A New Mountain for the New Year on the O Gauge Layout!

[@TwistedMacGyversTrains]

Everything looks amazing Zach! My favorite is your elevated line connecting to the old layout. Outstanding work on the mountain! 💯👍

[@charlesmcclure5994]

Coming along quite nicely 👍👍

[@joegennari395]

Great Video!!! Really enjoyed it! I'm sure it helped anyone that's trying to work with scenery

[@SleeperBBQ]

my 2 cents you rocked it as usual Zach. If I may I think some more greenery on the rocks would soften them up a bit

[@ageoff684]

Thank you for your videos! A lot of great ideas on creating things and using cheaper items. When you have a chance can you do a deep dive into installing the MTC controllers and your Lionel controllers? Great layout Great ideas . Getting ready to start my O gauge layout!

[@JDWorkshop-wn9tt]

Nice work!

[@jamesryan9634]

Great tips thanks!

[@bruceclark1603]

I think it looks great, but the topper for me was all the shopping carts behind the one trailer! Buwahahahaha!!!

[@CountryBunkersTrains]

😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣 thank you! Was wondering if someone would spot those! Idk if there’s a good shot, but there’s also a little “something” on the double decker trailer next to it lol 🥃🍻

[@bruceclark1603]

@@CountryBunkersTrainsthe tires to hold the roof down!😂

[@SleeperBBQ]

mountain scene rocks Zach

[@thunderchichen]

Very creative idea for the mountain. give yourself many options! ie Pabst BR Sign!

[@CountryBunkersTrains]

😂🤣 thanks!!

[@jdschini]

Mountain looks good! I might have missed it. But I hope you have some kind of access openings under the mountain. That’s the location where all of my trains typically like to derail!😂

[@CountryBunkersTrains]

They ALWAYS seem to have issues in those spots don’t they!? Luckily havnt had that problem with this one yet 🤞🏻🤞🏻 but have on the other side of the room. I can access it through the window behind it luckily, but hopefully won’t have to.

[@jdschini]

That sounds like a good plan! Happy railing!

[@tonyromano6220]

I like it!

[@JDStucks]

Man, if only I worked on scenery half as efficiently as you LOL

[@bruceclark1603]

Buwahahaha!!!

[@CountryBunkersTrains]

One of these days I need to get back up there and see that massive mountain you got going on!!

[@joeystrains.9316]

Great mountain, Zach, like the small details. Trees look nice in the back.

[@Chubstrains]

Awesome layout dude it’s coming together nice!!

[@thomasking4136]

About time! Soon as I saw this, I grabbed a cup of joe , and, as usual, was greatly impressed. I appreciate your frank explanation of your thoughts and processes. The results are fantastic. While the sculpta mold rock is sharper and more scale, the foam is more than adequate representing rock. This journey you have taken us with the progression of your layout has been nothing less than stellar.

[@craigstrains55]

Layout looks great! I really like the mountain.

[@daivdwalker2374]

I forgot where you said you ordered that ground cover you have from?

[@daivdwalker2374]

Otherwise I think your layout is really awesome coming along great can't wait 4 the next video I think you should add a cemetery on the layout they look really cool on a layout

[@elleryparsons2433]

Nice Connection Combining The 2 sections.

[@dagryffynhobby]

Love the progress! The layout is looking really good, keep it up!

[@johnandrus3901]

Very cool! The mountain is excellent and a fine addition to the layout and it was nice to see the process that you used. That is neat use for the expanding foam. I've used it for sealing around my basement windows, as the old caulking had deteriorated, but your's is certainly a cool adaptation . The signal is fine. The yellow over green is just an Approach Medium, in NORAC parlance. You could take the inside signal head off, if you wish. Just like on the prototype railroads, you see cantilever masts that are built for multiple signals, with only one head and a place for another, that is unused. Either way, the layout is looking great. An excellent update and video, as always.

