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Devin Widmer
Приєднався 13 гру 2009
This Channel will show the running of some of my trains. The weathering and detailing of different engines. Also some layout up dates.
Layout Update August 2024
Just a quick layout update going over what I have been working over the past month. I added some more turnouts the largest industry. I have started to paint the rails on the track. Finally I did a little light weathering on some engines. Then I briefly go over what I want to work on next.
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Kato AC4400CW N Scale Review 2024
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Here is a review of the 2024 release of the Kato AC4400CW. I compare them to their previous releases from the early and mid 2000's. I also go over the functions of the ESU LokSound 5 decoders that are installed and some of the functions. Finally I show some shots of them running around my layout.
July 2024 Layout Update
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Just a quick update to go over the new Layout that I have been working on over the past couple of months. Also show some of my new engines that I have gotten recently. If you have any thoughts or questions, please let me know in the comments. JC's Rip Track Channel www.youtube.com/@UCxZ-gUY4C5SKwxEqlOHcL7Q The layout is based on his Loop to Layout series and I have followed it pretty closely. H...
Weathering a N Scale Centerbeam Flatcar
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Here is a short video showing a way to weather your centerbeam flatcars to look like they been hauling lumber for a while. Remember to rate and comment. Also feel free to ask any questions you may have
Update 3
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Here is what I have plan for the next couple of months. As of now I have 2 weathering videos done and plan on filming some more tomorrow along with the engines. Also I plan on showing how to do some scenery while making my T-Trak module. Hope you enjoyed and as always have fun.
New Kato Maxi I and IV Review
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Here's a quick review of the new Kato Maxi I and Iv that just came. They're really nice cars and look and run great. Link for tip Video ua-cam.com/video/64cLCuJ2hI4/v-deo.html
Tip for New Kato Maxi I
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Here a quick tip to get you on your way with your new Kato Maxi I with out frustration. Review Video ua-cam.com/video/qEsTZyNjz8c/v-deo.html
Update #2
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Here some engines I've been working the past few weeks and this is what you can expect for my weathering and detailing video.
Update
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Here a little update for whats going on. List of supplies you might want for some upcoming videos Weathering -micro brushes -chalks and charcoal -little make up brush/sponge things Handrails, steps, and fuel tank -toothpicks -paint color for your rail road and red Detail parts -#80 drill BITS -pin vice -your detail parts -paint for your railroad I'll try to be putting up one of those a week for...
Kato ES44AC BNSF
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Here are the Kato ES44AC in BNSF swoosh. They're running 2 in front with a pusher and 27 coal cars in between These will be my last engines I will be getting. I also picked up another 8 pack of coal cars. COMMENT IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE ME DO A HOW TO WEATHERING AND DETAIL ON THESE ENGINES Swire, Rob. Ghosts 'n' Stuff. Deadmua5. Ultra Records, 2009. MP3. Deadmua5. City in Florida. Ultra Record...
Weathered Kato Gevo
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Here is a gevo that i had one of my club members dirty up for me. Still going to add mirrors and paint air hose connectors. I See Stars. The Ocean. Sumerian Records, 2009. MP3.
N Scale Canadian Pacific Grain Train
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N Scale Canadian Pacific Grain Train
i am looking for a good ops layout for my kato stuff im trying to build this layout up in my spare bed room what switch you using in upper right corner and curve Thanks
@hasstafford1656 Hi, if asking about the wye, the parts are as follows. The Wye (Kato 20222), 4 13 11/16" 30° curves (Kato R348-30), 1 #6 Right Turnout (Kato 20203), 1 #6 Left Turnout (Kato 20202), 2 Straight 9 3/4" (Kato 20000) and Straight 1 15/16" (Kato 20092 set) Otherwise, turnouts on the layout are all #6 except for the 1 wye. Just a note you will need to do some type of isolation on the wye section as the polarity crosses over. It will short your whole layout when you run trains across a certain point otherwise. I'm doing DCC, and I'm using the Digitrax AR1 Auto Reverser. If you're doing DC, I would recommend looking at a video about wiring a wye. As that is done a little differently
@@ByeBye257 I'm doing dcc and dc I also I'm using toggle switches and Leds bi color push buttons and thanks for respond i have boxes and boxes of Kato track and switches
@@ByeBye257 i also have build a reverse loop polarity switch boxs i can run three of them
@hasstafford1656 Well, it sounds like you already have planned ahead. Now it's time to get the track out, start building, and let the fun begin! If you have any other questions, just let me know.
