02.27.11 HOW TO program engines using Digitrax & a layout Update Oh and new STARS

[CessnaN64107]

what powerpack do you recomed to beginners that are at a reasonable price and have a good amp output.

[250RRaptor]

Telephone pole wires, does brown, or black cloth thread work?

[MonsterRailroad]

@250RRaptor NO. I do not and will not use thread. It has no elasticity so anytime you hit it you will break poles or cause serious damage. I use a product called.... Hmmm I forget the name of it. I will look it up though

[BURNERUGK]

Big Al..Doin it big time as always SICK SICK and SICK!!! weathering and ur layout is stupid clean :))..and if dont have haterz u aint got ur shit right..

[jstewy82]

Could you give me a download link? My uncle is new to using digitrax and he doesn't have internet. I am trying to find videos to put on a disk for him. Thanks.

[axelsfolks]

Al, thanks so much for your videos. I look forward to having some of your custom monsterpieces. Can you give me some help, I'm going to be purchasing our family's first train set soon. Looking at either the Bachmann Digital Commander Dlx set, or going "off the hook" right from the start, and getting the Zephyr Xrta dcc unit, a Loco or two, and some Atlas track. Looking at the Trainman locos as dcc is EZ 2 do I think, can you point me in a direction for DCC locos.  Lovin' Ya Bro, Isaiah

[SharpAirsoft]

Do you have any intermodals?

[MonsterRailroad]

@SharpAirsoft I have two but I JUST ordered 5 more today. They will be here in a few days dawg.

[michaelclinite]

hey al, would you mind weathering a bnsf dash-9 44cw for me

[morfeusz120]

Beautifull !Great

[bfhhobbytrain]

there only haters cuz they want to be as good as u but that wont happen :)

[usafisasome]

What you need for your yard is UP SD38 Lightning scheme and or get a Genset for your yard

[soxlosenow]

Gotta love UP 1995 up top there.. my favorite loco

[mktRR177]

Al imma hate on how easy you make your tight ass work look

[Hobbydude1000]

Do you have the Union Pacific SD40-2 Dessert Storm edition?

[MonsterRailroad]

@Hobbydude1000 No I do not have the Desert storm version. It is not a modern locomotive,

[Hobbydude1000]

@MonsterRailroad Thanks! My bad man, I should have known you would not want a early nineties Desert Storm Locomotive!

[freymaster4449]

What's phase three

[MonsterRailroad]

@freymaster4449 Phase III is going to be about scenery.

[usafisasome]

@MonsterRailroad Whens it coming? Well the vid,ya know what i mean.

[tothefuckingmoss]

looks great man !

[sadbastard3839]

Al I hered About the hating on train life. I agree W/ You some Hate cuz. thay dont have or do what you can do. but thats ok we all love what you do and what you do for us.

you have saved me alot of money and time and i thank you for that.

sadbastard3839.

P.S. I also Am constently looking in other tipe of stors for things i can use in modle rail roading. Tip: Insted of paying for weathring powders try going to home dep. or lows and even mednords and getting unsanded grout Lots colors and cheap

[cod4daworld]

big al has the sickest beats in his videos EVER.

[mercenary454]

op sessions, run some trains bro. been watchin ur vids for some time now, and i just heard you mention runnin some trains. props. i'd like to see what u can do with your video making talents when u focus them on runnin some of those badass locomotives you got. lets see what u got.

[P90DLS]

Hi Al just to let you know that a hell of a lot of us model rail road guys here in Ireland love your work and find your video's a source of help and inspiration. Keep up the good work and looking forward to your up and coming videos

Anthony

[P90DLS]

Hi Al just to let you know that a hell of a lot of us model rail road guys here in Ireland love your work and find your video's a source of help and inspiration. Keep up the good work and looking forward to your up and coming videos

[bilky7278]

At lease you have a nice layout.I am just starting my layout and it's getting here.It's alot of work for starting out.I am learning as i go.I wish that i had a lot of what you have.Have a good one.

