Hand Laying O Scale track video Part 1

Chris!!! I do not think I can ever thank you enough for making these videos! Simply amazing and a blessing as this is just what I needed to have the confidence to start into this!

Chris,  Well done.  Appreciate the attention to detail and you taking the time to explain the tools, parts, etc.. that you use in handlaying your rail and finishing your track.

Looking forward to future installments.

Will and Mike your welcome.  These are fun to do...  I am breaking these down into segments because I can't get it all in one quick video with what I wish to show (plus my yapping) so the break down should be something along the following.

Part 2---Road bed, hand laying a straight section, rail joiners and using track gages (purchased and home made.)

Part 3---Hand laying a curve, also showing how to transition smoothly into the curve for smooth flowing track work.

Part 4---Handlaying a #8 turnout with cast frog and detail parts and associated wiring.  I will try to also show a #8 w/o all the extra detail parts and how to make your own frogs and guard rails.

Part 5---Electrical work....and what ever else I think of....

Any way that is the plan as it stands currently.  Thanks again guys. 

Nice track!  Makes me wish I went 2 rail.

Dave

Chris,

Thanks for posting the videos.  Very nice work!

Larry

And to think, you used to be a three rail guy    Great videos. We have got to get together one of these days.

Very nicely done, Chris. I'll need to get some of the extra details to add to my rails.

Also, I did some test runs of the J though some tight radius track. I'll try to find the post where you asked about that.

Wow thank you so much guys, I really appreciate it. 

Dave I echo what Mike said....it's never to late.....

Larry your welcome.

Dan...shhhhh don't speak of it....  I really want to get together...soon.  I am anxious to see your layout.

Chris thank you, if you snag some detail parts I know you will be happy with them.  Also thanks for testing the J, I appreciate it.  I will await your findings.

Mike LOL.....Yeah I can hear the announcer now.  Will the rail fit in place?, will there be enough spikes?  Will the Northerns and Mikados ever get along?....Stay tuned....