The College Railroader
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The state of the Channel *Update*
After months and months of hard work and dedication, I am officially a college graduate!!! I received my degree in May of 2022 at Eastern Connecticut State University for Elementary Education. Don't worry, there will be trains in my future classroom. ;)
With this being said, there are a few changes that are needed in order for this channel to continue. The first big change is the name of the channel. I was thinking, "The College-grad Railroader" But I would love to throw this question out to everyone and help find a new name for the channel that doesn't stray too far from our origins.
The other change is that now I'm no longer in a college dorm. With this I can show more of my Train room but I also want to hear from you all. What types of videos you would like to see from this channel? More unboxings, layout tours, DIYs, etc.
Please please please comment your thought below. I look forward hearing from everyone!!!!!!
Want to support the channel? Follow and Support me on Patreon.
Use the link below:
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Want to ask a question?
Email thecollgerailroader@gmail.com
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Відео

Amherst Model Railroad Show 2023
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After a long break, with major updates on the way, I was fortunate enough to visit the Amherst Model railroad train show!!! It is a yearly tradition of mine and I am so excited to share these fantastic clubs and companies with you all. Want to support the channel? Follow and Support me on Patreon. Use the link below: www.patreon.com/user?u=68548683 Follow me on Facebook @T.C.Railroder Follow me...
Bachmann DCC + Sound Pennsylvania GG1
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Hello everyone, I apologize for the long wait for new videos. I wanted to showcase a video, which I thought I published months ago. Because I had to find all the footage, some of the audio is not the greatest, so I apologize in advance. Regardless, This is the fantastic Bachmann DCC Sound Pennsylvania GG1. This is one of my favorite trains Bachmann has done and the sound, detail, and power of t...
Bachmann DCC PCC Streetcar/Trolley
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After going to the Amherst Model Railroad show, one of the highlights of that trip was getting this amazing Bachman DCC sound equipped PCC Streetcar. This Trolley has amazing sounds, lights, and a cool strobe light effect on its pole to mimic an electric charge!!! Follow me on Facebook @T.C.Railroder Follow me on Instagram @thecollegerailroader Want to ask a question? Email thecollgerailroader@...
Amherst Model Train Show 2022
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Over the last weekend of January I was able to go to the Amherst Railway Society Railroad Hobby Show. I met some great fans, and spoke with such great train companies. As promised, throughout the month I'll showcase what I purchased at the Train Show!!!!! Follow me on Facebook @T.C.Railroder Follow me on Instagram @thecollegerailroader Want to ask a question? Email thecollgerailroader@gmail.com...
Atlas Oil Tank Cars
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After wanting to expand my collection of Oil Cars, I found the perfect kind!!! These 23,500gal. Atlas HO Scale Oil Cars are phenomenal!!!! The detailing alone is worth the price, I highly recommend buying these. Want to see the Amazing Bachmann Locomotive review: click on this link ua-cam.com/video/VIpf7NcnbjU/v-deo.html Follow me on Facebook @T.C.Railroder Follow me on Instagram @thecollegerai...
N scale 2 6 2 Prairie Locomotive
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After a short hiatus, I am back with more videos for the future Here is the Bachmann Prairie Locomotive 2-6-2 Burlington Route for N scale. As small as this model is, its speed and detail truly makes this little guy stand out from other models. Follow me on Facebook @T.C.Railroder Follow me on Instagram @thecollegerailroader Want to ask a question? Email thecollgerailroader@gmail.com Want to su...
Bachmann Maine Central Baldwin Locomotive
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And another amazing Locomotive made by Bachmann. This Baldwin 2-8-2 DCC Light and Sound Locomotive is a beautiful engine and great for any layout. Follow me on Facebook @T.C.Railroder Follow me on Instagram @thecollegerailroader Want to ask a question? Email thecollgerailroader@gmail.com Want to support the channel? Follow and Support me on Patreon. Use the link below: www.patreon.com/user?u=68...
Bachmann DCC controller
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After months of waiting, I was able to get the amazing Bachmann DCC decoder. Not only can it program Bachmann trains but it can also run Non-Bachmann DCC trains and DC trains as well. This is a fantastic decoder to start a small layout and to add lights and sound to any railway!!! Follow me on Facebook @T.C.Railroder Follow me on Instagram @thecollegerailroader Want to ask a question? Email the...
