Lionel/MTH O Gauge Layout Expansion Part 5! The Finale!

Welcome to the finale of the Lionel/MTH O gauge/scale layout expansion! We take a look at the finished bridge/trestle installed on the layout, as well as recap the items used for the expansion. We also break down the price of the expansion and how much it cost to perform. Stick around till the end to see some trains running!
I apologize for a few bad audio spots. My mic went a little haywire a couple times.

[@JoeBell-y2f]

Love the new Layout it will accommodate You're larger locomotive, so it's good to hear your voice and always in a good mood

[@davidm5819]

Way too cool, I was LOL when all the trains began running and the room was full of smoke. It sounds like you have a real train in your home. Thank you and you get what you pay for.

[@EricSmith-ve7qi]

Looks Outstanding Zak!! I really like the upper loop it turned out really nice and the color of the tressel looks good. Overall you did a fantastic job and can't wait to see the scenery go up and the layout really Come To Life!!! Thanks for taking us along for the journey!!!!!

[@rickbrooks5550]

Man that’s so awesome Zac! Looks outstanding! I really like that upper loop, looks amazing! 🤩 I Love the finale when you were able to finally get them trains a “running on down the line”! Thanks so much for sharing and yes definitely look forward to more vids and updates with the scenery.

[@damiancolella343]

Thank you! For sharing your experiences with the world.

[@noelsanjuan6969]

Absolutely 💯awesome 👌layout love it the bridge is amazing the color is unique and very well put.

[@CountryBunkersTrains]

Thank you!

[@artiefufkin1705]

The layout looks incredible! I especially like the elevated track. With all 4 tracks going it really keeps you looking around. Can't wait to see what/how the scenery will enhance the overall layout. It's been really enjoyable watching the videos. Please keep making them.

[@anthonycollins4747]

🚂🚂Great job Zack. Looking forward to your next video.🚂🚂 🐇 Happy Easter 🐇

[@kevinmills8437]

Happy Easter 🐇.

[@CountryBunkersTrains]

Happy Easter to you as well!

[@stevewilliams9255]

The elevated section look marvelous. Like your paint job.

[@JJosephS1]

Love the smoke. Raising a fog! Congrats on the layout, and you are right--the trestle does look awesome. I had my doubts about the red color but you were right--it looks great!

[@georgetrains6168]

What a great layout and great trains

[@ajmayowskijr]

The elevated line is amazing. Great job Zach.

[@myoldchevytruck]

I’m a little late on this comment but this, like all of the others, was a great video. Your expansion has really taken shape. You have shown some awesome things along the way. We appreciate all of the way to you have put into this layout expansion. Thanks for sharing.

[@leeference8624]

Looking great 👍 its nice to run all those trains at once keeps you busy with the layout. A job well done!!

[@Snowdog856]

Fantastic look on the layout. That upper line, wow! I'm jealous lol. Great job Zack.

[@CountryBunkersTrains]

Thanks Dave!

[@davidfields2930]

The elevated track looks awesome. Thanks for sharing the costs.

[@neilbender828]

The elevated loop looks great. Absolutely worth it. Your work is amazing.

[@leterguyschroeder4919]

It looks fantastic, great job Zak. Lets run trains and have fun.

[@cheapbastardmodeltrains7210]

That's a lot of work and dedication. I'm happy for you. The wife and I were talking about your layout this morning and we are so happy to see the video.

[@CountryBunkersTrains]

Thanks Mike!

[@joegennari395]

ABSOLUTELY MARVELOUS!!!!

[@gergx1]

Looks professional, thanks for the great videos, us cheap S.O.B.’s appreciate them!

[@CountryBunkersTrains]

Thanks! LOL

[@rhythmscout2992]

New layout looks awesome! Can't wait to see what the future holds for ya ^-^

[@CountryBunkersTrains]

Thank you!

[@SASEntertainment]

It all came together nicely and that bridge is amazing! I can’t wait to see you get the scenery all applied and we see the final look for the layout. Awesome series...now onto the next project...the toy layout growing up lol

[@CountryBunkersTrains]

Shoot! One at a time! LOL we’ll see what scenery is leftover after this one, and use it towards the other layout. Thanks for watching!

