Marklin HO 3 rail

The very talented Glyn has been back in touch with his new Marklin HO 3 rail layout:

“Good morning Al,

Thank you again for all you do for the hobby.

I am enclosing a link to my latest layout build now that I am retired to Santa Fe New Mexico.

It’s a 23’x13′ Marklin 3 rail AC layout in 2 parts – the left limb represents a Swiss German border town as I have a large collection of Swiss-German locos and rolling stock which I moved from my previous layout in Peoria Illinois and which you have kindly featured in the past.

The layout passes through a mountain range and slowly morphs into a Depression era New England coastal town to accommodate some of my US locos and rolling stock.

I had a few US style buildings which I have added but am in the process of constructing several large kits from George Selios’ stunning FSM kits.

These are highly detailed and take forever to build but the results are well worth it and will be featured in upcoming videos.

I thought I’d start with this overview which represents about 2 years’ work. I will submit further videos showing the basic framework construction as the layout evolved, as many people new to the hobby love to see how we build these complex creations including all the scenery that brings them to life.

I have a long way to go but at least it is up and running now and I have included some locos running to demonstrate the layout in action.

Much more to follow but I hope your viewers enjoy this early selection.

Regards

Glyn”

ho model railroad benchwork

HO model railroad mountain backdrop

model train mountain backdrop

Marklin HO 3 rail



Marklin HO 3 rail:

Marklin HO 3 rail

Marklin HO 3 rail

Marklin HO 3 rail



A huge big thanks to Gly for sharing his latest Marklin HO 3 rail.

Here’s some of his previous posts, which are absolutley stunning:

Marklin layout

HO train table construction

Model train yard

HO scale castle

Rock molds model railroad

HO track layouts

Marklin HO layout

Making mountains for model trains

A big thanks to Glyn.

Lastly, if you want to grab the silly deal on the Big Kahuna printable buildings for $29, the link is fixed now.

That’s all for today.

Please do keep ’em coming.

And if today is the day you get started on your layout, the Beginner’s Guide is here.

Best

Al

PS Latest ebay cheat sheet is here.

PPS More HO scale train layouts here if that’s your thing.

printable buildings





14 Responses to Marklin HO 3 rail

  1. David Howarth says:

    Impressive layout Glyn

  2. Herman Crauwels says:

    Fantastic room and lay-out !!

  3. Stephen Hill says:

    Words escape me , that is an amazing layout . Obviously a tremendous amount of detail and effort , and talent have gone into your creation . It is just stunning . Thank you for your tips and insight they are inspiring. Will be trying to apply these as I move forward with my second layout currently in progress.
    That’s a remarkable layout you have , very well thought out and executed

  4. santafedan says:

    Outstanding!

  5. Glyn Jones says:

    Thank you Dave- you have been part of my inspiration and I always enjoy your updates! Thanks for your kind words Stephen.

  6. Jim Richards says:

    WOW Impressive. Your attention to the scenic portion of your layout is incredible and the weathering of your buildings, locomotives and rolling stock is spot right on. You can tell you think it out well before putting it together. WELL DONE!

  7. Steve Ruple says:

    WOW !!!!!! Glen, what an AWESOME layout…… I can only dream of a layout like that !!!!!!! WELL DONE !!!!!

  8. MARKLIN ED says:

    As a Marklin train owner I enjoyed your pictures of your wonderful layout. Thanks for the pictures. Great job .Glyn. The video was fabulous, I have a large collecation of Marklin mostly Epoch 1 Bavarian. Sad to o a have an unfinished layout as of now.THANK YOU

    THANK AL AS ALWASY

  9. Greg Marples says:

    Wow, a vacation in your basement! Wonderful, skilled work!

  10. Bob Muhme says:

    A fantastic layout Glyn! The mural background you(?) painted is outstanding!

  11. Glyn Jones says:

    Thank you all- yes I painted the background and some areas still need work. Marklin Ed I envy you your Era1 collection of Bavarian locos- love those. Build that layout my friend- they need to be showcased!!

  12. robert dale tiemann says:

    really nice layout.

  13. Svyatoslav! Vykrest says:

    Stunning layout! A big thanks, Glyn

  14. Mats says:

    This one is for my new tab „Trains“ in my email, so that I can be referred to it when it is needed or desired.
    Thank you

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