Welcome to the Fall 2021 Semester layout
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After returning to my college campus and creating my new layout, The College Railroader is back with more videos, tips, reviews, and more how to videos. Welcome back and ALL ABOARD!!!!!!!!!! Follow me on Facebook @T.C.Railroder Follow me on Instagram @thecollegerailroader Want to support the channel? Follow and Support me on Patreon. Use the link below: www.patreon.com/user?u=53258900
My WNMRBO DISPLAY
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And just like that, My Walters display is completed. I was fortunate enough to make another video and feel much better photos and I did the first time around please enjoy this wonderful display. and I hope to see more of you participate in the next Walters national model railroad build off
Bachmann Review, N scale set: The Stallion
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Here is the Bachmann, N scale set called The Stallion. This is a great starter train set for any model railroader. 1 engine, 3 freight cars, tracks to make a lovely circle, and a power pack. I would highly recommend!!! Want to ask a question? Email thecollgerailroader@gmail.com Follow me on Facebook @T.C.Railroder Follow me on Instagram @thecollegerailroader Want to support the channel? Follow ...
Welcome to The Channel
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Welcome all to The College Railroader!!! Model Railroading is truly made for everyone, even for college graduate students like myself. from my miniature layouts in my college dorm, to being back home in my Train Room, I've been fortunate to review numerous model railroad products as well as discuss tips and tricks for creating a train layout. So Welcome Aboard!!! Follow me on Facebook @T.C.Rail...
Bachman Review: Rheneas, The Narrow Gauge Engine
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After the three previous Bachmann episodes, A few of you folks noticed that there was N scale track next to the layout. Now here is the surprise: Meet Rheneas, The Narrow Gauge engine. This impressive narrow gauge train runs on N scale track and is in scale with HO trains. Such an amazing engine from an amazing company. Follow me on Facebook @T.C.Railroder Follow me on Instagram @thecollegerail...
Bachman Review: Mavis, Oliver, and Toad
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Looking the Mavis, Oliver and Toad These trains are some of the best Bachmann has done. Both these two trains span a whole decade from 2005 to 2015. During that decade, and even in the present, these models and freight cars are still amazing Follow me on Facebook @T.C.Railroder Follow me on Instagram @thecollegerailroader Want to support the channel? Follow and Support me on Patreon. Use the li...
Bachmann Review: Salty and Troublesome Trucks
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Bachmann Review: Salty and Troublesome Trucks
Bachman Review: Thomas & James
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Bachman Review: Thomas & James
Final update/Completed Diorama WNMRBO
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Final update/Completed Diorama WNMRBO
Update 3 Post Office, Freight, and Baggage Carts
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Update 3 Post Office, Freight, and Baggage Carts
Update 2 Styrofoam and The City Station (WNMRBO)
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Update 2 Styrofoam and The City Station (WNMRBO)
WNMRBO: Building Update 1: Walther's Interlocking Tower and Station Platforms
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WNMRBO: Building Update 1: Walther's Interlocking Tower and Station Platforms
Micro Trains Line CSX Family Lines Weathered 3pk
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Micro Trains Line CSX Family Lines Weathered 3pk
Micro Trains Line Heavyweight Penn Central 5pk
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Micro Trains Line Heavyweight Penn Central 5pk
Unboxing The "Down By The Station" Category!!! Walther's National Model Railroad Build-Off (WNMRBO)
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Unboxing The "Down By The Station" Category!!! Walther's National Model Railroad Build-Off (WNMRBO)
Join The Walther's National Model Railroad Build-Off 2021 (WNMRBO)
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Join The Walther's National Model Railroad Build-Off 2021 (WNMRBO)
Bachmann Silver Series, Coaches Review
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Bachmann Silver Series, Coaches Review
The College Railroader Spring Layout Montage
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The College Railroader Spring Layout Montage
The College Railroader: Spring Dorm Layout
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The College Railroader: Spring Dorm Layout
Time Periods and Model Trains
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Time Periods and Model Trains
Giving Your Layout a Story
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Giving Your Layout a Story

