OM&S O Gauge Train Layout Update!

[@KerleyExpress]

hi boy you have amazing layout your big tree looks awesome and you are really good at doing the details that little park is awesome thank you for sharing

[@ozarkmidlandsouthernrailway]

Hey, Kerley, thank you so much! I have been enjoying making the trees. Stay tuned as there is more to come. Bill

[@paultrains3336]

Hi Bill been away for about 5 months I'd say you did a lot of work on a layout looks great

[@ozarkmidlandsouthernrailway]

Hi Paul and thank you! There has been progress. I am anxious to get some more work done, but at the same time pace myself so I have time to run trains and the like. I appreciate your watching the video and taking the time to comment. Much appreciated! Bill

[@ChrissTrainsandMore]

Hello Bill great video, I have 2 sons that are military one Marine and a Navy officer! The park is a great way to remember your fellow Marine Semper FI 🫡

[@ozarkmidlandsouthernrailway]

Hi, Chris, it is nice to hear that your sons are serving our country! Thank you for the compliment about the video. It is much appreciated! Semper Fi Bill

[@ozarkmidlandsouthernrailway]

Oh, Chris, you might enjoy watching the “short” I did a short while back entitled “Visit Memorial Park.” Once a Marine,always a Marine! And I would add, always faithful to what matters. Bill

[@texaseagletrains]

Great video Bill! Thanks for the update on the layout! The OM&S is coming along nicely! You did some great work on the walls, rock cuts and the Memorial Park. With all the beautiful trees it is an awesome place to relax at watch some trains go through. Just make sure you pack a lunch! Sounds like you had a fun and memorable summer! Take care - Ricky

[@ozarkmidlandsouthernrailway]

Thanks Ricky, it was a memorable summer indeed. Thank you for commenting on my work. The "work" was all fun and each little bit helps me bring the railroad to life. Bill B.

[@texaseagletrains]

My pleasure Bill! You say you're nor much of an artist but I beg to differ. You pack a lot into a small space and have an eye for making scenes feel real. Thanks for sharing how you do it. You're an inspiration to me and many others! -Ricky

[@ozarkmidlandsouthernrailway]

@@texaseagletrainsHey, thanks, Ricky! With a relatively small space I adopted the attitude that I would try to do my best with the space I have. I appreciate the compliment and hope what I present here helps others in some small way. Remember, the OM&S is pulling for you! Bill

[@nickltrains6952]

Hi Bill, the layout looks great. Nice detail to the scenery.

[@ozarkmidlandsouthernrailway]

Nick, thank you! I do enjoy the scenery work. I have fun just running the trains, but enjoy operating my trains the most when the layout has scenery added. I’ve been working to do the best I can on the layout’s scenery and having it reflect areas in my part of the country. Thanks again! Bill

[@davestrains6816]

Amazing scenery and a beautiful layout. Thanks for sharing. Dave

[@ozarkmidlandsouthernrailway]

Hi Dave, good morning and thank you! I appreciate your stopping by and watching my update video. I've been working on the railroad for nearly three years, and I feel like it is just now starting to come together. Thank you for the kind words! I note you have been making some good progress as well. Keep up the good work! Bill

[@markslioneltrains]

Fantastic Layout update Bill.! Busy Busy.! WELL DONE.! 👍

[@ozarkmidlandsouthernrailway]

Hi Mark, thanks and you are right, busy, busy, but busy doing the things I most enjoy. Take care. Bill

[@SignalLightProductions]

Really nice progress Bill! As a geologist, I must say your rocks look really good and those trees turned out great too! Thanks for the update.

[@ozarkmidlandsouthernrailway]

Well, coming from a geologist, I take your compliment as high praise indeed! I have really been working to improve the realism of my trees. Thank you! Bill

[@ozarkmidlandsouthernrailway]

I hope you will stay tuned as there is still more to come. Thanks again! Bill

[@SignalLightProductions]

I'll absolutely start tuned! Great to see someone having fun in o scale!

[@ronstrainsandmore]

Absolutely beautiful Bill TOP NOTCH WORK Buddy!

