Eric's Trains Video Blog - Episode 16

Episode 16 of my video train blog series. In this episode: Carolina Room work, MTH catalog order and upcoming reviews. Enjoy! more stuff at www.ericstrains.com

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[jftrains]

bonjour,

i was wondering if the type of trestle ( metal ones) can be made in curves o-72 cause in on of my corner i will have 5 tracks goinmg under but neve saw curve bridge i can use etc.. do you have any idiea, i need about 4 feet to 5 feet so i be able to put tracks that goes under .

merci

[esiegel76]

@jftrains You can get a custom made metal trestle made in any shape you need.

[jftrains]

Bonjour,

i was wondering is your tracks system made with dcs system or legacy to make the switches fonctions ? ty

[esiegel76]

@jftrains I use the DCS AIU system to control my switches.

[austrobb]

Thanks and im using Atlas O same as you it does look good except the gaps of course but I will try to solder them.

[esiegel76]

@austrobb Just be careful that you don't melt the plastic ties on the Atlas track.

[53wes]

Your videos,train reviews,and how to do its are the GREATEST,keep them coming.

[jftrains]

PS it is so funny to see your pronounce a french name i see you pul a LOT of efford and ro raillion you are not that far maker a cuteaccent <

kepp the good work

[austrobb]

okay I will Thanks!

[esiegel76]

@austrobb It's inevitable on a large layout that you're going to have a few gaps in the rails. I fill these these gaps in with solder, thereby welding the rails together. It all really depends on what brand of track you're using.

[austrobb]

I was wondering if you ever had any trouble putting you track together and having gaps in the track because I am and its not looking or running good any advise is appreciated.

[esiegel76]

@LycoValleyRRFan Yeah, they're super expensive. But they are nice. The reason they are so expensive is the same reason figurines for the layout are so expensive: They are hand made and require a lot of time to create. Time is money, so they cost a bundle.

[LycoValleyRRFan]

$20bucks for 2 tree that's a load of crap.

[esiegel76]

@jftrains You probably can if you have an adaptor or some sort.

[jftrains]

Bonjour Eric

can you connect euro wagond with US wagons?

thank you

[Por2gesDiesel]

Always fun and educational to watch your videos.  Keep up the good work.

[aocruiser]

Great video Eric! I'm looking forward to your reviews!

[CJRrailroad]

Looks great as always, cant wait to see the new stuff.

[SirDonutman]

The layout looks amazing!

[esiegel76]

@mdgsdg No, the ballast would not be on the removable section.

[mdgsdg]

Hey eric, would the ballast come on to the removable section of scenery or stay just off of it? If it does go onto it, how would you remove that section if it has ballast on it? thanks for the upload.

[AndrewNeilFalconer]

Superdeer, able to leap a speeding locomotive with a single bound.

[UPRRfan]

You have such a nice layout!! Nice video!

[esiegel76]

@expalman I do weather my rails. The track in the video has not been fully weathered yet.

[expalman]

I like your trackwork, but curious if you had considered weathering the rails? The center rail instead of that black color will tend to merge into the scene being the same color as the outside rails.