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David is back to building out his O scale (1:48) Olympia Logging Co. On30 layout. But this time, he’s got a little bit of extra help from MRVP Contributing Editor Gerry Leone! Watch as the two team up to construct new benchwork for an expanded townsite and interchange for the logging railroad. Of course, you‘ll glean plenty of tips, tricks, and insights as the fun unfolds in this first episode of the forthcoming Olympia & Sand Creek series!
Totally disgusted with the disorganisation, lack of comments, lack of updates etc etc from the model railroader team…no info as to when this series will resume…no explanation as to why it hasn’t…model railroader have dropped the ball totally on this…I used your original series as a bases for my own narrow gauge layout and was following the series and all updates religiously… I even allowed my subscription to run another twelve months hoping you would continue on with the series even into the sandy creek version…what a waste of my money that was…no longer a member…will never again become a member..will no longer buy a mag or subscribe online… you have really disappointed this long time fan of your mag…..I’d be very surprised if you even post this message……
Big improvement in audio since the previous Wednesday visit to THE basement. Glad you are taking SOUND seriously. Thanks for the ongoing good topic treatments. Mostly curious as to if Two (2) Turntables are going to compliment each other, how and why?
The club I am in is starting to build modules to take to shows and other places, how do your legs adjust for uneven floors? Are your legs easily removable for transporting modules or are the legs folded into the module? Are the three modules bolted together or are they clamped together? Questions about electrical connections will come later.
Bob Neill
Hesston, Ks
I truly miss this series…it’s been nearly 2 1/2 years since the introduction of the Olympia and Sand Creek. PLEASE continue this series. I too am frustrated with the organization of Trains.com and am reconsidering the value of the subscription. Midday Modeler is a start but these types of videos are sorely missed!
I’m in total agreement with Joe Mattice. The Olympic and Back on Track episodes have simply ceased. It was easy to look at episodes for the various projects as they were grouped together. Like Joe says, now they’re scattered over a couple topics (track planning (including wiring?) and scenery. If there are health situations among the team that inhibit production, say so.
And what is MRVP Underground? Is that something needing an additional subscription?
Hi David!
Is the Sand Harbor/Olympia extension in the short range or long range plans? I miss this series a lot, and although I am enjoying the MRT State Line N scale project layout, I enjoyed the Olympia Logging project much more!
Marcus
It seems this whole series has fallen off the world, and the rest of the site is so disorginized, with episodes scattered over pages or missing in total. don’t think this is worh subscripton price!
Checking in to see if there are any updates on when this project will restart?
Any news yet on when construction of the Olympia & Sand Creek will resume?
I am anxiously awaiting further developments in the Olympia Series. So I thought I’d tell you why I have enjoyed the series so much. First of all, the layout is a great concept – a backwoods logging outfit. Lot of opportunity for small logging engines like Climaxes and Heislers and maybe at some point, a Shay. But it still needs servicing with box cars, tanks and flats. But more than that, the construction of the layout covers so many aspects from frame construction to tracklaying, scenery to painting, detailing and weathering of all the elements. David does an excellent job of making things look easy and doable. I’ve picked up many hints and tips and products that I can use on my own Sn3 layout. The end result, thus far, is a terrific-looking layout with excellent operational possibilities. And it’s been fun watching how each extension is added and opens up new operating and scenery possibilities, too! So I an chomping at the bit to get the new extension underway. HURRY UP!
I really have enjoyed Olympia thus far. And I am looking forward to MORE! This is one TERRIFIC layout!
David Love the Olympia Series. Just a quick question no where on any of the modules are there any outhouses. Just wondering if that is on purpose or a detail oversite? Keep up the great work.
David love the Olympia series. I am doing my planning now. Why did you select 22″ wide instead of 24″? i have to make my modules 5.5′ long instead of your 6.5′ since I have to fit in my room and am planning 6 modules.
Looking forward to the rest of this series “when life gets back to normal”.
Thanks for the video.By the way, the small wheels are casters with an “e”.
One of my favorite series, back watching Olympia one again!!
Great job with the videos! I model in On30 as well and really enjoy watching how the layout is coming along hope you keep it growing in size its a beautiful layout.