[@ozarkmidlandsouthernrailway]

Hi Ron, thanks much! I am pleased you like the progress. Stay tuned there is more to come. Bill

[@momatmach1]

Hi Bill, great to see the OM&S back on KZbin and really good it’s looking as well, would love to come over and sit on one of those benches in memorial park and watch the trains one day. Tim

[@ozarkmidlandsouthernrailway]

Hi, Tim, thank you! It has been a while. I've been busy, lol! I would love to have you join me on the bench at the Memorial Park someday. You would be more than welcome. Bill B.

[@christsogaugetrains]

Been a while Bill it awesome how far it has come along. Thanks for sharing

[@ozarkmidlandsouthernrailway]

Thanks, christsogaugetrains, it has been a while. I tend to publish when I feel like I have some interesting content to share. With that said, I’ll see what I can do to pick up the pace a bit. Take care and thanks again. Bill

[@tinytowntrainstv]

Incredible scenery work, Bill! Thanks so much for sharing your progress. You did indeed accomplish a lot for such a busy guy! Thanks. T4

[@ozarkmidlandsouthernrailway]

Good morning, T4, from Maryland! It was a busy summer. Had the chance to visit some friends following three days at York. It is so good to hear from you! Yes, it was a very busy summer. I didn’t mention my recent trip out west where Mary and I celebrated our 50th anniversary. Of course that was not technically summer, lol. Well, when I return home work will begin on that background structure and making some more trees. Hope you and yours are all doing well. Bill

[@lancestrains]

Wow great update and video Bill! Thanks for sharing!

[@ozarkmidlandsouthernrailway]

Thanks, Lance, I appreciate your watching and am glad you liked the video! Bill

[@TomzTrainzandAccessories]

Absolutely beautiful work Bill!! You’ve got a magnificent talent for details and realism. I’m very impressed by your work. Great job Bill. Tom

[@ozarkmidlandsouthernrailway]

Hi Tom, thank you! I do appreciate your thoughtful compliments. I appreciate your ongoing support! Bill

[@johnknippenberg-LandmarkYards]

Awesome layout tour! Great detail and scenery.

[@ozarkmidlandsouthernrailway]

Hi John, good evening and thank you! I am glad you enjoyed the video tour! Bill B.

[@therosejewelrailroad489]

Nice to see a longer video from you Bill. Layout is looking great. I need to remember the OM&S is pulling for me.

[@ozarkmidlandsouthernrailway]

Hey, Ken, thank you very much! Yes, I try to work a video in when time allows and I feel like I have something to share that folks might find interesting. Oh yes, the OM&S is most certainly pulling for you and the Rose Jewel Railroad! Bill

[@mikeyanello3664]

Lots of work Bill but a beautiful result in your well thought out layout

[@ozarkmidlandsouthernrailway]

Hi, Mikey, thank you! Yes, once I knew the space that I had available for the railroad I made a list of the key elements that I wanted it to have. I then went to work on figuring out what I thought would be an interesting track plan. I knew that the railroad would be set in the Midwest with some Ozark Mountain flavor during the 1955-75 era. I’m pretty pleased with how it is all turning out. Thank you again. Bill

[@Nathan5Chime]

Bill, I liked seeing the Pennsy and Amtrak run. Those are what I like to run on my layout. The big tree looks great. Boomer taught you well. Hope to see you in York. Take care, Chris.

[@ozarkmidlandsouthernrailway]

Thanks, Chris, I appreciate that and am glad you liked that big tree! I am on my way to York. Just stopped for the night. I’ll look for you at the Meet. Safe travels. Bill

[@petergulotta8183]

Really nice work on your layout Bill. Keep the updates coming. I own the same vision line cow cars and they are fantastic fun which is what our hobby is all about!

