01.15.11 Phase II - HOW TO lay cork, track & building two access panels

[theteejmiester]

LMFAO you are one funny motherfucker man, been watching all of your videos and you have the skills and talent to pull off some damn good modeling,and a good sense of humor you don't often see in this hobby. good shit bro,good shit.

[paulknowles100]

hey al when u starting on phase 3



[Bear34ize]

like our video it helps my get ideal on my train layout

[Mrbrassguy]

Hey dude. Name is Doug. This video series is so mad cool. Do u have a regular job? Do u run any brass?

[MonsterRailroad]

@bnsf9876 I hot glue the cork down then I simply use Track nails to hold down the flextrack. Nothing else is needed in fact. Then after the track is painted I apply the ballast on it. Then I use white glue mixed with 50/50 water to glue the ballast down. I FIRST spray all the ballast down with water that has a small amount of rubbing alcohol in it. i soak the ballast by spraying it then apply the glue mix. DONE!

[sambear0]

If you solder make sure you clean the area after the work is done, else if there was any acid within the flux it will want to slowly eat away at the work. Try using non-acid flux such as SuperSafe... when done all you have to do is wash the soldered area with water.

[hoserseventwo]

Great vid. Cool music. Keep em coming.



[paulknowles100]

i no what u mean when u doing a phase 3 on ur videos cheers paul

[paulknowles100]

hey al where do u get all ur track from cheers paul

[MonsterRailroad]

@paulknowles100 When I buy train lots from people I ALWAYS keep the track and I have had a ton in the past but I USED to buy it all from M&P Train club but the price there is about $4.50 now so I am fucked just like the rest of you.

[SuperBige62]

what song

[callinstead09]

Great ideas for tunnels, that will eliminate many headaches! Something I was thinking about was noisy roadbed. Have you ever had this problem with noise resonance?

[MonsterRailroad]

@callinstead09 Yes I have had that problem but it was with Foam Roadbed not Cork. I originally used Foam, on my layout but every expansion after the first initial build was done using Cork. I have since replaced some older track sections with Cork because of expansions and bad track work. I would estimate my layout mainline to be about 90% cork today. I am very happy with Cork and would NEVER use foam roadbed again nor would I ever recommend it.

[callinstead09]

@MonsterRailroad Awesome! I always stayed away from foam, but I was a bit confused with all the other methods. All of your videos help out BIG TIME for any future expansions! Thank you!!

[flightsimtim]

GREAT idea with the magnets!!! Our club could sure use that! We have some massively long tunnels that always seem to have derailments. I might just have to do something about that....

[rvasquez6089]

dude you need tin that solder tip. it transfers the heat of your soldering iron ALOT better

[paulknowles100]

gd gd c i live in england when u ballast ur track how do u do the points part am realy unshow how u do it can u help i think its gd how u do all the videos and put the on here keep up the gd work al

[ghost010]

man that was pretty crazy, it awesome that you have such a large layout, what theme are you going for?

[paulknowles100]

hey when u next doing phase 3 on ur layout and i tel u what there is some odd people on here that dont like u but f'##k them all cheers

[MonsterRailroad]

@paulknowles100 Hey Paul. I will be working on Phase II this week I think. I have been working on my track work to make sure all is well before I get into the scenery. I am still having issues on the East end and when I resolve it I will be doing phase III. Haters will hate and I am OK with it, fuck em.

[hjw3001]

Another great video. Awesome tip on using magnets to hold on access panels! Keep up the good work.

[YTisawsum]

FUCK!!!! Al that magnet system is sweet, and yes peco is the best track in the world. and whens III coming out? PEACE.

[Scrimjer]

great video more people should see this, good to see fellow new generation model railroaders

[olaf99a]

Hello

Good video. And a good tip about the hatch behind the mountain.

[arkahm]

Just curious, and if you don't mind me asking, how much is this mod gonna cost total and how much you got invested in the whole layout?

[btafire2]

i can lay track and run a train , i can lay track and run a train , i can lay track and run a train

[btafire2]

HOLY SHEET 14 DOLLA

[jaybird111207]

Great video as always thank you for the tips and I will hopefully see you at the BIG E in a cpl weeks. You wouldn't happen to be from the spfld. ma area would you?

[maryandrobby]

i will admit those peco switches are nice but i always had them short out and one even cought on fire once

[jerrymacias]

great vid bro! always very helpfull and informative!

peace!

---jerry

[Wayne2224]

Cant wait to see phase three! Those boards for the scenery and the tunnel area was a great idea with the magnets!

[Palanthon]

Looking awesome Al! Keep up the great work!!!

[subwayaz1]

Way to go Al as stated never boring, always informative and easy to understand at any level of modeling experience, and funny.

On point Al, keep doing what you do

[tigrarius]

Al, I was bit with the model railroad fever just a few months ago after buying a cheap little HO set from Hobby Lobby. Since then, I have completely taken over our basement to build a double tier layout. I just want to say HUGE thanks to you, flymanjg, nsmodeler24 and thebige61. One question, have you done any complete repaint/decal jobs on diesel locomotives? You recommend using acrylic paint for such a task? I've got a intermountain KCS ES44AC coming this week, I want to make it a CSX...

[polvalh0]

Another great video Al! The idea with the magnets is ingenious! Keep up the good work!

[lanesteele240]

was bill cosby tickling your child

[adaribros]

Al can you do a video of rewiring the peco turnouts for DCC? It would be very helpful to a lot of people.