[@SASEntertainment]

@@CountryBunkersTrains haha, you are doing an awesome job with your layouts and I am always excited when you pop up in my notifications. I learn so much watching you and seeing how you go about building your layout. I actually love your toy layout... I just like seeing the way you do scenery. I get so many ideas watching your videos that I am waiting to see what you do on the top level of the toy layout lol

[@robertrussell6774]

OMG THIS IS AMAZING JOB I'VE BEEN IMPRESSED BY YOUR WORK I'VE BEEN FOLLOWING ALONG COLLECTION JUST KEEPS GETTING BETTER CAN'T WAIT UNTIL YOU ONE DAY HAVE ALL OF YOUR TRAINS ON A MASSIVE LAYOUT

[@CountryBunkersTrains]

Thanks Robert!!

[@stever.5092]

FREAKING AWESOME Zack !!!

[@CountryBunkersTrains]

Thanks Steve!

[@NixCrossing]

😮 looks amazing! That elevated track is awesome! Love seeing these progress videos 🚂💨.

[@CountryBunkersTrains]

Thanks!!

[@dantop1280]

OUTSTANDING! Time and money well spent.... sit back and have some 'shots' and admire your handywork!!! And no more mosquito's!! :))

[@CountryBunkersTrains]

Thank you!!

[@robertgibbonsmeyers3606]

Looks great! Especially the elevated line.

[@CountryBunkersTrains]

Thank you Robert!

[@alansolomon1037]

AWESOME JOB THE UPPER LOOP IS OUTSTANDING

[@LionelGuy-oc8or]

Layout looks awesome! You did a great job on the elevated bridge

[@Dakman]

I like the way that upper line looks

[@charlesmcclure5994]

Great job Zack, that elevated line looks fantastic your get many years of enjoyment out of that new layout hope to see some updates on your progress of the landscaping take care and happy Easter to you and your family

[@CountryBunkersTrains]

Thanks Charles! A happy Easter to you and yours as well! We’ll do some scenery videos here soon. Take care

[@joeystrains.9316]

Nothing like it! One of a kind elevated railroad.

[@fulviosantangeletta5838]

Really awesome layout in vanced really nicely and the changes look beautiful so cool to have all the extra tracks it looks fantastic in the video ... love the large lash up With 3SD70 Ace iis in large consist at the end really cool stuff

[@JohnJohnson-wt8zc]

That looks so awesome, you did a fantastic job!

[@seansonscaletrains3048]

Looks great!

[@edwardcoviello8430]

Great looking table and video !

[@CountryBunkersTrains]

Thank you!

[@tylerfrizzell7998]

It looks terrific! Get speed on the display, and love the smoke!

[@hikingmansteve]

Looks great! I can't believe how fast you got it built! Good job. SR

[@ferrark1]

Great job on the upper level thanks for the info

[@JoeBell-y2f]

I think it's time to install an exhaust fan

[@TouchoftheBrushModelWeathering]

Awesome work bud! Beautiful bridge work. Don't ballast the elevated line. It reminds me of the elevated subways. A nice elevated station scene will look cool. Keep up the great work!- Joey

[@matthewguisinger5928]

Hi Zach it is good to see trains running on the new layout

[@bencunningham6298]

The elevated line turned out great. Job well done

[@pointstrains]

The elevated line is very impressive!

[@dewittkandle5674]

Zach your elevated track looks fantastic wish I was able to add it to my layout but it's too late now. I think it was worth the money model railroading is not cheap. But you can't put a price on enjoyment.The best part is building it. Can't wait to see the next video.

[@CountryBunkersTrains]

Thanks!

[@JLCmike4014]

Awesome looking elevated line zac! Yeah it was expensive but the payoff was beautiful. I think you picked a real nice color for it.

[@CountryBunkersTrains]

Thank you!

[@tjimmy71]

Great video, Zach!! I'm totally into the trellis. That was well worth it. My only recommendation is to do something with the support structure for the bridge in the back near the window. The entire setup really looks great except for that. I think you'll be happier with the final product too.

[@FLRailroaddog]

Awesome!! everything looks great..

[@CountryBunkersTrains]

Thanks!

[@MikeSmith-lp6ql]

Looks great Zach. I would leave the elevated section as is. Looks like the elevated tracks here in NYC for the subway trains. That cranberry color looks sharp. Great work. Enjoying your videos.

[@CountryBunkersTrains]

Might be on to something Mike. May leave it along. Saves me extra work too! Thank you!

[@trainlover9943]

Great video! Love that elevated line!

[@CountryBunkersTrains]

Thanks Matt!

