A Ride Around My O-Scale Layout

I mounted a camera on the front of the train and ran in around the completed ground loop of my work-in-progress layout. Enjoy! More pics and info at www.ericstrains.com.

Category:

Entertainment

Tags:

• atlas
• diesel
• engine
• layout
• lionel
• mth
• O-Scale
• railroad
• steam
• trains
• weaver

[vidfreak727]

Im new to this, so please pardon the lack of knowledge. So here's my question: How come the tracks have 3 rails on them?

[esiegel76]

@vidfreak727 The 3-rail system was adopted back at the turn of the 20th century because having 3 rails allows for easier and more reliable operation than 2-rail. That's not to say 2-rail isn't good, it's just that originally these trains were built for kids and having the 3-rail system made for easier set, from an electrical standpoint. If you're still confused, message me privately and I'll explain more.

[TheGordon4]

What engine are you driving around your layout?

[esiegel76]

@TheGordon4 I forget, this was 2 years ago. I know it was an MTH engine. I wanna say it was a Norfolk Southern AC6000 in the lead.

[continentalb737800]

What engine at 3:31?

[esiegel76]

@continentalb737800 The green and grey engine is an Atlas FURX SD40. The camouflage engine is an MTH Union Pacific SD40-2.

[MrAlParise]

Your gonna need a lot of trees

[Showgirl7able]

This is a great layout! It's so big!  I wish I had a big house to run H&O and O! That would be fun...that would be fun.

[dilwich123]

AMAZING ;)

[vidfreak727]

@esiegel76

thanks a lot. Now what Im wondering is if this scale (O scale) is affordable.

[centertabled]

learned a lot with this-- thanks man