[timebombburger]

Al what happened now on TL??? This is Tim Allen im under my wifes youtube account

[GulfWindProductions]

Fantastic vid Al, keep up the good work! I'm going to have to add a reverse loop on my layout and you're dilemma has got me worried that it may not be as easy as I'd of thought. Good luck with sorting it all out man!

Davis

[STEELHORSE1975]

hey al great vid have you ever thought about adding another level above your layout?

[driline]

I only told the truth about trains.com If you choose not to believe that's your problem. I'm willing to give MTW a second chance. So we'll see how it goes. Don't get your panties in a bind man. You need to lighten up.

[csxmanindiana]

Al so what happen now on TL. I see your gone again

[brawl765]

keep up the great work AL never stop

[RedLotusGhost]

Thanks for the inspiration Al... I too am starting to build a layout from watching your videos. To your Haters, who cares if he is the best or not. I love his videos because he is coming from the love of the hobby. I can see your genuine interest and love for the hobby and it spills over in your direction. Keep the videos coming.

[RedLotusGhost]

Thanks for the inspiration Al... I too am starting to build a layout from watching your videos. To your Haters, who cares if he is the best or not. I love his videos because he is coming from the love of the hobby. I can see your genuine interest and love for the hobby and it spills over in your direction. Keep the videos coming.

[dex2345]

I really enjoy your work.

The trains that roll through my town are all tagged up and model trains should have graffiti on them as well.

[kanishirosouthwester]

hey al great video engines look really good too. hey was wondering did you ever see the video of the woodchip hopper i made with the load in it. hope it came out well

[TaylorUPBNSF]

Hey Al, good stuff as always, keep up the new videos, and just an idea for that new area next to the locomotive pad area, maybe have some small rix buildings that act as UP mechanical or MOW offices and an area fenced off for the equiptment, like the real yards, that would be hot!

[signaller44]

nice vid mate, was wondering what happened to you

[driline]

Another great video Al. The Jay Leno show is next! MTW are a bunch of whiny old ladies. They charge for shit and it's not worth spit. Free is always good baby! IOWA has your back.

[driline]

@MrKLUKE

Haters gonna Hate. Where's your FREE video? Huh?

[MrKLUKE]

@driline What's that supposed to mean? I've always answered questions on MTW and any other forum I've belonged to. I see you rejoined MTW. My original comment was, "THANKS Driline...I'm glad you can paint a few thousand members of a forum with the same broad brush. By the way, I think Al is talented and funny but YOU are a bonehead. :o)" and that pretty much sums it up. Sometimes when you hang out on a forum and then badmouth it somewhere else, people notice. You did the same thing to trains.com

[MrKLUKE]

@driline In closing, it's not "hating" what I'm saying to you. Haha. It's just recognizing that people who act differently depending on who's standing next to them...eventually get exposed as frauds. But this is Al's video so I'm not going to get into a pissing match with you. I'll look for your contributions on MTW since you joined up again.

[PghTrainFanatic]

The layout is looking Hot Big Al! And screw those jagoff's .... jealousy is a bitch.

[gurgss]

hahaa drop some science on em Big Al (refering to ur comment to spazman). As far as im concerned ur the only 1 i see doing it at a consistent rate. Honestly ur my inspiration to take the hobby fulfledge n build a layout rather than just collecting freight cars & painting on em! Keep it up homie n give them haters the big middle digit!!!

[railroading29]

wow bro looking good ....awesome work AL..

[igmuska]

You know, dude, I've watched many of your videos but never watched any where your are running your trains. Eventually I'll get to doing that but I'm not in a rush as I am not so much into UP, being a faithful BN/BNSF fan makes it difficult as I feel like a traitor watching anything other than my RR co hahahaha

[MonsterRailroad]

@igmuska Well back in 2007 I had many videos of trains running and a couple last year. Once I cure my layouts sickness ITS ON!!!! you are going to see some trains running!!! Soon dawg soon!!!!

[P90DLS]

@MonsterRailroad

Hi Al just to let you know that a hell of a lot of us model rail road guys here in Ireland love your work and find your video's a source of help and inspiration. Keep up the good work and looking forward to your up and coming videos

Anthony

[tommie022481]

Hi Al,

Were you trying to use a Digitrax AR1 or PM42 for the reverse loop?

