Ep1 Beginning Framework for HO Model Railroading Layout

[@w.rustylane5650]

Just be advised that when the bug bites, it bites hard and you'll never go back. Interesting how everyone gets their start in model railroading. I'm 73 and got my start in the mid 1980's when my friend invited me over to see his layout after church. So I went and have been a modeler since then. My friend died in 1999. I build most of my own rolling stock 'cause I model the turn of the 19th century in HO & Lionel 027. On my 2nd layout. Cheers from eastern TN

[@Kens265]

Wow pretty good story! Thanks so much

[@robertsnyder5544]

Most important thing I've found is " Have Fun" with it. I've had "N" scale HO scale and now "O" scale. All have been a joy to build but most importantly is if it's not fun, it's money lost because you stop enjoying the time spent.

[@Kens265]

Thanks I agree

[@Red1Wollip]

I had the privilege of donating all my HO scale engines, cars, and scenery along with approximately 5000 feet of PECO track to a person that had five boys that all had learning disabilities. He had the space and time to build something that I have always wanted to do. I know that it is at a great place and the boys are enjoying their time with dad immensely. I will follow this site to allow me to dream again about my fondest hobbies.

[@Kens265]

Wow that’s really cool

[@terryclouse6390]

looks like fun ken

[@Kens265]

Thanks it is

[@bobainsworth5057]

It's good to see a man and his son working on a model railroad together. It's what most of us think it should be but our sons and daughters usually think differently. Mistakes are normal. Here we go, welcome to the best hobby in the world. Remember, " Model Railroading. Is Fun ". I hope someone who lives close is interested in the hobby. Having help and friendship is part of the enjoyment. Have fun and watch out for rivet counters.

[@Kens265]

Thanks

[@michaelwest4325]

Started in O, then HO, I have both. Learned carpentry to build framework, led me to construction, I watch you build garages because I bought 5 acres in the country to build a garage with loft, your 26x28 gambrel, to have a place for my workshop to build framework to put in a layout! All this just to play with trains! And I collect 1/16 farm toys too!

[@Kens265]

Very nice. Thanks for watching

[@jasonrussell6534]

As a kid in the NEK I used to make the trek to St Johnsbury to some toy and hobby shop to get my model railroad supplies. Good memories.

[@Kens265]

Ellis Paint and Wallpaper maybe

[@sodapops408]

Retired from RR with almost 42 years service. I have two special edition train sets this particular RR offered for sale, over the years, that have never been opened. Enjoy your carpentry channel.

[@Kens265]

Wow that’s cool!

[@jasonrussell6534]

Another good tip on a new channel, if you have 3 or 4 videos ready, upload them. New people tend to watch more than the first if they are available and your viewing time climbing fast for a new channel makes YT put you in front of more people faster.

[@Kens265]

Cool thanks

[@cprtrain]

You've chosen a terrific hobby. I look forward to watching your videos.

[@Kens265]

Thanks I appreciate it

[@W7LDT]

Enjoy the new hobby. People that like watch large trains are Railfans. Following the trains is “Railfanning.” A thought for your workspace in your garage…I had a layout table with an eye hook in each of the four corners. I had ropes and pulleys from the ceiling with clips to attach to the eye hooks. With a crank, I raised the table up towards the ceiling, folding the legs up, and cranked it way up out of the way. No floor space used when the trains were not in use. Just a thought. It’s your railroad. Make it fun for Ken.

[@Kens265]

That’s a good idea. Thanks

[@J.B.2]

If you want to put in a pond, my dad and I used a mirror with some blue waves 🌊 to make it look realistic. I would have suggested green to paint the table as I usually use more grass and earth tones. Let us know if you will sell HO gauge houses, Barns or garages, depots etc. love to buy one or more. This is getting me motivated to update my own this summer. Love your channels. Stay healthy. Saw your video of you in the hospital. Prayers are always with you.

[@Kens265]

Cool thanks for the info

[@grantrowell-p3i]

Im 78 and still dreaming about having a model train. I'll live it for a while vicariously through your hobby. Thanks for sharing this part of your life.

[@Itsa_Mea]

It's never too late! I hope you fulfill your dreams.

