@AllTrains I suspect not. :) Although I knew of N scale layouts on hats before I made this, I think this would be the first T gauge one - and also the first layout that you can wear whilst it is running. I've even driven my 5" gauge train on a public track when wearing the operating layout on my head.
@emdB67 I know you didn't really steal my idea. I had thought of a hat like this a couple years ago but never really started the project. I'm actually glad to see someone put this idea into action. Its really cool! Sorry if my last comment was a little harsh.
@AllTrains Nah! It's okay. I figured you were "having a lend", so to speak. :)
There are few "new" ideas. Whenever you think you're the first to do something, it often turns out that there were others long before you. I thought of this myself, but there could well have been others before me. I'm only aware of layouts built on hats that are static - on a shelf - not a head. :)
@jbcthunderdogs The train has come off once or twice. But the magnetic wheels usually keep it on the rails. The good thing about it is that T gauge is so light that there's usually little or no damage from the fall. So long as nobody steps on it. :)
@mgrande11 Technically, it's a Clyde ML2 cab (Australian built) but the nose pressings were certainly from EMD. There should be one in every backyard. :)
@drwhotrainfan I tend not to wear the had around town, but have worn it to a number of model railway exhibitions. It generates a heap of interest there and results in me seemingly being the most photographed person there. :)
@emdB67 LOl it looks so close to the Santa Fe Yellow and Black scheme! xD lol i dont know much about the santa fe, i live in new england and near the former Boston and Maine railroad. What F Unit type is that Cab from?
The paint scheme is based on that of the Erie RR. It's actually Victorian Railways, the former state government railway here in Victoria, Australia. The cab was from a 1952 Australian-built Double-ended ML2, known as the "B class". 26 were built, most of them are still in service today, in one form or another.
@trainlover479 There are single-ended versions, the S class (A7) and double-ended B class (ML2). Copy and paste the following in YouTube's search to see a video of both types in action (I can't include a link).
@LNERMallard Probably time I uploaded another video on this hat. It's had some improvements since I did this video. As for the rusted out EMD cab, it's been sitting in my backyard for several years now. Just waiting for me to find the time and funds needed to restore it.
@Lonewolf2201 I had a similar thought some years ago. Others have also suggested it. A lot of work, but I'll probably try it once the rest is restored.
@mezzomanUK I was intending to fit catenary, but as I'll normally be running a diesel railcar on it, I decided not to. :) Plus the catenary masts would be prone to damage whenever I handled the hat to put it on or take it off.
@heartlandvideogame I agree. It has been my intention for many years now, but other things tend to get in the way. I'll see about doing some work on it this evening.
in all of the layouts i have never never seen nothing like this how does it get power
venusflytrap99 5 days ago
@venusflytrap99 There are two 9 volt batteries in the top corners of the had. :)
emdB67 4 days ago
damn thats cool
Southwestairlines737 2 weeks ago
My hat goes to you! Brilliant
ecanlasjr 3 weeks ago
If you meet a lady on the street - DISASTER! ;)
MMODoubter 1 month ago
@MMODoubter Depends how quickly I take my hat off. :)
emdB67 1 month ago
YOU STOLE MY IDEA!!!
AllTrains 1 month ago
@AllTrains I suspect not. :) Although I knew of N scale layouts on hats before I made this, I think this would be the first T gauge one - and also the first layout that you can wear whilst it is running. I've even driven my 5" gauge train on a public track when wearing the operating layout on my head.
emdB67 1 month ago
@emdB67 I know you didn't really steal my idea. I had thought of a hat like this a couple years ago but never really started the project. I'm actually glad to see someone put this idea into action. Its really cool! Sorry if my last comment was a little harsh.
AllTrains 1 month ago
@AllTrains Nah! It's okay. I figured you were "having a lend", so to speak. :)
There are few "new" ideas. Whenever you think you're the first to do something, it often turns out that there were others long before you. I thought of this myself, but there could well have been others before me. I'm only aware of layouts built on hats that are static - on a shelf - not a head. :)
emdB67 1 month ago
I want one. That is the singular best hat I have ever seen. Awesome!