Tom

[MonsterRailroad]

@tommie022481 Dawg, I have tried EVERYTHING to get that short done. I have two reverse loop modules and it didnt work, BUT I found a NEW way. Makes me kinda mad that I got mad and LITERALLY ripped out the track and two turnouts because I found out my lenz Reverse loop module was turned up TOO HIGH and would not reverse the original loop. Maybe that is what happened on the newer loop! Darn!! I will relay new turnouts, BUT ALSO one of the turnouts was powered and the other was unpowered.

[BigUnitBeef]

Man, you must be rollin' in some fat cash.

[flightsimtim]

Nice lookin' engine house area!  I like your lights shooting down on the track,

[TMandN]

Good idea, that drywall compound for your roads ,and such! I used it a few months ago, as well! Although I had to apply 4-5 coats on the thicker parts,like track profile ,and ditches ,etc. Happy with the results , though!!!!

[drgw771]

Nice analogy Al!!! LMAO!!!!! You know the sad part is these two jerks probably have used or at least tried a few of your techniques or suggestions. There are just pissed they didnt think of the ideas first!!!! What a couple of low lifes! we are all here or in this hobby for fun, enjoyment, and relaxation. Too bad they miss the point.

[sdvigil]

Hows it going , thanks for the tips on how to lay out ballast , really great tips, keep up the great work on your lay out looking foward to seeing more video. Im starting my first lay out in N Scale ( 4 x 7 ) and all your tips are very helpfull,

[Taskforce1x1]

Keep up the good work, thanks for showing!

[brentnguyen46]

That's Funny, I just caught the actual UP 8558 at Palm Springs ! See my UP 7750 video.

[adaribros]

We Wont let haters harass you Big Al!

[jworldlyripp]

@MonsterRailroad do u like Norfolk southern

[firelitebg12L]

Hey Al, don't worry about these losers over a Verizon connection. If that is the only way that they can attack you than they are true losers. When I get hate mail than I just have to laugh it off. I've got a real good come back that I just email to these losers. If you want it than just PM me. It's pretty funny!

[oODubKiwiOo]

hey Big Al.. Love your videos bro.. Just one thing tho, im not sure if anyone else thinks the same but sometimes your background music is too loud. I find it hard to hear your voice. Now if im a minority here then all good. But if others agree can we get the music turned down just a little? I will always watch your videos regardless, its just a suggestion.. Cheers Bud.

[MonsterRailroad]

@oODubKiwiOo well sometimes people say that. I am very aware of that issue when I edit the videos but what sometimes happen is while editing the video it is not as loud but after it is published it gets louder. I sometimes feel like the music is too low but I am aware of it and I do lower the music when I speak in the videos as you may or may not notice here. I am mindful of it and will continue to be as I do more videos I promise. sorry man.

[CSX5520MODELER]

I havent been on trainlife in a while when i log in it wont let me go on. Haters are just jealous wishing they had your talent.

[spazman13579]

People need to understand that Al isn't the best out there. Yeah, he has some good stuff. But there is no need to treat him like a god! There are many better people out there, such as Allen McLelland (of the V&0) and Lou Sassi! Al is good, but not the best. I would recommend just not thinking he is the very best in the world. Not trying to be a hater; just saying. I'm not the best modeler either.

[MonsterRailroad]

@spazman13579 Yes ia m not the best out there is right. Don't get me wrong I KNOW that I have skills but I'm not the BEST. I have an imagination that is WILD! My mind is always on fire with ideas so I use that to create my layout and everything I do. I never claim to be the best though. Will Smith isn't the BEST actor, Jay-Z isn't the best rapper but they are both Legends and great in the fields. I am simply the Jay-Z or Will Smith of Model Railroading.

[jluvbaby]

@MonsterRailroad... very well said Al... keep doing what you are doing man...