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @johnpadams8079
    @johnpadams8079 11 днів тому

    26,000 views and only 600 subscribers ?

  • @MaxwellTheTrainFan
    @MaxwellTheTrainFan 13 днів тому

    How dose it compare to your rheneas ? There both to an scale track !

  • @USNavyDestroyerman
    @USNavyDestroyerman 28 днів тому

    Don't waste your money on this Controller and Switches or Bachmann EZ Track or the controller. They are expensive garbage made in China. I bought 19 of the switches, 80 to 90 feet of the track. Six of switches have quit working and will not even switch manually. The dealer will not exchange them after 30 days and Bachmann will ignore you. I have a little over $684.oo invested in just the switches. I really don't have any option but to buy atlas track, roadbed and looking into Peco switches, with tortoise switch machines.. I bought the EZ Command controller too and had to return it for a replacement, that I had to send right back to the dealer too. I also wasted money on the 5 amp Bachmann booster. The controllers are $200.oo a pop and the Booster was $365.oo That was over $1,600.oo wasted. It really pisses me off the time I took planning, laying and ballasting that garbage. NOW I HAVE TO RIP IT ALL UP AND REPLACE IT. This craps going to cost me over $3000.oo to fix. I bought a Digitrax Zephyr express for a DCC controller.

  • @averycampbell2836
    @averycampbell2836 Місяць тому

    i have this controller and was wondering if you can reset a dead decoder with this i have a bachmann dcc locomotive that wint run on any channel i try but works on a non dcc layout

  • @TheJordanHunt3r
    @TheJordanHunt3r Місяць тому

    cant wait to get this after i get my ho scale Bay Area Rapid Trainsit Train aka Bart, in a few weeks before i get this bachmann dcc decoder

  • @jackstyron7619
    @jackstyron7619 2 місяці тому

    What’s the smallest radius these trolleys will run on

  • @PeterBrown-f6e
    @PeterBrown-f6e 2 місяці тому

    Can the couplers be replaced with Rapido Style Couplers?

  • @RouteofPhoebeSnow.
    @RouteofPhoebeSnow. 2 місяці тому

    Love the layout

  • @MaxwellTheTrainFan
    @MaxwellTheTrainFan 4 місяці тому

    Hope your doing well I loved your rheneas narrow gauge review . Anyways I hope to see you back eventually

  • @gianluigi6380
    @gianluigi6380 4 місяці тому

    Congratulations for your presentation video! I also love PCCs, unfortunately in Italy the American PCCs have never run. So I had to settle for seeing them run only in my H0 system... (ua-cam.com/video/KkjQdsVgJiQ/v-deo.html)

  • @MaxwellTheTrainFan
    @MaxwellTheTrainFan 5 місяців тому

    Personally james is the best Bachman you can get . Sturdy , robust and I love red That and you can make him pull more by adding weight into some parts of the body . Or maybe on the inside of the tender you can add some weight to make that more sturdy . Yeah bye

