Lionel Layout Full Operation

[MyAndrew2009]

wish my layout was as good as this one nice well done !!!!

[GatoFeliciano]

Amigo, muito lindo. O pátio de manobras permite operações muito legais. Ótimo layout. Parabéns!!!

[strafrag1]

Excellent video, layout and operation.

[eladsein]

Nice layout and everything!

[PREZILLA2009]

Beautiful but man It will be a long time clean up.

[bubhub64]

Just out of curiosity, how much money have you put into this setup?

[k5rjtxj]

intense layout! i love how technical you med it

[1225Forrest]

is this gargraves track?

[JunctionShops]

@1225Forrest Yes, It is gargraves track, with Ross switches

[aledalgogu]

magnifica!!!



[videotimesss1]

Highball!

[Lego102001]

where did you get the N&W CAUSE IM looking every where for them because

its my favorite engiun

[CaptainDynamite110]

@Lego102001 If you're talking about the J class, then I suggest looking into William's by Bachmann J class. It not only comes in the Norfolk & Western, it also comes in Canadian National, Baltimore & Ohio, Santa Fe, Pennsylvania and a few others. Mid priced (about $250) and not very hard to find like MTH's Rugged Rails J class.

[kiwikwon17]

wow did i really watch tht whole video? anywasys good job and i got lost when all the trains came to the frozen little people doing work outside... hahaha jk good job making this tho i know absolutely nothing bout trains all i know is a chu chu tain makes call noises tht i can make 2 hahahaha

[imsofaman]

VERY impressive!

[jhicks1774]

I just love IT!!!!! You are awsome!! This layout is BAD!!! 

[RAMALAMA2001]

a joy to watch many thanks

[jonzavrel]

Super layout, trains, camerawork & operation!

[byates59]

Great layout and trains!!!!  Thanks for sharing! I subbed

[TheUnionpacific4008]

truely amazing layout fantastic job. how large is the entire layout?

[Fexturbjet]

Could you please get in touch with me at fexturbjet AT AOL dot COM. I am interested in creating a layout about that size but will need to to tap some other's knowledge to do this. Any thing you can offer would be great. I like th esize and nearly the same layout of tracks.

[Shipwright1918]

How're yoy running two trains on one track in different directions? In my experience, most electric models either need DCC or RC control to do that (that's why I switched to G-Scale live steam, no complicated electronics needed).

[huskyjerk]

Those passenger cars look spectacular !!! Great layout !!! Wonderful camera work, too !!!

[RDMHobbies]

great job the layout is awesome the more trains the better....

[ssorbella]

i really like the way you combine postwar engines and rolling stock with new scale engines and rolling stock. very impressive.

[appleintosh]

wow. i just got a diesel engine so now im making small layouts with the track i have (not a lot) so i want to get more then put a floor in my attic so i can built some cool layouts like this. i only have 2 engines and about 5 cars so ill need to stock up on those too

[racerboy23432]

ant command control are all convicinal

[JunctionShops]

@racerboy23432 The layout is run conventional

[SJN877]

awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!­!!!!!!!

[maxstrains]

Do you have a track plan you could send me?

[JunctionShops]

@maxstrains Please send your E-mail address

[ThePerson1256]

I have a question; the first engine that you started running in the video (the name escapes me; it's the one with the bright orange colors)...can that run on 0-27 curves? We have a layout that has both 0-42 and 0-27 curves (the outer loop has 0-42 and the inner loop has 0-27, and they are connected), and while I'm pretty sure we can run that engine on the outer loop, it'd be nice to know if it can run on the inner loop as well. And also the Norfolk and Western, can that run on 0-27?

[JunctionShops]

@ThePerson1256 That engine is the 6-18071 Southern Pacific daylight which is an adaption of the Norfolk & Western J class made in 1957. We used to run a J on 031 radius. I'm pretty sure it would run on 027. The cab will swing way out in the corners. Thanks for asking.

[2344F3]

Really nice job on the layout. very busy and life like. I really enjoyed it.

[jmsschooner]

wow is all i can say

[cadw600]

did you hear something short out at 3:20? buzzt!

[cadw600]

did you hear something short out at 3:30? buzzt!

[JunctionShops]

@cadw600 That was the uncoupler magnet when the switcher dropped the cars.

