Eric's Trains Video Blog - Episode 16

[53wes]

Your videos,train reviews,and how to do its are the GREATEST,keep them coming.

[jftrains]

PS it is so funny to see your pronounce a french name i see you pul a LOT of efford and ro raillion you are not that far maker a cuteaccent <

kepp the good work

[jftrains]

bonjour,

i was wondering if the type of trestle ( metal ones) can be made in curves o-72 cause in on of my corner i will have 5 tracks goinmg under but neve saw curve bridge i can use etc.. do you have any idiea, i need about 4 feet to 5 feet so i be able to put tracks that goes under .

merci

[esiegel76]

@jftrains You can get a custom made metal trestle made in any shape you need.

[jftrains]

Bonjour,

i was wondering is your tracks system made with dcs system or legacy to make the switches fonctions ? ty

[esiegel76]

@jftrains I use the DCS AIU system to control my switches.

[austrobb]

okay I will Thanks!

[austrobb]

Thanks and im using Atlas O same as you it does look good except the gaps of course but I will try to solder them.

[esiegel76]

@austrobb Just be careful that you don't melt the plastic ties on the Atlas track.

[austrobb]

I was wondering if you ever had any trouble putting you track together and having gaps in the track because I am and its not looking or running good any advise is appreciated.

[esiegel76]

@austrobb It's inevitable on a large layout that you're going to have a few gaps in the rails. I fill these these gaps in with solder, thereby welding the rails together. It all really depends on what brand of track you're using.

[LycoValleyRRFan]

$20bucks for 2 tree that's a load of crap.

[esiegel76]

@LycoValleyRRFan Yeah, they're super expensive. But they are nice. The reason they are so expensive is the same reason figurines for the layout are so expensive: They are hand made and require a lot of time to create. Time is money, so they cost a bundle.

[jftrains]

Bonjour Eric

can you connect euro wagond with US wagons?

thank you

[esiegel76]

@jftrains You probably can if you have an adaptor or some sort.

[Por2gesDiesel]

Always fun and educational to watch your videos. Keep up the good work.

[aocruiser]

Great video Eric! I'm looking forward to your reviews!

[CJRrailroad]

Looks great as always, cant wait to see the new stuff.

[SirDonutman]

The layout looks amazing!

[mdgsdg]

Hey eric, would the ballast come on to the removable section of scenery or stay just off of it? If it does go onto it, how would you remove that section if it has ballast on it? thanks for the upload.

[esiegel76]

@mdgsdg No, the ballast would not be on the removable section.

[AndrewNeilFalconer]

Superdeer, able to leap a speeding locomotive with a single bound.

[UPRRfan]

You have such a nice layout!! Nice video!

[expalman]

I like your trackwork, but curious if you had considered weathering the rails? The center rail instead of that black color will tend to merge into the scene being the same color as the outside rails.

[esiegel76]

@expalman I do weather my rails. The track in the video has not been fully weathered yet.

[SuperWin87]

looks good

[jcactus23]

Eric,

I am envious of your passion and dedication to excellence in your modeling. You are setting benchmarks for many modelers to aspire to. High kudos from me.

Best wishes in your continuation of the layout.

[Bassfanatic94]

Great video Eric! Can't wait to see the reviews!

[ModelloursWorkshop]

Suicidal deer ;) Jumping onto the tracks...

[JDStucks]

Great update Eric. The Carolina room is looking awesome! And I'm excited about your catalog orders. Have fun!

[bradstrains]

Good update I'm really looking forward to some reviews! How long until you review that AC6000?

Can you compare it to the mth one? I'm getting the MTH CSX ac6000cw as my first premier line diesel. Thanks

[boogerkitty123]

Hi Eric, great job on the layout - it's really coming together nicely! Will you be doing a review of the new Lionel Milwaukee Road S-3 4-8-4? Looks like it's got some pretty nice features. Thanks again for all the great postings. Have a great holiday season!

[esiegel76]

@boogerkitty123 I don't have one of the S3's.

[IVEMER]

Excellent job eric A++

even im excited to see the layout in its final form :D

and keep up the product reviews;for me ,your product reviews are the best :)

[fogmang27]

Lay out is looking good, as always. I have a suggestion. Where you are putting the access panel, how about a tunnel with a road crossing. It might look pretty good with crossing gate and stone retaining walls. It would also afford a nice little area to take some videos of the train running by. Have yourself and family a very Merry Christmas.

[esiegel76]

@fogmang27 That's a really good idea. I may just do that.

[lionel153]

Outstanding work , looking forward to see the SOO line loco .

[GunMetalJeep45]

looking amazing as always! keep up the fantastic work!

[ColinTheAwesomest]

I love German lcomotives. I have a Marklin Railion (Pronounced Rail-e-in) Class 151 and F-140 myself and they run great, look great, and are pretty strong. You're going to enjoy your TRAXX F-140 AC-1. They're Great!

[47mulligan]

Your usual excellent job. Thank you for sharing your hobby with us.

[TheLionelLover76]

nice work on the mountains and other scenery! also, could you please subscribe to me? I'm in search of some new subscribers.

[byates59]

The layout looks great Eric!!!! Thanks for sharing! P.S. I'm looking forward to the product reviews!

[esiegel76]

@byates59 Thanks, buddy.

[gef311]

Great job Eric! Keep the videos and reviews coming.

[vidfreak727]

how are you gonna make the vines? sounds interesting! If you want, add someone climbing the vine just for scenery or something. Just a thought!

[xxHaloVidsxx]

for chirstmas, to all your loving fans, can you give us a top 5 of your favorite locos in your collection

[esiegel76]

@xxHaloVidsxx I might. The problem is that I really don't have "favorites". I like them all. But, we'll see. It's a good idea.

[alameachan]

I see that Railion Series BR 185 every day on my commute to university. It's a german engine, or at least Railion is a german company, formerly Deutsche Bahn Schenker. I believed it's pronounced english-ly.

I can't wait for the review of that engine.

[puttrainguy]

You really do nice rock work Eric... Always enjoy the tour...

[ejerailroad9999]

First view lol , and always love the blogs, keep up the good work