[tmoney330]

Very good video...I enjoyed hearing from the Reverend Trustaneger.

[baltoSteam66]

You made mention of the turnouts! you didn't Comment on Walther's? With the magnets, you could use as Velcro. It's a good layout and showing I am learning a lot witching!

Thank you for sharing

[WarrenPace]

Awesome video as usual. Cant wait to see the finish!!! REV. TRUSTANAEGER!!!

[DEMONJESTERJ]

Grate work on your videos. Thank you for all your hard work. Keep it Kool and Real Peace!

[signaller44]

Nice to see the reverend make a come back

[seanjon99]

Great video Al you covered a lot of how to's in there loved the magnet trick!

[xxxrn]

Thanks Big Al, or should I say Professor Mayo? lol...Another great video.

[aaron13133]

lol, search up savage flux, thats the kind of flux i have lol. nice video, and hey I got my SD40-2 4 days ago BTW, adn an, TYSVM for hookin me up and thx for the shout out, and man, you should see the new blue box now! OMG!

[countrykid1640]

i know you have your plans made out. but have you ever thought of putting in a coal yard. with a coal loader and unloader on the layout. i think that would be cool to have. also have you thought of buying a steam engine. i myself like diesels. but a steam engine would be something diffrent for your layout.

[avlisk]

Al. When you get to gluing down ballast, have you tried Pledge floor cleaner with Future polish? Yup, that's the name. For 50 years, I used white glue, wet water, scenic cement, and alcohol. The Pledge works much better. No mixing, no clumping, no diluting. Just apply right out of the bottle to the spread ballast with an eye dropper. Note: it doesn't work on light weight material like sawdust ground cover, but it's wonderful for ballast. I will use it for the next 50 years.

[MonsterRailroad]

@avlisk No I have not. For doing ballast I did a video of how I do it. I simply spray it all with Alcohol/water mix and then when it is soaked I simply use 50/50 mix Elmers glue and water. Works best for me and is the easiest.

[arkahm]

And I love the Magnet idea!

[MonsterRailroad]

@arkahm Me too dawg! It just popped into my head as I was planning the idea out while watching TV.

[arkahm]

What kind of remote turnouts do you use?

[MonsterRailroad]

@arkahm I use Atlas Under the table Switch machines that USED to cost only $6 but I bet they are more like $9 a piece today, WTF!!!!

[TheMessyPainter]

Cool video man the tracks gonna look great! :)

[audiom]

thanks for sharing good work

[MonsterRailroad]

@audiom  Thank you for watching!!!

[th3gtr]

Magnets! That's genius!

[rockguitarist946]

it's official. after seeing 2:25 you need a beard.

[MonsterRailroad]

@rockguitarist946 That is from my olde video of HOW TO LAY FLEXTRACK that i did back in October/November 2010

[iusetano]

Never boring. Aways informative, even fun. You've got skills dude. Excellent video.

[MonsterRailroad]

@iusetano THANK YOU!! That is ALWAYS my goal when I do ANY video and it is to make sure it is NEVER boring but informative then I throw in Jokes to make it FUN!!!

[jordanrctm]

Man, I love the ideas that you continue to come up with. Another Monster(Master)piece video.

[3114Mountain]

Thanks, Monster-railroad, for posting these videos. They are both informative, and entertaining!

[MonsterRailroad]

@3114Mountain Your welcome and Thank you for watching!!

[btafire2]

i can lay track and run a train.... lol best part

[nardp96]

on my layout i have the same backdrop material as you only its the actual wall so the grooves are facing out. should i lay new material over it or could i just fill in the grooves with puddy or Spackle and still have it look right?

[MonsterRailroad]

@nardp96 Well if it is a LOT of backdrop to mud I would simply redo it with the backside of the Woodpanel and then all you have to mud and sand is all of the joints where the ends join together.

[nardp96]

@MonsterRailroad ok thanks al

[adtrains75]

looks really good so far, and good idea!

[lionellance]

Great job Al... Like the idea of the magnets... Cool video.. keep them coming and thanks for sharing...

[jmdhintz]

does the Peco track have an isolated frog?

[modelrailroader247]

did you ever think of using the wall of your basement as part of the scenery?

[guitar446]

Cooolo great vid AL

[Henryfan3]

well the layout seems to be coming together quickly

[UP5140SD70M]

Awesome/

[spirit774]

like always these videos inspire me to work on my layout, and teach alot, good job

[lantabusfan]

OH HELL NO,you did not just put on that fake beard,LMAOOOO!!!!!!!!! Nice job Mr.Mayo watching these vids puts confidence in me for when I can start my model railroad

[kippenlijntje]

Nice done and really sweet movie!

Just keep up the good work and I'll hope to see soon a new update on youtube!

Best regards from the Netherlands,

Antal

[mrmartyman7]

good job , you show some good ideas for others to follow to save them from

making mistakes , like the rerailers and access panels with the magnets. cool idea AL thanks

[bazZy33K]

Thanks for taking the time and make the video while you rebuild your layout! I am not a train fanatic, but I just love watching your videos. Love people who are passionate about their hobby's and want to share their enthusiasm for it. Keep it up Al! And ignore the haters (I know it can be tempting to react on them, but ignore them).

PEACE! =D

[fucksdchargers2]

good job, nice idea with the panels

[oODubKiwiOo]

Nice vid and primo idea for the access panels Al... top shit!!

[aocruiser]

Great job!! I like your ideas!!

[TemplarsCrusade01]

very cool matey!