[@john2914]

Look along the elevated tracks and straighten out the wavy tracks. Looks good. Nice Stuff

[@hmsjr0154]

Zack I’ve used wood ties to fill in the gaps on mine. Got them off eBay a while back. Still have around 500 or so left over for now. For ballast I’ve used the roof material stone. Picked up a 5 gallon bucket off of abc builders supply on Phillips highway in Jacksonville. Used approximately a 1/3 of it to do an 8x16 modular o Guage layout

[@CountryBunkersTrains]

Thank you! Have to check them out. Pretty close to Phillips when at work.

[@elleryparsons5766]

Using the New School down low And old School On the high Side I Heavenly Approve of what You did. I Agree spending More was Worth it.

[@royroberts5333]

You are off to a great start. Maybe consider turning off the smoke on a few of the units. With scenery and buildings this will be a fantastic layout. Way to Go!

[@corayadams3351]

Layout looks great nice job on the elevator track

[@Coreyt1976]

It looks and sounds great!

[@ianhill7275]

Wow man that looks soo cool cant wait until u r done

[@matthewguisinger5928]

Hi Zach the new bridge trestle looks very nice

[@tomrogers5516]

What a great accomplishment to share, and all of this in less than a month's time! You're a really dedicated o gauge hobbiest! Looking forward to the finished scenery. That ought to be icing on the cake! Will you be making the ballast more permanent or will you still leave it loose like the litter? Ballasting the elevated loop will be a big challenge, but having followed your adventure, there doesn't seem to be much you can't do! Take care, Zack! All the best!

[@Mike-fx1eu]

Nice! Although I model HO, your elevated section is truly inspiring! The rest is way cool too!

[@CountryBunkersTrains]

Thank you!

[@WesleysTrains]

Looks awesome! Keep up the good work

[@thomasking2021]

Zack, to save ballast for your tubular track, see if you can get the rubber track ties. I found some on ebay. Or, if you have the time you could cut and stain your own from pine.

[@100firelad]

Looks great, nice job. I want to see it totally finished with all the landscaping and buildings. I'm sure it will just enhance the entire layout. One thing, though, on the elevated line, I am surprised you didn't install the tubular track on cork roadbed. This would make it a little quieter on the upper level. But that said, you did a great job, Kudos!

[@zainevenable6896]

It's an expense but the TW Trainworx trestle is well worth it. Looks really sleek. I dig the layout keep up the videos

[@heatherk7244]

This looks great Zac! I just hope that cat doesn't eat your new trees lol

[@mamanbear1]

That elevated bridge in that color is gorgeous. Aren’t you glad that you increased your curves for the 1/4 scale engines? Great vision for your layout and the placement for your accessories. We would like to see the swinging bridge “swing”, however. Keep it going.

[@frankbullitt4556]

Very cool layout

[@steveandereggen3182]

Great job on the new layout and video Zak. You need to get a ventilation fan for the train room.

[@CountryBunkersTrains]

Shoot I love it! If it gets to be too much I open the sliding door and it vacated rather quickly. Thanks!

[@fwd5677]

Sweet! Love the second lvl!

[@edwardokum9414]

Love that diesel exhaust!

[@Mercatoyd]

Great finale video.. Now that all the loops are running it has to be very enjoyable to be able to sit back and watch four trains pass at various locations as they travel around the layout creating an ever changing view.. Good stuff. Looking forward to getting caught up on the other updates since this series was posted. BTW.. I've been binge watching five videos this morning just coming to your channel since Tony's Open House video.. you must have the same 2-4 ppl giving the thumbs down for whatever reason no matter what you post.

[@CountryBunkersTrains]

Yea, does seem to have the same amount of dislikes most times. Who knows? Glad to hear you are enjoying the videos! Thank you!! Hope all is well

[@elleryparsons5766]

I Think it Looks a lot Better And Cleaner and Not Too Clustered.

[@JamesCrackethCorn]

Yeah, big $ for the elevated track, but it sure does look good. Nice job!

[@The_PaleHorseman]

Your videos are awesome!

[@coverdalemineoscalemodelrr7074]

Nice job on elevated loop

[@mikeyanello3664]

Really enjoyed your video

[@CountryBunkersTrains]

Thank you!

[@TheMikemontreal]

Nice work love the red loop. Dont think you need to ballast the elevated track

[@paulj2320]

For the elevated loop I would use “Johnsons Rubber Roadbed” if you can find some. If not, I would just leave it alone, it looks fine the way it is.