[trainman551]

wow

[1977Jaybone]

can i come over andd hang out?

[DTRAVELZ]

Very nice video. and very clean camera work  5 stars . I love the scene from 2:43 - 2:57 the best ! Check out my uncle's lay out. I just posted it.

[tgadgitz]

Amazing layout! Anyway to get a scetch of your track layout?

[LegoMovieMan44]

HOLY COW!

wow i cant belive a guy like this STILL likes trains

[LegoMovieMan44]

HOLY COW!

[dv713]

Nicely done. I hope to setup a permanent layout when I move to Tennessee. I like the Southern Pacific daylight, I have one but it has not seen the track yet. What kind of track is that Gargraves? I will be using the old super O which I have about 300 pieces of.

[JunctionShops]

@dv713 It is gargraves track w/ Ross switches

[Cesajool]

more trains then tracks hmm

[DeathSpirit15]

What type of track do you use?

[JunctionShops]

@DeathSpirit15 We used Gargraves

[atreewithnolife]

ha , I shed tears of joy watching your trains, we are truly blessed with this wonderfull hobby.

[chillidog1050]

Very nice layout ! My dad worked for the Budd company.... Red Lion division, which produced the first stainless steel passenger cars. As a child I thought he made ALL the trains in the world..LOL. I did love my Lionel train set and still do.

[GOCHICOAPRODUCTIONS]

its ok. i seen better. without the yards clogged lol. but hey, it looks very good actually

[modnarm]

GREAT LAYOUT!.. question, where do u get the rocks that go underneath the tracks? hobby store? or is there a cheaper alternative? i got 3 loops on a 8x11 table, how much u think it'll cost to put that stuff down for the whole thing?

[bamadeus]

Beautiful layout!!! Which volt/amp meter are you using and where did you find it?

[JunctionShops]

@bamadeus The road bed is aquarium gravel.thanks for the question

[JunctionShops]

@bamadeus You can find meters at WW Grainger.

[Larsky1010]

OMG! A fortune in rolling stock alone!

[lukehusky]

That is one OUTSTANDING layout .

[racerboy23432]

u run so many trains at once i have to ask u ever crash head on

[JunctionShops]

@racerboy23432 Not yet! thanks for looking

[rustydog0329]

Great layout. The best part is seeing your daughter(?) watching the trains. Gotta get the next generation into trains. I hope she enjoys them.

[trainman07011]

Very nice work, thanks for letting us all enjoy it.

[JERRYR708]

Thumbs Up to this fine layout.

[ThePerson1256]

This looks like a very cool layout...you have three loops of which to run trains, and you can do plenty of switch work as well. This is my kind of layout. :)

[ChooChooCharlie001]

Great layout, Just what I like, wall to wall tracks, multi. trains running and turntable.

Charlie

[bushwacker2008]

You have a fine railroad .

looks like it runs really smooth

[mbrown187]

You should have built a large tower for you to stand inside so you didn't ruin the view, plus it would look hilarious.

[MrKing76085]

AWESOME  DETAIL.

[roge69charger]

If I had enough room, I'd over crowd my whole layout too, With different roads etc.

I have about over 50 Lionel Engines and Cars ETC, But, From the MPC era, Their better stuff, But, It's not worth much. I also have MTH, Williams ETC.. All in Closets in my apt. I don't think I'll ever be able to have room for a layout at all.

Could stare at them for hours. Great Layout! And Equipment.

[jmsschooner]

how big is this layout its very good how big is it

[starwortz]

is there any way you could help me out with one! or get me some plans or something cuz i want to have a turn table for my attic layout and it would be awesome! Thanks

[starwortz]

hey where did you get the round table or did you make it?

[JunctionShops]

This turntable, and roundhouse were scratch built. There are turntables available from Ross, and Atlas. Thanks for the comment

[chevroletman90]

man you layout rocks very very nice love those roundhouses

[drbackjack]

This is nothing compared to the layout at Cypress Gardens.

[coolpop6307]

How many trains can you run at once?

[JunctionShops]

@coolpop6307 We can run 4, plus the trolley line. 2 on the outside loop controlled by a automatic block, 1 each on the center, and inside loop. Thanks for the question

[bluecomet390]

Terrific layout.  Nice video technique. Thanks for sharing.

[GregInCalifornia]

Awesome layout & trains!