[@ozarkmidlandsouthernrailway]

Thanks Peter! I’ll see if I can post a little more often. I know it has been a while. I just arrived in York and perhaps I’ll pick something up that would be of interest. We’ll see. I really like the stock cars as well. They are a lot of fun to operate. You are right, Peter, the hobby is about having fun! Happy Model Railroading! Bill

[@daringrant9359]

Wow, that is a lot of progress this summer! Great video and your layout looks awesome, can't wait to see what is next. I like the Long Island boxcar, that is a nice one!

[@ozarkmidlandsouthernrailway]

Hi Darin, thank you! I had a great summer and have some plans to get some good projects done this winter. As mentioned in the video I really want to get the TWTrainworx background building built. It has been on the to do list for at least a year. I'm retired, lol! Yes, the box car was a souvenir from my trip to Long Island. Darin, if you have a moment, I'd appreciate your sharing the video with Don M. to let him know I am still out here "working on the railroad." I hope both you and Don are doing well. Bill

[@daringrant9359]

@@ozarkmidlandsouthernrailway I visited Don last Friday and will share your video with him. Take care Bill!

[@MarkWick]

Your stone work is excellent.

[@ozarkmidlandsouthernrailway]

Hi, Mark, good morning! Thank you for noticing and commenting on the rock work. I live on the edge of the Ozarks, and I wanted the landscape on OM&S to represent the area in which I live. The biggest things missing now are greenery and a lot of trees. Slowly but surely, I am working on that. Thank you again! Bill

[@Ed-ICE-Berg]

That was a great update Bill - thanx for that!!

[@ozarkmidlandsouthernrailway]

Ed, thank you! I am very pleased you liked the update! I’ll try to do better with putting out more videos this fall/winter. Stay tuned! Bill

[@StephenKoferl]

Awesome layout update, thanks for sharing.

[@ozarkmidlandsouthernrailway]

Hey, Steve, thank you very much! Take care. Bill

[@1800clyde]

Dang, Bill, your railroad is looking great. A lot of great scenes. I still have building-envy for your granary ;) I'm really liking your farm scene too. You're doing a great service at memorializing your good friend. Good for you! Thanks for sharing.

[@ozarkmidlandsouthernrailway]

Good morning, Clyde! It is morning here in York, PA. Thank you for the compliments on my work. You know the tall granary seen next to the farm scene is a Lionel Kit. I just spray painted it white and assembled it. Fun kit to build! Clyde I appreciate your continued support of the channel! Bill

[@johnhartz21779]

Looks great! Did not realize the layout was as big as it was. The elevation changes break it in to smaller chucks. It does a good job of making the train disappear.

[@ozarkmidlandsouthernrailway]

Hi, John, thank you! The layout was designed and built in four phases. I tried to design it such that one does not really see the entire railroad at one time. The elevated trackage contributes to that. I also tried to break up the railroad in sections so that although it is relatively small compared to some O gauge railroads the operator feels as if the train is actually moving along the countryside from one place to another. Thank you, again! Bill

[@coverdalemineoscalemodelrr7074]

Awesome looking layout enjoyed the tour nice train collection too 😊👍👊

[@ozarkmidlandsouthernrailway]

Thank you, Ed! I have to say you have a very neat collection of trains as well. Very impressive! Bill

[@samsogaugetrains8670]

Awesome layout! Looks really good! Lots of detail and small scenes! I spotted a wabash hopper too!

[@ozarkmidlandsouthernrailway]

Hey, Sam, good morning and thanks! Yes, in the space I have available I have tried to create a number of different scenes to give one the feeling that the trains are travelling to different parts and to provide interest. Before designing the midwestern railroad set in the Ozarks, besides having a way to turn the trains around, I wanted to have at least two towns, a rural area (the farm scene), some industries to allow for the switching, some yard trackage, at least one tunnel, and some bridges. It took some work, but I believe I have got everything I wanted. I am lucky and a pretty happy camper. Now all I have to do is continue to try to bring my vision to fruition via the application of scenery. I do appreciate your comment. Thank you! Bill PS I do like the Wabash. The only thing missing in the video was some Monon, right, lol!

[@682charlie]

You have a amazing looking layout. You have some great areas of operation with the track plan you’ve made. Fantastic scenery and I’m looking forward to seeing the progress on it!

