track: Trimming Ties to Fill Gaps
25:25 - Testing the Track
26:05 - Wrap Up
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