Hi Ya'll! Home tasks have seriously been hindering my fun train time! Since last post, I have acquired a better power supply (USA Trains Train Power 4) and have attached and been running my two animated stock cars and the caboose. I have added a remote control to the caboose to operate the sound box, interior light and Hobo light on the back. Has been running great without incident, however like a nervous father, I never take my eyes off it! I have provided a link if you are interested, one loop around. Still in the planning stages as far as scenery and addons. I think my next step is to add my other loco with a few cars opposite this one and have them both looping at the same time. Better get eyes in the back of my head! ;D
https://go.screenpal.com/watch/cZXZYJnVpPu
Very nice, Thanks for sharing. The biggest problem you will have running both locomotives is that one is usually faster and will catch up with the slower one. Definitely keep a close eye on them. The speed of a train is also affected by the number of cars on it. Unless you go to radio control on each locomotive, you will have the catch up problem.
I still can't get over the classy way you built the shelves.
Glad you are having fun.
Bill
Thanks much Bill. I will reach out to you and the forum when I get the other set running should I encounter the speed issue. I am certain y'all will have a solution :D Sure would like to see other members layouts, is there a special section to do that? Thanks!
I have a Bachmann Rail Blazer Set and was wondering how can I get a replacement box for it mine got damaged during a moving process please help
You have to go to the main page and choose "New Topic" for members of the forum to see your post :D
Hi rbrpguy,
Here is a link to my sons K 27
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ip2cC4TDaHI
Here is a link to my Annie coming out of a tunnel on my Missouri Western RR
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYnlaToKzpw
Here is a link to my son's (our) layout Colorado & Kansas RWY with diesels and mid train helpers in full dynamic braking
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXkz9PRJ7Q0
Here is a link to snow plowing diesels on son's layout
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=goalie2112+G+scale
Since moving to Texas I have not started a new layout. I have moved a lot and have had several layouts all history now.
For all forum members how about posing links to your railroad!
Wow Bill, most impressive both you and your son! That snowplow is insane! Thanks for sharing! This is exactly what this forum needs, I think everyone would really enjoy seeing the hard work, dedication and vision of their fellow enthusiasts!
Thanks, I am 85 years old now, and over all these years model railroading has kept me and my son very close. There are other forums which you might like. I would suggest mylargescale.com but lately the posts are mostly live steam related, but it has a lot of great history available. There is a massive amount of model railroad posts on youtube as well. Enjoy your new hobby I feel there are so many ways different ways to enjoy the hobby that it has something for everyone.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and all the forum members!