[@ozarkmidlandsouthernrailway]

Thank you, Charlie, much appreciated. It seems to me when one is designing their railroad one must decide what kind of operation they want. In my case, despite it’s relatively small size, I wanted to be able to both run trains and also do a little switching work in an “industrial” area. I am pretty pleased with the direction things are going. You can probably tell I do enjoy scenery work. Thank you again and I hope your day will be a good one! Bill

[@WIPEOUT_Trains]

10:00 by far is the shot of the whole video!! Bill this was a kick butt video! The layout has come such a long way since the beginning Bill!

[@ozarkmidlandsouthernrailway]

Good morning, Cody, thank you! The memorial park view is one of my favorites. I appreciate your commenting on it. Thanks for your support support, Cody! I’m headed for York this morning. Bill

[@WIPEOUT_Trains]

@@ozarkmidlandsouthernrailway God Speed Bill and drive safe sir!

[@ozarkmidlandsouthernrailway]

@@WIPEOUT_Trains Thanks, Cody, I made it safe and sound! Just arrived at the hotel. Bill

[@CountryBunkersTrains]

Bill, the layout is looking fantastic! I love the tree/s inspired by boomer diorama! Gonna have to check his video out!

[@ozarkmidlandsouthernrailway]

Hey, Zac, good morning and thank you! I really like putting trees on the layout as much of the Ozarks are covered with them. I like Boomer Diorama’s channel a lot and have tried to learn as much as I can from his videos. They are highly recommended! Thanks again! Bill

[@randybrown6709]

It's nice to see steam back on your new layout. I'm a big fan of your previous layout and really liked your collection of rolling stock and steam engines you had back then. Keep up the good work!

[@ozarkmidlandsouthernrailway]

Hi Randy, thank you for watching the video! It is great to hear from you. Yes, the old MARS was a neat railroad. Since Mary and I relocated I’ve been working on the new railroad. All be it much smaller I have been enjoying the process and also all of the new diesels that come with a more modern era. I appreciate your kind words about the MARS and its steam roster. While I cannot promise that steam on the OM&S will grow significantly, I’ll do my best to include some steam in upcoming videos. Thanks again, Randy, it is good to hear from. I hope you will stay tuned. Bill

[@randybrown6709]

I look forward to seeing more videos of your new layout as you continue onward with it!

[@joeystrains.9316]

Your rock work is amazing Bill! Layout looks great.

[@ozarkmidlandsouthernrailway]

Hi, Joey, thank you! I do like representing the rock work. The Ozark’s have a lot of both rocks and trees. They make for great subject matter when I need inspiration sometimes. Thanks again, Joey! Bill

[@luvindemtrains]

Bill, it was a pleasant surprise to see your video in my feed. I knew you had something nice in store for us. Amid all of your travels, you have done quite a bit of work on the layout. You should be very proud of your accomplishments. The L1 is one beautiful unit and it looks like you got one of the good ones. I hope to get one in the future. Great tour and presentation.

[@ozarkmidlandsouthernrailway]

Hi, Dave, thank you for checking out the video and for the kind words! I always enjoy your videos as well and apologize for not having kept up with what you have been doing. Has your club found a new home yet? I am gearing up to get started on a TW Trainworx kit and have watched some of you “build” episodes with great interest. I look forward to the next one. Oh, the L1 has been great! It is a regular work horse of a model. I highly recommend it! Bill

[@luvindemtrains]

@@ozarkmidlandsouthernrailway No problem. I heard you mention the TW Trainworx product. They have some great stuff, so I will be watching out for your project. Club is still looking but I imagine and I guess hope, that we will find something soon.

[@northpennvalleysteamrailroad]

Cool video 😊

[@ozarkmidlandsouthernrailway]

Thanks, NorthPennValleySteamRR! Much appreciated! Bill

[@rogerstrate5727]

Beautiful layout work Bill, love all the scenery that you have been able to complete. Keep posting videos so we can see how it's going on a regular basis.