[@Kens265]

Yes definitely

[@anamerican-e9w]

Just starting my 1st railroad, I'm 70, don't do as much fishing anymore. It's in an old trailer house on our lake property. Will be following your build, lets get started.

[@Kens265]

Alright

[@iangillies3031]

Hi Ken , When doing your layout for the train run make up paper template to see how it looks before you start cutting track to length ,loose fit the the points were you would like them first, loose fit the long runs on to points . Once it looks to your satisfaction then you can pin all tracks for a finish . Enjoy your new hobby will keep you busy for years . I started with OO then move over to N gauge as I could accommodate more on the lay out also changed it from 12 x6 to a u shaped 8ft x8ftx8ft long and 2ft wide got double tracks around the whole board . managed to fit in a small country station ,shunting yard and loco depot , been building it since I retired 8 years ago still working on it . Have fun .

[@Kens265]

Thanks for the input

[@artmartin1913]

Looking forward to your new adventure Ken.

[@Kens265]

Thanks

[@RecicledCanadian]

Hello Ken, I'm looking forward to your next adventure. Greetings from Canadastan.

[@Kens265]

Greetings

[@richc9890]

Finally getting to watching these. Definitely a beefy table. I've wanted to do this since I was a child. Maybe I'll get into this now that I can spend money on it.

[@Kens265]

Nice. Have fun

[@HolyMoley2u]

Ken, I started my layout for the grandkids 5 years ago. Started with 4x8 and now it’s grown to 40 ft down one wall with three 25 ft islands going into the center of the room. 600 ft of track and still growing. My first mistake was not drilling 1” holes in the center frames for the wiring. One in the center and one on each end about 6” from the edges. If you put 1/2” foam on your deck first and then glue the cork track roadbed onto it, it will make the sound from the train wheels much quieter. I enjoy building the layout more than just running trains. I gave up the DC trains for DCC control locomotives. I would recommend finding a model railroad club in your area for advice. Good luck on your new venture. Caution, it’s a very addictive hobby but sure beat’s watching TV in the evening 😊

[@Kens265]

Wow. Thanks for the input

[@HolyMoley2u]

@@Kens265 You sure have done alot in 2 months. I should have checked your latest video before posting. Your doing such a good job, so when is your next expansion. A second modular deck on wheels that can be attached to continue the mainline to an industry section for switching operations for an L shaped layout?

[@KP-oe8sk]

OH NO!!You are going to be Hooked Now!!!!!!!!!!!!! you will not be able to pass any and ALL flea markets-Train shops etc!! Nice size to start with!! Plus a New workshop for trains(When your trains)!! out grow the shop.!! The best hobby too have especially in a Northern cold climate during those 7 months of darkness!! Enjoy!!!!!!

[@Kens265]

Haha thanks I

[@gregott2011]

Ken, Best of luck with your new hobby. When you do something, you sure do it right! Just remember to not stay up all night working on your new adventure.

[@Kens265]

Haha thanks

[@BobbieJeanM]

Here from the Karpentry channel, subscribed, shared and 👍. Looking forward to seeing more of this new project!

[@Kens265]

Wow thank you very much

[@AWSmith1955]

Hi Ken. I am sort of an amature rail fan. I am 68. When I was a child my dad and skilled next door neighbor built a 4x8 HO layout for me when I was about 8 years old. They built the table itself closely following the plans and instructions out of a magazine. All the framing was 1x4 #2 white pine and very similar to yours but on two foot center and 1/4" A/C plywood with glue down grass colored granulated sheet paper to build off of. It has to have a plaster of paris mountain on one corner with track running through it on two different elevations. My dad and friend formed the shape of the mountain with common household wire screening supported and formed with 1x4 wooden blocking , Of course another MUST HAVE is a lumberyard with a "pine shed" stocked by a centerbeam parked on its spur, Gotta support the trades yaknow. A common trio of building models back in the fifties was an HO scale three cape cod houses in various stages of construction. May as well add that garage! I spent a lot of time playing with the trains and making minor "modifications" over the tree years we had it but when we moved from our home in 1965 sadly we couldn't take the train board with us. In the decades since I have never again had the opportunity to have a train board. But I have visited many model train shows.

[@Kens265]

Nice thanks for sharing. Hopefully my grand kids can enjoy this one.