[@peterloizos4338]

Looking good , definitely progress being made

[@dantiel4179]

Your mountain looks great with all the different levels I really like the upper parts with the trees going up the hill

[@Keystone-Bill]

Like the mountain buddy! The road ties in nice on it.

[@bobconrad5632]

Great idea, I think those rocks look great!

[@tomrogers5516]

Nice job, Zach. You've working a ton of hours, for sure. The mountain has come into its own, with lots great natural features. I must admit that the Hydrocal rock face is really super. The foam rock looks to me more like volcanic ash, but that's also a natural surface. The ground cover is very good, vibrant and natural! Inspired guard rail for the mountain road, too! Thanks for this super update!

[@ianhill7275]

My. g-d you done good WOW

[@ChrissTrainsandMore]

Wow it looks great Zach, thanks for sharing how you did the mountain. as soon as I'm done with my barn ceiling, I can start building the scenic part of the layout.

[@leterguyschroeder4919]

Great job so far Zach, looking good. Mountain looks terrific

[@PopPopsTrainRoom]

love the mountain ,i did a video on how to build a mountain with the spray foam. when dry carve it with a saw, fill holes with a latex caulk. great video

[@Guytrains]

Nice job on the new layout 🚂🚂👍👍👍👍👍

[@mfog5543]

Awesome progress, looking great zack.

[@sadman68]

Incredible job on the mountain. It looks great! Thanks for the rock idea.

[@kennymcgowan2880]

Hey country bunker trains, tht mountain in the train room totally rocks, makes the room tht more exciting and interesting to be in😊😊😊 . Awesome job

[@NSModelRailRoading]

Layout is looking great! Definitely like the mountain scene! I’m in the middle of framing one myself. I don’t think you can beat the cardboard strips and plaster cloth. I’d drive the prototypical guys nuts! 😂 This hobby is all about fun and doing whatever you want.

[@dathanpoole73]

Looking awesome! It's been a while, was good to see what you've been up to.

[@jimmelchin1531]

Everything looks terrific. I'm glad you have your elevated track back. 👍

[@CountryBunkersTrains]

Me too! Thank you!

[@iyiyitiy]

Well done! The changes and progress to your layout are inspiring.

[@rolandmetzner8177]

Excellent Zack. My answer is its my railroad and I'll do what I want. LOL no rivit counting!!!! Looking good , keep up the good work.

[@CountryBunkersTrains]

Thank you, and exactly!! 😂🤣 🥃🍻

[@jakeclark6305]

Looks great! Way cool to see Strohs!!! PBR is a worthy mention! Mopars in the back ground are great also! Very cool rebuild of the room. Grand Salute to everyone!

[@TimothyRon]

A suggestion for the rock wall. Spray the foam and place the mold over what you sprayed. Would that give a rock look?

[@CountryBunkersTrains]

It would still be a lot of work, and not sure that it would work in that manner. I don’t think the foam would be able to hold the rock molds in place when sprayed/curing. I’m sure there’s a better method with other materials out there though??

[@ryanstrains]

Looks great!

[@LousTrains1523]

That is a fantastic mountain, your making massive strides on the layout. A fitting scene for your awesome selection of trains to run on!

[@rogerstrate5727]

Looks fantastic Zach

[@dalediethorn1481]

Looks great from where I’m sitting, Your work and results r what’s needed in the hobby. Kiss principal, Keeping it simple…

[@bobniebanck2374]

Zack the layout is looking great! I’m glad you put out a new video. I like that you explain your construction methods. Great video! I have been watching you for a long time.

[@jeffbaker2897]

Zack, I am impressed with what you have created so far on your layout, the mountain is looking great 👍 Always a treat to see what your up to, take care Zack. 👋😎🛤🚂🚃🚄

[@Tonyfishtail]

The Layout is really looking great Zak!! I love how you made the mountain! Keep it going!😊

[@bobeckhardt3663]

Great Job Zack. Layout looks AWESOME

[@randydobson1863]

Hi Zack & it's is Randy and i like yours video is Cool & Thanks Zack & Friends Randy

[@CountryBunkersTrains]

Hey Randy! Thank you sir! 🥃🍻

[@jamesscalf712]

Topside creeper for working on the layout lololol if it will fit

[@LoCoMotiveTimeTravelersDNA]

Nice work ! Thanks for the update !

