Nice start on your layout. Few suggestions from an "old timer" in model RRing, I've used Labelle 101 for years and it is MUCH BETTER than trans-fluid! Try t. The side where the CSX locos are sitting - aches for a TOFC/COFC yard! Forget building the center island yard = Go with off layout staging, much better; suggest building an industrial area in the center. Looks like you have plenty of passing sidings for operation of a couple locals. Think about it. :)
Very cool- trannie fluid for track cleaning-- who'd a thunk it? Very nice layout. Have you thought about Homasote rather than cork for the yard? Check out mine. This is my retirement
project-- I am not allowed to die until it's all finished.:.) CU, JR
Man I'm jealous! LOL The layout is great. Also if your looking for some semi's try modeltrainstuff. They have the mini-metals starting at $5.99 to 8.99. It's a great site. I still shop my local hobby shop because I feel you gotta support the small business man but for bulk items the above sight can't be beat and their shipping costs are alot less than e-bay. Do you apply the tranny fluid to all your track or just problem places?
Will the layout is looking sick man! I really like the rail fanning hangout in the corner of the layout!! And the rocks by the girder bride are great!
Hi Will - for not doing a lot of work - you did a lot of work! Very nice! The layout is coming along very well! Like the corner scene and the rest of your scenery. Looking forward to future updates - good luck with school!
Wow what a change Will! the layout is coming together real nice man! I like the new black boards you out on the sides and those track cleaning cars were a great idea! I did something like that but in o...lol! really nice new csx engine too! :D you're doing a great job my friend! good luck with school and stay out of trouble! Lol
Great update Will! You are doing a great job on your layout! I like the new track cleaning cars!! What are you using to make that rock wall,, it looks sick!!! Keep the videos coming my friend!
Your Layout is looking awesome!! Your doing some real nice work. Love your Dog. I'm just now starting my 18th Ho Layout. I was doing O guage for awhile but not being able to find stuff I wanted and bad servcie by MTH. I put them all away and gone back to HO.. Your doing really good work, keep the videos coming...
I too had to send off 1 of my MTH SD70ACes. It fried 2 decoders. Turns out the motor wasnt wired at the factory (in China) correctly. They replaced it. Took 12 weeks but now it runs perfectly. My other one runs fine.
Very nice Will, The double bridges look good so far, interesting scene! Also the scenery looks good. I have the same SD70Mac. I like it, and havent any problems with it. Sucks to here about your ACe's. As always looking good!! 2 thumps Up!
Great update Will. You have been busy. You are right, the coal mine is looking good, along with the scenery. I like the track cleaning cars. I have been thinking about making one up for my O Gauge The one with the paint roller, what if you made something up and dragged it off the rear of the car. That way you could change it when it got dirty. Just a thought. Kaiden looking great, like the high five.
@fogmang27 thank you very much Bob! I think that making it easier to change would be a good idea! I should have done that as mine are very dirty now! thanks for the great comment!
Nice start on your layout. Few suggestions from an "old timer" in model RRing, I've used Labelle 101 for years and it is MUCH BETTER than trans-fluid! Try t. The side where the CSX locos are sitting - aches for a TOFC/COFC yard! Forget building the center island yard = Go with off layout staging, much better; suggest building an industrial area in the center. Looks like you have plenty of passing sidings for operation of a couple locals. Think about it. :)
RRSalvageMan 1 month ago
Thats looking sweet. Excellent job!
midrange18 1 month ago
Really great videos keep them coming!!
jugbutt1 2 months ago
what did you make the trees out of on your mountain?
trainman7261 2 months ago in playlist Uploaded videos
Very cool- trannie fluid for track cleaning-- who'd a thunk it? Very nice layout. Have you thought about Homasote rather than cork for the yard? Check out mine. This is my retirement
project-- I am not allowed to die until it's all finished.:.) CU, JR
mrjrsrable 2 months ago
what are the dimensions of the layout?
TheCSX1542 2 months ago
Great Update: What did you use for the rock face /ceiling tile?
tlbohlen 3 months ago
great update dude! love the cleaning car idea- if you dont mind i might just do that for my car cuz i need it! love the weathering!
Southerntreatment 5 months ago
hit me with it ;)
TheAJGood 5 months ago
My Son and I are converting to HO. We are just now laying track, hope to have a video up soon..dcdad6
dcdad6 5 months ago
@SparrowRidgeRR thank you my friend!
GunMetalJeep45 5 months ago
Man I'm jealous! LOL The layout is great. Also if your looking for some semi's try modeltrainstuff. They have the mini-metals starting at $5.99 to 8.99. It's a great site. I still shop my local hobby shop because I feel you gotta support the small business man but for bulk items the above sight can't be beat and their shipping costs are alot less than e-bay. Do you apply the tranny fluid to all your track or just problem places?
dep92 5 months ago
love the layout!
tchnofile 5 months ago
Killer work
ModelRRMonster 5 months ago
Hi, love your layout, its rlly coming along nicely. I was wondering where you bought your fiberboard?
