Posted on Jul 18, 2015
Does anybody have a suggestion for the best options for a HO scale model train layout?
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I started building HO scale models when I was a child in the 1960's. My focus was on armored and military vehicles and aircraft and included assembling a few buildings, etc. Some of my models were 1/35 scale particularly WWII armored vehicles. A contact asked a similar question under model railroading and I am hopeful somebody in Model Building has experience in model train layouts and can offer advice.
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I used to model buildings and my own rolling stock in HO scale when I was young. I used photos and looked for objects to provide a sense of size so that I could recreate them to scale (a scale ruler was extremely useful). I purchased the trucks and couplers for my rolling stock but built everything else by hand. Since most of the rolling stock built from balsa was lighter than the rolling stock that you purchased, I found it helpful to add ballast (lead plates) to every car. For realism, it helps to "weather" or "stress" the finish on your models. Shiny buildings and rolling stock don't look realistic. Good luck
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Sir, if you are doing a WWII layout have one track and bridge "BOMED OUT" and bypassed.
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LTC Stephen F.
Sounds like a great idea SFC Boots Attaway. If I could I would model the Bridge at Remagen over the Rhine River.
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I have never been interested in Model trains but Im sure if you searched the web you would find something
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LTC Stephen F.
There is a tremendous amount of "information" on model train design, purchase recommendations, etc on the internet. I need some intel help to sort through the glut of info SGT Michael Glenn :-)
By the way, some other RallyPoint members responded off-line with useful information.
By the way, some other RallyPoint members responded off-line with useful information.
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SGT Michael Glenn
LTC Stephen F. - I am glad they could help you my brother!!! good luck, if you need help on sorting things out just send me a scribble and ill see what I can do. There are many Ho Forums out there that may be just the ticket for you.
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