[@dennisfly1]

Keep it up zak nice job

[@rabbitstrainroom6327]

Nice work.

[@huntercoleman460]

Nice mountain Zac.

[@daleguthman5998]

Hi Zack. It looks great. How do you access trains in the tunnel should you have a derailment?

[@prhf]

This looks Excellent! Very nice work!! Now that the tunnels are all closed off, how do you access them if you need to clean track or correct a derailment?

[@CountryBunkersTrains]

Thank you!! I have an “access port” through the window if needed, but hopefully won’t need to use it 🤞🏻 I know better though… the trains always have a problem in the hardest to reach spots! 🤦🏻‍♂️😂

[@buecomet831]

Honestly the lower half can be like a busy town with some roads and all.

[@Adamdaj]

Not much room for switching operation, but it is impressive.

[@chrisgwynn773]

Looks awesome Zack. How though do you clean track and get access if derailment under mountain ?

[@CountryBunkersTrains]

Thank you! For track cleaning, I still use a Mr. Clean pad under a car with some alcohol- kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWSzZWSFiauMY7csi=nmsKk4Wmuypr3k3s To access the interior of the mountain, I can get in through the window behind it. I have a couple removable pieces of foam to block out the light and once moved, able to get in there. Luckily havnt had that problem with this one yet! 🤞🏻🤞🏻 have had to do it on the other side of the layout though… not fun… 🤦🏻‍♂️ LOL

[@elleryparsons2433]

Happy New Year Bud.What Is Your Train Resolution For 2025?

[@RobertRussell99]

Outstanding work wherever did you find those trailers for the park

[@CountryBunkersTrains]

Thank you Robert! Those are some woodland scenics pieces that are still available. I love em as well! woodlandscenics.woodlandscenics.com/show/item/BR5863 woodlandscenics.woodlandscenics.com/show/item/BR5862 woodlandscenics.woodlandscenics.com/show/item/BR5861

[@maxstrains]

At 4:40 it looks like you’ve modified your Woodland Scenics building to plug into a transformer, rather than their DC plug in. How did you do that?

[@trainchef7870]

Adirondack Blend ??

[@PhilBender612]

dumpster fire? Why do you say that? For me, this latest catalog is one of the best. Theres a lot im getting.

[@thehotwheelsracer1295]

Yeah I don’t think the new catalog is that bad

[@MikeSmith-lp6ql]

It’s horrendous and overpriced.

[@thehotwheelsracer1295]

@ the prices are the only real scary part

[@MikeSmith-lp6ql]

Mth is a lot more reasonable with pricing

[@JSRFModCentral]

I’m excited for the Heisler and Star Wars storm trooper car where they chase the droid.

[@RickSell-fu7dc]

Lionel franchise?????

[@tedkos3168]

I think your mountain is nice on top but the rock area seems unrealistic to me. Maybe adding trees and people might help. Ps the catalog wasn’t that bad. At least it’s better than MTh. Oh that’s right no catalog anymore from them.

[@CountryBunkersTrains]

Thank you! Your 100% right! That’s why i mentioned trees being on order towards the end. It is very bland at the moment and needs some sprucing up. I don’t mind weekly/monthly announcements of new product over a yearly catalog so much, but I can’t get behind this new catalog. Especially for a 125th anniversary… $1200 MSRP for a conventional set when I can get the original & cars for a couple/few hundred bucks? I’m good. Not to mentioned the $100 price increase on the Base 3 that hasn’t even been out for a year yet…. No thanks…. Glad others are willing to pay the price to keep the big L in business, but not I….

[@tedkos3168]

@ your right the prices are getting out of control. There were some interesting items but I agree that I’m not buying. Just nice that they put out a catalog. Wish it had something priced right and worth it. Keep up the videos. Thanks