Trainz1992 5 months ago
@Trainz1992 thanks its just from Home Depot
GunMetalJeep45 5 months ago
Will the layout is looking sick man! I really like the rail fanning hangout in the corner of the layout!! And the rocks by the girder bride are great!
Flowmaster40Series 5 months ago
Hi Will,
You have been very busy! Your layout looks great. Keep up the good work!
CheeserockFarmboy 5 months ago
Great layout update!! what railroad was that small little stem engine next to the tower? and who makes it?
TrainGuy18 5 months ago
Hi Will - for not doing a lot of work - you did a lot of work! Very nice! The layout is coming along very well! Like the corner scene and the rest of your scenery. Looking forward to future updates - good luck with school!
skee55 5 months ago
Wow what a change Will! the layout is coming together real nice man! I like the new black boards you out on the sides and those track cleaning cars were a great idea! I did something like that but in o...lol! really nice new csx engine too! :D you're doing a great job my friend! good luck with school and stay out of trouble! Lol
PghTrainFanatic 5 months ago
Great update Will! You are doing a great job on your layout! I like the new track cleaning cars!! What are you using to make that rock wall,, it looks sick!!! Keep the videos coming my friend!
aocruiser 5 months ago
oh give me that switcher! haha
TheAJGood 5 months ago
@TheAJGood lol everythings for sale for the right price!
GunMetalJeep45 5 months ago
Your Layout is looking awesome man!!
BALD8BIL 5 months ago
@BALD8BIL thanks dude!
GunMetalJeep45 5 months ago
Good work! Looks good too even using the phone.Track cars are a good idea, i might use it.
52mrblue 5 months ago
@52mrblue thanks!
GunMetalJeep45 5 months ago
Your Layout is looking awesome!! Your doing some real nice work. Love your Dog. I'm just now starting my 18th Ho Layout. I was doing O guage for awhile but not being able to find stuff I wanted and bad servcie by MTH. I put them all away and gone back to HO.. Your doing really good work, keep the videos coming...
dcdad6 5 months ago
@dcdad6 thank you very much! I am glad you liked the video! I will have to check yours out!
GunMetalJeep45 5 months ago
Look great Will! Keep up the good work! Stay dry also! Over in PA here we are getting rained out and flooded out! Thanks for sharing!
Bassfanatic94 5 months ago
@Bassfanatic94 hope all is well! dont let the trains get wet!
GunMetalJeep45 5 months ago
First class up date. Every thing is coming along just fine.
trainroomgary 5 months ago
@trainroomgary thank you!
GunMetalJeep45 5 months ago
Layout is looking awesome!!
Polarcon77 5 months ago
@Polarcon77 thanks!
GunMetalJeep45 5 months ago
I too had to send off 1 of my MTH SD70ACes. It fried 2 decoders. Turns out the motor wasnt wired at the factory (in China) correctly. They replaced it. Took 12 weeks but now it runs perfectly. My other one runs fine.
bigB6flyer 5 months ago
@bigB6flyer they have a terribly slow service department
GunMetalJeep45 5 months ago
I too have found that Sedums make awesome trees. Im going to try and put together a how-to on how to do it next week. Layout looks great!
bigB6flyer 5 months ago
@bigB6flyer thanks!!!
GunMetalJeep45 5 months ago
Doesn't the ATF melt the ties?
MrkmTrainFAN 5 months ago
@MrkmTrainFAN not at all i would soak them in it but a little on the tops of the rails is totally fine
GunMetalJeep45 5 months ago
Very nice Will, The double bridges look good so far, interesting scene! Also the scenery looks good. I have the same SD70Mac. I like it, and havent any problems with it. Sucks to here about your ACe's. As always looking good!! 2 thumps Up!
ohiosouthern 5 months ago
@ohiosouthern Thanks Kodi...I am not sure why I was so unlucky with my locos I just hope they get back soon!
GunMetalJeep45 5 months ago
Really like the stone against the grade there at the end...what is it?
MrRLN2010 5 months ago
@MrRLN2010 thank you I make my rocks out of ceiling tiles!
GunMetalJeep45 5 months ago
@MrRLN2010 I knew it was something like that....that's great, cheap and plenty of it.
MrRLN2010 5 months ago
Great update Will. You have been busy. You are right, the coal mine is looking good, along with the scenery. I like the track cleaning cars. I have been thinking about making one up for my O Gauge The one with the paint roller, what if you made something up and dragged it off the rear of the car. That way you could change it when it got dirty. Just a thought. Kaiden looking great, like the high five.
fogmang27 5 months ago
@fogmang27 thank you very much Bob! I think that making it easier to change would be a good idea! I should have done that as mine are very dirty now! thanks for the great comment!
GunMetalJeep45 5 months ago