I love all the intricate rail work. This is the nicest looking layout I have ever seen do you by chance have the schematics for the track work would like to build my own borrowing from your design.
No, actually it is hyrdocal plaster that was shaped with rock molds. If you look back to some of the earlier videos, I think I explain more about how they were made.
Kato/Atlas locomotives are the only way to go for pulling power/tractive effort. I tried Life-like, & they, well,,, they just plain suck at pulling anything over 5-6 cars. I'm considering making them Dummy units, where they can live in the roundhouse.
I have a n scale sd 40 engine with scenic ridge with a 2 percent inclinde, my engine will not pull 3 or more cars up this incline. I have tried cleaning the track, and the gauge is good, i am out of ideas. Any sugguestions?
I use 4% and don't have a problem but I can guess what is troubling you. If you are not using Kato locomotives, then you are in trouble. Atlas is OK and may do the trick, but anything else not Kato or Atlas is not really going to pull what you want. Also, considering getting 2 engines to pull your trains...that
thank you for the reply. I have a kato sd 40 and when the engine reaches the middle of the curve the engine's wheels spins, so (this is my first ever layout) I am thinking there is alot of power going to the engine. I have two engines as well, the engines can pull 6 cars but i have increase the power alto to make the train get up the hill, but it does go up. I am thinking that is not good. once again any suggestions?
Sounds pretty odd. My next suggestion would be to replace your Atlas track (I assume you use that now) with Kato track since the Kato track will get you more power/voltage on the rails due to its tight connections. Second idea...is this a used or new engine...some used Kato stuff has issues.
Considering dumping the Atlas track the set came with in favor of Kato track. You can even find the Kato plan for the scenic ridge track plan online if you google around enough. OR try soldering your Atlas track together to provide better continuity between the rails AND add in more feeder wires to boost voltage. Also, borrow and another engine to make sure yours is just not a lemon! Also, check to see if your freight cars you are pulling have weights in them....some do for 'stability'
Hey John, Ive seen all your video's ist been a pleasure to see the layout come together. You actually inspired me to start putting videos of mine up. I took this one a couple months ago, ad there are more to come. I'm a big fan of the rocks and mountains as well. If you have time, id love to hear what you think! -Josh
I use hydrocal to shape the mtn as you can see in my older videos. Its basically plaster mixed with water and then poured into various rock molds ... then repeated many many times here!
Great job on the rock & texturing colors.
engineercaseyjones 4 months ago
hey I heard you inhaling and exhaling. Good to see your alive. Nice vid!
DH4Hobbies 1 year ago
Could tell me what colors you used?
Been trying to color mine, can't get it right.
But I love your color.
THANKS FOR POSTING.
Been watching them all.
Great layout!
BoundtoJesus 1 year ago
looks like the train track at grand canyon!!!!
mjtunstall1976 1 year ago
Wow, thats one hell of a layout. I'm partial to Kato track myself and its obvious that its the most near perfect n-scale track.
formulaonetoyota 1 year ago
i can hear u breathing! + nice vid + watch my vids
daredfoxchick889 1 year ago
I like the Mountains!
ammoguy5 1 year ago
I love all the intricate rail work. This is the nicest looking layout I have ever seen do you by chance have the schematics for the track work would like to build my own borrowing from your design.
reversephylogeny 2 years ago
The grand canyon! Lol! :P
bigtrainrocks 3 years ago
Is that the "great stuff" spray foam on there, or?
GP9railfan 3 years ago
Hey,
No, actually it is hyrdocal plaster that was shaped with rock molds. If you look back to some of the earlier videos, I think I explain more about how they were made.
Thanks,
John
john12212000 3 years ago
Oh, OK cool. Thanks! Nice job BTW.
GP9railfan 3 years ago
VERY NICE LAYOUT! Love the scenery!
marshmallower 3 years ago
Nice layout! The rocks look great.
route29a 3 years ago
Kato/Atlas locomotives are the only way to go for pulling power/tractive effort. I tried Life-like, & they, well,,, they just plain suck at pulling anything over 5-6 cars. I'm considering making them Dummy units, where they can live in the roundhouse.
GP9railfan 3 years ago
I had one or two and what I did was weather the heck out of them and put them on a dead spur.....let the weeds so to speak grow over them.....
Jigsaw3477 2 years ago
wow thats amazing
Osbournefan123 3 years ago
I have a n scale sd 40 engine with scenic ridge with a 2 percent inclinde, my engine will not pull 3 or more cars up this incline. I have tried cleaning the track, and the gauge is good, i am out of ideas. Any sugguestions?
kcleland13 3 years ago
Hi
I use 4% and don't have a problem but I can guess what is troubling you. If you are not using Kato locomotives, then you are in trouble. Atlas is OK and may do the trick, but anything else not Kato or Atlas is not really going to pull what you want. Also, considering getting 2 engines to pull your trains...that
will always help!
Best,
John
john12212000 3 years ago
thank you for the reply. I have a kato sd 40 and when the engine reaches the middle of the curve the engine's wheels spins, so (this is my first ever layout) I am thinking there is alot of power going to the engine. I have two engines as well, the engines can pull 6 cars but i have increase the power alto to make the train get up the hill, but it does go up. I am thinking that is not good. once again any suggestions?
kcleland13 3 years ago
Hi,
Sounds pretty odd. My next suggestion would be to replace your Atlas track (I assume you use that now) with Kato track since the Kato track will get you more power/voltage on the rails due to its tight connections. Second idea...is this a used or new engine...some used Kato stuff has issues.
-John
john12212000 3 years ago
It is a new engine. I bought a woodland scenic box set. the set is scenic ridge, and it came with the track along with the risers.
kcleland13 3 years ago
Considering dumping the Atlas track the set came with in favor of Kato track. You can even find the Kato plan for the scenic ridge track plan online if you google around enough. OR try soldering your Atlas track together to provide better continuity between the rails AND add in more feeder wires to boost voltage. Also, borrow and another engine to make sure yours is just not a lemon! Also, check to see if your freight cars you are pulling have weights in them....some do for 'stability'
-J
John
john12212000 3 years ago
Ok, my solering ability is not very good lol, any sugguesstion so I donot melt the rail ties?
kcleland13 3 years ago
Hey John, Ive seen all your video's ist been a pleasure to see the layout come together. You actually inspired me to start putting videos of mine up. I took this one a couple months ago, ad there are more to come. I'm a big fan of the rocks and mountains as well. If you have time, id love to hear what you think! -Josh
BurningBerlin 3 years ago
WOW!!! Looks simply awesome!!
JohnnysL82 3 years ago
Very good! How did you model the mountains?
jawharp1992 3 years ago
Hi,
I use hydrocal to shape the mtn as you can see in my older videos. Its basically plaster mixed with water and then poured into various rock molds ... then repeated many many times here!
Thanks,
John
john12212000 3 years ago
Looking great John!
ghostridermjs 3 years ago