N Scale ACTRR Rebuild part 4

[MMODoubter]

Was wondering what you think of DCC. I am just getting back into the hobby after about 30 years, and it seems to me that having some locos DCC-ready or DCC-equipped and some not divides the market and reduces the selection available.

I know DCC has some great features, but some locos have it, and some don't so whichever system I use will limit my options.

[mrfifer]

@MMODoubter As long as the locos are DCC ready it is pretty easy to change them over. Once you use DCC you will not go back.

Thanks , Mike

[MMODoubter]

Interesting series of videos. Very good commentary.

[mrfifer]

@MMODoubter Thanks , Mike

[D4449]

I really do like that yard. Very creative!

[mrfifer]

@D4449 Thanks , but it has been modified since this video. See video 18 and 19.

Thanks , Mike

[TheWeissinator]

Hi i am running with the same kato version of track, and I was wondering if you use the bullet train cause i have one and I find it works well with models

[mrfifer]

Nope , I model the 50's and 60's.

Thanks for the info though !

Mike

[gearjammerable]

Hi mike i was wondering where i can find a diagram of your layout i am thinking of doing one similar to yours thanks

[mrfifer]

Thanks , If you send this email to the shopI can send you a JPG of it.

Thanks , Mike

Fifer Hobby Supply

[mrfifer]

Peco Track Pins

Thanks , Mike

[Emubirdproductions1]

how much does all the track costs to you? so i can make my own BIG layout

[mrfifer]

Please visit our web site Fifer Hobby Supply

Thanks , Mike

[mrfifer]

Thanks Hockey!!!

Mike

[rickraci]

Congratulations man, nice job and layout. It´s helping me to choose between N escale and HO escale.  I am in doubt.

[mrfifer]

Rick , GO N SCALE and do not look back !!!!!

Mike

[pops51201]

@mrfifer i realy think its up to him,and this is my opion,but i love ho scale,and i am getting n scale,i have 2 027 scale trains,numerous ho and n scale stuff,nice video

[mrfifer]

I too have many scales but have had all of them and just prefer N because one can do so much more in a smaller scale in the same HO area.

Have Fun , no matter which one!

Thanks , Mike

[myder100]

nice..

[mrfifer]

@myder100 Thanks Myder, Glad you enjoyed it and hope you checked out the rest.

I need to do an update soon.

Thanks , Mike

[planeman1965]

If any of you guys need N scale supply's call Mike at Fifer hobby's he is a great guy to deal with. And has all these great video's

[mrfifer]

Thanks Planeman!

Mike & Robin

[ewsdneax61eaxe10]

Hi Mr. Fifer, if you don't mind can you please show a diagram of your layout as i would like to get some idea? Thanks.

[TheMantisTycoon]

My easytrack switches are soo annoying.

-_-

Every time my train comes over it, the rear truck keeps going straight! Any Suggestions?

[mrfifer]

It may not be a track problem but rather out of guage wheels on the rear truck. It could be many things. Do you have trouble with other locomotives?

[TheMantisTycoon]

Other engine is working fine now. I just jiggled the truck a bit. I have a 0-8-0 that dies out every few seconds and the tender keeps going straight. I love it, but re-railing it every time is soo annoying. Sorry for complaining, this is just seems so professional. So that's why im asking you for help.

[mrfifer]

Steam engines are very trublesome as a rule anyway but I would check guage of wheels and clean the track and locomotive wheels.

Thanks , Mike

[IMINITSKATER]

nice layout easytrack is the best

[mrfifer]

This is not easy track but rather Kato UniTrack.

Thanks , Mike

[dtommann]

Mike; Are the turnouts in the yard #4s or #6s.

Thanks,

Tom.

[mrfifer]

Thanks Tom , They are all #6's.

Mike

[guitar446]

the yard is very cool and are you going to add a loco shop too with the car repair shop?

[mrfifer]

Yes , the turn table and roundhouse will go to the left of the doorway on the small shelf.

Thanks , Mike

[Wiredup335]

Mike, in regards to the track... hows the cost difference of flex & roadbed vs uni-track. How much more are you paying for the stability and stress free construction vs the headache but flexibility of flex track?

[mrfifer]

Take into account the turnouts also have motors included I would sat not much diff. if you add roadbed , turnout motors , ballast , glue , and time.

It is also nice to be able to lay out the whole thing , then put it down permanent.

Mike

[mrfifer]

I gotta tell ya , I Love It !!!

Mike

[railfanfromiantha]

That is really starting to take shape! What do you think of the uni track compared to flex track?

[mrfifer]

Not as many possabilities but the track and quality and ease greatly out weigh the flex for my new layout.