@@ByeBye257 hi Devin I'm I have trouble with the curves on both side and what # are the curves Thanks my table is 3' by 12'
Looks like a good layout underway!
nice pike, devin !!! imho, that double track siding at 1:27 would be a great place for a ferrous metal/ ev battery recycling facility. i just added one to my layout and it surely adds a ton of action while creating an industry that a lot of guys do not model. nothing worse than seeing something everyone else models !!! also, again imho, at 2:52 where you have what is going to be your largest industry, you might want to have 2 industries , one large and one relatively small just to add more "switching fun" to that zone !! your wye is really nice, too, with a great location !!! as far as my ferrous metal/ev recycling facility goes, it recycles electric vehicle car batteries ( the type that actually powers the car...not the start-up only type)... this kind of facility creates what the recycling profession calls "black mass", which is a lithium/nickle/manganese/cobalt mixture that is chemically extracted from the spent ev battery and fits nicely with the ferrous metal recycling aspect. ferrous metal and those 4 chemicals from the spent ev car batteries are purchased from the plant by the original car manufacturer to make even more ev batteries !! i am quite sure plants like this will be popping up everywhere in canada and the u.s. as electric vehicles become more and more popular !!! WOW !! you asked for ideas... i guess i went overboard a bit !!! keep 'em rollin', my friend !!! denny p.s. devin, if you are interested, google it and you will find a ton of information and ideas for this type of plant... i am glad i did !!!
Thanks for the ideas. Looks like I'm going to have to do some mode research and thinking!
@@ByeBye257 yes, devin, researching various industries for our layouts is an important part of our hobby. by picking the right industries we stay interested longer and go through less bullsh-- !! i really try to make buildings/facilities/etc different from what all the other modelers have, which is almost always "right out of the box" stuff... kitbashing is fun and helps make unique buildings on our layouts !!! i also have a problem with layouts that are totally clean and impeccable looking. real railroads can be pretty shi--y looking at times !!! keep up the good work !!!
Hi and thanks for the layout overview. While I'm personally not a huge fan of running in circles (but that's always a matter of taste of course), this still looks like a nice place to have some switching ops. Will be interesting to follow a long and check out the scenery work as well. Subscribed.
@SpringfieldAndWestern Thank you! I'm a bigger fan of switching out industries but from time to time I just want to watch a bigger train run around.
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Nice set up so far, Like the Kato N scale tracks to.🛤️🛤️ ( I just subscribed) 🎉
@HaroldAlexis-bb8sd Thanks! The track has held up great. Most of it is 10 years old and it's 3rd layout.
great track plan :)
@@mysticrailroad Thanks!
Love it. Are these NARC cars?
Yes they are!
That’s awesome man keep doing what your doing 😉
Nice collection of grain hoppers !
Wheres the NorthStar engine?
Nice runby of the CP grain train !
Want to sell this set?
Bubba your Video is good but please clear it up the Blurriness its kind of hard to watch I know its hard to shoot Videos but it may be you just need to clear up your camera's lens or something like that use a Good camera cleaning cloth, Do some test Video's check your settings if your using a Camera Phone.. I'm not bagging your Video just give it some Flare aka some tweaks and you should be Good..
