I want to construct a mountain with a tunnel on my layout. How do I know the correct dimensions to make it for a HO scale layout?
Quote from: TigerMaster on September 29, 2014, 12:47:55 AM
I want to construct a mountain with a tunnel on my layout. How do I know the correct dimensions to make it for a HO scale layout?
That's like asking "How deep is a hole?"
There is no right answer.
My suggestion is to purchase two tunnel portals, single or double track and go from there. Also, buy some books on scenery. In fact, buy the books first. Kalmbach sell a few good ones. Do you purchase model railroad magazines? I do that as well. Lots of good hints and tips in those.
Best of luck.
Roger T.
There is a HO forum here also.
Rich
If he posted his question in the "proper" location Rich, would you then be willing to offer a response to his query?
Quote from: TigerMaster on September 29, 2014, 12:47:55 AM
I want to construct a mountain with a tunnel on my layout. How do I know the correct dimensions to make it for a HO scale layout?
HO scale is 87 times smaller than full scale. Very easy to do the math.
A lot depends on the size of your layout.
Some who have a layout in the basement of the house sometimes hide a pipe that is used to support the first floor.
In the below link you will find many examples with links you can store in Favourites or Boo0kmarks.
http://tinyurl.com/ml2gjes
Rich
Quote from: rogertra on September 29, 2014, 01:39:38 AM
Quote from: TigerMaster on September 29, 2014, 12:47:55 AM
I want to construct a mountain with a tunnel on my layout. How do I know the correct dimensions to make it for a HO scale layout?
That's like asking "How deep is a hole?"
There is no right answer.
My suggestion is to purchase two tunnel portals, single or double track and go from there. Also, buy some books on scenery. In fact, buy the books first. Kalmbach sell a few good ones. Do you purchase model railroad magazines? I do that as well. Lots of good hints and tips in those.
Best of luck.
Roger T.
Thanks for the suggestions. I have the portals and I subscribe to Model Railroader. I will get scenery books.
TigerMaster
Thank you all for your suggestions? I will post pics of the construction.
TigerMaster