How to build an OO9 / HoE Gauge Model Railway Layout - Part 1 

Bit late but I have a couple of suggestions for the rear point. For my godson's layout I tried piano wire with newspaper wrapped around it and coated in PVA, work the wire back and fore as it dries, you get a nice wire-in-tube point control. I used cheap 5mm floor insulation sheet (the green stuff, you have to score it with a knofe to glue it down) but I also did something similar with 'insertion jointing' intended for concrete roads and empty biro tubes for the wire which survived for years outside. Both can have a groove cut in them for the tube. For another layout I used heavy nylon fishing line (I think is was good for 40lbs), one to each side of the point lever (that one was Fleichman track) routed down through the baseboard and out through the front fascia with coloured beads on the ends.

Exactly the video I need. Thanks.

Enjoy this video very much thanks.

Taking shape nicely Mike.Cheers John.

Coming along very nice.. Looking forward to the next part!👍

YAY, an oo9 layout not dissimilar to my own. Can't wait to see it finished! Great video

Nice little layout, will look forward to the finished product.

Had to go back and watch this since your video on 3d printed kits!

Looking good mike. Looking forward too more on this layout. Regards Kev

Looks good, will be looking forward for the next update

It's coming along very nicely cant wait to see what it ends up like👍🏻

First class! Looking forward to this.

Mike and Doug this site is great!!!!!!!!!

Nice little layout. I actually had the same signal box on my first layout and also some SIKU vehicles. One small idea that I had while watching the video is that on one side of the tunnel you could have placed the tunnel portal after the points, making it seem like there is a second (or third, if you consider both tunnel ends to represent separate tunnels) tunnel that branches off. It could be the start or end of a branch line, a connection to another railway system, or a connection to an industry. Mining goes well with tunnels and narrow gauge, but it could also be something different, like for example a maintenance access to a dam in a difficult to reach location (as can be really found in Japan). Anyway that's just a small idea I had while watching since I'm currently thinking about layout planning myself.

Hey The layout looks like it's beginning to take shape and looking great. And I like the idea of bigger videos, my layout updates are bigger as well, they allow people to track (forgive the pun) progress a little easier. Can I ask where the first taller signal box went? Cheers Olly

For the drill for the flexitrack, try using a 0.9MM bit for the Peco track pins

nice one folks.jpj

Good Morning Mike, What a fantastic layout.. packed with lots of potential. If I may just add some constructive advice .. with narrow gauge layouts “ More is less” 😎👍 Kindest regards Dan

I'm looking at real railways and you will find sidings nearly alway run parallel to the main line. This would give more space for industry, town or docks and canals..what do you think ?

Is piko track system good its it worth it

I am going to be running EMD SW1200 HO proto 2000 switcher on the 9" radius, do you think it would work?

Just found the video with the larger 009 diesel loco, have you done anymore with this thanks Andy

I know this layout is on hold at the moment but what I would like to know is what track brand of track are you using? Also how much was it as 009/H0e is still up and coming there is not a lot of 2nd hand track.

Nice but where is the loft layout

If you need glue PVA glue go to the works as the do it for £2

Please show us how it turned out.

can not find part 2

To confirm, the measurements of that board is 18 inches x 6 foot?