[Hendo56]

Nice layout.

[ipantis]

wait, you BUILD these?

[coolpop6307]

what that blue and orange loco on the yard?

[spiritomb]

It's a Jersey Central trainmaster. With 6 wheel drive and magne-traction.

[coolpop6307]

thanks for the track plan im getting ready to build it

joshua

[DELAX22]

this is a very cool layout were do you buy your engions from im looking to buy another steamer and there is not a train shop around were i live

[JC2341]

We got most of the newer engines off of ebay. You can find good deals on there, especially if you're willing to buy something that's been run. Most of the postwar engines were bought at train meets (York).

[dolphinfanatic3939]

Killer layout, WOW

[steevgil]

very, very, very impressive. Someone posted this might be a bit overcrowded. You can never be overcrowded with trains. And, you gave me some ideas for my existing layout. Nothing like making some changes. Love it!!!!!

[JC2341]

Thank you!! We like running trains so we put as much track on there as we could. I agree, you can't have too many trains on a train layout!

[sweetchildomine14]

yeah i have a 4 by 8 and i have 4 trains on it

[CSX8663]

@JC2341 i love those L&N hoppers who makes them?

[vettebecker]

Very nice

[coolpop6307]

is all right if i use the same track plan and what radius are the curves?

[ConrailForeverNJ]

Sweet!

[coolpop6307]

how big is it in feet?......5' by 12'

[JunctionShops]

17' x 17' , 9' wide on town end, and 8' wide on yard end.

[217zenki]

Really nice but dont u think its a lil over crowded?

[KaTzaNdSTuFf]

WOW!

[atsf3415dbr]

I just bought that camelback in PRR colors.

[strafrag1]

Great Lionel layout. All it needs, I think, is signals! I've always been into RR signals!

[JERRYR708]

@strafrag1 A layout is never finished. They will always need something, which is the beauty of this never completed hobby.

[WanesTrains]

DId you have an jersey central fm trainmaster in the yard? if so you should make a video of it

[JunctionShops]

Wanestrains,  Please checkout our postwar passenger sets video.

[chickwam]

what size wood did u use

[maxstrains]

How did you make your roadways - the ones leading into the town?

[JunctionShops]

@maxstrains The roadways were made using corrugated box material, painted flat black.  Thanks for the question

[atomicmrpelly]

I am so jealous!

[racerboy23432]

i think u used the wrong train cars for the not the j class loco

[michaelmohrmann]

Although I work in N scale you've still provided me with plenty of inspiration for my own model railroad project, and I thank you.

[misterownage1]

A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!! FANTASTIC JOB

[TommyZTrains]

Beautiful Set-Up ! I marvel at your ability Sir. :-)

[JunctionShops]

Tom, thanks for the nice comment. Your Empire is very impressive. Keep the videos coming.

[joshtheyman]

holy crap there is a lot of trains

[maxstrains]

Nice layout. Glad you posted this.

[30soldierboy]

is it a ho,o, or a G scale trains??

[JunctionShops]

It is "O" scale. Thanks for the question

[paisis123]

heres a good question. that i always wanted to know. how do you control the trains and the track switches independently? it must be hard.......

[JunctionShops]

Track power , and power to switches is independent from each other. Switches have a constant fixed voltage. While running, timing, and luck play a big part. Thanks for the question.

[nkp765ful]

just like a real railroad. and what radious are the curves

[atsf3415dbr]

Nice layout!

[Billyd1897]

how big is it?

[JunctionShops]

The main town area is 9' x 17', the yard area is 8' x 8'. Thanks for the question

[goofoffproductions]

can the main town area be downsized to 9'x12' feet.

[te88ed]

Wow! Sweet layout indeed!

[JxT1957]

is it okay to use aquarium gravel by the tracks?

[JunctionShops]

Aquarium gravel works fine. the entire yard area is gravel, and most f the roadbed is also aquarium gravel. Thanks for the question

[nickysslt1]

Well, it may be too late but if ur ever considering noise reduction, i suggest zip ties to secure track. Because they are plastic, they have more give and do not transfer nearly half the noise metal screws do to the layout. just throwin it out there.

[bravosixxx]

That is one SuuuuuhWEEET layout you have there!! OUTSTANDING video! Thanks for sharing!

