Building a 4x8 HO Train Layout Part 4 - It's Finally Complete!
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- Опубликовано: 30 дек 2023
- In March of this year I started construction on a new HO scale train layout for a friend's son and have slowly been making progress on it.
In the previous video I finished things off by adding basic ground cover. The goal this time was to finally finish it. This included ballasting the track, adding trees shrubs, and finally the roads & buildings.
To finish things off I ran two separate trains with a mixed freight cars to test out both lines. Surprisingly both trains operated quite well even with the sharp corners and hills.
I also created a basic track plan for anyone who wants to recreate this layout. It's included towards the end of this video however if you prefer a downloadable version just send me an email. 
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Happy New Year Everyone! I hope you all have a wonderful 2024! 🎉
I will
And I hope you do to
nice new layout SMT!
Happy new year Harrison to you and your family.
Happy new year
Fantastic job on the layout. I’ve said it before, you keep model railroading simple and fun. You keep it old school with your scenery and how you build(and you’re not old). This layout proves that anyone can get a layout going without tons of money. Just build it and have fun. Keep up the great content. Looking forward to seeing more projects in the new year.
Thank you very much!
Not only has his build quality improved, but his video quality as well. Great job SMT!
I’ve been trying to improve both over the last year so I appreciate that.
Just watched this series a couple of days after Father's Day 2024 and .... well it would have been wonderful to see the joy in the little boy's face when he was given this gem of a gift and as he operated it for the first time. (Realize that the parents probably wouldn't want him "on camera.")
That's the exact reason it wasn't known but I can assure you that its getting lots of use.
I’m an old (68 years) model railroad fan with irl connections with the past and I must compliment you on your layout and your video presentation. Your scenery detail is excellent. I enjoyed watching ( and learning a few techniques) and will forward the link to others interested. Thank you 👏🏻👍🏼😁
Thank you, I appreciate that.
So you might be old enough to remember the dreadful Athearn rubber-band drives, and the 150 mph Hustler? I miss the old Varney locos and rolling stock, and the wonderful ads for PFM locos on the back of Model Railroader - way too expensive for a kid, but what scenes. How many of us pulled a six-car streamliner around the patch with an 0-4-0 L'il Joe? Oh, and John Allen - 'nuff said..
I do . I had several of those. This hobby has certainly come a long way. 👍🏼
Thats going to be one happy youngster. Your definitely a great member of the model train community thats bringing people together and inspiring the next generation of enthusiasts.
Thank you very much!
You are so aware that to keep this hobby "up and running", the next generation must be involved. For that I say "Congratulations for your efforts!". It looks great and I hope it is valued more by the fellow who is the recipient of your hard work.
Thank you. The layout has now been delivered. Apparently it has been total mayhem but they've been enjoying it a lot.
@@SMTMainline I saw you say Mayhem and immediately smiled. lol I bet that was an amazing experience.
my 2 year old has become fascinated recently by trains. If he keeps loving trains as he gets older i will for sure keep this lay out in mind to build him a layout to run. this looks amazing very well done.
Take a bow my friend you inspired millions of people with you knowledge beautiful design a true craftsman it would be a honor to meet you in person
Great series , working on my first layout and using a lot of similar features. The instruction and hints have been a great help , thank you.
Outstanding !! Happy New Year Bud.. I'm 72 and I've been collecting trains since I was 8. I have miles of track, 30+ engines and tons of rail stock & accessories. My basement is FULL of old Lionel Trains. And a few old Marx too. Some dating back to 1928. My wife thinks I'm crazy~~~~~..But I love my trains almost as much as I love her and she knows that and she loves me and doesn't complain. After being married 39 years. She's used to it now.. LOL.. She helps me build my Christmas Display Trains now ! We are Tom & Jerri and the neighborhood kids love to come see the Tom & Jerri trains at Christmas.
That’s great to hear. Not everyone understands the hobby but that usually changes once they see a layout.
Great job- you certainly made some kids Christmas- very inspirational- as a 76 year old model train guy I am glad to see the hobby continuing.
Thank you very much
Really nice work. Thank you for sharing your time and talent with us.
Thanks, Harrison, for sharing. I'm just starting my first layout and this helps.
A great looking 4x8. Well done Harrison. I believe everyone started with a 4x8. Not a helix or a operations layout🚂🇨🇦🙋
That's true. It's the perfect starting ground.
