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Model railroad video: Building the HO scale Virginian Ry. part 9

A photo shoot and flexible rocks on the HO scale Virginian Ry. model train layout

Published: February 7, 2012

An F-M Train Master runs along the finished rock castings on the HO scale Virginian Ry. model railroad.

In this video journal you'll learn about the flexible rock castings that Model Railroader managing editor David Popp used on the HO scale Virginian Ry. These casings will add a lot to the scenery on the finished model train layout. David also takes you behind the scenes during a photo shoot on the model railroad.

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STEVE CAMPBELL from COLORADO said:

Not real crazy about using all this variety of track, especially snap switches and having to cut and piece these. What variation of the track plan would there be if just plain Peco switches were used? Meaning, would there be several tracks eliminated? Less space for buildings and other details on the layout? Tighter radius? I also plan to keep everything as a manual switch, so don't plan to use a "juicer" for anything powered, and plan to use Peco Insulfrog switches. I already have these ordered, and already have all my Micro Engineering flex track. One last question. Somewhere you mentioned on the wiring on the "branch where the track loops back on itself". Does this mean a "reverser" is needed for the DCC wiring? Thanks....

NIGEL VILLAGE from said:

These video's you guys are making are excellent and all of this combined with the Model Railroader Magazine is making the hobby a lot of fun, it's true, this really is the "Worlds Greatest Hobby!" Keep up the good work and thanks to you all at MR!

STEVE CAMPBELL from COLORADO said:

Thanks David for answering these questions and clearing up some issues, it's much appreciated again for those novices building for the first time...
This is I believe what I meant by a more precise diagram or explanation on wiring, for example, why so many of these connectors, are these all from the yard feeder wires, or? I'm happy to hear you'll have a revised plan showing the feeder wire locations......:)
Again, thanks for clearing up these questions!

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