[steppyvann]

So how does that work? Do all the engines have their own line and transformer?

[metsnygiants]

what track type is that?

[warlordx94]

its gargraves

[JC2341]

Thanks warlord! We also used Ross Switches powered by Lionel switch motors.

[puttrainguy]

I have to say that to date, this is by far, the best o gauge video I have seen. The lay of the layout is perfect and the scenery work is excellent. The switch work while also running main lines was a good mix and very well done. The video itself was well shot and edited. Keep it up, you inspire the rest of us.

[JC2341]

Thank you!

[marktrains53]

Great layout and video!

[1225dude]

cool

[gibiliz]

Mais um vídeo MARAVILHOSO!!!

Parabéns!!!

[usofmeric]

cool how big is the layout

[usofmeric]

what gauge o right

[tweetsiefan1]

man this is that kind of time when i wish i was living alone with that kind of layout

[atsf3780]

a very crowded layout, but still nice

[ssstnh1996]

you have all of my favorite trains

[wisdomstar1981]

sweet layout!

[Cobrabob8]

What does your layout measure? I think that it is pretty cool for a mid-size layout!

Cobrabob.

[lionelguy8]

are you going to ballast to the back track or leave as is

[JC2341]

Ballast has been put down since this video was shot. The scenery wasn't finished when I recorded this one.

[shadewon]

Totally awesome. Nice video editing too. Thanks.

[papaboule]

Do the locomotives each come with their own sound effects from speakers inside them? You've got a lot of action in a small space!! Great work!

[JC2341]

Thank you! The locomotives come with their own sound system in the tender. The SF has it in the B unit. When the command control is used there are more sounds available.

[2nerfnerds]

wow! great layout!

[coolbreez78]

how do u control so many trains on one track

[JC2341]

The outside line is the only one that has two trains running on it at once. There's a block in the back so if one train starts catching the other it is automatically stopped until a safe distance is restored, then it restarts. We put two trains that run about the same speed at the same voltage on that line. It's easier to do with Command Control but I prefer Conventional operation.

[kinleyside]

JC2341, do you use TMCC or DCS at all or strictly conventional? Just curious. I'm getting fed up with command systems and thinking about going this route. Thanks.

[JC2341]

Most of the time we run strictly conventional. Everything in the video was run conventional. We do use TMCC occasionally when we just want them to run circles and make the cool noises. The track plan is now available. If you have any questions or need help send me an email. Thanks for your interest!

[kinleyside]

JC2341, thanks. I will check your website for the track plan. These videos have been a real inspiration and source of help. You guys helped me decide on Gargraves and Ross turnouts too!

[Cobrabob8]

Hey, I really enjoy watching all of your videos. It is an inspiration for me to get going on my new O gauge 3 rail layout. Thanks much.

Cobrabob.

[JC2341]

Glad you enjoyed them!

[SJTYSKA]

Excellent job especially if it is set up for all conventional I know first hand all the work that must have been put into it to controll all those trains conventionally, nice work it looks like a lot of fun to run trains on.

[redrider123463]

And btw that is one of the best layouts ive seen

[JC2341]

Thank you! We usually run it conventional style, ZW's, switcher controllers, uncouplers and dead tracks. We do have a limited Command Control setup.

[redrider123463]

What kind of controller do you use?

[Wehategod]

Nice Daylight Set. Always did enjoy that aspect of the Southern Pacfic

[PowercallsSuck29]

how did you make that grass on your layout. did u buy a role of paper that looked like grass or did u make it urself

[JC2341]

It's flock & turf glued on cardboard inserts. All the scenery can be removed from the board. The yard is aquarium gravel poured on the board.

[ripjump12]

how do you put lionel track inside of streets on a layout

[JC2341]

We used Lionel tubular. Triple wall cardboard is notched out to lay over the ties on the outside of the track. We just painted the board black in between the rails.

[lukehusky]

That is one nice layout!

[Hammondlover2]

You're layout is absolutely stunning!

[killthemonkey4evr]

your is setup like mine is all shaped we have ours in the garage just a yard or so bigger though

[LionelKid16]

Great Layout!!! it really is a work of art. I want to install a turntable with my layout and I have Lionel fastrack any ideas on how I can do this....Thanks Heath

[JC2341]

You could probably make a splice track leading up to the turntable.