[@geobrower3069]

Great start! My only changes at this time would've been larger dolly wheels and more bracing of the legs. Cheers, Geoff

[@Kens265]

Yes I ended up doing that

[@espee9980]

Welcome to the club, my Mulford and Lake Chabot is under construction and the RR right of way is about 1/2 finished. Good luck and have fun.

[@Kens265]

Nice thanks

[@wolfpacva]

Good luck with your new hobby. I wish I had the space for one now. When i was a kid 55 yrs ago I had a H O train set about the size of your entire garage.

[@Kens265]

Oh wow

[@johnlangworthy1464]

Good start. Had a train in my youth, (Lionel), loved it played with it for hours on end.

[@Kens265]

Right. It’s like back to my childhood.

[@truckerdaddy-akajohninqueb4793]

Expect my visit, finally, as soon as I get back to Sherbrooke in June.

[@Kens265]

Nice

[@cathiwim]

Awesome! My hubby has some standard cars and an engine, and we go to model railroad shows sometimes!

[@Kens265]

Nice. I’ve never been to one.

[@bobainsworth5057]

Now wait Ken, I thought your daughter was the painter.😊 Good start. Be prepared for a lot of comments. We model railroaders can't stop suggesting another way to do things. if you need help we have quite a few you tubers to help starters. I think the first model railroaders were new Englanders , we use everything , every scrap to save money.😂😂

[@Kens265]

Thanks looking forward to it

[@bryangiffin9695]

A great new hobby for slow time....... Look forward to what you build around the train set.

[@Kens265]

Thanks

[@kennethroark9536]

I think it’s great. You got a new hobby.

[@Kens265]

Thanks

[@ronmac2816]

Nice start, I love the caster idea. I have been into H.O. Guage trains for 50 years, I have boxes and boxes of train goodies. My old layout is long gone but I kept all of my collection safe and thanks to you Ken I'm going to start a new layout for my grand kids to enjoy with me!!! Thanks for the nudge in the right direction, I watch all of your videos on your other channel as well keep on building in both scales lol and I will watch them all ❤

[@Kens265]

Thanks. The grandkids will love it.

[@fratamico55]

Good luck with your new channel, Ken!

[@Kens265]

Thanks

[@davepriddy9263]

Great work and attention to detail.

[@Kens265]

Thank you very much!

[@johnmanthey2683]

I would suggest definitely putting down foam insulation. It deadens the sound and vibration on the table top.

[@Kens265]

Thanks good idea

[@rupe53]

suggestion... cross drill those pockets on the legs and add a dowel or pin so if you have to lift the table the wheels don't fall off. Another suggestion I got from a train buff is to use scraps of roll roofing under the tracks to simulate the scale size ballast.

[@Kens265]

Hey I like that suggestion I have lots of shingles

[@michaeltorres3231]

Ken enjoyed watching your new hobby, anyway I will support this channel. Your a great guy and you follow your passions, and you take us along.

[@Kens265]

Thanks I appreciate it

[@johneickwort1426]

Good luck on your new channel ! I will be watching for sure !

[@Kens265]

Thanks

[@clarencewiles963]

I had a HO scale. I also worked on a layout at Aberdeen Arsenal Md. The bottom floor of the building. This was back in the early 1970. You may need to do a addition and build a separate building maybe a Salt Box style.

[@Kens265]

Haha never enough room

[@clarencewiles963]

@@Kens265 or you may end up doing a new building for the garages. 😂

[@patrickb5656]

I kind of wondered what was up with the mini garage. I suspected something else miniature was going with it. Have fun with the new hobby. I have seen some incredible setups. I am in Edmonton, Alberta and one mall even had a huge room for the local club to show their stuff. Pretty much whatever you can imagine could be done.

[@Kens265]

Wow thanks for checking out this channel

[@ralphwood5875]

Aww Ken how did you know I like nothing better than watching paint dry its so relaxing.....just kidding. Cheers, hope your wrist is holding up ok .

[@Kens265]

Haha thanks for watching

[@none5355melvinMadigan]

I love this new channel very interesting 👍

[@Kens265]

Thanks

[@MrSprintcat]

Hey this is cool .we all need a hobby. I will be watching. Thank you for the new stuff.😊

[@Kens265]

Thanks I appreciate it

[@joeluppino824]

Can't wait. Good luck, Have fun!

