David has cleared the deck and marked his track configuration on the plywood, so he’s ready to cut things to pieces! No fears! In this video, he’ll show you how to make accurate measurements, so you can make equally precise cuts. Once those cut parts are assembled, David also shares how to install the styrene backdrop, complete with a tunnel routing through it. And if that’s not enough, you’ll get to see how his previously built laser-cut turntable fits into the mix of his O scale (1:48) Olympia Logging Co. On30 layout.
Follow along to see all of the useful tips, tricks, and insights our host has to share. And be sure to explore this model railroad’s initial path to resurgence upon landing in David’s basement!
I love this extension of the Olympia; it’s my favorite track plan of the series! I think that, with a staging track — perhaps a Lance Mindheim sort of “fiddlestick” — or a traverser at the right end of the layout, this could be a very nice stand alone small layout. I’d love to see more small and micro stand-alones in MR. The Olympia, the Thin Branch, and the Southbound have been my favorite MR projects. Perhaps those of us who build small layouts need to contribute more to the hobby press. These project layout series alone would be worth the price of admission (access to the digital archives is the other perquisite). Keep up the good work!
Amazon has Weld on 4 can (4oz) with applicator bottle accessory available much like the Labelle lubricants with a needle like applicator.
David, you talked about you changing to battery opposition power tools. I use the same type of tools for my handyman business. When I need more or replacement batteries with same or higher AMPs to them, go through EBay for off brand ones. They work just as well as the named ones. I have been shopping for them like this for the past 4 years. I still have the first ones working to this day that I purchased.
Just wanted to share that nugget of a money saver with the cost of things being high like they are.
David, you keep talking about the “rock wall” because the track is raised. Why not just let the fascia rise and fall with the terrain and not try to bring the terrain of this module down to the level of the others. It’s miles away.
Hi David,
Great Job on the Sand Creek. Your project has been an inspiration for my own HOn3 Sawmill project set in South Carolina. Thanks again and keep the ideas coming.