Your skill is very impressive and I know the recipient of this project will be in awe and grateful as all of us who admire your are
Thank you, I appreciate it.
It is beautiful. You are truly a remarkable craftsman and pay so much attention to detail. I love model trains. Thank you for sharing !!!
Thank you, I appreciate that.
Thanks so much for these 4 instructional videos! I am brand new to this but have wanted to build a train layout for years. I decided after watching your video that I'm going to pull the trigger on it! I'm eagerly anticipating the 2 videos you talked about at the end of this one. Limited space and budget are 2 issues I'll definitely be dealing with! Thanks again!
Just bought a Bowser challenger from eBay recently and plan to restore it, your videos are helping figure out how to fix and clean the motor and contacts, thanks for all the videos
merry happy new old years... can''t wait to see what you have instore for us this year
I really like your video! You have surprising easy and cheap solutions in landscaping! It's fun to watch you work! You are very cool!😎😄✌🚂
Exactly. No one should have to spend a million dollars to make something enjoyable.
Came out fantastic Harrison. Sounds like it's going to a young fella and he is absolutely going to flip his stuff when he sees that.
Belated Christmas greetings to you and a happy, prosperous train filled 2024 to you.
A tip of mine. When gluing balast down. A 50/50 of Elmer’s and water will allow the glue to seep through and set very easy. Just a tip😁
Harrison great job. The mountain looks alpine like.
Wish we could see the happiness in the face of the young man who received the layout. Great job! Happy New Year!
Enjoy your videos! In this one you gave to most concise, reassuring demo for laying ballast that I have ever seen! You have dispelled all of the fears learned by watching the experts! Looking forward to more content from you!
Thanks, I’m happy with the results.
Hey Smt! The layout is looking great! Happy New Year’s Eve!
Happy new year!
Great train show love the great ideas and the great work.
Great layout love the incline into the mountain side it looks sick!
Doing a version of this layout for the youngest using unitrack. Thanks for sharing!
Great job thank you for your contributions to the Hobby
Thank you as a beginner I certainly picked up valuable information 👍
Mate just finish watching and it was a pleasure the simplicity of how you explained your process, thank you.
Thank you. I try my best to keep things straightforward.
Great update on this project. You are a very talented artist in model railroading. Always enjoy your videos.
Great job. Created a little world.
Great layout, I truely hope that kids knows what a awesome gift he is getting. Nice work with the video as well . Rail On !!!!
I like your choices for people and vehicles, clever.
SMT Mainline hi !. Getting a fully built layout must be magical for a kid. This builder is so deft with his hands and imaginative with cows , scenery and Hispano Suizas. 😊😊. Thanks guys. Welsh Dave
Thanks
Outstanding work. Well done.
Many thanks!
Outstanding effort! Now enjoy the fruits of your labor!
You definitely make it look easy. 👍
End result looking good! Always appreciate advice on building a layout on a budget!
Great layout. Thanks for uploading.
That layout all fits within 4 feet by 8 feet? Impressive! That's a solid track plan.
Happy new year, SMT! The layout turned out amazing! Just shows how much you can do with a 4x8 setup. The youngster you’ve built this for is going to be over the moon with it and it’ll be a great start into the hobby for him. He’ll cherish it for years. Thanks for sharing the process! I learned some new things for my layout too.
Love the content! fixed up a few locs myself with help from your videos. Looking forward to the next videos on trackbuilding!
I bought some of those cheap Amazon cars too. I painted about half of them various colors to mix things up. Your layout looks good.
Great layout! Creative use of the space!
Same to You Harrison, Your Great videos and dedication to the Hobby are inspiring to all. Happy New Year 🎉🎉🚂🚂🚂🚂🎆🎆🎆🎆👏🏼👏🏼
Happy new year!
whooo hooo! its done! happy new years!
Excellent job. Very interesting to watch you work your magic! I think the young man will be thrilled with the layout.
Looks great
Your HO board has given me ideas for my n scale board
I'm glad I found this layout video. You certainly make it look easy. When I retired 11 years ago, I said I was going to build a layout. And here we are 11 years later and i haven't started! I want to use 2 4x8 sheets in an L shape. I have a train, some track and some buildings that were given to me. Just have to make room in my basement!
This layout sat for 3 years until I started and then completed it within nine months. I find it can be difficult to know when to start but once the ball is rolling it gets quicker.
Bob Ross of layout building. Happy little tracks.
Yes, lets give the mainline a friend over here.
Awesome work, well done!!.