[@Kens265]

Thanks

[@donaldross1077]

538 subscribers so far! I have known several people that did model railroading. First off you need to get a Conductors Cap, to show off your new Hobby. I was in Wichita, Kansas going to Automotive School in the mid 70's. A friend of mine invited me over to see his basement railroad. He had filled his entire basement with his Hobby. He put his Conductors cap on, turned off the lights, turned on the model railroad. My guess he would spend hours "playing with his trains". Since this was 50 years ago, I have no idea what this train set was worth. Let just say a lot. It was pretty much locked into his basement. Have fun Ken, be careful with that wrist. Had follow up inspection on my shoulder surgery yesterday, Doctor said everything is going good just do not push too hard. {Wichita, Kansas has a lot of railroads}

[@Kens265]

Ha ha I will have to get a hat. Thanks for the story

[@donnlowe9129]

Ken please don't get a conductor's hat it makes model railroad hobbiests look like jokes.

[@davidcurtis5398]

@@donnlowe9129 Agree.....

[@DesVesper]

Well done Ken.

[@Kens265]

Thanks for watching

[@elsdp-4560]

Thank you for sharing.👍

[@Kens265]

You’re welcome

[@paulstabler5990]

Good luck with your new hobby.

[@Kens265]

Thanks

[@glennyork6800]

You are doing great. Built a 4x8 for my 3 sons & myself when they were young in the basement playroom. My 4x8 was also on rollers & had shelves underneath to store exert locos, train cars & accessories. Brings back many awesome fun time memories.

[@Kens265]

Thanks. Hey that’s a great idea to put shelves underneath. Thank you

[@parsons585]

I wish I would of kept the model railroad my parents got me for Christmas when I was 10 years old! It seems I remember that there were tablets you put in the smokestack and smoke would puff out when I ran it! Have fun and God bless you!

[@Kens265]

Thanks. I’ve heard of that for the steam

[@Dutch779]

Good move Ken. Loved trains as a kid, models as well as the real thing. My hometown had a steam train, tobacco being the main cargo, but was taken off in 1964, then diesel, like the one you have.

[@Kens265]

Thanks steam trains are cool

[@gvnumber3200]

Love the new channel, Ken !

[@Kens265]

Thanks

[@wamor7292]

Suggest a model saw mill yard with lots of logs. Enjoy your channel. keep on.

[@Kens265]

I actually have an electric car log dumper. That’s a great idea

[@JimQuimby-u4k]

Looks like it’s going to be fun; thanks

[@Kens265]

Thanks

[@marshallworden4092]

Great start.

[@Kens265]

Thanks

[@raynall3593]

i just found this channel and discovered all the videos so I am binge watching and i will be learning right along with you

[@Kens265]

Nice thanks for watching

[@aaronl_trains_and_planes]

Just found your channel. Going to play catch up and watch all your progress. One thing that some are doing, is painting the underneath frame white so you can see all the wires better. FYI - Don't know if it's been said, you won't need cork when using the EZ Tracks. But that is one solid set up so far.

[@Kens265]

Great thanks for watching

[@gvnumber3200]

1,200 Subs in less than a day ! Congrats, Ken !

[@Kens265]

Thanks I am so humbled. I couldn’t believe it.

[@gvnumber3200]

@@Kens265ou deserve all of God’s Grace, Ken ! Great hobby and topic for the New Channel !

[@tomhaire4758]

Great hobby for your line of work, it will also help to fill up those winter hours.

[@Kens265]

Yes definitely

[@nickking8317]

Little bit of advice as I’m a rail road we my self with ho/ oo scale don’t be scared to buy secondhand you’ll learn a lot from it as you’ll need parts kits etc have fun

[@Kens265]

Ok thanks. All part of the learning process

[@jimbusby6584]

This looks like a fun hobby. Looking forward to the journey.

[@Kens265]

It really is thanks

[@rdyardie]

I have friends that take model railroading seriously. They get together at a very serious fellow railroader's home in his basement. It takes a number of them to run the railroad. They know all the signals etc. Best wishes in your new hobby. 😊

[@rdyardie]

One railroad friend lives on an acreage. One problem he has is that moose damage his track for his outdoor model railroad. The moose accidentally step on the track especially in the winter. . . . So my advice is to keep moose out of your garage. 😂

[@edwardwilson6103]

Always loved HO trains . I have a big set myself but know where to put it up yet.. congratulations! You will love it .