  • @MaxwellTheTrainFan
    @MaxwellTheTrainFan 6 місяців тому

    There is also rusty , Skarloey, yellow variant of rheneas and a red slate wagon Also a red van And a blue van It’s amazing . Tho I recomend rusty . He is stunning and skarloey too . And yellow rheneas is so eye catching to me . Tho bachman did also make some passinger cars for the narrow gauge stuff too . A blue and cream one and a red and tan one too . Perhaps check them out someday Fun fact Oh and did you know that rheneas exists in real life over here in the uk . Along with skarloey , sir handel , and even rusty . All of the narrow gauge engines really And it’s on a railway called the talylln railway in the centre of wales . It’s really fun you would love it . If you ever get the chance to come and see it I recomend fully do so . It’s so peaceful and everyone is so friendly . I took a train behind the real skarloey and WOW he is acctually small in real life . I mean I am a 5,3 person in foot height for uk standards anyways and I went to see inside the cab of him at the station and WOW I hit my head on the roof of it . That’s how small they are . Even real life rheneas the crew had to crouch pretty much to drive . It’s all so small and shrunken I love it If you can get to the uk and get to wales . Come see it all for yourself .

  • @kingevan26
    @kingevan26 7 місяців тому

    What controllers are compatible with the wiring it comes with

    • @LemonadeBrosGaming
      @LemonadeBrosGaming 2 місяці тому

      Really any, for some you just have to cut the headphone jack thing off

  • @chasesrailwaylinesrr6447
    @chasesrailwaylinesrr6447 8 місяців тому

    Look semi like shorter Strasburg coaches, bachmann does a good job with old time coaches

  • @Yeetus_The_Trainz_Tutorial_Guy
    @Yeetus_The_Trainz_Tutorial_Guy 8 місяців тому

    Omg thanks! Ill ask my mom to buy this controller again!

  • @busterholmes1230
    @busterholmes1230 9 місяців тому

    Cannot reduce speed

  • @1621billw
    @1621billw 9 місяців тому

    If it cost you more than 50 bucks you got taken.

  • @gerlandkent6377
    @gerlandkent6377 10 місяців тому

    [thank, you for youre video.👍 i, bought the same dcc controller]

  • @jedim4str
    @jedim4str 10 місяців тому

    Thanks for the clear advice

  • @NSWLE
    @NSWLE Рік тому

    Good job. Made me a lot smarter😂😂

  • @Eclipse1988
    @Eclipse1988 Рік тому

    Being that the controller is only 2.5 amps, do you know if they sell power boosters? Or other power supplies you can hook up to other rerailer sections on other areas of the layout for bigger layouts and running more than one or two engines?

  • @jmguevarajordan
    @jmguevarajordan Рік тому

    Nice video and track's distribution. For some reason there are many videos testing that locomotive car with a relative high number of cars. In your case, your test was successful. However, i think that the hardest test for this model is to connect the cars.

  • @DB-po8rs
    @DB-po8rs Рік тому

    Im new to model RR. Thank you for your review of the bachman commander dcc. I am currently in the research phase and planning. I do have a question, could you do a video on hooking up a power booster to the commander some time? Im starting out with 2 4×8 in a L formation. I plan to run a main line all around the out side with a partial dog bone on the inside that will eventually run to a yard. Im not sure ill have enough power to power the whole track. I plan also to run several dcc engines as well. Thank you for your videos. I found them very helpful so far. 👍 I should mention HO scale.

  • @jaspajones7045
    @jaspajones7045 Рік тому

    Are you still alive?

    • @thecollegerailroader
      @thecollegerailroader Рік тому

      Yes... however after receiving my masters, lots of different job opportunities have arose. So I'm trying to create a stable workweek for myself before I upload soon enough

    • @jaspajones7045
      @jaspajones7045 Рік тому

      @@thecollegerailroader excellent news 🗞️

    •  Місяць тому

      @@thecollegerailroader good luck on your career. RE: retired teacher

  • @katiehunter7313
    @katiehunter7313 Рік тому

    R.I.P TCR., thanks for the good times.

  • @cameramanconor1715
    @cameramanconor1715 Рік тому

    Dude the state of the channel is dieing. Where's the new content? 2 months have gone by.

