N Scale ACTRR Rebuild part 3

[gearjammerable]

Hey mike i was wondering what is the longest trains you can run on both the lines at the same time without any problems i like to run long trains and i also like your layout but i noticed you where not running that long of trains on it thanks

[mrfifer]

The only long train I run is the El Capitan. I just do not like long trains on small layouts.

I could run a 50 car train but it would be running through every location at the same time.

If you build a layout for long trains , I feel it should only have open scenery.

Thanks , Mike

[TheHockeystar98]

Can't wait till the next vid

[tabese1000]

nice layout

[mrfifer]

Thanks Tabese , Hope you will enjoy all of the video's.

Mike

[TwoToneSkinhead]

Mike, I do like your layout, out of interest, I can see your plans for the layout on the benchwork at around 3:17. Just wondering if you could direct me to the software used to create them? Struggling to draw my layout accurately. Thanks in advance. :)

[mrfifer]

I used a program called Anyrail .

Google it

Thanks , Mike

[liljeepz]

Nice job, Cant wait to see the next video.

[mrfifer]

Thanks Jeepz

[lillhobojoe]

Looking good!

[mrfifer]

Thanks Joe , Hope you are well.

Mike

[dovaln1]

Mike,

The layout looks great so far. Wish I had the room for my trains that you have, but I can't complain. It must be great to have the Hobby Shop right there when you forgot something. Keep the videos coming and good luck with your railroad. Alan

[mrfifer]

Thanks Alan. Yes living in the shop is a real plus for sure!!!

Mike

[railfanfromiantha]

I like the track plan. Please do make a vid on how you make your grades. I might use that instead of that foam stuff from WS.

[mrfifer]

All I do is measure out a 100" piece of sting with a knot at both ends , then at 25" tie another knot. I then lay the string on the tracks path and mark every 25". If the grade is 2% then the tallest would be 2" the next stringer or lift would be 1 1/2" and the next 1 " and so on.

Mike