[@Kens265]

Thanks hope you find a place for yours

[@garymorrison6687]

Hi Ken, I've been watching you at KK for quite some time. I was happy to see you started this hobby. I did it as a kid, but not since. My wife is an avid trainy, but has never had a layout. She already has the train set. She's been talking about putting a layout in the lower level of our house. I just told her about your new channel and she's 'on!board'. We heave to sell our unused treadmill to make easy for the trains. Now we are both onboard! Well be following you all the way. Thank you!

[@Kens265]

Wow that is super cool. I hope it goes well

[@josephschuster1494]

You’re fortunate your wife shares your model railroad enthusiasm, as most wives don’t. This mutual interest will bring much enjoyment. 😊

[@hansmuller9121]

Hello Ken, great that you chose this hobby, you will have a lot of fun with it. But you have to attach more reinforcements to your model railway plate, for example around the bottom of the legs at a height of 1 foot. and build reinforcements under the plate between the crossbars. It must be possible that when you lift a corner of the plate, the plate does not twist, otherwise you will not enjoy the system. Greetings from Berlin

[@Kens265]

Thanks for the advice

[@davidcurtis5398]

Why??? I have about the same set up but with plywood legs and I have no more bracing than he does. The road has been operational for 10 years and no problems.

[@trw_53]

Awesome looking forward for the layout and ideas for the model. Thanks Ken 👍

[@Kens265]

Thanks

[@ppeters480]

Like the new channel, I think the common term for a train nerd is a 'Railfan" I'm sure there are others. Looks like you got a great start on the table and initial purchases. I have to agree with the others you may be building a small garage type building for the train layout soon enough. Enjoy the new hobby and we will enjoy More Ken videos !!

[@Kens265]

Haha thanks

[@roncrook8656]

Ken, congratulations on getting into the hobby of model railroading as well as the new channel! I'm sure you'll get of comments as you go along your journey, and I'll share some thoughts that I hope will help as your are getting started. The suggestion to use foam board is a great one. For an HO scale layout, 1 to 2 inch foam will give you the opportunity to create valleys and waterways that are difficult to do on a solid wood top. Regardless of whether you decide to use foam or not, I'd also recommend painting the top a tan or earth color, it will help hide any flaws when you begin the scenery part. Easy track is good, but it already has the roadbed incorporated into the track, eliminating the need for cork roadbed. If you're planning on only using Easy track, you won't need the cork roadbed. One of the really great things about this hobby, is that you get to decide how easy or complex your layout will be and you want your railroad to look and operate. I'm looking forward to watching your layout grow!

[@Kens265]

Thanks for watching and the input

[@dannyswindle]

Enjoy your new H. O. After all your out door garage work; your indoor hobby is good. I believe you will have a lot of viewers.

[@donaldburton6869]

I’m awfully glad you chose this for your hobby. I’ve wanted to do this my whole life and now I can do this through you. This hobby involves all trades so you’ll have a lot of fun building this.

[@Kens265]

Thanks and I’ll always be looking for advice because this is a whole new ball of wax for me

[@philtucker1224]

Hi Don! (I’m a model railway fan in the U.K.) I’m so sorry to hear that you can’t enjoy making stuff yourself but I know you’ll enjoy watching Ken, he’s really skilled. Kind regards buddy.

[@philtucker1224]

Ken, you should hinge your railroad set against the wall using a six inch spacer beam from the wall so as and when you build up the scenes on the model base, you can fold it away safely against the vertical wall when not in use. Your other option is to build a mezzanine above so the whole layout won’t be in the way of your normal work tasks.

[@101egals]

Hey Ken, one suggestion for your wheeled lay out. I would use locking casters or flip up casters so it doesn't move on you while you are enjoying it.

[@Kens265]

Thanks I agree. I just barely bought more casters that Dulock and are larger to handle the weight

[@davidcurtis5398]

4 locking casters would be good.