Have to say i really enjoyed this little series
Hey Harrison, it turned out amazing. Good job. That little kid is gonna love it.
Beautiful Work! Very Awesome Job!! I learned alot watching this series
Beautiful job! Thing just sings!
Thanks so much!
You do beautiful work!
Loved your very well done video. It was very satisfying watching trains run on the completed layout!!!! Thanks!!
Thank you very much!
I had been waiting this vid, this layout build was a big inspiration for my own layout
Very nice layout! Congrats!
It’s amazing I can’t wait till I get my own place and do the same.
A few more recommendations: a guy fishing in the river (or in a rowboat), a gas station or a fast-food joint (McDonalds, Wendy’s, Whataburger, DQ, etc…), and finally some park benches in the central area. 😊 Little details really have a big effect on the enjoyment of the layout as a stage for the trains.
I bought a gas station for the set but it didn’t fit in. I also have a boat for it somewhere but I couldn’t locate it
Nice job on the layout. With the inexpensive plastic trees try spraying them with adhesive and coating them with different ground covers - it really spruces them up . Pun intended.
I’ll try that
NICE WORK ! LOVE IT !!!
well done looks awesome
Nice job! I haven’t been into model trains since I was a kid, however 2024 I want to start again. My son is getting old enough and loves trains. Thank you for the inspiration!
It was my dad who got me into model railroading with his original train set. We had a lot of fun setting up the layout and testing out different locomotives.
Happy new year. Love the way the new layout looks. Watching you make this layout has given me ideas for mine. Great video
Beutiful layout, love it, can't wait for more.
Great job!
The layout looks great 👍
You forgot the cemetery near the church. lol. Looks great!
Non of the train stores had the woodland sceneics tombstones.
Great video! You put a bunch of work into it, looks great!
Great to watch it come together to its final piece. I am under design of a layout plan, and have all images of each track piece to size scale in EXCEL, so I can add, place and mix to make the design work to scale 👍
Awesome!
Happy new year, amazing progress!
Every Trackplan Is AWSOME From Every Scale Hands Down🤘🤘🤘🤘.
Good job!
What a great way to end off 2023! Great work as usual Harrison 👍
Happy new year!
Nice simple clean design. A platform is supposed to be fun, not work. You made this fun.
Exactly, I think it can be easy to loose track of that point.
Great work man!!! Very helpful as I am constructing my own at the moment.
Great job harry!!!
This is adorable!!
Hey, this is awesome! Found something out recently that may help, using a bright pad leaves micro scratches/grooves that can create micro arcing, cleaning with mineral spirits will remove most grime and oxidation. Another interesting FYI, nickel silver oxidation is conductive, so just using mineral spirits takes care of it. Alcohol is polar so can conduct electricity, mineral spirits is not and will not affect current or have any arcing.
Thank You Harrison Happy New Year an unexpected treat, to start out the year! Looks Good I Say!!
Wow. First of your videos I have watched, but will look now at others. Great presentation, well spoken, good background music at the right volume, good filming too. And what a layout! Someone is going to be VERY happy running trains on that. Well done.
I really appreciate that. I spent a lot of time producing this one as I've been trying to improve the quality over the last year.
Thanks SMT... Happy New Year!
Happy new year!
Looks really good! I am starting my layout. Definitely gonna need alot more!
HAPPY NEW YEARS FOR ALL PEOPLE AND TRAINS🎉🎉🎉
Happy 2024
The bad of this video Is over :(
absolutely love the subtle blues brothers reference, also- one thing that I find that really helps a layout pop is mixing a bit of different colours of turf together aswell as adding lights. That said, it looks amazing and I can’t wait to see your future videos on layouts. I am currently working on building my own and have used some of your tips on it(or at least plan to)
Haha, I’m glad someone noticed that little detail. It blends in with the music surprisingly well.
@@SMTMainline absolutely, it’s one of my favorite movies, knew what it was the moment I heard it
Looking good!
All the best in the New Year Harrison. You did a remarkable job.
Perfect starter layout! Wish I had something like that when I was a little kid. I just hope it gets used for a train layout and not a basement room catch-all like mine did... At one point I wasn't even allowed to clear the junk off my table anymore and after a couple years, the whole thing disappeared while I was at summer camp. So sad.
Some little kid is going to be really happy 🚝🚄🚅🚞🚂
Happy new year! Awesome job!
Love the layout, you did amazing smt mainline!