I just got this yesterday. the Maxi I. And I have spent 3 frustrating hours and I almost busted my blood vessel I wanted to throw this thing out the window..What an overengeeried piece of doo doo. I am sending this thing back. And even if I get this to work... I am sure I am going to lose one of these wheels. Its all loose piece of garbage that is going to fall somehwere and the whole thing is going to go waste. And yes I have watched about 3 utube videos on how to string this together..and I still couldn;t get it to work
At first I was having a lot of trouble with them but I found that the trucks on the center car were on backwards. But I'd have to say compared to the old one I thing there "coupling" system is a whole lot better.
Most of the time, Maxi-I and Maxi-IV cars do not usually run in the same train. Maxi-I cars carry 40' containers which are mainly for international (overseas) freight and Maxi-IVs carry 53' containers which are for domestic freight (they do not fit in container ships). You can see 53' containers on top of 40-footers, but usually 40' and 53' containers run in different trains. You do see Maxi-IV cars or the equivalent with 53' containers run together with TOFC/piggyback cars with t53' trailers (also domestic freight) fairly often though.
Well out here in the Midwest I see them running together all the time and CP most the time does what ever they want with most there train, really making a "mixed freight". But on the coasts I could see that
Interesting. I guess they mix them up once they arrive in Chicago.
why Atlas O or Weaver Models don't make these yet in O scale confuses me... I think the Atlas Gunderson or MTH Twin stacks with the bulkheads just dont look common place.
I have to agree with you there. My dad has bunch of the mth "railking" version and they just don't look right
THE BNSF GEVO Swooshes like cool
For some reason this video glitches and wont play the full thing
Thank Devin For the review
Nice review, I am going to need to pick up the new CSX ones soon!
Sorry I did reply sooner but the places I usually use are modeltrainstuff(dot)com wig-wag(dot)com and blwnscale(dot)com or other wise check e-bay
I'm looking for a complete set for N scale, where can I get one?
Yep. It should be the same for the TTX ones too. Yeah the Katos really pull and their cars roll extremely nice also. And no problem.
Thanks!
sweet
Sorry for the stupid question, but I just wanted to make sure that this review is for N-Scale. Thank You. BTW, it looks like you had one motor pulling 21 cars and that was a huge surprise.
Are you going to try to keep up with Fox Valley at 4 A month? :) It's sad though cause all of these car were supposed to have come out last year at this time.
I'm not sure because I don't own any athearn well cars but most of the car is made from steel and with the medal wheel sets they run great empty. Also you can check out my review video that just up loaded, it might answer any other questions.
Are the cars heavier then the Athearn well cars?
I can't wait either!!! Kato stole my idea cause I was going to do this paint scheme and sell them. But they're really nice and I'll have a review up in a couple days along with the new Maxi IVs
Not if you know where to shop :) model train stuff dot com They had here for $60 for almost a year and they just sold the last and I picked mine $70 when they first came out. I buy anything that new and coming out from here cause they always have the best price and almost guaranteed to have it
O I love them too and want to get some more, but it all about the money!!!!!
O I love them too and want to get some more, but it all about the money!!!!!
Yep
Found out by the comments
Did you use woodland scenics grass mat
Thanks dude
@TheTrainkid11 its a pretty cool train
@MrkmTrainFAN Oh I know. Intermountains are great and I want one but what I really is a Kato AC4400CW "Golden Beaver". But I also think that MTH should get their heads out of their asses and make some 4400 and GEVOS or at least some more modern engines, because they're already flying off the shelf as is.
I would like to see a weathering/detail video please!
@erenbasharan01 thank you
@ChrisLipoth PWRS.ca only place that sells them and they're $26 a piece
Where did you buy your Green Saskatchewan grain car from??? Im from Sask. and I want one.
@MrkmTrainFAN It's n scale so only Kato makes them
@katrinawendy i've seen them get up to 10 cars for some twins games
@NscaleTrains001 it is shaped like an L its 2 3X7 doors with the pink foam cut to that on top. Its nice cause you can get some long trains going and they look nice going around the curves
Must have been going to a Vikings game. That's the only time that we used a 5 car consist. ;-) Riders had to board through the center cars.
@trainmancanada thanks, it will be building shortly
nice looking cars,good start !