[@BensTrainsChannel]

Hi Ken, been following your other channel for years now. Excited to see what you do on here! Hope you enjoy the hobby and it can be overwhelming with all the options.

[@Kens265]

Thanks. Definitely a lot of options

[@bobt3374]

Hi Ken. Good to see your new hobby take effect i shaall follow your exployts. Take care.

[@Kens265]

Thanks I appreciate it

[@howardemery1443]

Ken you might want to use homasote board or sound board 4x8 sheet under track its a lot quieter than on just ply wood cant wait to see

[@Kens265]

Thanks I appreciate the input

[@rebekahwells3737]

This is cool! Have fun with your project. We will follow the updates.

[@Kens265]

Thanks

[@oldohioangler4525]

My suggestion, using a 3/4- or 1-inch Forstner bit, drill a series of 3 to 5 holes in each of the inner cross members to run wires for the track feeders and all the accessory lights, etc. you will install in the future. Much easier to do before any wiring is done instead of trying to drill holes after a bunch of wires are already in place.

[@Kens265]

Nice thanks

[@bnewton5922]

Hi Ken. After retiring 4 years ago I added a 14 x 16 foot addition to my pole barn workshop and built a train room. I had a HO train set from when I was 10 years old. It’s a great way to spend time a building a layout is very rewarding and fun. I’ve been watching your other channel for some time and this new channel should be a great way to learn and share. I’m certain you’ll enjoy it and have lots of fun as you layout the track and setting it up. Thanks for sharing. Stay safe

[@Kens265]

Wow that’s cool sounds like a good layout area. Thanks for watching

[@paulbutton619]

Great choice of hobby and so pleased to see this develop right from the beginning 👍

[@Kens265]

Thanks I appreciate it

[@hotmiramichi]

looks like a great start to a great hobby. Good luck and I am glad you are sharing this experience. Maybe I will also take up something like this.

[@Kens265]

Thanks. I think you would enjoy it

[@Itsa_Mea]

I came over from your other channel. I just heard of your new hobby. Starting out like you are is great because its always expandable. When you outgrow that layout just build another "module" and add a couple of turnouts to start building all over again. Truly can be never ending. Look into Athearn rolling stock. I still have all mine from 30+ years ago and always seemed decent quality at an affordable price. I always ran Kadee couplers too. Most realistic functional couplers IMO.

[@Kens265]

Nice I hadn’t heard about the couplers. Thanks

[@collincolston8443]

Looks like fun Ken. Am looking forward to this journey.

[@Kens265]

Thanks

[@johncollins500]

As of 8:50 pm you are 24 subscribers away from your 1000!!!! Congrats even if you don't get them. Going to an adventure!!!

[@Kens265]

Yee see y we made it and then some

[@barriesmith3489]

Hi Ken just dropped in to see your new hobby it will be interesting to see the progress being retired for the past eight years other than gardening and Christian videos life can get a bit dull so My interests are Israel and the Middle East cooking and seeing how others live in different parts of the world

[@Kens265]

Cool thanks for watching

[@blue-runner]

Great new channel Ken, we will have lots of fun watching the development, so many possibilities!

[@Kens265]

Thanks yes there are

[@50shadesofgreen]

I'm glad you have taken up model trains, HO scale is are OO scale (1/76.2) here in the UK. I'm just about to start an N-gauge layout which I believe to be 1/148 to 1/160. Good luck with your new hobby and i can't wait to see what you do on your layout. Take care and God bless 🙏✝️💚

[@Kens265]

Thanks I hope yours goes well

[@derekalexander4030]

Congratulations Ken on the beginning of your new adventure into model railroading. Not a bad place to do your cutting, right next to an active rail line. Whole channels are made but railfan videos so the next time don’t cut the video until you show the whole train, lol. I think your channel will be great because you are starting fresh and don’t have the experience so fellow railroaders can learn with you as you go. They make locking casters that will screw right to the side of the 2x4 leg without the brackets you built. I’m subscribed and looking forward to your progress.

[@Kens265]

Great! Thanks for subscribing. I’m definitely learning a lot.

