In this episode, Host Gerry Leone acknowledges two areas on his layout where he needs to rethink the track arrangements. He discusses possible solutions and then shows how he rerouted the track on the lower and upper decks to fit his vision.
Getting to know Gerry Leone
Back on Track host Gerry Leone is just as clever as he is comedic! But even better, he’s a masterful model railroader who’s knowledgeable in numerous areas of the hobby. In his MR Video Plus/Trains.com series Off the Rails, audiences enjoyed learning many of the helpful tips and techniques he used to assemble various layouts over the years. Exclusive Trains.com video highlights much of his previous Bona Vista Railroad HO scale layout, and even examines specific details of his scenery construction in his Spaces to Places series.
With so many of Gerry’s talents at hand, we wouldn’t want any of them to go to waste! You can be sure to find him lending assistance in the construction of several other Trains.com projects, including work on the O scale (1:48) Olympia Logging Co., the HO scale (1:87) Winston-Salem Southbound, and even the N scale (1:160) Canadian Canyons.
If you’re looking to find some of the tools and supplies Gerry uses in his path to modeling success, look no further than KalmbachHobbyStore.com. There, you’ll be able to further examine and directly purchase products he and other notable model railroaders frequently reference in Trains.com videos!
Another great video Gerry. I do have a question regarding the use of N scale cork roadbed… the N scale cork is much narrower than HO scale cork roadbed. Consequently, the ties on the HO track are right at the shoulder of the N scale roadbed. How to you reconcile that when ballasting your track? Thanks!
Good question Jeffery! The N-scale roadbed is only 1/8” tall, so I just let the ballast form the shoulder.
Great video! You just convinced me that I need to add an interchange track or two to my layout. Also, the tip on copying your track plan onto the layout with a pounce wheel is perfect for the work I plan to do this winter. Thank you Gerry!!!
Powered track and audio recorders do not play well…
Might I suggest insulated gloves 🙂
Another informative episode Gerry. Inspiration to all who are hesitant to make a few changes when needed – can be done as you so eloquently explained.
I realize they are a lot of work – but please keep these episodes a comin’.
And good advice to all – operate, operate and then operate again before making track and scenery permanent.
Like what you’ve done! David did have a good idea. I am amazed at how much hand laying my track ha slowed down the process of building my layout. I am using Fast Tracks and love their products. If I were to start over, I would still lay my own track as my interest in the hobby is to have something to build. So the fact that using Fast Tracks slows the process down is what I’m after.
Good show Gerry, I was wondering if you where still around?