how can i make this work?

[alex wittman]

dear fans of thomas in half O scale, as you all see on television, some of the streams on sodor have real running water, so on my ho layout, i have planned to buy a bachmann trains water pump( carded accessories) and build a real running stream like on t.v. so can you give me some helpful advice on how to make the river bed.?

   thank you very much,
            Alex Wittman

         p.s. i am nearly complete with my first episode of TBBT. i will show you a sneek peek soon.

[Guilford Guy]

In G scale people cut up a tarp, or similar materials made especially for water features. I'd imagine you could use those in HO on a smaller scale. Just remember you'll have to drain the water when you finish, since Stagnant Water smells terrible...

[alex wittman]

well, my dad told me there is this stuff at the paint store and he told me there is a putty that can be water resistant

[Guilford Guy]

Then why are you asking? What else do you need to know?

[alex wittman]

well i need to know what putty to use, my dad forgot what putty it was

[PRRThomas11]

Make the river bed with plaster or whatever the rest of the layout is and then cover the river with Woodland Scenics latex rubber. Waterproof.

[alex wittman]

Thank you, i will try that and see how it goes, oh and do i need a rubber tube to get back to the water pump?

[deadman65]

also if you want them to steam you'll have to add a smoke unit but you may have to get rid of the rolling eyes feture on them if you want the smoke unit and for the whistle sounds you can use the internet

[alex wittman]

well, i just want a real running stream on my layout, but oh well, but what size rubber hose do i need?

[alex wittman]

so it could fit the pump, well do you guys think that i should buy some talus and non-washable paint to go with the stream, i am just asking, if you guys want to give me advice i am free to read all the advices. if i reply than it must be okay or less or off topic, i am just pointing this out.