Build an O Gauge Tunnel (Part One)
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- Опубликовано: 17 сен 2024
- The Ozark Midland & Southern Railway is a relatively small O Gauge 3-Rail railroad. Real estate on the layout is pretty hard to come by so as I begin work on the scenery elements I want to make the most of it. I believe just about everybody enjoys seeing trains pass through a tunnel. The OM&S is going to have two and so despite there being pretty short I wanted to make them special. I remembered watching a tutorial on RUclips produced by a fella by the name of Eric Siegel of Eric's Trains who used an interesting method to create his tunnels. So, I went back and rediscovered Eric's tutorials and was inspired. This video is part one of my effort to create a tunnel using the methods described by Eric. If all goes well I may build a second tunnel using the same method.
Please understand that I know there are a number of ways to create a tunnel and that the approach I am using here is more involved then some other methods. The method I have chosen here is something I wanted to do for fun and to create something not often seen on a lot of other model railroads.
Please join me as I work to create the first tunnel on the OM&S. A link to the first of Eric Siegel's eight part tutorial is shown here at • Building O-Scale Tunne... It is highly recommended you watch Eric's tutorial series if you are interested in this method of making tunnels.
I purchased the products/supplies used for creating my tunnel from Bragdon Enterprises at www.bragdonent... , Amazon, and from local hardware stores and grocery store.
Lastly, do take common-sense precautions and follow any manufacturer's warnings when working with any of the chemicals utilized with this project. If you are not familiar with hot glue guns, be very careful with their use. Hot glue guns and the melted glue get very, very hot.
I hope you enjoy the video and find the information useful. Bill B.
Great tutorial, that is an awesome start to a great tunnel project. Thanks for posting Bill.
Thanks Roger! I hope to have Part 2 posted my mid-week. Thank you again! Bill B.
Nice video with good info. Thanks for sharing with use.
Nick L Trains Heck Nick, it is my pleasure. I am learning just as well as anybody as I progress with this project. Hope you will stay tune for Part Two. We're going to line the tunnel interior with rock castings. Thank you! Bill B.
You have a nice project going on. Good demonstration Bill B.
Thanks Al's AJM Trains. We'll see how it is all going to turn out in a bit. Thanks again! Bill B.
What an interesting technique! Cool!
Thank you, Edward! I learned about the technique by watching a tutorial series on tunnel making on a channel called "Eric's Trains." This is my attempt to build two short tunnels for the OM&S. I'm getting there. Bill B.
Thanks for the Toy Train Arts and Crafts lesson
Thanks Ogauge Trains plus slot cars. It is just a fun project using some different materials. A fella by the name of Eric Siegel of Erics Trains is the one who really did a superb tutorial on the process I am trying now. Thanks again. Bill B.
@@ozarkmidlandsouthernrailway Thanks for sharing I know Eric Channel.aswell very neat channel cheers
Nice project!!
NorthPennSteam Productions Thank you! I usually try to create projects for myself. Especially during the winter. It helps me to stay focused and to get things done. We'll see how I do. Bill B.
Great tutorial, Bill. Looking forward to seeing part 2. Thanks for sharing. 👍
Albersala, thank you! Part Two will soon be under way. Plan to publish it towards the end of next week. Stay tune. Bill B.
Great tutorial. Thanks for taking the time to put this together for us. I am thinking about adding a tunnel, so this was perfect! I will be waiting on Part 2.
MESA-East Model Railroad Thank you! Honestly, I enjoy making the the videos as it is fun and I learn new things all the time. I think you will like Part Two as we are going to learn about making rock molds and lining the interior of the tunnel with them. There are cheaper ways to make a tunnel, but since I am making only two small tunnels it is not so bad and I think the end result will be pretty cool. We'll both have to stay tune to see how this all comes out. Thanks again. Bill B.
Great job! I am really looking forward to seeing the completed tunnels on your OM&S layout!
Thanks so much! Me too.
That’s a cool project. Can’t wait to see how it turns out.
dagryffyn hobby Thanks Dave. Part Two is in the works and I hope to be able to publish it sometime next week. Part Two will involve making rock castings and lining the tunnel with them. Stay tune. I've been enjoying your videos. Like you, I like that Boomer Dioramas: The Immersive Model Railroad too. Bill B.
Thats an interesting way of creating a tunnel, you want that extra detail which is nice. I also can’t wait to see it done. Are you planning on adding lighting inside the tunnel?
Great video Bill 👍
Thanks Jorge. I never thought about lighting the tunnel, but I am not really inclined to do that. Both tunnels I am making are pretty short so seeing inside should not be to big of a problem. We’ll see. Thanks again. Bill B.
PS I hope you will share with us the changes you are making to your upper loop. Bill
@@ozarkmidlandsouthernrailway i will, i’m thinning it out too, it was to congested.. i like it better. I also wanna build a small hill.. lol
@@FLRailroaddog Good deal. It is always good to have a plan. Well usually anyways. lol. I'll look forward to seeing what you decide to do. It will be great in any case. Bill B.
Good way in making tunnels Bill, very lightweight my guess. Waiting for part two and the rock molds portion. So will you make the tunnel removable so you can clean the track? 🚂👍
Ron Karlsson's Baldy & Palms Railroad Hi Ron, thanks! Yes, so far the tunnel is very light. I will start part two very shortly and hopefully have it published by the end of next week. Painted the tunnel portals today. Also working on another short unboxing that I will put out even sooner. Thanks again Ron PS Ron, I will check, but I think the materials I am using are suitable for outdoors. Bill B.
That's an interesting project...looking forward to seeing how that turns out! Thanks for doing such a super job showing the process. T4
Thanks T4. I will say that I am learning that it is a little harder to do things in front of the camera. I have had some funny bloopers and have even thought that I should start keeping them. I will do my best to capture the essence of the project. Eric Siegel of Eric’s Trains really did a beautiful tutorial if people are truly interested in learning the process. Thanks again and stay tuned. Bill B.
@@ozarkmidlandsouthernrailway Definitely a "will do"! Have a great weekend! Thanks. T4
@@tinytowntrainstv Thanks T4, you too. Bill
Hey Bill, great video. However I think you accidentally activated age-restriction. I think this may have been by accident.
Thanks, Grey!
I was wondering if i could use a 1😊0 inch flex drain pipe
Hi and good morning. Honestly, I have never thought about using a flexible drainpipe for my tunnels. It is an idea that you could explore, but off the cuff, I think there are easier ways to create a tunnel. On the OM&S the tunnels are very short. For longer tunnels I typically model only the length that I believe one can see in before everything goes black. Usually somewhere between 16 to 18 inches. Once the tunnel is built, I then build the mountain over the tunnel section and paint the interior of my mountain black, so no light is visible, and the tunnel effect is maintained. As you are building your tunnel watch that you have adequate clearances, and I would also recommend making sure that you always have access to the track so that it can be cleaned, and cars and locomotives can be reach in the event there is a problem. Wish I could answer your question more definitively, but like I mentioned I have never tried using flexible drainpipe. Thank you for watching my video. Bill B.