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  • Essay / Tips for Building an HO Train Layout - 558

    Model railroad enthusiasts who are new to the hobby may find that setting up their first HO train layout seems rather difficult. However, with a few tips from seasoned amateurs, you can quickly build your layout. Then you'll be able to build stunning landscapes with the best hobbyists around and enjoy your layout to the fullest. A tip that helps many hobbyists is that many HO scale layouts can fit into a 4 foot space. -An 8-foot sheet of plywood. Because a 4 x 8 can be cut to fit just about anywhere and the workbenches to support it can be made from standard sized lumber, the 4 x 8 sheet of plywood is extremely versatile for just about any HO train layout. One thing that many model railroaders have discovered that they like about the 4 by 8 is that they can create a simple oval layout with their starting trainset and continually improve that layout on the same bench they have originally built. Another advantage of using a sheet of 4 x 8 plywood for your layout is that many books are available from your favorite hobby supplier....