[midrange18]

@spazman13579 who are you to say who is or who isn't the best. over the 100'sof vids i have watched of big Al, i have never once heard him say he is the BEST! Going back to my first sentence, perhaps he is the best to some as that meets their expectations. You have different expecations of your weathering, as I do. But many may think the results he has, is exactly what they are looking for. I use Big al vids as my guides to weather. I like his stuff. To me, he does what i need to know!

[pooled100]

@spazman13579 ya spazman i fully agree with you i would have said the same thing

[damianbradley]

@spazman13579 Great video Al man keep it up,and to spazman13579. I didn't realize we had to look at Allen Mclelland and Lou Sassi as the gods of mrring. Al is the one of best out there if ya ask me . Even though we have our diffences of Athearn and MTH lol. I respect him as a person and model railroader,and he doesn't make Modelrailroading boring like most of these "pros" make it. So to you spazman take it how you want.

[damianbradley]

@spazman13579 Also there are different modeling styles so you cant really compare,and like said before Al hasn't said he is the best out their. Although it sounds like you are hating a bit,but its your opinion also. Just saying Al makes modeling fun and not such a bore.

[oscgigi0808]

nice locos al

[TemplarsCrusade01]

looking great mate! well done!

[LegoArtsProduction]

you have a awsome layout!!!

[jmarksbery]

Great job Al, really glad to see you back

[077330]

Layout is looking really good Al, great job on the vid, I love the work you do, and I definetly have your back. Keepthe vids rolling and all the best to you and your family

[ByeBye257]

Thanks for putting up the digitrax programing stuff. Just bought a super chief system and this should help a lot. Thanks

[ewsdneax61eaxe10]

hey al, what decoder did you use for your overland? I've got a brand new bnsf es44c4 and it already blew 2 nce decoders.

[MonsterRailroad]

@ewsdneax61eaxe10 All of my Overlands have Digitrac in them. The most recent two have DH163 and DH123 9 pin decoders. They are fine. If you blew two decoders it could be a short since there is so much damn metal you know? Maybe a wire touching or some dumb shit that could be the answer, OR maybe you need to use Digitrax decoders like me. Hmmm I do not know for sure of course

[LoudNLow931]

You should graffiti and weather a box car that says "Haters Love Me"

[MonsterRailroad]

@LoudNLow931 I want to do that to a real hopper. :)

[guilford681]

ahah Paul Woulfe and that Gary guy are deff butt buddys. They are constantly talking like two fagots on trainlife with little smile faces and compliments to eachother ha. Its so weird how much drama there is a our train world. Its a fucking hobby not high school christ

[MonsterRailroad]

@guilford681 They both live in Oregan too. They are certified lovers man! LOL Watch when someone signs in to trainlife OK? You will see PAUL WOULF jump up to say "Welcome" and I bet you he instantly sends a friend request to them. One of you guys told me that Paul and Gary both did that to you when you joined. Who was it? They are praying on all new TL members to gain some support or whatever they want. Gay.

[guilford681]

@MonsterRailroad Yeah they are weird. Gary only has good weathering going for him and Paul only has good loco painting. But both are complete fags and annoying. They did that to me, I thought it was the rainbow aliance welcoming me. Al I love your attitude dont let douch bags ruin the hobby

[coops8291]

man i live your layout i wish my layout was this sexy maybe one day if i keep fallowing your how too vids and im deff going to try the drywall mud insed of smoothit thanks man

[jamiemouzas]

What happened al, did they shut your profile down. I went to look at your profile and it said your page is private even though we're friends on there???

[MonsterRailroad]

@jamiemouzas No it is not shut down. I have chosen to keep it inactive for the weekend. It will be up later today. I still support TL 100% and it is my second home but when i need to slam someone I take it to the BAY. This place is MINE and I say what i feel in a video where 3000+ people will see it. It also works well for people that one to get their stuff seen, sold or advertised too. :) Hint hint

[csxfan14]

Hey Al thanks so much for doing a vid of your engines. You have a nice fleet of them

[chevelle396guy]

Sorry to see those pricks are hating yet again. By the way, caught your interview with Chris Abbott on Model Railradio the other day. Its refreshing to hear someone talk real in this hobby for a change regarding grafitti and what not. Enjoyed that very much. As for these other jaggoffs on TL. With the success your starting to get, it sounds like a jealousy thing to me. Especially when it comes down to the competition of selling weathered cars on Ebay. They can go pound sand.