[@ozarkmidlandsouthernrailway]

Hey, Roger thank you so much! Roger, I’ll do my best, but must admit that the video making really does not come naturally. This videographer work, if that is what it is called is honestly more like real work. The scenery “work” is fun stuff and I sometimes find it hard to do both at the same time. With that said, I’ll try to ramp up video production a bit. Thanks again! Bill

[@rogerstrate5727]

I understand Bill but I have to tell you that your videos seem to be very professional and pleasant to watch. I will wait patiently for your newest videos.

[@JohnJohnson-wt8zc]

Beautiful layout! You did a lot of impressive scenery! I followed your channel from the beginning and it really cool to see how your layout has evolved.

[@ozarkmidlandsouthernrailway]

Hi John, thank you! I appreciate your sticking with the channel and that you have been following the progress on the railroad since the beginning. I really appreciate that. I hope you will stay tuned as there is still more to come! Bill

[@baldypalmsrailroad]

Great layout tour Bill. Man, you have done a lot of work. Pretty soon all you'll have is run session videos haha. Is your layout in a room, garage or basement? Like the portable yard track, you can wheel around. How's the track cleaning done. Have any MOW equipment for track cleaning. Hats off to all your work. Skål! 👍🚂😎🌴

[@ozarkmidlandsouthernrailway]

Hi Ron, thank you! I really appreciate the kind words about the railroad. Ron, I do enjoy working on the railroad except when it causes me to have to shut thing down for an extended time to accomplish the work. Honestly, I feel like I work kind of slowly these days. Ron, Mr. Will B. Goodman doesn't give me much time to just relax. You know he is a hard driving railroad man, through and through. He has some big plans should I ever complete the railroad as currently seen. I do not believe I have ever mentioned a Phase V, have I. Oh, there is one, lol! Ron, the railroad is in the basement which has a walk around entrance in addition to the stairs. The track is simply done with a clean cloth and some elbow grease. Sometimes, for stubborn dirt I will put a little 95% alcohol on the cloth, but that is seldom needed. Bill

[@baldypalmsrailroad]

@@ozarkmidlandsouthernrailway Ah OK, a phase V… look forward seeing it your future progress. Ron//

[@ozarkmidlandsouthernrailway]

@@baldypalmsrailroadOh, yes, Phase V is real. There is a plan, but that all hinges on my getting the current layout to what I consider 85% complete. I still have a good ways to go. Bill

[@OgaugeTrainsplusslotCars]

Looks good

[@ozarkmidlandsouthernrailway]

Hi, OgaugeTrainsplusslotCars, thanks! I am slowly making some progress with a lot yet to do. I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Bill

[@gleanerk]

Wow , looks amazing mr b! So much detail! You definitely got the touch friend!

[@ozarkmidlandsouthernrailway]

Hi, gleaners, thank you very much! I appreciate your kind comment. The key for me with regards to scenery is watching what the really good modelers do and just taking my time. I feel like my efforts are coming along pretty good. With scenery, one of the good things is that you can always keep trying to improve the “look.” If I’m not happy with the end result, I can always start redo it. I usually work small areas at a time and should I slip into “the zone” then I’ll just keep expanding the area I am working on. Thanks again! Bill

[@DMiller5261]

@@ozarkmidlandsouthernrailway Your layout looks great. Oh. Good to see someone with your talent back in the hobby. Best of wishes. Don Miller .

[@ozarkmidlandsouthernrailway]

@@DMiller5261 Hi, Don, it is so good to hear from you! Thank you for the kind words about the railroad. It was not long after we made the move before I was back to work on the railroad. It is so good to hear from you! Take care now and I hope one day to see you again. Bill

[@jamesmelchin2873]

Bill...your layout is looking fantastic. Neatly done and pleasant to view...I like your ideas. How long are your shelving strips...I'm trying to get an idea on how many pieces you can place on each one. I've also thought about homasote...is it heavy to work with ? Thank You 👍

[@ozarkmidlandsouthernrailway]

