Build an HO Scale Switching Layout - The Photo Tour of my Ongoing Progress

[@GF6CBCRAIL]

Love the layout!

[@mrraymond99]

Looks really good!

[@derekchildress5]

It's crazy that the heavily weathered railbox car is the prettiest car on the layout!

[@JosephLeal]

Thanks Derek!

[@atsf81rj]

Very cool, I subscribed. Thanks for posting -russell

[@CiphersRailfanProductions]

This is one cool layout. Looking forward to future updates. Thank you for sharing.

[@JosephLeal]

+Cipher's Railfan Productions Right on! Thanks

[@lionellance]

Wow.. awesome layout.. thanks for sharing and keep up the great work.. Lance

[@JosephLeal]

Thanks Lance, really appreciate the kind words!

[@Crookedriverandeasternrr]

Very cool. I'm a new sub now. I'll have to go watch more from you. Thx for sharing. David.

[@JosephLeal]

Much appreciated David!

[@JosephLeal]

Right on! Thanks

[@jeffmorgan1229]

Very nice, I hope my layout gets to be at least, half as nice as yous.

[@JosephLeal]

Thanks Jeff, appreciate the comment! Thanks for watching

[@jessiematthews2432]

guy just built the worlds sweetest inglenook

[@JosephLeal]

Thanks Jessie, really appreciate your compliments!

[@martinsaren2555]

Nice work Im plannig to do also Burbank Juntion for connect my Taylor Yard diesel facility

[@JosephLeal]

Thanks for the comment!

[@TheGomes412]

So incredibly awesome. I would love to know how you made your concrete apron and how you made it flush with your track (or how you embedded the track within the concrete). Such a great technique.

[@JosephLeal]

Simple...I used pre-mixed Spackle tinted with about 6 drops of black india ink. (You could also use paint to tint the Spackle as well.) After mixing thoroughly, I poured it on the layout and spread it even with a steel ruler. Next, I cut flange space with a toothpick while still wet and after it dried, I sanded it smooth and cleaned the rail heads with a fine grit sanding block.

[@elimckenzie7095]

what did you use for the tan-looking base? really love this layout!

[@JosephLeal]

Thanks Eli! The tan base: I used strips of roofing paper (about 2mm thick) that are cut to fit. After fitting, I painted with Krylon Matte Tan and dusted with real dirt. I wanted the tracks to be "in the ground", without using up too much of my dirt. The roads are cardboard and the concrete slabs are made from drywall mud (Spackle).

[@elimckenzie7095]

ok thanks!

[@MARKLINMAN1]

Much slower transitions would help in viewing it. Great LAYOUT, gives me ideas for my small 10 foot long by only 30 inches wide layout. I am stuck in a rut with ideas.

[@JosephLeal]

Thanks for the comment, I just posted a new vid, and took you up on your suggestion :)

[@bruceames8172]

MARKLINMAN1 mm .i

[@bruceames8172]

Apartment Model Railroader L

[@chrisshoulders4066]

Awesome work my friend. Who was the music by?

[@JosephLeal]

Hang ups by Otis McDonald. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@MarkInLA]

Nice layout. Horrible music...sounds like synthetic deathly funeral parlor.