Hi David, I can’t find the track plan for stage 3, I am enjoying the series but always like to have a map of where its going.
Hey gang,
For the moment with Stay at Home orders, we’re running some of the Sand Creek project through our MRVP Underground series. Look for those for updates on that layout. When the crisis is over, we’ll kick into the Sand Creek project properly, most likely with one installment per month.
Thanks for the interest!
David
The Olympia/Log Blog/Sand Creek series is my favorite series on MRVP. I only wish the updates were more frequent!
Hi David, do you have a track plan for stage 3? I love this blog and have started a home layout based on your previous two Olympia boards. So looking forward to your next blog. Andy
As a UK On30 narrow gauge railroader I find these blogs invaluable to constructing my own model railroad. Although many detailing parts are not so easily available here in the UK, your scratch building tutorials are a great help.
great show\
Hopefully you can do the M&E someday, take care of the back. Looking forward to Kelly’s Island and Olympic project.
My thanks to both of you, looking forward to the next epiosde and looking forward to Gerry’s new layout in his new house.
thank you for detail video buy sharing
Years ago I worked at a place that had castors on one of the tables they built that had springs. The springs were used for uneven floors. Have no idea if anyone still makes castors like that, but it might be the answer for uneven floors other than adjustable height castors.
Thanks to all for watching the video.
If you can’t tell, Gerry and I had a lot of fun, and Gerry was a lot more help than he lets on!
For those of you wondering, I was an English teacher, not a shop teacher – sorry. I hope that doesn’t disappoint you – I do love woodworking though – as well as reading, but I rarely do both at the same time.
Videos should be up every month as before, but sometimes life gets in the way. I’m just about ready to shoot February’s video at this writing, just as soon as the new paint on the basement floor dries.
For those wondering about our M&E office layout, unfortunately, my back injury last year sidelined that project indefinitely. I’m better now, but the opportunity to build that layout in its unique location as passed. Not to worry, most of the materials will be used in up-coming projects on MRVP and in MR – watch for something big coming in February and March.
Bachmann is the only major manufacturer of On30 locomotives and rolling stock I’m aware of – but there are a ton of smaller, specialty guys out there making all kinds of things. Start by searching eBay for “On30” and see what you find.
Matching height with casters? The sections plug together with steel pins. If one section is slightly higher than the other, the pins lock the track and scenery at the correct height anyway. It does mean that on the uneven sections of the floor a leg can be floating a bit, but it’s about the only way I’ve found to get the layout sections to line up properly using castors.
For those waiting for the track plan, Model Railroading The Ultimate Guide 2020 has a story about the new section in it, complete with plan. The magazine will be out in April, and you can pre-order at KalmbachHobbyStore.com today!
Thanks for following Olympia – there’s more to come!
David
Not only did you two have fun, it was fun to watch too. Have you ever considered strips of 3/4″ furniture grade plywood instead of the clear pine? One sheet can be cut by two workers quickly and there is less chance of warping down the line.
Ok, I am well into a rolling 5 1/2 x 7.0 layout. I was fortunate to have some 4″ brake casters (the bigger they are, the easier the rolling). I am really interested to see the application of LED lighting, so much that I want to gather the materials and copy the rack that you have put up since I think that I can still do it without screwing anything up. Thank you.
I love the series but my question is this, How often will we have a new video up. I am ready now but I understand. It took me 3 days to get through the fist two series. Just wondering how often to expect them.
We had a ton of fun doing this…even when I was a gopher. Twice. It was a real learning experience for me, who never got to have a shop class in school. David’s a wonderful carpenter — you should see some of the furniture he’s built.
Kelly — You know, I didn’t catch that until I saw the video. I guess as long as you’re wearing the goggles SOMEWHERE it counts.
Craig — I’ve had a lot of people in my life say they’d like to shoot me. :-). But anytime you want to come to the Twin Cities with your gear, I’m up for it.
Jesse — I didn’t think ANYONE would catch the ZZ Top reference, but I’m glad you did and got a laugh out of it!
Does anyone, other than Bachmann, make On30 equipment (Rolling stock and locomotives)?
I’m aboard! Is Gerry going to be “On the job” For the whole project? I’ve heard that he can “Eat you out of House and Home”, so watchout!