  • @shteviemac8310
    @shteviemac8310 Рік тому

    Every time I have to program a train I come back here lol thanks so much 👍👍

  • @AB-kn9dp
    @AB-kn9dp Рік тому

    Great video! I've been a huge train lover since I was a kid and I'm about to buy a few N scale sets so I can introduce my daughter to trains as well. I've been watching a few of your vids for tips on how to use the controllers as well as how the sets are in general. Love the reveiw and the setup you have going for your other trains!

    • @tommurphy4307
      @tommurphy4307 Рік тому

      don't waste your money- you know she's just going to come home with a boy who has piercings on his face and plugs in his ears

  • @MaxwellTheTrainFan
    @MaxwellTheTrainFan Рік тому

    Ok this is cool but please get your Thomas done fix his buffers and fix Thomas lining and number

  • @nathanphillips4426
    @nathanphillips4426 Рік тому

    "Promo sm" 😕

  • @caboosech
    @caboosech 2 роки тому

    A magnet for disconnecting Katie Cutler equipped freight cars

  • @ryans413
    @ryans413 2 роки тому

    The thing you thought was a weight is a magnet you put it on or under the track and any cars that have magnetic couplers will automatically decouple

  • @ninjamex80
    @ninjamex80 2 роки тому

    Congratulations on your graduation. I'll stay subscribed cus I've always liked your content, man.

  • @marvinbanka7592
    @marvinbanka7592 2 роки тому

    Where is this show located?

  • @Falmouth03
    @Falmouth03 2 роки тому

    Congratulations on graduating Post College Railroader. Welcome back

  • @davestrains6816
    @davestrains6816 2 роки тому

    Glad to see you back and congrats on the degree!!

  • @californiahauler6561
    @californiahauler6561 2 роки тому

    Glad to see you back keep up the great work

  • @californiahauler6561
    @californiahauler6561 2 роки тому

    What about the Railroader

  • @danielbayer278
    @danielbayer278 2 роки тому

    Congratulations! I'd like to know more about that trolley in the lower right as I'm building a trolley layout.

    • @thecollegerailroader
      @thecollegerailroader 2 роки тому

      Yes I love having trolleys in a layout. I was fortunate to review one of the newest bachmann Pcc trolleys.

  • @grandparails8858
    @grandparails8858 2 роки тому

    Congratulations on your degree. You could change the name to your model railroad name. I remember when you started this channel you come a long way, keep doing what you're doing.

  • @NorthmassRails
    @NorthmassRails 2 роки тому

    Congrats on the degree! I’m very glad to see you back!

  • @kierancurnow1840
    @kierancurnow1840 2 роки тому

    Congratulations,well done,your channel is awesome,im a newbie in model railroading an learning heaps from you🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂

  • @caboosech
    @caboosech 2 роки тому

    If you ever out the Pittsfield Mass area look me up or send me a message congratulations on your diploma and excellent job on your train videos

  • @normanozwald
    @normanozwald 2 роки тому

    So proud of you! Congratulations!

  • @bigvanillasmooth6772
    @bigvanillasmooth6772 2 роки тому

    Great video!!! I really enjoy your content!

  • @cameramanconor1715
    @cameramanconor1715 2 роки тому

    Alright! Next chapter. Good work man. I'll keep watching. Perhaps change the name to the scholar railroader. Haha your channel is very cool and you got a great personality. So whatever you do keep going with it. Your on the right track.

  • @OwenConcorde
    @OwenConcorde 2 роки тому

    Congratulations!

  • @davestrains6816
    @davestrains6816 2 роки тому

    Great video, very enjoyable. Thanks for sharing. Dave

  • @NorthmassRails
    @NorthmassRails 2 роки тому

    Hey man! I wish I could’ve caught ya over there but I had a great time!

  • @caboosech
    @caboosech 2 роки тому

    Great video