Check out the progress of the Model Railroader Virginian Ry. project train layout in this video journal. Editor Neil Besougloff describes the scenery base, including how he made mountains using pink foam insulation board. He and managing editor David Popp also discuss the tunnel portals used on this HO scale model railroad.
Building the Virginian Ry. part 12
By Angela Cotey | February 19, 2012
| Last updated on November 23, 2020
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Oh where, oh where are the earlier videos showing the formation of this foam mountain?
Certainly you must have them somewhere. It would be better if they were in view and not locked up on some computer disc, right?
Used Dodge Sprinter with high back design might be another way to move layouts without compromising on height. Grateful for the videography. Really helps to see all the struggles other experienced modellers go through. I'm not alone.LOL
Loved it, especially when I had a breif flash of home with the London Underground map.
I always ask to myself why model railroading is so attractive. And the answer is that it blends the reality to the fantasy of our tiny world with nice people like MR staff and readers. I congratulate to myself from submitting your vids – Keep the magic rolling for ever !!
I have done a lot of scenery in my time but foam is a bit new to me. I noticed a lot of foam on some of your layouts. Are you folks going to do an article on the basics and advanced "techniques" of working with foam. The benefits of foam are obvious.
Also, I have now seen several electrical devices for static grass application costing between 40 and 170 dollars US. Have you folks done an unbiased study of which of these devices are adequate for those of us that really love the scenic installation of the hobby?
Cheers, Lee
I am not being critical, just making an observation. When using flex track, it's nice to know that even professionals can't get their straight track straight. At approximately 1:50 and 3:30 you can see a piece of track that has one of those little wiggles in it. I've been trying for almost forty years to not have them.
very good article, very informative
Two more ideas. Thanks Guys!
'nother good episode… I enjoy scenery so this was a fun one to watch.
The series would be a great program for Public Television introducing the hobby to a large audience!! I wonder if there would be an interest?
Can't wait to see how that view block changes from pink foam to a tree-lined ridge, The scenery article in the April MR kind of glossed over that step. Hopefully we see that next week.
What is the grade of the layout? I am trying to see if 1% or 2% climb up the mountain. I am trying to see what grade is on the Virginina layout. I am looking at no more than a 2% climb for my Southern Layout.
Since I live in the WV hills, I have noticed that no matter which road I travel or which rail line I pass I see the vertical bore holes where they cut away the rock facings to run a rail line or roadway. This is somethink I have not noticed in any form of model railroad. Even the tunnel where John Henery earned his claim to fame has the vertical bore lines next to the tunnel appature. I did a scene on my WVAB where the line was cut an filled and used a butter knife and ruler to make those impressions. Something to concider when using scultimold.
I've lost track of how many ideas I've gotten from your videos….keep them coming!!!
the web cam was up last year for this layout, when they were building it, BUT the webcam for the next project layout – next year is on the home page, see ' Webcam'
how do I see the web cam
Hey James and Lee try going up to the banner at the top of the page, place the curser over "videos" which will drop down a menu. At the bottom of this will be webcam.
Thanks David for another great video.
It is kind of hard to ask anything about how you make the tunnel sizes when everything was done last year. I Guess you have to read the book when it comes out.
For those of you looking for the webcam on this project this was done in early 2011. The webcam now in use is on the current project.
yeah where do we go to see the web cam
Some of your segments are a little to short.