[MonsterRailroad]

@chevelle396guy You did!! yea I got to check it out too! it was fun doing it man. I did not hold back and he knew I was not going to when we spoke before I did the interview. i said I am not going to sound all professional and use big words because I am being interviewed and he was all cool with it.

[MonsterRailroad]

I said I was going to speak about the hobby and weathering THROUGH MY EYES AS I SEE IT. he was 100% cool with it and he did not ask to censor me. I am ready to do a live one next! let me go listen to it now!

[jdouglasfisher]

I can't believe that in the hobby of modeling trains, we actually have trolls who talk shit on others....

No surprise though, I remember when Jim Six first hit the scene, and was discussing heavy weathering on merger era Conrail units, how some people trash talked him because he was cutting edge.

Also talked so much trash the author of that short lived series in MR "Tips N Tales From The Cab". The haters complained so much, they pulled the series. Shame, it was one of my favorites.

J....

[jordanrctm]

I wondered why you disappeared on TL. Thanks for the new video. Well We support you and enjoy the videos that you produce. You have done a great job on everything that you do, Weathering cars and locos, producing your layout with all the great and innovative ideas that you pass on to us, and the mad humor you use while doing it. So let me be the first to say I consider myself your friend and fan, so there are more of us than there are of them.

[aocruiser]

Great update Al! can't wait to see more!

[LtVictor1]

Awesome

[ArtofModeling]

My man back in action

[IrishRambler1993]

You need an auto-reversing module for that reversing loop. If you get one of those then the turnouts will stop shorting.

[stevechurch2222]

Great video,Al.You do terrific work,Your layout looks great.Look forward to more of your videos.

[palmy711]

hi Al great video love your layout,wish i had that much space and not a cramped attic lol.as for the haters,i guess they have such a crap life they got nothing better to do,so sad they have to hate to get noticed in their sad little lives.anyway,looking forward to phase 3

[ntrlcknproductions]

Al, Paul is a hater...I know personally but if he treats you like shit why does he still watch your vids and all that shit? I find it hilarious...he could be a secret admirer

[midrange18]

NICE! "Told you I would make you famous" Hope that shit gets sorted on TL. Was that short to do with a shitty made in japan turnout?

[Cabelcar]

@midrange18 What are you talking about Japan makes great stuff ( not the foam of coarse ). Its China that makes the bad stuff.

[midrange18]

@Cabelcar in Al's vid of his last short, he said it was Japanese shit turnouts. FInd his 02.09.09 vid!

[Cabelcar]

@midrange18 Oh Yeah, you are right thanks!

[lionellance]

What can I say Al !! Another great video... And as for the haters... don't waste your time.. You'll alway's have someone like them... So just keep up the great work and the video's coming... thanks for sharing...

[audiom]

been waiting for a update thanks al looks like you got a lot done like your videos

[BWyrick]

Hey Al, are you going to get any Intermountain ES44ACs?

[bigB6flyer]

You might want to try to isolate (double gap) that loop at both ends and power it with a auto reverser.

[TheEriefan]

Hey BIG AL! Thanks for the update. You set the tempo by doing what you do, keeping us informed with new ideas and passion for MRR. Thanks for what you do!(Do not let stupit people get you down! Don't give idiots any air time! )

[lanesteele240]

some people need drama in their lives because they are QUEENS.  they have to have it and cant live without it. i HATE HATERS........

[usafisasome]

man youoh and have you thought of gettin the ligar touch on some of your locos they sound ALOT like the real deal

[usafisasome]

man you should do some vids of trains runnin

[iusetano]

Your giving the haters a life. It's sad that they didn't have one. Onward Al. Onward.

[bonntv]

Extraordinary Measure 5 Pickles Always For Al

[katherinestation]

Hi Al, what happened I can't wirte to you in train life?

Nice video!

[fleischmannFMZ]

love the vids man