Hi, James, thank you! James the rails of shelving are 6’ long and made of aluminum. I really like them. They are pretty easy to install particularly if you have a helper. With regards to the homasote, it is heavy. It is easy to cut with a power saber saw but is messy when doing so. Insulation foam sheets are an alternative if you are not going to have to get on top of it. The foam crushes easily, but it does allow one to carve into it to create depressions, something homasote really does not make easy. You’ll notice I have not done that on the OM&S. I have built up, but not beneath track level. Copperhead Creek would be the only exception to what I said, but there I actually build a special base on which to create the foundation for the creek and to support the bridge abutments on which the bridge sits. I hope that helps. I appreciate your questions. Thank you again! Bill

[@jimmelchin1531]

​@@ozarkmidlandsouthernrailwayGood to know...thank you ! 👍

[@huntercoleman460]

Great work on the scenery Bill. I also been getting some scale rolling stock myself from MTH, Weaver, and Right of Way. Think you’ll get anything from Weaver or Right of Way?

[@ozarkmidlandsouthernrailway]

Thanks, Hunter, good evening! Sorry it has taken me so long to reply. I’ve been on the road for the last couple of days. Hunter, my rolling stock comes from Lionel, MTH, and, Atlas. Weaver made some great rolling stock, I just don’t see much of it in my area. In all my years I can’t say I have ever seen any Right of Way equipment although I have heard it is very nice. I’ve never gone hunting for it. Perhaps I should check it out. Take care. Bill

[@prrshawn]

Hey Bill, If I recall, you have a lot of o36 curves correct? Does the L1 do ok on those? My layout has some o36 so trying to decide if should get one or not. Thanks and great video!

[@ozarkmidlandsouthernrailway]

Hi, prrshawn, thanks for checking out my video. Shawn the curves and switches on the OM&S are all O36. I have yet to have a derailment with my L1. I really like Lionel’s L1. As you can see in the video she tracks very well and has no problem with the grades. Thanks for your question, it was much appreciated. Bill

[@prrshawn]

@@ozarkmidlandsouthernrailway great, thanks for the reply!

[@outreachvideo]

Do you have any vids on where to post trestles? I bought a Super Chief for Christmas and have a 10x12 table I am putting the display on. I want to add a Carrera slot car track to the layout but I am going to have to raise the train. I am looking for ideas on where to place the trestles. Thanks.

[@ozarkmidlandsouthernrailway]

Hi, outreachvideo! Slot cars, very interesting. So, as I understand it you are wanting to combine both railroad and slot car tracks on the same table. And you are wanting to raise the railroad track at a location or locations so that the slot car track can pass under it. While my railroad does have elevated trackage, I did not utilize trestles per se in that what I used to gradually elevate the track (1" x 4" blocks cut a graduated heights) are covered by walls and scenery material. Where a track passes beneath the elevated track I used Lionel girder bridges. I do not specifically have a video about the construction of the elevated area but if you watch the following two videos, I think you can get an idea of what I did: kzbin.info/www/bejne/al6Wf42MqcSMfLMsi=T0B6pEvX_F8QKU68 and kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXy8gYB9aN-sZ6csi=th_d9rfmPinDjsOg I hope this helps. Bill

[@MattsTrainsandThings]

Nice work on the layout :) One question: what's the size of the layout?

[@ozarkmidlandsouthernrailway]

Thank you, Hobbieswith Matt, much appreciated! The railroad is built in a room that is 23'8" x 14' but because of a bathroom and doorway opening into the space not all of that space is usable for the layout itself. The railroad was built in four stages (phases). The main table that consumes the most space is 14'10" x 5'5". In addition, there is a small yard located on the left side of the main table that is now about 14' in length, and a reverse loop (the Bridge Loop) built at one end of the layout on the right side of the layout. I hope this helps to answer your question. Bill

[@ozarkmidlandsouthernrailway]

This video made over a year ago may help give you a feel for the railroad's design. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGfCiWOumqeHn7Msi=tp5PVNGRdjhlDR1P Bill

[@MattsTrainsandThings]

@@ozarkmidlandsouthernrailway Thanks :)