[@Oberthal5]

Hi Zak, Stupid question. What is the material you have on top of the boards?

[@CountryBunkersTrains]

Hey Fritz. The grass? It’s woodland scenics grass mat.

[@Dakman]

I seen people add wood ties to the tubular track to make it more realistic

[@acrranscaleandlifejourney4330]

Looks real good!

[@matthewguisinger5928]

Hi Zach the new layout looks very nice

[@CountryBunkersTrains]

Thanks Matthew!

[@matthewguisinger5928]

You are welcome

[@dennisdunlap4410]

Like the upper loop

[@coverdalemineoscalemodelrr7074]

Fill in upper deck with ties before ballasting would save ballast and look good I think 🤔

[@bigmacland]

Nice Job! You should of made a toast to yourself! I pretty much decided that when I build my layout, I should just start with 54 radius and up.

[@CountryBunkersTrains]

Thank you!! Yea if going with the big scale stuff, definitely would recommend O54 and up. Hell if able to Id stick to just O72 and up if possible.

[@Dakman]

Hey who owns that red 70's Dodge Dually pickup in the yard. That truck is killer,,,,,love it

[@CountryBunkersTrains]

Thank you! That’s the misses. Was a big block 440 truck. Swapped in a 12 valve a couple years ago. Been a good truck, but I need the motor for my other one here soon lol.

[@Dakman]

Wow I think the next upgrade should be a electric roof ventilator lol. Those locomotives put out some smoke

[@CountryBunkersTrains]

Gotta love the MTH smoke units! LOL I love it!

[@elleryparsons5766]

Smoke that Room Up Dude!

[@robertlucido3686]

I've got three bachmann williams engines, a 4-6-0 steam locomotive, an alco fa A-A unit set and an EMD NW2 switcher, you should look into getting some bachmann williams locomotives

[@Dakman]

MTH makes their Premier rolling stock able to handle 042 which is why the MTH Premier Autorack and Passenger cars are to short to be true scale for example

[@CountryBunkersTrains]

I saw your video on the auto carriers from a bit ago. Wasn’t sure if that carried over to other freight cars. I can live though lol. They are big enough for me. Lionel cars would be too big for this layout I think..

[@buzznetslots528]

Awesome

[@josephruffenach7590]

Hi Zack..great job by the way. On the ballast on the bridge question..why bother. I'm assuming the bridge has a steel deck so why would ballast be necessary? Place two additional steel ties on each track and it will look great.

[@williamkolina3988]

Elevated section looks fantastic.did you make it by hand..I will check out video 4.just great

[@martinkuperberg3846]

Zack, how do you attach the support poles for the upper loop to the main board i cannot see any way it is attached. everything looks great

[@CountryBunkersTrains]

Thanks Martin! I screw up into them from under the table.

[@martinkuperberg3846]

@@CountryBunkersTrains thank you

[@johnmartin9490]

how do you get in the middle of table to make changes, add buildings , add trains, tracks,, ect

[@CountryBunkersTrains]

I crawl my big rear up there lol. After scenery is done I use a yard stick for track cleaning, and what not. Also access through the door and window on the back side.

[@jimdavis3913]

Zack upper level looks great nice job.Question how will you access rear area of layout to wire and install buildings and scenery.would like to see how you do this as i have this problem on my layout,I should have made cutout to access these areas,look forward for your next video.

[@CountryBunkersTrains]

Thanks Jim! I get me big rear up on the table for access at the moment. Will get a little crowded once accessories for up. I try and reach in through the window most times as well if able to.

[@soundman1950s]

I think you need an exhaust fan for that room.

[@kentlangham5811]

Nice job, I especially like the elevated line. Looking forward to building placement. Best of luck on the remainder of the reset. Do you ever set-off the smoke alarm with the trains? Just wondering ?

[@CountryBunkersTrains]

Thank you! Not yet! The smoke lingers above the layout for a few, but dissipates as it goes to leave the room luckily.

[@markstrains1]

it looks great! Why not install Realtrax on the elevated loop? Then you can use the same ballast on the entire layout. I get using tubular for nostalgia though.

[@CountryBunkersTrains]

Thank you! Continued with the tubular to keep the price down. Would of had to buy all new realtrax for up top, where as mentioned I already had the straight sections for it.