CorneliusCorporation 1 month ago
One of the coolest things I've ever seen.
Joz3d 2 months ago
i would tip my hat to you if my t gauge freight and amtrak wouldnt fall of lol
jbcthunderdogs 2 months ago
@jbcthunderdogs The train has come off once or twice. But the magnetic wheels usually keep it on the rails. The good thing about it is that T gauge is so light that there's usually little or no damage from the fall. So long as nobody steps on it. :)
emdB67 2 months ago
I tip my hat to you. Excellent job and keep up the good work. Next time try a engineers cap.
nscalefun 2 months ago
As cool as the hat is what's even better is that he has EMD F unit cab in his backyard.
mgrande11 3 months ago 4
@mgrande11 Technically, it's a Clyde ML2 cab (Australian built) but the nose pressings were certainly from EMD. There should be one in every backyard. :)
emdB67 3 months ago 4
@drwhotrainfan I tend not to wear the had around town, but have worn it to a number of model railway exhibitions. It generates a heap of interest there and results in me seemingly being the most photographed person there. :)
emdB67 5 months ago
is that a santa fe locomotive cab?
trainlover479 5 months ago
@trainlover479 No, it isn't. I'm in Australia. :)
emdB67 5 months ago
@emdB67 LOl it looks so close to the Santa Fe Yellow and Black scheme! xD lol i dont know much about the santa fe, i live in new england and near the former Boston and Maine railroad. What F Unit type is that Cab from?
trainlover479 5 months ago
The paint scheme is based on that of the Erie RR. It's actually Victorian Railways, the former state government railway here in Victoria, Australia. The cab was from a 1952 Australian-built Double-ended ML2, known as the "B class". 26 were built, most of them are still in service today, in one form or another.
emdB67 5 months ago
@emdB67 ohhhhhh lol interesting, i like some double cabs like the GG1 but some engines look beter off with a single cab.
trainlover479 5 months ago
@trainlover479 There are single-ended versions, the S class (A7) and double-ended B class (ML2). Copy and paste the following in YouTube's search to see a video of both types in action (I can't include a link).
S303-B74-T341-T320-T378-T333d/a Nth Bendigo Mon 11/10/10
emdB67 5 months ago
What's with the rusted out F-unit cab in the back ground? Cool hat, btw lol I like it.
LNERMallard 8 months ago
@LNERMallard Probably time I uploaded another video on this hat. It's had some improvements since I did this video. As for the rusted out EMD cab, it's been sitting in my backyard for several years now. Just waiting for me to find the time and funds needed to restore it.
emdB67 8 months ago
with the train, (the VR one) you should turn it into a train simulator and replace the windscreens with LCD monitors then refurbish the controls.. :D
Lonewolf2201 1 year ago
@Lonewolf2201 I had a similar thought some years ago. Others have also suggested it. A lot of work, but I'll probably try it once the rest is restored.
emdB67 1 year ago
Haha nice! :D
TheFattHatt1943 1 year ago
Great fun! Looking forward to seeing the catenary fitted!!!
mezzomanUK 1 year ago
@mezzomanUK I was intending to fit catenary, but as I'll normally be running a diesel railcar on it, I decided not to. :) Plus the catenary masts would be prone to damage whenever I handled the hat to put it on or take it off.
emdB67 1 year ago
1:20 WTF is that a train in your yard!?
heartlandvideogame 1 year ago
@heartlandvideogame Huh! What? Wow! How'd that get there? Never noticed it before. :)
emdB67 1 year ago
@emdB67 it'd be awesome if you could restore that. damn awesome
heartlandvideogame 1 year ago
@heartlandvideogame I agree. It has been my intention for many years now, but other things tend to get in the way. I'll see about doing some work on it this evening.
emdB67 1 year ago
@emdB67 well good luck bro, tell me when its done!
heartlandvideogame 1 year ago
The train has magnetic wheels, so it will actually stay on, even if the hat is on its side, or upside down - although the latter is a bit risky.
emdB67 1 year ago
How do you move around without the train falling off?
aussieNickuss 1 year ago