[@UFO4X]

Congratulations! Welcome to the wonderful world of model railroading! Nice job! There are so many exciting facets to this hobby! You will find out in a very short time period! I only have about 14 years experience in it. My first model railroad, what I refer to as school, is on KZbin here. It’s on my channel and listed as Pinelands Railroad or Pinelands Central Railroad. That one is now gone after I tore it down due to a move to Florida. I have already started on a new one that’s on my channel too! I plan on doing this one after learning on the first one and avoid all the mistakes I made on the first one! I’m sure I’ll probably still make some mistakes, but nowhere as many! Feel free to check them out and if you have any questions please don’t hesitate to ask away!

[@Kens265]

Cool thanks. I’ll check it out

[@UFO4X]

@@Kens265 I actually have a question for you. Since I haven’t watched all of your videos yet. I am laying down extruded foam insulation board for my sub roadbed. I noticed you painted the foam surface. I wanted to completely paint mine with flat latex paint, before I lay down any track. Would the paint cause issues with the cork roadbed sticking properly or even staying glued down? Just curious.

[@robindelude3787]

Hey Ken! This looks like fun! Looking forward to the next episode! 🚂

[@Kens265]

Thanks

[@MHamon]

Watching trains is called railfanning. Lots of live streams. A great one is Ft. Madison, IA.

[@Kens265]

Oh. Thanks

[@totherevolution]

I hope you like this hobby. I don’t know a lot about it so I hope I learn something.

[@Kens265]

It’s been very interesting to learn as I go

[@michaelshultz5584]

A hobby I always wanted to do.

[@Kens265]

Actually me too. Amazing how much I didn’t know about it

[@dannyhutcheson9932]

Hello Ken, i will definitely be watching this channel also. Tell me, how did you come up with the idea of building models of the different garage styles? Interested!

[@Kens265]

Something I always wanted to do. Thought it would be a nice challenge

[@truckerdaddy-akajohninqueb4793]

Important to keep us aprised and advertised on the main channel.

[@Kens265]

Thanks I will

[@ed2245]

Model Rail Road is a fun hobby and learning is the most fun of all.

[@Kens265]

Thanks the learning part is sometimes a challenge

[@loydwesley6212]

Good luck on your new hobby, I am local and have plenty of the EZ track if you would like it

[@Kens265]

Hi Lloyd I need to come see your layout

[@loydwesley6212]

@@Kens265 give me a call we are in the phone book

[@johnmanthey2683]

I knew it. Love it.

[@Kens265]

Haha thanks

[@1244taylor]

Looking forward to the development of your set layout etc... should be fun

[@Kens265]

Thanks

[@tomhofmann5035]

The timing of your new channel couldn’t be better! I am just now rebuilding my HO train set that I had as a kid over 60 years ago. How cool is that!

[@Kens265]

That’s cool. Maybe we’ll learn together.

[@littlejohnny47]

Ken, this is very hard for me to comment on…. I have been a model railroader since the age of 10 and after 60+ years of modeling I watched your first video in a state of shock. You have already made so many mistakes, it was hard to not sound totally nasty. Then I realized that everyone makes mistakes and if I’ve made one, I’ve made them all! Just for the record, you should not build on a flat plywood or other flat surface. In real life, most of the world has ups and downs that you can not easily model on perfectly flat surfaces. You should not have cut your table legs shorter. It may seem to make working on the railroad easier but looking at your trains from a scale 1000 feet up soon gets very unrealistic. Train sets are a trap. Pre-made track work is very limiting and never looks good. But you are getting into the hobby when most are not. This makes me smile! So, make your mistakes! Get some track down no matter how it looks. Run a train around and let it chase its tail. We all did early on. I will keep watching your videos and try to keep my thoughts to myself. Hindsight is 20-20 after all!😊

[@Kens265]

Thanks for your thoughts

[@mackfisher4487]

Ken, the "Train Spotters" watching the number 201 Vermont Rail System engine go by will think it was a deliberate effect to Introduce your new channel. It wouldn't be a bad idea to edit in some railroading outtakes for each of your videos, or maybe speak of some other railroad trivia during filming. Good luck with the new channel.

[@Kens265]

That’s a great idea thanks

[@mackfisher4487]

Liked Donald Ross idea about caps, so am sending Logo Engineer caps to you ken, thought you could use them for your carpentry crew to promote this channel. Congrats on surpassing your thousand subscriber goal.

[@Kens265]

Wow that’s really cool. Thanks