The new layout with FIVE trains!

The new layout was finally reassembled and the DCC finally "tied in". Si I decided to see if I could operate several trains at the same time, on the old layout my personal best was four.

Additionally there is no way to appreciate what else needs to be done until one actually runs the trains. This evolution did show several issues that will need to address. First, I must admit I have been spoiled by the KATO Unitrack system. The stuff is splendid, always in gauge, always fabulous continuity it is tru that for a simple table top layout all you need to do is hook the DCC up with only TWO wires (I digress).

I quickly remembered the amount of "tweaking" and "fiddling with" that cork roadbed and flex-track layouts require...

Since I am a MAJOR OPERATION type of guy That is to say after the third consecutive derailment of car 57 of 80 enough is enough! I redid the the north throat with a double crossover and of course double tracked the whole route

It was SO smooth, the SOUTH throat will be re-laid with KATO switches and the second double-crossover

I also got one of the Athearn N-scale FP-45 with Tsunami sound holy CRAP the potential here.

Aint this a kick butt hobby!

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[trackspike64]

hello there glad to hear ur havin fun can u make a video on how u make a consist i just bought a realy nice procab 5 amp system and i want to make some long trains run with 2 engines I need help and i know ur the man for the job my e mail is morettibrian@yahoo.com we can talk more there ...but i would realy love u to make a video

[raboyd2008]

@trackspike64 The subject is covered in the manual... it is really not that challenging... (of course I can't sit here away from hoe and repeat the process from scratch)

[The301trainman]

Look good ... I use Kato track on my n some people dont like it .. But when you can run trains and walk away from then and trust that they will still be running when you come back or run four or five trains at one time that makes railroading fun ... Well done can't wait to see more !!!

[raboyd2008]

@The301trainman Ditto Ditto... whats more try backing such consists through a double crossover other than Kato!

[railroading29]

hey nice layout...but i was wondering if you had any CNW covered hoppers that you might be willing to do some trading on????? thanks let me know

[raboyd2008]

@railroading29 I would but the one I have I got when my dad died (imagine that he was a train nut too)

[TaKt11calAssassin]

@raboyd2008 haha, you lucky man!

[trackspike64]

@raboyd2008 yeah that book is even harder to read then operating I was just hoping for some hands on by some one that has some experience well i will be watching if u ever would liek to help ....

[raboyd2008]

@b7gwap Thank You! I have loved trains of all scales since I was a little kid.... it is a sickness really ;-)

[raboyd2008]

@TaKt11calAssassin The DCC was reasonable... as to all the other goodies.... lets just say that (thank GOD) I have a wife who believe that every human being has to play... and of course having some BOY BABIES helps too ;-)

[raboyd2008]

@trackspike64 By now you are having a LOT of fun... am I right?

[raboyd2008]

@phillonly USE TWO WIRES for a small layout... a feeder of the same two for a larger one.... DCC is a snap and once you have it you will NEVER GO BACK... I promise